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sections, lakes and moorlands, before descending to
Jøssingfjord
, around 32km west of
Flekkefjord; it's the site for breathtaking, perpendicular rock scenery, including a fine wa-
terfall. Two 17th-century houses, known as
Helleren
, are nestled under an overhanging
cliff and were definitely not built for the claustrophobic. Despite the danger of falling
rocks, the overhang did provide protection from the harsh Norwegian climate. The houses
are open year-round.
Some 30km southeast of Egersund and 2.5km south of Hauge i Dalane,
Sogndalstrand
should not be missed for its picturesque timber homes and warehouses that jut out over the
river. The houses feature on the covers of tourist brochures across the region and they're
well worth seeking out as it's a quiet, beautiful place. The homes date from the 17th and
18th centuries.
If this small village has won your heart, consider staying at the
Sogndalstrand Kultur
Hotell ( 51 47 72 55;
www.sogndalstrand-kulturhotell.no
;
s/d Nkr1090/1490)
, a
lovely place with cosy rooms and an excellent little restaurant.
For more information on scenic lighthouses and other attractions along this route,
and the entire coastal road from Kristiansand to Haugesund, visit the excellent
Egersund
POP 14,000
One of the prettiest towns along this stretch of coastline, Egersund is a serene place strewn
with old timber houses that tell the story of its long history; intriguing rune stones found in
nearby Møgedal are among the oldest written forms found in southern Norway. It's a quiet
place to wander and to soak up the small-town ambience of the southern Norwegian coast.
Sights
Dalane Folk Museum
FOLK MUSEUM
(
www.dalanefolke.museum.no
,
in Norwegian; Slettebø; adult/child Nkr40/20;
11am-5pm mid-Jun-mid-Aug, shorter hr rest of yr)
The Dalane Folk Museum is di-
videdintotwoparts.Themoreinterestingmainsectionfeatureseighthistorictimberhomes
at Slettebø, 3.5km north of town just off the Rv42. The other section is the
Egersund Fay-
ance Museum ( same hr)
, a walkable 1.5km northeast of town. It displays the history
and wares of Egersund Fayance, the ceramic and porcelain firm that sustained the district
from 1847 to 1979.
