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Sola is Rogaland’s surf-swept airport basin - a municipality where planes land beside sand dunes, Viking battles echo through fjord winds, and two silver wave crests roll across the coat of arms. With around 28,000 residents and a landscape shaped by the North Sea, Hafrsfjord, and the villages of Solakrossen, Tananger, and Ølberg, Sola is the kind of place where you can hike past WWII bunkers, explore aviation museums, and still sip seaweed tea beside a Romanesque church ruin. It’s got beaches, bunkers, and a name that may stem from *Sóli* - possibly “sun.”
Top Attractions
Sola Beach
2.3 km of golden sand near the airport, ideal for windsurfing & walks
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Museum of Aviation History
35 historic aircraft & WWII exhibits
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Sola Ruinchurch
12th-century stone church rebuilt after wartime destruction
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Myklebust Sjøbad
saltwater swimming basin with wheelchair access
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Tananger Harbour
scenic port with fishing boats & coastal walks
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Unique Experiences
Helitrans Tours
helicopter sightseeing over fjords, beaches & oil platforms
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Sola Aktivitetssenter
surf, kite, SUP & snorkel rentals at Sola Strand Hotel
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WWII Bunker Hikes
trails past German fortifications with sea views
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Ølberg Fishing Village
cozy harbor with soft-serve ice cream & sea mist
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Rott Island
offshore escape with birdwatching & boat trips
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Where to Stay in Sola
Getting There
Sola lies between Stavanger and Sandnes, with Stavanger Airport as its gateway. The area is best explored by boots, bike, or bold curiosity - especially if you’re chasing wave echoes, Viking lore, or the hush of pine needles beside a stone ruin.