Alsvik Nature Centre
Alsvik nature center is a place for school groups, associations, company outings and family trips. Located by Kyllesvatnet in Lutsivassdraget, this place is ideal for families keen on outdoor recreation.
Here you can rent recreational equipment such as canoes, tents and pedal boats, swim, fish and observe nature. There are hiking trails and BBQ huts. The center is well equipped for the physically challenged and prams/strollers.
Address:
Alsvik Natursenter
Lutsi
4306 Sandnes
Phone: 51 68 01 58
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Kongeparken
Kongeparken is a theme park for the entire family. Make your own delicious chocolate in the Freia Chocolate Factory, ride Norway’s largest carousel, Humla, or try Norway’s longest bobsled track – over 1000 meters long! You may also dare to ride Kongeraften – go ahead and cast yourself down a mountain in rubber rafts at high speed!
Kongeparken is a place for everyone who loves thrills, magic and excitement. The park offers over 60 attractions and experiences.
Address:
Kongeparken, Rogaland Fritidspark AS
Kongsgata 20
4330 Ålgård
Phone: 815 22 673
Fax: 51 61 26 60
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Lundsvågen Nature School
Lundsvågen offers a saltwater aquarium, swimming, fishing, miniature golf, boat hire and more! For groups they can offer fishing trips, sightseeing, snorkeling, wading, Frisbee golf, raft building and lots of fun and games!
Address:
Lundsvågen naturskole
Kisteneset 29
4085 Hundvåg
Phone: 51 86 19 77 or 90 58 80 79 or 90 60 08 93
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Nærbø Bird Park
Nærbø Bird Park is an oasis featuring proud peacocks, ducks, geese and other birds.
Phone: 51 79 83 80
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Rogaland Arboretum
The Rogaland Arboretum was established in 1972 and today includes 5,6 hectares of forest and parkland. The collections hold approximately 1 400 different species of trees from temperate and mountainous areas worldwide.
Address:
Rogaland Arboret
Espeland
4308 Sandnes
Phone: 51 67 21 07
Fax: 51 67 52 02
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Soma Gård
With 40 000 visitors a year, the farm has become one of the largest visiting farms in Norway. The farm is suitable for families with young children. There is a large outdoor area with lots of animals and activities. It is also possible to feed some of the animals.
Address:
Somagård
Sandnesveien 246
4312 Sandnes
Phone: 91 70 57 56.
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Jærmuseet
Offers exciting activities and adventures for young and old…
The Jærmuseet organisation is a regional science centre for South-Western Norway and also a regional museum for seven municipalities in Jæren, near Stavanger.
Vitengarden
Phone: 51 79 94 20
Fax: 51 79 94 21
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Vitenfabrikken
Phone: 51 97 25 40
Fax: 51 97 25 49
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Address:
Jærmuseet/Vitengarden
Postboks 250
4367 Nærbø
The Geopark
The Geopark can be used for activities such as skating, climbing, sand volleyball, graffiti art, performances, concerts, dance and classes given by the Norwegian Petroleum Museum.
It is full of activities for youngsters; constructed and developed through recirculation of know-how, technology and objects from the oil industry.
The GeoPark has been designed by the Architects Helen & Hard and the Norwegian Petroleum Museum in consultation with local youths.
Address:
Right outside the Oil Museum
Kjeringholmen
4001 Stavanger
Website
Kvia 4H Farm
Situated by the Jær Museum, this farm depicts life at a typical Jæren farm with equipment dating back to the 1950s. There are animals such as cattle, horses, pigs and chickens.
Address:
Kvia
4367 Nærbø
Phone : 51 79 94 20
Fax: 51 79 94 21
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About Cynthia Myrnes
Cynthia is a Singaporean who has been living in Stavanger since Feb 2008 with her Norwegian husband. She works as a physiotherapist here and also owns her own petsitting service, Stavanger Petsitter, for the residents of Stavanger. In addition, she manages the Stavanger International Moms group. She loves hanging out with friends, spending time with animals, travelling and watersports such as scuba diving and wake boarding. Most of all, she is enjoying the experience of being a first time mom!
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