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Egersund, Norway

Egersund is a town in Eigersund Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The town is located along the southwestern coast of Norway, about 75 kilometres (47 mi) south of the city of Stavanger.

Type City

Why go

  • Town in Rogaland, Norway.
  • Served by Lista Airport.

History

Egersund is a town in Eigersund Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The town is located along the southwestern coast of Norway, about 75 kilometres (47 mi) south of the city of Stavanger. The town is situated along a strait which separates the mainland from the island of Eigerøya. From 1838 until 1964, the town was also an independent municipality.

Airports

Lista Airport 54 km to the centre
Farsund, 42, NO
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

M/K Ørsdølen II, Odlandstø
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Lista Airport. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: M/K Ørsdølen II, Odlandstø, 18 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Egersund, Norway. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail