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Oltedal

Rogaland, Norway · Europe

About Oltedal

Oltedal is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Ålgård, 20km from Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock).

Oltedal is a town located in Rogaland, Norway. With a population of 1,013, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Oltedal sits in Norway, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Oslo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Oltedal to your route.

About Oltedal

Oltedal is a village in Gjesdal Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The village is located in a narrow river valley about 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) northeast of the municipal centre of Ålgård and about 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) west of the village of Dirdal, just west of the Høgsfjorden. The lake Oltedalsvatnet lies on

Read more the southwestern edge of the village. Oltedal Church is located in the village. The village has some small industries such as yarn making, chemicals, and sand/gravel pits. The 0.58-square-kilometre (140-acre) village has a population (2025) of 1,013 and a population density of 1,747 inhabitants per square kilometre (4,520/sq mi).

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Where is Oltedal located?

Oltedal is located in Rogaland, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 58.8286 latitude, 6.0369 longitude.

What is the population of Oltedal?

Oltedal has a population of approximately 1,013 people, making it a town in Norway.

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Quick Information

Population
1,013
Continent
Europe
Country
Norway
Region
Rogaland
Timezone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
58.8286, 6.0369

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Norway

Police
112
Ambulance
113
Fire
110
Driving side
right

Many toll roads use automatic plate recognition (AutoPASS). Headlights required at all times.

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Worth the detour from Oltedal

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock)

A flat-topped cliff rising 604 meters above Lysefjorden, one of Norway's most iconic and thrilling viewpoints.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Stavanger (Gamle Stavanger)

Northern Europe's best-preserved wooden house settlement, a charming cluster of 173 white-painted 18th-century houses near the harbour.

24 km · about 30 min drive

tunnel

Ryfylke Tunnel (Ryfast)

The world's longest and deepest subsea road tunnel, running 14.4 km beneath the fjord from Stavanger to Ryfylke and reaching 292 m below sea level.

24 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Lysefjord

A 42km sheer-walled fjord framed by Pulpit Rock and Kjerag, threaded by a serpentine fjord-side road.

32 km · about 35 min drive

coastal drive

Jæren National Tourist Route

Flat, windswept coastal drive south of Stavanger past endless dune beaches, stone-walled farmland and lighthouses: Norway's softest coastline and a favourite of surfers and sunset chasers.

32 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Kjeragbolten

A boulder wedged in a mountain crevice 984 metres above the Lysefjord, one of Norway's most thrilling photo opportunities.

39 km · about 45 min drive

mountain pass

Lysebotn Road (Lysevegen)

A spectacular Norwegian mountain road descending 900m through 27 hairpins and a spiral tunnel to the Lysefjord, near the famous Preikestolen cliff.

43 km · about 50 min drive

famous road

Lysevegen

A dramatic mountain road in Norway with 27 hairpin bends providing access to the famous Pulpit Rock viewpoint.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Oltedal

  • 24 kmRyfylke Tunnel (Ryfast)The world's longest and deepest subsea road tunnel, running 14.4 km beneath the fjord from Stavanger to Ryfylke and reaching 292 m below sea level.
  • 32 kmJæren National Tourist RouteFlat, windswept coastal drive south of Stavanger past endless dune beaches, stone-walled farmland and lighthouses: Norway's softest coastline and a favourite of surfers and sunset chasers.
  • 39 kmKjeragboltenA boulder wedged in a mountain crevice 984 metres above the Lysefjord, one of Norway's most thrilling photo opportunities.
  • 43 kmLysebotn Road (Lysevegen)A spectacular Norwegian mountain road descending 900m through 27 hairpins and a spiral tunnel to the Lysefjord, near the famous Preikestolen cliff.
  • 45 kmLysevegenA dramatic mountain road in Norway with 27 hairpin bends providing access to the famous Pulpit Rock viewpoint.

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

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