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Tysvær

Norway · Europe

About Tysvær

Tysvær sits on the route: 20 minutes from Vormedal, 55km from Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock).

Tysvær is a town located in Norway. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Tysvær sits in Norway, where you drive on the right. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tysvær to your route.

About Tysvær

Tysvær is a village in Tysvær Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The village is located at the end of the small Tysværvågen bay, about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) off of the European route E39 highway. The nearby village of Susort lies about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of the village of Tysvær, the municipal centre

Read more of Aksdal lies about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) to the north, and the village of Hervik lies about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) to the east. Tysvær Church is located in the village, serving the southwest portion of the municipality.

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Where is Tysvær located?

Tysvær is located in Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 59.3320 latitude, 5.4898 longitude.

What is the population of Tysvær?

Tysvær has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Norway.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
Norway
Timezone
Coordinates
59.3320, 5.4898

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 Tysvær

3 notable places within an hour's 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.

41 km · about 45 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.

42 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock)

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

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Tysvær

  • 41 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.
  • 68 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.
  • 70 kmKjeragboltenA boulder wedged in a mountain crevice 984 metres above the Lysefjord, one of Norway's most thrilling photo opportunities.
  • 73 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.
  • 75 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.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Tysvær.

Vormedal

🇳🇴 Norway

10 km awayPop. 2,774

Eike

🇳🇴 Norway

10 km awayPop. 1,408

Aksdal

🇳🇴 Norway

11 km away

Bokn

🇳🇴 Norway

12 km away

Kopervik

🇳🇴 Norway

12 km awayPop. 11,561

Haugesund

🇳🇴 Norway

16 km awayPop. 40,321

Vedavågen

🇳🇴 Norway

16 km awayPop. 2,728

Sæveland

🇳🇴 Norway

18 km away

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