PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
V
Destinations
Home›Destinations›Vikeså
EuropeNorwayRogaland

Vikeså

Rogaland, Norway · Europe

About Vikeså

Vikeså sits on the route: 25 minutes from Ålgård, 39km from Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock).

Vikeså is a town located in Rogaland, Norway. With a population of 1,017, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Vikeså 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 Vikeså to your route.

About Vikeså

Vikeså is the administrative centre of Bjerkreim Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The village is located along the European route E39 highway at a crossroads with the village of Ålgård about 20 kilometres (12 mi) to the northwest, the village of Dirdal (in Gjesdal Municipality) about 25 kilometres (16 mi) to

Read more the northeast, and the town of Egersund about 20 kilometres (12 mi) to the south. The smaller village of Røysland lies about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) to the south. The lake Svelavatnet lies along the south side of the village. The 0.85-square-kilometre (210-acre) village has a population (2025) of 1,075 and a population density of 1,265 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,280/sq mi). The village is the largest village in the municipality. It is the seat of the municipal council and the main commercial area in the municipality including a Coop Extra store.

Read more on Wikipedia

Where to Stay in Vikeså

Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.

Filter presets

Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.

Booking.comExpediaTripAdvisorHotels.comAgodaAirbnb

Compare before you book!

Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Vikeså.

Explore the Area

Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Vikeså.

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Vikeså?

Vikeså offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

How do I plan a road trip to Vikeså?

Plan your road trip to Vikeså with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Vikeså as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Where is Vikeså located?

Vikeså is located in Rogaland, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 58.6376 latitude, 6.0913 longitude.

What is the population of Vikeså?

Vikeså has a population of approximately 1,017 people, making it a town in Norway.

Plan a Road Trip

Add to your itinerary

Start planning your road trip with Vikeså as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Start Road Trip

What's Nearby?

Discover destinations like Tinder

Swipe through stunning destinations near Vikeså. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.

Explore now

Quick Information

Population
1,017
Continent
Europe
Country
Norway
Region
Rogaland
Timezone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
58.6376, 6.0913

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.

Full driving guide for Norway

Tags

EuropeNorwayRogalandTown

Worth the detour from Vikeså

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

34 km · about 40 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.

39 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.

43 km · about 50 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.

44 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Lysefjord

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

49 km · about 55 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.

52 km · about 60 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.

56 km · about 65 min drive

famous road

Lysevegen

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

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Vikeså

  • 34 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.
  • 44 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.
  • 52 kmKjeragboltenA boulder wedged in a mountain crevice 984 metres above the Lysefjord, one of Norway's most thrilling photo opportunities.
  • 56 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.
  • 57 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 Vikeså.

Ålgård

🇳🇴 Norway

20 km away

Egersund

🇳🇴 Norway

21 km awayPop. 11,433

Oltedal

🇳🇴 Norway

21 km awayPop. 1,013

Lyefjell

🇳🇴 Norway

23 km awayPop. 2,200

Vigrestad

🇳🇴 Norway

25 km awayPop. 2,090

Time

🇳🇴 Norway

25 km awayPop. 19,781

Varhaug

🇳🇴 Norway

25 km awayPop. 3,314

Nærbø

🇳🇴 Norway

26 km away

Plan a trip around Vikeså

Norway road trip planner

Plan a Road Trip from Vikeså

Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.

Start Planning
PYRT

The ultimate road trip planning platform. Discover 150,000+ destinations worldwide, plan scenic routes, and create unforgettable adventures.

Inspiration

  • Discover Trips
  • Travel Guides
  • Community

The Product

  • Calendar Planner
  • Integrations
  • How It Works
  • Collaboration Mode
  • Get the App
  • Merchandise: PYRT Supply Co.
  • Become a Creator
  • Trip Marketplace

Plan Your Trip

  • Road Trip Planner
  • Famous Routes
  • Planners by Country
  • Best Road Trip Planner App
  • Discover Road Trips
  • Events
  • Travel Guides
  • How It Works
  • My Trips
  • Community Groups

Company

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

© 2026 Plan Your Road Trips. All rights reserved.

•[email protected]
Data sources:GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)•Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)•Mapbox•Photography: George Lawrence