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TRAVEL ALONG THE COAST TO LEARN THE DRAMATIC HISTORY AND SEE THE REMNANTS FROM WWII, WITH AN INTRIGUING COMBINATION OF TRANQUIL AND DRAMATIC NATURE AS A BEAUTIFUL BACKDROP Season: All year Board: Half-board Nights: Three or Four
During WWII the port of Stavanger and the nearby airport at Sola were of strategic importance for both Nazi Germany and the allied forces. For this reason, the Festung Stavanger was an important part of the greater Festung Norwegen, to protect Norway from an invasion by the allied forces. The armor barrier south of the city and coastal forts and fortifications were massive and solidly built, and can still be found along the coast today, reminding us of the importance of this part of Norway during WWII. This trip will take you to some of the best kept landmarks left from the war, combined with beautiful nature and landscapes.
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Jøssingfjord and the Altmark story Exploring bunkers on the beaches Fjøløy fortress with canon Sola Strand Hotel and its hidden wine cellar Museum of Aviation
DAY 1
Arrive and explore Upon your arrival in Stavanger Airport, pick up a rental car and take the short drive to the nearby Sola Strand Hotel. Take a relaxing stroll at the long, sandy beach and visit several bunkers on the way. With the airport just a few hundre meters away, the bunkers are scattered along the beach, reminding you of the importance this airport had during the war. Before you head back for dinner, make sure to visit the beautiful site of the Sola Old Church, built on the remains of a Romanesque stone church from the early 12th century. During WWII the allied forces used this distinct landmark sitting on the hilltop as a reference point on their numerous bomb attacks of the airport. 42
THE STAVANGER REGION
Photo: Knut Bry
Photo: Ove Tennfjord
Photo: Monica Larsen
