The route to see the historical old Egersund town with its low wooden houses as well as the town center where you will meet the locals. With attractions and map.
With origins dating back to the 18th century, Egersund harbor is a maritime gem in Norway. Discover the historical significance, scenic beauty, and vibrant coastal atmosphere. Be sure to see “Losen” (the pilot), the statue to remember all the trouble you can meet on the sea. There is also a local restaurant here serving true Norwegian seafood. We end the walking route near the spot where we started.
The last stop, the harbor, has many Instagram-friendly spots, and is close to the scene you would had met 100 of 200 years ago.
A treasure trove of local ceramic art and history. The museum is in the same building as the old, closed factory. Learn about the local craftsmanship and heritage.
Egersund Fayansfabrikk, established in 1847, is renowned for its exquisite ceramic craftsmanship. It has a rich heritage of producing fine porcelain and ceramics with a typical pattern. This old statue is of founder Johan Feyer. He has a strict look to make to workers work even harder.
From Svanedalsparken walk over the small bridge and turn left. You will then see the old small workers` houses.
A small park and beach in the middle of the city. The place for relaxation and you might see some fish in the river if you are lucky.
Egersund has become a modern city with restaurants and cafes, many of them along this route. This chocolate fabric is one of them, and it is recommended, especially if you have kids in the group.
First opened in1897 when it was built on the same place as Hotel Jæderen which was burnt down during the great fire in Egersund a few years earlier. The hotell today is made of ten different surrounding buildings sewed together, with its different architectural philosophies and styles. Grand hotell has everything from dragon and Swiss-chalet elements of the late 19th century via 1930s functionalism to more recent modifications.
All houses in Strandgata and nearby are from the same time-period, built after a city-fire in 1843.
Up until the mid 1800s this was the garden for Strandgaten 58, but the owner of the house gave it to the people after the city-fire, and it has been a place for recreation ever since. A small park in a small city but with a lot of history. I like this place very much.
Built in 1843 after the great fire in Egersund. All houses nearby are from the same time-period. The style is Late Empire, which was the building style of the bourgeoisie. Build in wood as most old Norwegian houses, but you can see imitated bricks on the corners, as the architectural inspiration was from Europe. The park on the other side of the road was the garden before the fire.
If you get the chance, visit the church to see the altar, painted in 1607 by Peter Reimers, one of the most famous Baroque artists in Norway. The altar looks like it did when it was new.
This is the middle of the city, and the name "Torget" means marketplace. This was the place where farmers and fishermen sold their products. Torget is today used as a meeting-place where different generations meet, and where public shows and concerts are held. If you want to meet the locals, this is the place to start.
Allow about 21 minutes to walk this route, but add extra time for attractions and other stops. Cycling this Egersund-route takes about 7 minutes.
Author: Sem Hadland (More about me)
