Svarthola

#131 among destinations in Norway

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Svarthola or Vistehola is a cave and an archaeological site, located in Randaberg municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The 9 m deep cavern is located on the Viste farm, about 10 km northwest of the city of Stavanger, situated near the shore of the Visteviga bay, at the mouth of the Hafrsfjorden. The site has yielded numerous Neolithic artifacts that have been excavated and discovered in and around the cave. ()

Local name: Vistehola Length: 16 ftDepth: 30 ftCoordinates: 58°59'14"N, 5°35'48"E

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Svarthola – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: DNB Arena, Tungenes fyr, Madla, Byfjorden.

4.1 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
DNB Arena, Stavanger
104 min walk • Nestled in the coastal city of Stavanger, Norway, the DNB Arena stands as a modern temple of sports and entertainment. This multifunctional indoor arena, inaugurated in 2012, has quickly become a central hub for sporting events, concerts, and cultural gatherings in the...
3.4 miN
Museum, Lighthouse
Tungenes fyr
87 min walk • Tungenes Fyr stands as a beacon of maritime history on the northern tip of the Jæren region in Norway. This lighthouse, which has been guiding sailors since 1862, now serves as a museum that illuminates the rich coastal heritage of the area.
3.2 miSE
Neighbourhood
Madla, Stavanger
82 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Stavanger, Norway, Madla is a district known for its unique blend of natural beauty and modern amenities. Situated in the northern part of the city, Madla boasts a rich history and has evolved into a hub of residential and commercial...
3.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Fjord
Byfjorden
80 min walk • Byfjorden is a fjord in Rogaland county, Norway. The 10-kilometre long fjord runs through the municipalities of Randaberg and Stavanger.
2.4 miNE
Church
Grødem Church
62 min walk • Grødem Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Randaberg Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Grødem. It is one of the two churches for the Randaberg parish which is part of the Tungenes prosti in the Diocese of Stavanger.
3.5 miE
Church
Tasta Church, Stavanger
89 min walk • Tasta Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in the southern part of the large Stavanger Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway.
2.8 miE
Church
Vardeneset Kirke, Stavanger
72 min walk • Vardeneset Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in the southern part of the large Stavanger Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the Ytre Tasta neighborhood in the borough of Tasta in the northern part of the city of Stavanger.
2.9 miSE
Church
Revheim Church, Stavanger
76 min walk • Revheim Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in the southern part of the large Stavanger Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in village of Kvernevik in the borough of Madla in the western part of the city of Stavanger.
3.6 miS
Church
Tananger Church
92 min walk • Tananger Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Sola Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Tananger.
1.6 miS
Church
Sunde Church, Stavanger
40 min walk • Sunde Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in the southern part of the large Stavanger Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Sunde in the borough of Madla in the western part of the city of Stavanger.
3.7 miSE
Church
Stokka Church, Stavanger
95 min walk • Stokka Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Stavanger Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the Stokka neighborhood in the Eiganes og Våland borough in the city of Stavanger. It is the church for the Stokka parish which is part of the Stavanger domprosti in the Diocese of Stavanger.