Sokn

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Sokn is an island in Stavanger municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The 1.31-square-kilometre island lies in a group of islands on the south side of the Boknafjorden, just east of the city of Stavanger. There are several islands surrounding Sokn: Bru to the southwest, Åmøy to the southeast, and Mosterøy to the north. All three islands are connected to Sokn by bridges, and the undersea Byfjord Tunnel has its northern terminus on the island, connecting all these islands to the mainland. ()

Alternative names: Maximum elevation: 72 ftCoordinates: 59°3'10"N, 5°39'41"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Utstein Abbey, Tungenes fyr, Utstein Church, Fjøløy Lighthouse.

4.3 miNW
Monastery, Hotel
Utstein Abbey, Stavanger
110 min walk • Utstein Abbey stands as a serene testament to medieval monastic life in the scenic city of Stavanger, Norway. This well-preserved monastery, nestled on the island of Mosterøy, is the only one of its kind in the country that is still intact, offering visitors a unique...
3.1 miSW
Museum, Lighthouse
Tungenes fyr
79 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.
4.3 miNW
Church
Utstein Church, Klosterøy
110 min walk • Utstein Church is a historic parish church of the Church of Norway in the large Stavanger Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located on the grounds of the historic Utstein Abbey on the island of Klosterøy. It was historically the church for the Mosterøy parish which is part of the Tungenes prosti in the Diocese of Stavanger.
4.1 miNW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Fjøløy Lighthouse, Fjøløy
106 min walk • The Fjøløy Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse in the municipality of Rennesøy in Rogaland county, Norway. The lighthouse sits on the island of Fjøløy, along the Boknafjorden. It is owned by the Norwegian Coastal Administration. The lighthouse was first built in 1849, but it has been replaced twice since that time.
2.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Fjord
Byfjorden
70 min walk • Byfjorden is a fjord in Rogaland county, Norway. The 10-kilometre long fjord runs through the municipalities of Randaberg and Stavanger.
4.6 miSE
Neighbourhood
Hundvåg, Stavanger
118 min walk • Hundvåg, an island nestled within the city limits of Stavanger, Norway, presents a unique blend of suburban serenity and natural beauty. This residential area is connected to the mainland by bridges, making it an accessible and tranquil retreat from the urban rush of...
3.1 miS
Church
Grødem Church
78 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.
5.1 miS
Church
Tasta Church, Stavanger
130 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.
4.1 miS
Church
Vardeneset Kirke, Stavanger
106 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.
4 miS
Church
Randaberg Church
101 min walk • Randaberg Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Randaberg Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Randaberg. It is one of the two churches for the Randaberg parish which is part of the Tungenes prosti in the Diocese of Stavanger.
1.2 miNE
Church
Askje Church, Mosterøy Island
32 min walk • Askje Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in the large Stavanger Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Askje on the island of Mosterøy. It is the main church for the Mosterøy parish which is part of the Tungenes prosti in the Diocese of Stavanger.