Discover Kvinesdal: Wooden Church and Circular Walking Routes

In Liknes, two easy circular walking routes combine outdoor activity with a landmark of local history: the present-day wooden church has an octagonal floor plan and was built in 1837. Both routes start in the centre of Liknes; an approximate duration of one hour is also given for the Gullestad circular route. This provides concrete starting points for a stay that includes both nature and culture.

Circular walking routes starting in Liknes

The Gullestad circular route and the Steindør–Ytre Egeland circular route both start in the centre of Liknes. Both are classified as easy and are suitable for children. You can allow about an hour for the Gullestad route. The central starting point for both routes provides a clear reference for planning your day; their difficulty rating and suitability for children help families choose a route. If you want to take the time needed for an outing into account, an approximate guide is available for the Gullestad circular route.

An octagonal church building

The present-day wooden church in Liknes was built in 1837. Its octagonal floor plan gives the building a distinctive, recognisable shape. For travellers who want to include architectural history in their holiday plans as well as walks, the church is a cultural attraction in its own right. Together with the easy circular walking routes, it offers a choice between outdoor activity and a look at local architectural history, without requiring both interests to fit into the same day’s plans.

More experiences in the wider Kvinesdal destination

In the wider Kvinesdal destination, water, nature and culture complement the attractions in Liknes. KVINAbadet is centrally located in Kvinesdal town centre. It has a 25-metre sports pool, a therapy pool with a water temperature of 34 degrees, and a paddling pool for the youngest visitors. Check opening hours before your visit.

Vitensenteret Kvinesdal opened in January 2024. It has an interactive exhibition and an activity workshop featuring new content every weekend it is open. The centre is open on the second weekend of each month and during school holidays; check its opening schedule before travelling.

In Feda, you can rent canoes from Bøkkerbua. Beside the building, there is a small bathing spot by the river, where conditions depend on the weather. During the summer season, you can also experience the traditional cooperage craft of “bøkring” as it was practised about 100 years ago. This place combines craft traditions with opportunities to enjoy the water, without requiring both to take up the same part of the day.

The Fjordsyn day cabin is located on Dyreknuden and offers views across the Fedafjord. The main access route is a hiking trail from the car park at Sande friluftsområde. As road and car park conditions can change, it is advisable to check them before setting out.

Rafossen is a 42-metre-high waterfall north of Kvinesdal town centre. A footbridge crosses the waterfall, and a salmon observatory is located in the power station. Access to operational facilities with a guide must be arranged in advance. The museums also explore different periods of history: Knaben Gruvemuseum is housed in the former mining company administration building and tells the mining and wartime history of Knaben. Lister Utvandrermuseum in Kvinesdal covers emigration from the Lister region in the 19th century and labour migration to Brooklyn from the 1950s to the 1970s. Access may be seasonal.

Choose your holiday apartment based on your travel plans

When looking for a holiday apartment, you can start by deciding which experiences you want to shape your stay: the circular walking routes starting in Liknes, a day of swimming, waterside crafts, or nature and cultural attractions in the wider Kvinesdal destination. This choice gives your travel plans a focus and helps you look for a suitable base for your own holiday.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Knaben, Kvinlog, Feda, Øyestranda.

Go to the wider travel overview: Kvinesdal.