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Voykit pocket guide · Norway
Hommersåk
Riska
Skip unless you have a car and want a quiet fjord-side afternoon; otherwise use Stavanger or Sandnes as your base.
Hommersåk is a small village at the end of the Riska fjord, 15 km south of Stavanger. It has a 19th-century wooden church, a restored mill and a shopping centre. Most travellers pass through on the way to the Lysefjord or Preikestolen. Half a day is enough if you arrive by boat from Stavanger.
- Country
- Norway
- Local name
- Riska
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Nov–Feb (short days, cold)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- NOK
- Money
- Currency is the Norwegian krone (NOK, kr); the euro is not used. About 11.5 NOK to €1 — check.
- Daily spend
- Budget kr 500–1,000 (day trip from Sandnes) · Mid kr 1,000–2,000 · High kr 2,000+ (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EEA roaming applies: EU and EEA SIMs work at home prices.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Ambulance 113 · Fire 110
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European two-pin; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Included; round up or add 5–10% for good service.; Café and bar: Nothing expected.; Taxi: Round up.; Guides: Optional.
- Water
- Tap water is excellent; streams in the mountains are usually drinkable, but avoid water below farms and grazing.
- Toilets
- Free or card-paid (NOK 10–20) in towns; trailheads often have pit toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Bus 21 Sandnes–Hommersåk, single | kr 40–60 |
| Boat Stavanger–Hommersåk, single | kr 60–90 |
| Coffee at a bistro | kr 35–50 |
| Pizza at PizzaBakeren | kr 150–250 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SVG · Stavanger Airport, Sola
- About 30 min by car or bus via Sandnes
Typical fares
- Bus 21 Sandnes → Hommersåk
- about kr 40–60, about 20 min (check)
- Boat Stavanger → Hommersåk
- about kr 60–90, about 40 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walkable centre. Bus line 21 connects to Sandnes (about 20 min). Car or taxi for the surrounding footpaths.
See and do
Known for
- Riska gamle kirke (old wood church, 1877)
- Kvernhusene i Frøylandsbekken (restored mill)
- Fjord cruising on the MS Riskafjord II
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Stavanger | Boat from Hommersåk harbour (Kolumbus, about 40 min) or bus via Sandnes (about 50 min) | About 1 h |
| Sandnes | Bus 21, about 20 min | About 30 min |
| Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) | Car to the Preikestolen mountain lodge (about 1 h), then hike 2 h each way | About 4–5 h round trip |
Sleep
- Hommersåk centre
- Limited options; most visitors stay in Sandnes or Stavanger.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Heihay |
| Thank you | Takktahk |
| How much? | Hvor mye?vor mee-eh |
| Where is the bus stop? | Hvor er busstoppet?vor er boos-stop-et |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake, first names; avoid: Small talk that is too personal
- Nature: Greet other hikers, close gates, carry litter out; avoid: Loud music on trails
- Home visit: Shoes off; bring flowers or chocolates; 'takk for maten' after the meal; avoid: Arriving late
- Conversation: Modest, factual, humorous; avoid: Showing off wealth — Norwegians are rich but understated
- 17 May: Dress up, join the crowds, wave a flag; avoid: Treating the parades as a tourist show
- Queues: Take a number; avoid: Pushing in
Scams and watch-outs
- Bus 21 runs roughly hourly on weekends; check Kolumbus for the latest timetable.
- No ATM in the village; bring cash or use card (Norway is mostly cashless).
- The MS Riskafjord II cruises only in high season; book ahead.
Very safe. The main risk is slippery rocks and paths after rain. No nightlife issues.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Hommersåk yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Riska gamle kirke (old wood church, 1877)
- Kvernhusene i Frøylandsbekken (restored mill)
- Fjord cruising on the MS Riskafjord II
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Kolumbus (public transport in Rogaland): www.kolumbus.no
- Wikivoyage: Hommersåk, revision 5294678 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5294678
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/hommersak). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.