Top Things to do in Tysvaer Municipality
5 Sights & Landmarks in Tysvaer Municipality That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Tysvaer Municipality, Norway including Himakana, Nedstrand Church, Sandbekken Bygdetun, Quaker House, Holekleiv.
1. Himakana
2. Nedstrand Church
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Nedstrand Church was built in 1868. In 1829 architect Linstow made a standard design for Norwegian churches. Nedstrand church is built mainly after his design but architect Conrad Fredrik von der Lippe did not follow this rigidly. He gave the building a stave church inspired choir which makes the interior warmer and more spacious at the same time. The alter piece is from 1611 and has adorned three churches in Nedstrand. Tomas the carpenter is master of the rich carvings, and Peter Reimers was the painter. In 1628-29 a famous German artist was also here, his name was Gottfrid Hendzel. These artists influenced the interior of many churches, especially in Rogaland.
3. Sandbekken Bygdetun
A cluster of old houses featuring the Cleng Peerson House, which was moved from Hesthammar where Cleng Peerson grew up. After he led the first Norwegian settlers to America in 1825 he has become known as the father of Norwegian emigrants. Cleng Peerson was commissioned by the Quakers to sound out the situation over there. He returned to Norway in 1824 and the following year a group of 52 emigrants left Stavanger onboard the Restauration. Peerson's childhood home at Sandbekken is a popular place for visitors.
4. Quaker House
The only remaining intact Quaker House in Scandinavia with its own cemetery. Open by arrangement.
5. Holekleiv
Viewpoint. Panoramic view over Boknafjorden, Ryfylkeheiene and the attractive village of Nedstrand, about 1 km from Nedstrand ferry quay.
