Major city · Norway
HommersåkRiska
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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NOK
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (short days, cold)
- Airport
- Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG)
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Nordic countries ↗Decide light or dark before anything else: summer trips (June–August) and aurora trips (September–March in the Arctic) need different countries, clothes and bases.
- Nordic countries ↗Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and the Faroes sell stronger alcohol only in state shops with short hours; buy before evening and before Sundays and holidays.
- Norway ↗Norway is not in the EU but is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources.
- Norway ↗Wine and spirits are sold only at the state Vinmonopolet shops; supermarkets sell beer, and not in the evenings or on Sundays.
- Norway ↗The right to roam (allemannsretten) lets you hike and camp on most uncultivated land, keeping a distance from homes and leaving no trace.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Hommersåk112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Hommersåk, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Norwegian krone (NOK, kr); the euro is not used.Norway-wide
- SIM or eSIMEEA roaming applies: EU and EEA SIMs work at home prices.Norway-wide
- Tap waterTap water is excellent; streams in the mountains are usually drinkable, but avoid water below farms and grazing.Norway-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Included; round up or add 5–10% for good service.Norway-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Norway-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree or card-paid (NOK 10–20 (≈ US$1–2)) in towns; trailheads often have pit toilets.Norway-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 113 ambulance · 110 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close Mondays out of season; small fjord-village hotels and cafés close October–April.Norway-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSVG Stavanger Airport, Sola (About 30 min by car or bus via Sandnes).
- Getting aroundWalkable centre.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SVG Stavanger Airport, Sola (About 30 min by car or bus via Sandnes)
Map of Hommersåk
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Mar
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Apr
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
May
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Jun
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jul
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Aug
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Sep
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Oct
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Nov
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Dec
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Oct (16 rain days), driest Apr (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hommersåk: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
15 rd
Feb
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
12 rd
Mar
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
13 rd
Apr
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
May
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
Jun
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
12 rd
Jul
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
13 rd
Aug
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
14 rd
Sep
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
15 rd
Oct
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
16 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
15 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
15 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable centre. Bus line 21 connects to Sandnes (about 20 min). Car or taxi for the surrounding footpaths.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Boat from Hommersåk harbour (Kolumbus, about 40 min) or bus via Sandnes (about 50 min)
Combine with the Norwegian Petroleum Museum or a walk through Gamle Stavanger.
Sandnes
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Bus 21, about 20 min
Sandnes has more shops and restaurants.
Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock)
goDoor to door: About 4–5 h round trip
Car to the Preikestolen mountain lodge (about 1 h), then hike 2 h each way
Start early to avoid crowds; check weather.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hommersåk centre
Limited options; most visitors stay in Sandnes or Stavanger.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- kr 500–1,000 (day trip from Sandnes)
- Mid
- kr 1,000–2,000
- High
- kr 2,000+
Trip budget
| Day trip (no overnight)1 × 3 nights × NOK 0 | NOK 0 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 3 days × NOK 500 | NOK 1,500 |
| Trip total≈ NOK 500 per person per day, bed included | NOK 1,500≈ US$150 |
No accommodation needed.
2026 estimate in NOK; day trip from Sandnes or Stavanger.
Prices of common things
| Bus 21 Sandnes–Hommersåk, singlecheck | kr 40–60 |
| Boat Stavanger–Hommersåk, singlecheck | kr 60–90 |
| Coffee at a bistro | kr 35–50 |
| Pizza at PizzaBakeren | kr 150–250 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Ambulance
- 113
- Fire
- 110
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HommersåkRiska
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My bed tonight
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Til denne adressen, takkTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Ambulance113
- Fire110
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus 21 Sandnes → Hommersåk: about kr 40–60, about 20 min (check)
- Boat Stavanger → Hommersåk: about kr 60–90, about 40 min (check)
Say or show
- Hei — Hello (hay)
- Takk — Thank you (tahk)
- Hvor mye? — How much? (vor mee-eh)
- Hvor er busstoppet? — Where is the bus stop? (vor er boos-stop-et)
Norway is mostly cashless; a card (Visa/MC) works everywhere.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Hommersåk. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (short days, cold) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Riska gamle kirke, Kvernhusene and MS Riskafjord II with opening hours and ticket info.
- Eat pages for East Ocean, Lone's Bistro and PizzaBakeren with last orders.
- Boat timetable fixture for the Stavanger–Hommersåk route.
Sources
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