{"id":1606,"date":"2025-03-26T11:12:17","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T10:12:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tourofnorway.dev.kodeks.no\/?post_type=cities&#038;p=1606"},"modified":"2025-04-04T12:28:32","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T10:28:32","slug":"egersund","status":"publish","type":"cities","link":"https:\/\/tourofnorway.no\/en\/steder\/egersund\/","title":{"rendered":"Egersund"},"content":{"rendered":"\n  <section class=\"hero-subpage\">\n\n    <div class=\"hero-subpage-grid grid-12 grid-m-8 grid-s-4 inline-padding fade-me\">\n\n      <div class=\"img-wrapper\">\n\n                  <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/tourofnorway.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/d20e264de0-1920x1280.jpg\" class=\"attachment-hero size-hero wp-post-image\" alt=\"D20e264de0\" loading=\"eager\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tourofnorway.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/d20e264de0-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/tourofnorway.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/d20e264de0-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/tourofnorway.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/d20e264de0-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/tourofnorway.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/d20e264de0-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>        \n        \n        <div class=\"skew\">\n\n                                \n          \n                      <a class=\"share-toggle hide-for-medium-down\">Share<\/a>\n            <div class=\"social-ballon\">\n              <ul class=\"share-list\">\n                <li class=\"facebook-icon\">\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=<br \/>\n<b>Warning<\/b>:  Undefined variable $link in <b>\/srv\/web4\/tourofnorway\/tourofnorway.no\/wp-content\/themes\/tourofnorway-live\/blocks\/hero-subpage\/hero-subpage.php<\/b> on line <b>64<\/b><br \/>\n&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;>\n                    <svg style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                      <path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M17,2V2H17V6H15C14.31,6 14,6.81 14,7.5V10H14L17,10V14H14V22H10V14H7V10H10V6A4,4 0 0,1 14,2H17Z\" \/>\n                    <\/svg>\n                  <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                <li class=\"twitter-icon\">\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=<br \/>\n<b>Warning<\/b>:  Undefined variable $link in <b>\/srv\/web4\/tourofnorway\/tourofnorway.no\/wp-content\/themes\/tourofnorway-live\/blocks\/hero-subpage\/hero-subpage.php<\/b> on line <b>71<\/b><br \/>\n&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;>\n                    <svg style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                      <path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M22.46,6C21.69,6.35 20.86,6.58 20,6.69C20.88,6.16 21.56,5.32 21.88,4.31C21.05,4.81 20.13,5.16 19.16,5.36C18.37,4.5 17.26,4 16,4C13.65,4 11.73,5.92 11.73,8.29C11.73,8.63 11.77,8.96 11.84,9.27C8.28,9.09 5.11,7.38 3,4.79C2.63,5.42 2.42,6.16 2.42,6.94C2.42,8.43 3.17,9.75 4.33,10.5C3.62,10.5 2.96,10.3 2.38,10C2.38,10 2.38,10 2.38,10.03C2.38,12.11 3.86,13.85 5.82,14.24C5.46,14.34 5.08,14.39 4.69,14.39C4.42,14.39 4.15,14.36 3.89,14.31C4.43,16 6,17.26 7.89,17.29C6.43,18.45 4.58,19.13 2.56,19.13C2.22,19.13 1.88,19.11 1.54,19.07C3.44,20.29 5.7,21 8.12,21C16,21 20.33,14.46 20.33,8.79C20.33,8.6 20.33,8.42 20.32,8.23C21.16,7.63 21.88,6.87 22.46,6Z\" \/>\n                    <\/svg>\n                  <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n              <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n          \n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"hero-subpage-wrapper\">\n\n        \n                  <h1>Egersund<\/h1>\n        \n                  <div class=\"excerpt-wrapper grid-8\">\n\n            <div class=\"line\"><\/div>\n\n                          <p class=\"excerpt\"><\/p>\n            \n          <\/div>\n        \n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n  <section class=\"text-editor block grey\">\n\n    <div class=\"text-editor-grid grid-12 grid-m-8 grid-s-4 inline-padding fade-me\">\n\n              <div class=\"text-editor-wrapper\">\n          <p class=\"\" data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"270\">Egersund is located in <strong data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"112\">MAGMA UNESCO Geopark<\/strong>, one of the most unique natural areas in Norway and the world. This region has been awarded <strong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"222\">UNESCO status<\/strong> due to its extraordinary geological features.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"842\">On a clear night, if you look up at the moon, you might notice the bright patches on its surface. These are made of a rock type called <strong data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"422\">anorthosite<\/strong> \u2013 and on Earth, this rare rock can only be found in two places on a large scale: <strong data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"567\">here in MAGMA UNESCO Geopark and in a remote part of Canada<\/strong>. Since the Canadian site is difficult to access, this means that <strong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"748\">Egersund is the only place on Earth where you can experience a true lunar landscape\u2014without leaving the planet!<\/strong>Cycling through this landscape gives you the surreal feeling of traveling on another world.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"1052\">Egersund stands out from the traditional white-painted towns of Southern Norway. Here, you\u2019ll find a town <strong data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1009\">bursting with color<\/strong> \u2013 known as <em data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1034\">Okka farger<\/em> (&#8220;Our Colors&#8221;).<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1395\">Historically, houses along the Norwegian coast were painted in <strong data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1133\">earthy tones<\/strong> with shades of ochre, brown, and iron oxide. White was initially used only for decorative details. Unlike many other towns, Egersund has preserved its rich color palette for a longer time\u2014partly thanks to the influence of the old <strong data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1392\">Fayance ceramics factory<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1731\">The town\u2019s <strong data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1440\">historic wooden architecture<\/strong> is among the <strong data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1482\">best-preserved in Norway<\/strong>, and the <em data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1505\">Okka farger<\/em> project works to <strong data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1567\">maintain and revive its authentic colors<\/strong>. These colors highlight the character of the buildings and create a warm, lively atmosphere\u2014something you\u2019ll experience as you walk through the charming streets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"2152\">In 2024, the road from <strong data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1874\">Egersund southward through MAGMA UNESCO Geopark<\/strong> was designated as part of <strong data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1937\">Norway\u2019s National Tourist Routes<\/strong>. This scenic route takes you through <strong data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2022\">one of Norway\u2019s most spectacular landscapes<\/strong>, whether you explore it by bike or car. <strong data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2114\">Raw nature, dramatic geology, and winding roads<\/strong> make this an unforgettable journey.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      \n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n    <section class=\"gallery block\">\n\n      <div class=\"gallery-grid grid-12 grid-m-8 grid-s-4 inline-padding fade-me\">\n          <div class=\"gallery-wrapper\">\n\n                          <div class=\"gallery grid-3 grid-s-1 cg-0 rg-0\">\n                                                  <div class=\"gallery-item\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tourofnorway.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/d20e0db89f-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                                <div class=\"overlay\"><span class=\"icon-expand\"><\/span><\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                  <div class=\"gallery-item\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tourofnorway.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/d20e2025b9-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                                <div class=\"overlay\"><span class=\"icon-expand\"><\/span><\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                  <div class=\"gallery-item\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tourofnorway.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/d20e34875d-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                                <div class=\"overlay\"><span class=\"icon-expand\"><\/span><\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                  <div class=\"gallery-item\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tourofnorway.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/d20e2b1a62-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                                <div class=\"overlay\"><span class=\"icon-expand\"><\/span><\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                  <div class=\"gallery-item\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tourofnorway.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/d20e264de0-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                                <div class=\"overlay\"><span class=\"icon-expand\"><\/span><\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                  <div class=\"gallery-item\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tourofnorway.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/d20e3ae2cf-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                                <div class=\"overlay\"><span class=\"icon-expand\"><\/span><\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                  <div class=\"gallery-item\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tourofnorway.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/relative_widen_381b839096235941fb0f294a7cb950bd.jpg\" alt=\"J\u00f8ssingfjorden\" \/>\n                                <div class=\"overlay\"><span class=\"icon-expand\"><\/span><\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                  <div class=\"gallery-item\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tourofnorway.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/d20e14f9bd-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"D20e14f9bd 2\" \/>\n                                <div class=\"overlay\"><span class=\"icon-expand\"><\/span><\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n            \n          <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":1027,"template":"","class_list":["post-1606","cities","type-cities","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tourofnorway.no\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cities\/1606","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tourofnorway.no\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cities"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tourofnorway.no\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/cities"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tourofnorway.no\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1027"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tourofnorway.no\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1606"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}