Discover Voll: Farm Products and Klepp

In Voll, local farm products are part of the wider natural and cultural landscape of Klepp. Bærå grows organic strawberries and raspberries; Hole gardsutsalg offers milk, beef and other products. If you are looking for a holiday rental, consider what role regional foods should play in your stay—and which natural or cultural themes in Klepp also interest you.

Farm Products from Voll

Bærå is a farm in Voll, in the municipality of Klepp, where organic strawberries and raspberries are grown. Hole gardsutsalg sells its own beef and milk; the milk is available from a milk vending machine. The selection also includes locally made yoghurt and cheese, as well as ice cream made from fresh farm milk. These farm products offer a concrete point of interest for anyone who is also interested in regional foods when planning a trip.

The time of year and current farm operations affect which products are available: strawberries, raspberries and ice cream may be seasonal, and the selection of yoghurt and cheese may also vary. Since the farm shop’s operations may change, it is a good idea to check sales arrangements and the products you want before visiting. This lets you include local food in your plans without assuming that the same selection is available all year round.

Klepp: Coastal Landscape and Wetlands

As the wider destination, Klepp offers a broader landscape. It lies in the middle of Jæren, 25 kilometres south of Stavanger. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, a mild coastal climate, shallow lakes and long sandy beaches. Borestranda is a protected landscape and one of the country’s longest sand-dune beaches.

Orrevatnet is another defining feature of Klepp’s natural environment: the nature reserve is part of the Jæren Wetlands System, Ramsar site 309. It is internationally important as a stopover, wintering and breeding area for wetland birds. Thus, the wider destination of Klepp combines coastal landscapes and protected wetlands with a landscape shaped by agriculture. These themes can be given a different emphasis in your trip planning than the local food connection in Voll.

If you are interested in a hike, Klepp offers the circular route Kleppevarden rundt, which passes through the western parts of the destination. In clear weather, its summit offers views over most of the municipality of Klepp. The views therefore depend on weather conditions; the route and the potential views are two separate aspects to consider when planning your day.

Culture and History in Klepp

At Haugabakka, the old Jæren house brings everyday history together with a local heritage collection. Built in 1852/1853 as a schoolroom and teacher’s residence, it was the first schoolhouse in Klepp. Visitors can see numerous tools and other items from rural society more than a hundred years ago. Folgehuset adds to Haugabakka as a venue: it is used for events including art exhibitions, meetings and cultural evenings.

Another chapter of history lies at Krosshaug. During the Migration Period, it was one of the largest and richest burial grounds in Jæren; a stone cross was erected there around the year 1000. The old church in Orre dates from the mid-13th century. This medieval brick-and-timber church is considered the oldest building in the area. It is closed, but can be opened for visits by appointment. Arrange your visit in advance.

Nature observation also has a long institutional history in Klepp: Revtangen Ornithological Station was founded in 1937, is run by the Museum Stavanger and is considered the oldest bird station in the Nordic countries. Around 6,000 to 10,000 birds are caught and ringed there each year. Along with Haugabakka, Krosshaug and the old church, Revtangen shows the variety of ways that nature and cultural heritage are represented in the wider destination of Klepp.

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