Discover Skåland

Skåland is a cultural landscape of considerable regional conservation interest, with educational and experiential value. Along Lundevatnet are the well-preserved, little-altered farms of Brådet, Biden, Jordet and Neset. The ensemble includes houses and barns, as well as a farm sawmill, a mill and an outbuilding. If you are looking for a holiday home in Skåland, the character of the place provides a clear focus: its distinctiveness lies in its farms and the traces of their historic use.

Farms with a history of their own

The individual farms each have their own character. Most of Jorde farm was built around 1837. The exterior of the house and barn is well preserved; the house also retains a high degree of authenticity inside. Biden farm has undergone relatively few changes since it was built. Its house dates from 1880, as does the barn. Biden is also associated with Ole Gabriel Ueland: the Member of Parliament was born and grew up on the farm. Anyone interested in rural architectural history will find specific building dates here, along with a biography linked to a particular farm in Skåland.

Historic routes and getting out and about

In the 17th century, a historic route from Moi ran along the western shore of Lundevatnet to Skåland and Gursli. The historic riding and hiking trail has been cleared and marked; there are signposts at several points, and it is used as a hiking trail towards Sokndal. Historic routes are therefore as much a part of Skåland’s character as its farms and buildings. If you enjoy exploring on foot, the marked trail offers a concrete way to assess whether hiking fits your travel plans.

Facilities and local history

The Skaaland health centre was established in 1931/32 as a tuberculosis sanatorium for the then county of Rogaland. The Skåland tuberculosis sanatorium is included in the national conservation plan for child and youth welfare facilities. Its history broadens the picture of Skåland beyond agriculture: the former use of the health centre is also part of the local history here. Families interested in specific historical subjects when travelling will find several different points of interest: farm life, architectural history and the history of a care facility.

Technology, art and Skåland today

The Skåland sawmill is a particularly noteworthy cultural heritage site, with a built-up stone flume and a circular saw. The power station near Skåland shows that the facility ensured its own electricity supply. Another distinctive local feature is the outdoor sculpture “Framut” by Christian Sunde. It stands in an old well basin in the apple orchard on the former Skåland ungdomsbase property. The property in Skåland is also home today to a guesthouse with an orchard.

When choosing a holiday destination, you can therefore focus on the kind of trip you want: Skåland is an option for travellers interested in cultural landscapes, farm history and hiking trails. If you are travelling with children, you can consider whether these subjects suit the stay you have in mind. Find more places on this level of the site under Moi, Lund, Hovsherad and Ualand.

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