Bryne

Bryne is a town in Rogaland county, Norway. It is the administrative centre of Time municipality and lies in the Jæren district, about 20 kilometers south of Stavanger. The town sits in a rural, agricultural region and serves as a local hub for commerce and services.

Bryne began as a market town in the 19th century and grew with agriculture, rail transport, and local industry. The arrival of the railway and improved roads in the late 1800s and early 1900s spurred population and economic growth, shaping Bryne into a service centre for the surrounding countryside.

Today, Bryne is served by Bryne Station on the Jæren Line, with passenger services connecting to Stavanger and Egersund. The town is linked by main roads to the Stavanger region and hosts a range of shops, offices, schools, and cultural facilities. A notable retail centre is Kvadrat, which serves Bryne and the surrounding communities.

The local economy blends retail, services, and agriculture from the nearby countryside. Bryne also hosts sports clubs and community organisations. The town is home to Bryne Fotballklubb (Bryne FK), a football club with a long history in Norwegian football, reflecting Bryne’s role as a regional centre for sport and culture in the Time municipality.