Guidebook for Stavanger
Parks & Nature
The ride out to Pulpit Rock is done in under two hours for those who are accustomed to walking on rough terrain. For children and untrained hikers we estimate to spend between two to three hours.
75 locals recommend
Preikestolen Mountain Lodge
521 PreikestolvegenThe ride out to Pulpit Rock is done in under two hours for those who are accustomed to walking on rough terrain. For children and untrained hikers we estimate to spend between two to three hours.
Kjerag majesty in Lysefjord - a mountain massif that rises above 1,000 meters above the fjord. The smoothly polished rock wall located on the south side of the bay - the innermost.
89 locals recommend
Kjeragbolten
Kjerag majesty in Lysefjord - a mountain massif that rises above 1,000 meters above the fjord. The smoothly polished rock wall located on the south side of the bay - the innermost.
Sola Strand Hotel
27 Axel Lunds vegBeautiful sandy beaches great for surfing all year.
A great trip with 4,444 stairs up to some of the greatest view you can have in this stunning nature.
47 locals recommend
Flørlitrappene
A great trip with 4,444 stairs up to some of the greatest view you can have in this stunning nature.
This forrest is has many nice views and is the biggest one in Stavanger. In the middle is a tower where you can get a great view all over the city.
23 locals recommend
Sørmarka
This forrest is has many nice views and is the biggest one in Stavanger. In the middle is a tower where you can get a great view all over the city.
Vaulen badeplass
Cosy beach in the middle of the city.
Dalsnuten
A great hike with a amazing view on top.
Månafossen waterfall, located at the bottom of the fjord Frafjord in Gjesdal of Rogaland, Norway is fed by the river Mån. The total drop is 92 m. Nice hiking trip
65 locals recommend
Månafossen
Månafossen waterfall, located at the bottom of the fjord Frafjord in Gjesdal of Rogaland, Norway is fed by the river Mån. The total drop is 92 m. Nice hiking trip
The trail around the lake is a popular destination in Stavanger. It's a nice walk suitable for the whole family and takes about 40-50 min.
102 locals recommend
Mosvannet
The trail around the lake is a popular destination in Stavanger. It's a nice walk suitable for the whole family and takes about 40-50 min.
Store Stokkavatnet is a great lake in Stavanger. It's a nice walk suitable for the whole family.
37 locals recommend
Stora Stokkavatnet
Store Stokkavatnet is a great lake in Stavanger. It's a nice walk suitable for the whole family.
Ølberg
Beautiful beach just outside Stavanger
Borestranda
Nice beach, the place where the surfers of Stavangers like to be.
Hellestøstranden
Beautiful beach near Stavanger
Frafjordhatten is with its 815 meters one of majesty in the outer mountain districts. The Towering 300 meters above the surroundings and the view from the top is impressive, especially the south/west.
Frafjordhatten
Frafjordhatten is with its 815 meters one of majesty in the outer mountain districts. The Towering 300 meters above the surroundings and the view from the top is impressive, especially the south/west.
Sightseeing
Old Stavanger comprises 173 wooden buildings at the end of 1700 and beginning of 1800s. Most houses are small and whitewashed. Stavanger has received several awards for the preservation of Old Stavang
28 locals recommend
Øvre Strandgate
Øvre StrandgateOld Stavanger comprises 173 wooden buildings at the end of 1700 and beginning of 1800s. Most houses are small and whitewashed. Stavanger has received several awards for the preservation of Old Stavang
History tells that it was here Harald united Norway into one kingdom in 872. The monument represents peace, unity and freedom. Viking hilts are modeled on swords found in various parts of the country.
128 locals recommend
Sword in Rock
MøllebuktaHistory tells that it was here Harald united Norway into one kingdom in 872. The monument represents peace, unity and freedom. Viking hilts are modeled on swords found in various parts of the country.
Lysefjord Sightseeing - Norled AS
Nice boat trip in the fjord where you pass Preikestolen
Arts & Culture
The museum was opened in 1982 to commemorate the industry that from 1880 to 1960 was the city's main.
The idea around a museum emerged when a lot of old equipment at the end of the 1800s and early 190
46 locals recommend
Norwegian Canning Museum
15 AndasmauetThe museum was opened in 1982 to commemorate the industry that from 1880 to 1960 was the city's main.
The idea around a museum emerged when a lot of old equipment at the end of the 1800s and early 190
Stavanger Cathedral is from the first half of the 1100s, and the oldest standing buildings cathedral in Norway. It is the country of cathedrals to the greatest extent has retained its medieval express
55 locals recommend
Stavanger Cathedral
2 Haakon VIIs gateStavanger Cathedral is from the first half of the 1100s, and the oldest standing buildings cathedral in Norway. It is the country of cathedrals to the greatest extent has retained its medieval express
Norwegian Petroleum Museum is a museum in Stavanger opened in 1999. The museum is approximately 5000 square meters
202 locals recommend
Norwegian Petroleum Museum
1a KjeringholmenNorwegian Petroleum Museum is a museum in Stavanger opened in 1999. The museum is approximately 5000 square meters
ernaldergarden is a re-constructed iron-age farm at Ullandhaug, just 3 kilometers from central Stavanger. Sundays there are often demonstrations of various old skills and food cooked on the open fire.
32 locals recommend
Jernaldergården
152 Madlamarkveienernaldergarden is a re-constructed iron-age farm at Ullandhaug, just 3 kilometers from central Stavanger. Sundays there are often demonstrations of various old skills and food cooked on the open fire.
Vålands tower in Stavanger we find on Vålands haugen built in 1895, Which is central Stavangers highest point. Great panoramic view over downtown Stavanger
Valandshaugen
Vålands tower in Stavanger we find on Vålands haugen built in 1895, Which is central Stavangers highest point. Great panoramic view over downtown Stavanger
Shopping
Kvadrat kjøpesenter
1 Gamle StokkaveiBiggest shopping mall in the region.
Sunkost Stadionparken
7 JåttåvågveienLocal shopping mall
Lee® Jeans Outlet | Ålgård
Biggest outlet in the region.
Everything Else
Joint Warfare Centre
29 EikesetveienNato Headquarters
Statoil Hovedkontor
50 ForusbeenStatoil Headquarters
Entertainment & Activities
Ålsheia Alpint AS
Great skiing facilities
Sirdal Høyfjellshotell
Great skiing facilities
One of Norways biggest and best amusement parks. Great for kids.
48 locals recommend
Kongeparken station
One of Norways biggest and best amusement parks. Great for kids.
Getting Around
Stavanger Airport
230 FlyplassvegenThe Airport in Stavanger.
Gausel stasjon station
The train station, 5min walk from the apartment.