Guidebook for Stavanger
Sightseeing in the surrounding area
Kjerag
The rock between two mountain walls
Månafossen
Beautiful waterfall, short little trek
Swords in Rock, the landmark showing where Norway was once united under one Christian king, Viking history
128 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Sverd i fjell
MøllebuktaSwords in Rock, the landmark showing where Norway was once united under one Christian king, Viking history
Walk through this ancient forest on the island, Hundvåg, just outside Stavanger
10 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Trollskogen
33 SelhundveienWalk through this ancient forest on the island, Hundvåg, just outside Stavanger
Lundsneset
HundvågveienWalking route - by the sea
Easy climb, great view from the top of the mountain, access to the hike by car, parking lot at the foot of the mountain. View over Sandnes, Stavanger and Høgsfjorden
70 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Dalsnuten
Easy climb, great view from the top of the mountain, access to the hike by car, parking lot at the foot of the mountain. View over Sandnes, Stavanger and Høgsfjorden
Get to this unique almost tropical oasis by boat, just 20 minutes from Stavanger. Enjoy the scenic fjord views, the gorgeous gardens and local food. A bit expensive, but definitely worth it
55 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Flor og Fjære
Get to this unique almost tropical oasis by boat, just 20 minutes from Stavanger. Enjoy the scenic fjord views, the gorgeous gardens and local food. A bit expensive, but definitely worth it
Beautiful beach with sand dunes, just by the airport and only a 20 minutes drive from Stavanger
19 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Sola Beach
Beautiful beach with sand dunes, just by the airport and only a 20 minutes drive from Stavanger
Borestranda
Possibly the most beautiful beach in the area
ผาปู่ลิขิต
The epic Pulpit Rock
Brekko Gapahuk
Beautiful natural area in the mountains just a 40 minutes drive from Stavanger
A favourite among locals, hike the endless mountains in summer and ski in winter
11 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Sirdal Municipality
A favourite among locals, hike the endless mountains in summer and ski in winter
Medieval monastery, beautiful location on one of the islands North of Stavanger
22 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Utstein Kloster
801 MosterøyveienMedieval monastery, beautiful location on one of the islands North of Stavanger
Science museum for children as well as adults at Sandnes, 10 minutes by train from Stavanger
46 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The Science Factory
28 StorgataScience museum for children as well as adults at Sandnes, 10 minutes by train from Stavanger
One of Norway's most famous theme parks, specially caters to children under the age of ten
48 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Kongeparken station
One of Norway's most famous theme parks, specially caters to children under the age of ten
Flørli
Walk the 4444 staircases up from Lysefjorden
The fjord that is home to both the Pulpit Rock and Kjerag, get on a boat cruise and behold the epic mountain walls from below
49 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Lysefjord
The fjord that is home to both the Pulpit Rock and Kjerag, get on a boat cruise and behold the epic mountain walls from below
Buy handicrafts, behold the goats, make some candles and eat traditional farmer food
8 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Byrkjedalstunet station
Buy handicrafts, behold the goats, make some candles and eat traditional farmer food
The biggest heap of stones in Northern Europe. A hideout for the local rebel forces during the Nazi invasion in 1940
11 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Gloppedalsura Magma geopark
Primær Fylkesvei 503The biggest heap of stones in Northern Europe. A hideout for the local rebel forces during the Nazi invasion in 1940
Hå Old Vicarage, beautiful old farm, now art gallery, located South of Stavanger on the coast of Jæren, also close to a lot of beautiful beaches
23 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Hå Gamle Prestegard
347 HåvegenHå Old Vicarage, beautiful old farm, now art gallery, located South of Stavanger on the coast of Jæren, also close to a lot of beautiful beaches
Picturesque old lighthouse at Jæren, also home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Norway
6 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Obrestad Lighthouse
282 HåvegenPicturesque old lighthouse at Jæren, also home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Norway
Tungenes Fyr
217 TungenesveienLighthouse and café
Another lighthouse along the gorgeous coast of Jæren, stop here to take in the panoramic view and buy an ice-cream or a pastry
7 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Kvassheim fyr
Another lighthouse along the gorgeous coast of Jæren, stop here to take in the panoramic view and buy an ice-cream or a pastry
Beautiful camping area, also sports a restaurant, ice-cream shop, a cute little sandy beach and a small fisherman's port. Very picturesque
Ølberg Camping
93 Ølberg HavnevegBeautiful camping area, also sports a restaurant, ice-cream shop, a cute little sandy beach and a small fisherman's port. Very picturesque
Supermarkets
Asian food market, great deli with noodles, won-ton sticks and more for lunch everyday
10 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Norvina Vårrull
6 NytorgetAsian food market, great deli with noodles, won-ton sticks and more for lunch everyday
Magasin Blaa
2 VerksgataCheap and good product range
REMA 1000 Byterminalen
9 JernbaneveienCheapest and good product range
REMA 1000 Storhaug
43 HaugesundsgataCheapest and good product range
Coop Prix Badedammen
7 BanevigsgataConveniently close to the studio, not the cheapest though
Joker Jelsagata
1 JelsagataOpen on Sundays
Bunnpris Holmen
11 Nedre HolmegateOpen on Sundays
International supermarket, makes the best fresh tandoori bread everyday, recommended
14 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
IMS Internasjonal Matsenter
15 StøperigataInternational supermarket, makes the best fresh tandoori bread everyday, recommended
Museums, landmarks and other activities
The Museum of Petroleum. Get to know how Stavanger became the hotspot for Norway's oil boom from the late 1970s until today
202 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Norwegian Petroleum Museum
1a KjeringholmenThe Museum of Petroleum. Get to know how Stavanger became the hotspot for Norway's oil boom from the late 1970s until today
Norwegian Canning Museum
15 AndasmauetGet to know Stavanger's canning history
Beautiful building, exhibitions and lectures. Works closely with the University of Stavanger
29 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Arkeologisk museum
Beautiful building, exhibitions and lectures. Works closely with the University of Stavanger
Visit the iron-age farm and learn more about the history from that same period. Fun for children and adults
32 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Jernaldergården
152 MadlamarkveienVisit the iron-age farm and learn more about the history from that same period. Fun for children and adults
Rogaland Teater
1 TeaterveienThe local theatre
Stavanger Cathedral
2 Haakon VIIs gateStavanger Cathedral
Valbergtarnet & Vektermuseet
4 ValbergjetViewpoint of Stavanger bay area
Walk down one of the best conserved streets in Stavanger, enjoy the picturesque wooden houses and lovely atmosphere
Øvre Strandgate
Øvre StrandgateWalk down one of the best conserved streets in Stavanger, enjoy the picturesque wooden houses and lovely atmosphere
Øvre Holmegate
Øvre HolmegateEnjoy the atmosphere and beauty of the most colourful street in Stavanger
Freedome Trampoline park
13 RyfylkegataTrampolinepark
The town bridge, connects Stavanger to the island of Hundvåg and provides epic sunset views of Stavanger and the surrounding areas.
Bybrua
BybruaThe town bridge, connects Stavanger to the island of Hundvåg and provides epic sunset views of Stavanger and the surrounding areas.
Parks & Nature
A cute little town beach, gets crowded in the summer. Walk along the fjord that stretches further towards Sandnes, Stavanger's nearest town. Gets sun all afternoon
70 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Godalen Beach
26 Øvre SandvikveienA cute little town beach, gets crowded in the summer. Walk along the fjord that stretches further towards Sandnes, Stavanger's nearest town. Gets sun all afternoon
Cute little artificial lake, surrounded by a green park, some of Stavanger's oldest wooden houses and just underneath the town bridge. Gathers lots of people in the summer months
10 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Badedammen
2 Nedre BanegateCute little artificial lake, surrounded by a green park, some of Stavanger's oldest wooden houses and just underneath the town bridge. Gathers lots of people in the summer months
Beautiful small lake just a 20 minute walk from the town centre. Popular with the locals
102 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Mosvannet
Beautiful small lake just a 20 minute walk from the town centre. Popular with the locals
Bigger lake, also popular with the locals, located a bit further outside town
37 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Stora Stokkavatnet
Bigger lake, also popular with the locals, located a bit further outside town
Stokkavatnet Treningspark
Outdoor fitness park
Sørmarka
Beautiful natural area with walking paths
Emmausbukta
Beautiful town beach
Arts & Culture
The old town brewery turned into a cultural house. Check out the beautiful historical buildings and the contemporary art and culture happening inside this place
90 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
TOU
25 KvitsøygataThe old town brewery turned into a cultural house. Check out the beautiful historical buildings and the contemporary art and culture happening inside this place
Folken
24 LøkkeveienConcert venue, student hang out
Stavanger Konserthus
1 SandvigåGreat location and top artists play here
NUART GALLERY
10 SalvågergataContemporary national and international street art hot spot
Absinthen
41 Nedre BanegateCheck out programme, hosts some pop-up and random cultural events, old canning factory
Hermetikkparken
33 BadehusgataLocal art and design
Kunsthall Stavanger
33 MadlaveienLocal art exhibits and events
Studio17
NytorgetArtist driven, non-commercial, exhibit room
Galleri Opdahl
8 HaugesundsgataContemporary art gallery
Stavanger Art Museum
55 Henrik Ibsens gateMuseum of Fine Arts
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice bar, serves a multitude of drinks. Plays up salsa and Latin music on Thursdays, very popular
Holmen Bar
Nice bar, serves a multitude of drinks. Plays up salsa and Latin music on Thursdays, very popular
Gnu Bar
25 Nedre StrandgateNice and casual place, unique interior and good music
Bar and night club, no entrance fee and gets packed on Fridays and Saturdays
20 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Cementen
24 StrandkaienBar and night club, no entrance fee and gets packed on Fridays and Saturdays
Martinique
14 NytorgetLocal bar, international clientele
Øst
25 KvitsøygataFor craft beer lovers
Best beer range of beer in Stavanger. Frequently on RateBeer's top 50 list. They even have their own mobile phone app
62 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Cardinal
21 SkagenBest beer range of beer in Stavanger. Frequently on RateBeer's top 50 list. They even have their own mobile phone app
Colourful, hip, cozy and charming bar, great location in the most colourful street in Stavanger
42 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Hanekam
26 Øvre HolmegateColourful, hip, cozy and charming bar, great location in the most colourful street in Stavanger
CIRKUS
23 Øvre HolmegatePopular with the locals, good atmosphere and often live music
Bar Bache
5 Øvre HolmegateCheap beers and warm atmosphere
Bar Negroni
22 SkagenItalian cocktail and coffee bar
Chevy's Rockbar
21 SkagenFor darker and more rocky music
Pjolter & Punsj
16 BakkegataModern nordic cocktail bar, Stavanger East
Cocktailfabrikken
23-25 Nedre StrandgatePopular cocktailbar and nightclub
My favourite cafés
Steam Café Stavanger
5 KlubbgataGreat coffee and ice cream
Coffeeberry Stavanger
Great coffee, smoothies and cakes
Super cosy and colourful place, play board games and sip to something warm
51 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Bøker og Børst
32 Øvre HolmegateSuper cosy and colourful place, play board games and sip to something warm
Kokko kaffebar
43 ØstervågVery cute place and yummy treats
Frøken Pil
37 ØstervågAsian fusion, soul food, vegan options