Guidebook for Stavanger

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Guidebook for Stavanger

Sightseeing in the surrounding area

The rock between two mountain walls
199 locals raden deze aan
Kjerag
199 locals raden deze aan
The rock between two mountain walls
Beautiful waterfall, short little trek
65 locals raden deze aan
Månafossen
65 locals raden deze aan
Beautiful waterfall, short little trek
Swords in Rock, the landmark showing where Norway was once united under one Christian king, Viking history
128 locals raden deze aan
Zwaard in de rots
Møllebukta
128 locals raden deze aan
Swords 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 locals raden deze aan
Trollskogen
33 Selhundveien
10 locals raden deze aan
Walk through this ancient forest on the island, Hundvåg, just outside Stavanger
Walking route - by the sea
6 locals raden deze aan
Lundsneset
Hundvågveien
6 locals raden deze aan
Walking 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 locals raden deze aan
Dalsnuten
70 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
Flor og Fjære
55 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
Sola Beach
19 locals raden deze aan
Beautiful beach with sand dunes, just by the airport and only a 20 minutes drive from Stavanger
Possibly the most beautiful beach in the area
35 locals raden deze aan
Borestranda
35 locals raden deze aan
Possibly the most beautiful beach in the area
The epic Pulpit Rock
453 locals raden deze aan
Pulpit Rock
453 locals raden deze aan
The epic Pulpit Rock
Beautiful natural area in the mountains just a 40 minutes drive from Stavanger
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 locals raden deze aan
Sirdal Municipality
11 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
Utstein Kloster
801 Mosterøyveien
22 locals raden deze aan
Medieval 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 locals raden deze aan
The Science Factory
28 Storgata
46 locals raden deze aan
Science 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 locals raden deze aan
Kongeparken station
48 locals raden deze aan
One of Norway's most famous theme parks, specially caters to children under the age of ten
Walk the 4444 staircases up from Lysefjorden
10 locals raden deze aan
Flørli
10 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
Lysefjord
49 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
Byrkjedalstunet station
8 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
Gloppedalsura Magma geopark
Primær Fylkesvei 503
11 locals raden deze aan
The 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 locals raden deze aan
Hå Gamle Prestegard
347 Håvegen
23 locals raden deze aan
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
Picturesque old lighthouse at Jæren, also home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Norway
6 locals raden deze aan
Obrestad Lighthouse
282 Håvegen
6 locals raden deze aan
Picturesque old lighthouse at Jæren, also home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Norway
Lighthouse and café
18 locals raden deze aan
Tungenes Fyr
217 Tungenesveien
18 locals raden deze aan
Lighthouse 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 locals raden deze aan
Kvassheim fyr
7 locals raden deze aan
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 Havneveg
Beautiful 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 locals raden deze aan
Norvina Vårrull
6 Nytorget
10 locals raden deze aan
Asian food market, great deli with noodles, won-ton sticks and more for lunch everyday
Cheap and good product range
29 locals raden deze aan
Magasin Blaa
2 Verksgata
29 locals raden deze aan
Cheap and good product range
Cheapest and good product range
25 locals raden deze aan
REMA 1000 Byterminalen
9 Jernbaneveien
25 locals raden deze aan
Cheapest and good product range
Cheapest and good product range
39 locals raden deze aan
REMA 1000 Storhaug
43 Haugesundsgata
39 locals raden deze aan
Cheapest and good product range
Conveniently close to the studio, not the cheapest though
20 locals raden deze aan
Coop Prix Badedammen
7 Banevigsgata
20 locals raden deze aan
Conveniently close to the studio, not the cheapest though
Open on Sundays
41 locals raden deze aan
Joker Jelsagata
1 Jelsagata
41 locals raden deze aan
Open on Sundays
Open on Sundays
18 locals raden deze aan
Bunnpris Holmen
11 Nedre Holmegate
18 locals raden deze aan
Open on Sundays
International supermarket, makes the best fresh tandoori bread everyday, recommended
14 locals raden deze aan
IMS Internasjonal Matsenter
15 Støperigata
14 locals raden deze aan
International 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 locals raden deze aan
Norwegian Petroleum Museum
1a Kjeringholmen
202 locals raden deze aan
The Museum of Petroleum. Get to know how Stavanger became the hotspot for Norway's oil boom from the late 1970s until today
Get to know Stavanger's canning history
46 locals raden deze aan
Norwegian Canning Museum
15 Andasmauet
46 locals raden deze aan
Get to know Stavanger's canning history
Beautiful building, exhibitions and lectures. Works closely with the University of Stavanger
29 locals raden deze aan
Arkeologisk museum
29 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
Jernaldergården
152 Madlamarkveien
32 locals raden deze aan
Visit the iron-age farm and learn more about the history from that same period. Fun for children and adults
The local theatre
26 locals raden deze aan
Rogaland Teater
1 Teaterveien
26 locals raden deze aan
The local theatre
Stavanger Cathedral
55 locals raden deze aan
Domkerk van Stavanger
2 Haakon VIIs gate
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Stavanger Cathedral
Viewpoint of Stavanger bay area
12 locals raden deze aan
Valbergtarnet & Vektermuseet
4 Valbergjet
12 locals raden deze aan
Viewpoint 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 Strandgate
Walk down one of the best conserved streets in Stavanger, enjoy the picturesque wooden houses and lovely atmosphere
Enjoy the atmosphere and beauty of the most colourful street in Stavanger
Øvre Holmegate
Øvre Holmegate
Enjoy the atmosphere and beauty of the most colourful street in Stavanger
Trampolinepark
7 locals raden deze aan
Freedome Trampoline park
13 Ryfylkegata
7 locals raden deze aan
Trampolinepark
The town bridge, connects Stavanger to the island of Hundvåg and provides epic sunset views of Stavanger and the surrounding areas.
Bybrua
Bybrua
The 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
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Godalen Beach
26 Øvre Sandvikveien
70 locals raden deze aan
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
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 locals raden deze aan
Badedammen
2 Nedre Banegate
10 locals raden deze aan
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
Beautiful small lake just a 20 minute walk from the town centre. Popular with the locals
102 locals raden deze aan
Mosvannet
102 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
Stora Stokkavatnet
37 locals raden deze aan
Bigger lake, also popular with the locals, located a bit further outside town
Outdoor fitness park
Stokkavatnet Treningspark
Outdoor fitness park
Beautiful natural area with walking paths
23 locals raden deze aan
Sørmarka
23 locals raden deze aan
Beautiful natural area with walking paths
Beautiful town beach
8 locals raden deze aan
Emmausbukta
8 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
TOU
25 Kvitsøygata
90 locals raden deze aan
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
Concert venue, student hang out
23 locals raden deze aan
Folken
24 Løkkeveien
23 locals raden deze aan
Concert venue, student hang out
Great location and top artists play here
71 locals raden deze aan
Stavanger Konserthus
1 Sandvigå
71 locals raden deze aan
Great location and top artists play here
Contemporary national and international street art hot spot
8 locals raden deze aan
NUART GALLERY
10 Salvågergata
8 locals raden deze aan
Contemporary national and international street art hot spot
Check out programme, hosts some pop-up and random cultural events, old canning factory
Absinthen
41 Nedre Banegate
Check out programme, hosts some pop-up and random cultural events, old canning factory
Local art and design
Hermetikkparken
33 Badehusgata
Local art and design
Local art exhibits and events
23 locals raden deze aan
Kunsthall Stavanger
33 Madlaveien
23 locals raden deze aan
Local art exhibits and events
Artist driven, non-commercial, exhibit room
Studio17
Nytorget
Artist driven, non-commercial, exhibit room
Contemporary art gallery
Galleri Opdahl
8 Haugesundsgata
Contemporary art gallery
Museum of Fine Arts
33 locals raden deze aan
Stavanger Art Museum
55 Henrik Ibsens gate
33 locals raden deze aan
Museum 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
Nice and casual place, unique interior and good music
19 locals raden deze aan
Gnu Bar
25 Nedre Strandgate
19 locals raden deze aan
Nice and casual place, unique interior and good music
Bar and night club, no entrance fee and gets packed on Fridays and Saturdays
20 locals raden deze aan
Cementen
24 Strandkaien
20 locals raden deze aan
Bar and night club, no entrance fee and gets packed on Fridays and Saturdays
Local bar, international clientele
51 locals raden deze aan
Martinique
14 Nytorget
51 locals raden deze aan
Local bar, international clientele
For craft beer lovers
50 locals raden deze aan
Øst
25 Kvitsøygata
50 locals raden deze aan
For 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 locals raden deze aan
Cardinal
21 Skagen
62 locals raden deze aan
Best 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 locals raden deze aan
Hanekam
26 Øvre Holmegate
42 locals raden deze aan
Colourful, hip, cozy and charming bar, great location in the most colourful street in Stavanger
Popular with the locals, good atmosphere and often live music
56 locals raden deze aan
CIRKUS
23 Øvre Holmegate
56 locals raden deze aan
Popular with the locals, good atmosphere and often live music
Cheap beers and warm atmosphere
Bar Bache
5 Øvre Holmegate
Cheap beers and warm atmosphere
Italian cocktail and coffee bar
Bar Negroni
22 Skagen
Italian cocktail and coffee bar
For darker and more rocky music
Chevy's Rockbar
21 Skagen
For darker and more rocky music
Modern nordic cocktail bar, Stavanger East
9 locals raden deze aan
Pjolter & Punsj
16 Bakkegata
9 locals raden deze aan
Modern nordic cocktail bar, Stavanger East
Popular cocktailbar and nightclub
Cocktailfabrikken
23-25 Nedre Strandgate
Popular cocktailbar and nightclub

My favourite cafés

Great coffee and ice cream
8 locals raden deze aan
Steam Café Stavanger
5 Klubbgata
8 locals raden deze aan
Great coffee and ice cream
Great coffee, smoothies and cakes
13 locals raden deze aan
Coffeeberry Stavanger
13 locals raden deze aan
Great coffee, smoothies and cakes
Super cosy and colourful place, play board games and sip to something warm
51 locals raden deze aan
Bøker og Børst
32 Øvre Holmegate
51 locals raden deze aan
Super cosy and colourful place, play board games and sip to something warm
Very cute place and yummy treats
11 locals raden deze aan
Kokko kaffebar
43 Østervåg
11 locals raden deze aan
Very cute place and yummy treats
Asian fusion, soul food, vegan options
7 locals raden deze aan
Frøken Pil
37 Østervåg
7 locals raden deze aan
Asian fusion, soul food, vegan options