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Jan 26, 2020 · 3. Stavanger Source: saiko3p / shutterstock Stavanger. At 15 minutes on the train, Stavanger more than merits a day out. Norway’s fourth largest city is the oil capital of Europe, so you have to pay a visit to the high-tech Norwegian Petroleum Museum, which could be a mistaken for an oil platform on the waterfront.
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Stavanger/Sandnes is Europe’s energy capital with a thriving offshore energy sector. In Sandnes, you’ll find recreational areas with natural icons such as Kjeragbolten and the Dalsnuten mountain peak. Sandnes has grown steadily in the last few years and many new buildings have appeared, including the new town hall by the harbour. A few ...
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Stavanger walking tour
One of my favorite ways to get to know a new city is simply to wander around downtown. I especially enjoyed doing this with Vanessa because she could share lots of local history as we walked – it helps that she used to work as a tour guide! If you want that same local experience, I highly recommend booking a guided walking tour for your first morning in Stavanger. This private Stavanger walking touris fully customizable, so you can tell your guide what you’re interested in seeing and learning...
Fargegaten
Translating to “the color street”, Øvre Holmegate or simply “Fargegaten” as the locals call it, is located just up the hill from the downtown harbor area and attracts visitors and locals alike who’re looking to grab a coffee or drink. There are a dozen bars to choose from, some also functioning as cafes during the day. So whether you’re looking to simply enjoy a coffee, a cold beer, a fancy cocktail or some Turkish tea, chances are you’ll find what you’re looking for. The street actually used...
Oil Museum
Stavanger has the discovery of large quantities of oil in the North Sea to thank for its current reputation as a vibrant and international city. It used to be a sleepy fishing and farming town, but by the 1980s, the city was suddenly filled with Texans working in the oil industry and American schools and neighborhoods started popping up. The city remains very international and has quite a large expat population, while still also maintaing its charm from the old days as a Norwegian fishery tow...
Pedersgata
A visit to Pedersgata is a must, not just to grab a bite to eat, but also to get more acquainted with Stavanger in general. Back in the day, Pedersgata used to be the shady side of town. It was here where the harbor and fishery workers lived – oftentimes in tight quarters and quite poor environments. In recent times, however, the street has made a massive development and went from the side of town you’d rather avoid to the side of town where you can now find some of the best and hippest resta...
Lervig Local
Stavanger’s local micro-brewery and hippest hang-out, Lervig Local just up the hill from the city center is certainly the place to be. Come here for a pint in the garden on a sunny day, quiz night on Wednesdays, a bite to eat for lunch, or simply just a coffee. The highlight of Lervig Local, however, is the selection of locally produced beers on tap. Make sure to try some of the less obvious ones – you might be in for a treat!
Fargegaten
THE place to head for a drink! Try Pjolter & Punsj for delicious cocktails, Efendi for Turkish tea and cocktails, Frøken Pil for a drink and board games with friends in a super cosy atmosphere, Bøker & Borst for a slice of cake and some coffee in what appears to be a book shop but is, in fact, a lot more than that, and last but not least Bacchusfor some afternoon snacks in a side alley off the hustle and bustle of town.
By plane
Stavanger has direct routes to/from Oslo, Bergen and Kristiansand (SAS, Norwegian and Widerøe respectively), as well as Trondheim (SAS). And with Stavanger being the oil capital of Norway, there’s also a decent selection of direct flight routes from abroad, including: – Amsterdam (KLM) – Copenhagen (SAS, Norwegian) – London (Norwegian, SAS, Wizz Air) – Frankfurt (Lufthansa) – Barcelona (Norwegian) – Stockholm (SAS)
By ferry
A cheaper way of getting to Stavanger is taking the ferry – either from Bergen if you’re on a mission to explore all of Western Norway, or from Hirtshals if you’re driving up from Denmark/mainland Europe. The ferry between Bergen and Stavanger takes approximately 5 hours and tickets can be found starting at 250 NOK (excluding a car), while the ride across the North Sea from Denmark takes 11 ½ hours.
By train/bus
If you’re already travelling around Norway and want to make Stavanger one stop on your journey, you could also take the train/bus from Oslo or Kristiansand, or the bus from Bergen. While the ferry from Bergen is a cheaper and more comfortable way of travelling, you might want to see more of the coastline of the country, in which case the Kystbussen bus could be a good alternative. It also has the advantage of taking you right to the city center of Stavanger, while the ferry only stops in neig...
You’re going to want to plan your accommodation well in advance when visiting Stavanger, as it’s not uncommon for the city’s hotels to all fully book out. Don’t worry, I’m including tips for where to look if the city center is fully booked, but if you want your first choice of hotels definitely book your Stavanger hotels early. Like right now!
Jul 3, 2023 · Day 2 – Canning Museum, Lysefjord Cruise & Breiavatnet. We suggest that you spend the second day of your Stavanger itinerary making the most of both Stavanger’s cultural highlights, as well as using it to sample some of the incredible natural beauty that can be found just outside the city limits.
Mar 11, 2023 · You’ll need a whole day to visit Florli from Stavanger and do the Florli 4444 hike. Unless you have a car, by far the best way to do this hike is with a guided tour that includes transfers from Stavanger. LEARN MORE: Hiking Florli 4444 Stairs. Florli 4444 – world’s longest wooden staircase.
Manafossen is Rogaland's biggest waterfall and Norway's ninth tallest free fall waterfall. From the parking area you proceed on foot along the southeast bank of the river. The path up to Manafossen…. 3. Tryggvi Islandshestgård. 20. Farms. Tryggvi Icelandic horsefarm is located in Sandnes outside Stavanger, in Rogaland.
Jan 26, 2020 · 2. Lysefjord. Stavanger is the most convenient city if you want to experience the wonders of Lysefjord, lying an hour to the east. Words don’t really do justice to the epic landscapes at Lysefjord, but on a boat trip you’ll have a front row view of majestic walls of rock, waterfalls and idyllic little islands.
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