Sightseeing in the surrounding area
Kjerag
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lokalkjente anbefalerThe rock between two mountain walls
Månafossen
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lokalkjente anbefalerBeautiful waterfall, short little trek
Swords in Rock, the landmark showing where Norway was once united under one Christian king, Viking history
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lokalkjente anbefalerSverd i fjell
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lokalkjente anbefalerSwords in Rock, the landmark showing where Norway was once united under one Christian king, Viking history
Trollskogen
Walk through this ancient forest on the island, Hundvåg, just outside Stavanger
Lundsneset
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
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lokalkjente anbefalerDalsnuten
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lokalkjente anbefalerEasy 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
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lokalkjente anbefalerFlor og Fjære
35-37 Skagenkaien14
lokalkjente anbefalerGet 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
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lokalkjente anbefalerSola Beach
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lokalkjente anbefalerBeautiful beach with sand dunes, just by the airport and only a 20 minutes drive from Stavanger
Borestranda
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lokalkjente anbefalerPossibly the most beautiful beach in the area
Preikestolen
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lokalkjente anbefalerThe epic Pulpit Rock
Brekko Gapahuk
Beautiful natural area in the mountains just a 40 minutes drive from Stavanger
Sirdal kommune
A favourite among locals, hike the endless mountains in summer and ski in winter
Utstein Kloster
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
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lokalkjente anbefalerVitenfabrikken
28 Storgata17
lokalkjente anbefalerScience 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
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lokalkjente anbefalerKongeparken
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lokalkjente anbefalerOne 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
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lokalkjente anbefalerLysefjorden
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lokalkjente anbefalerThe fjord that is home to both the Pulpit Rock and Kjerag, get on a boat cruise and behold the epic mountain walls from below
Byrkjedalstunet
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
Gloppedalsura Magma geopark
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
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lokalkjente anbefalerHå Gamle Prestegard
347 Håvegen9
lokalkjente anbefalerHå 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
Obrestad fyr
Picturesque 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
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
Norvina Vårrull
6 NytorgetAsian food market, great deli with noodles, won-ton sticks and more for lunch everyday
KIWI Magasin Blå
2 VerksgataCheap and good product range
REMA 1000 Byterminalen
9 Jernbaneveien10
lokalkjente anbefalerCheapest and good product range
REMA 1000 Storhaug
43 Haugesundsgata10
lokalkjente anbefalerCheapest and good product range
Coop Prix Badedammen
7 Banevigsgata8
lokalkjente anbefalerConveniently close to the studio, not the cheapest though
Joker
1 Jelsagata22
lokalkjente anbefalerOpen on Sundays
Bunnpris Holmen
11 Nedre Holmegate7
lokalkjente anbefalerOpen on Sundays
International supermarket, makes the best fresh tandoori bread everyday, recommended
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lokalkjente anbefalerIMS Internasjonal Matsenter
15 Støperigata8
lokalkjente anbefalerInternational 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
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lokalkjente anbefalerNorsk Oljemuseum/Norwegian Petroleum Museum
1A Kjeringholmen74
lokalkjente anbefalerThe Museum of Petroleum. Get to know how Stavanger became the hotspot for Norway's oil boom from the late 1970s until today
Norsk hermetikkmuseum
88 Øvre Strandgate18
lokalkjente anbefalerGet to know Stavanger's canning history
Beautiful building, exhibitions and lectures. Works closely with the University of Stavanger
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lokalkjente anbefalerArkeologisk museum
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lokalkjente anbefalerBeautiful 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
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lokalkjente anbefalerJernaldergården
165 Ullandhaugveien9
lokalkjente anbefalerVisit the iron-age farm and learn more about the history from that same period. Fun for children and adults
Rogaland Teater
2 KannikgataThe local theatre
Stavanger domkirke
2 Haakon VIIs Gate26
lokalkjente anbefalerStavanger Cathedral
Valbergtårnet
4006 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
Walk down one of the best conserved streets in Stavanger, enjoy the picturesque wooden houses and lovely atmosphere
Øvre Holmegate
Enjoy the atmosphere and beauty of the most colourful street in Stavanger
Freedome trampolinepark
13 RyfylkegataTrampolinepark
The town bridge, connects Stavanger to the island of Hundvåg and provides epic sunset views of Stavanger and the surrounding areas.
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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lokalkjente anbefalerGodalen Beach
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lokalkjente anbefalerA 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
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
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lokalkjente anbefalerMosvannet
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lokalkjente anbefalerBeautiful 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
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lokalkjente anbefalerStore Stokkavatnet
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lokalkjente anbefalerBigger lake, also popular with the locals, located a bit further outside town
Stokkavatnet Treningspark
Outdoor fitness park
Sørmarka
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lokalkjente anbefalerBeautiful 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
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lokalkjente anbefalerTOU
25 Kvitsøygata48
lokalkjente anbefalerThe 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 Løkkeveien11
lokalkjente anbefalerConcert venue, student hang out
Stavanger Concert Hall
1 Sandvigå34
lokalkjente anbefalerGreat 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
Hermetikken Øst
33 BadehusgataLocal art and design
Kunsthall Stavanger
33 MadlaveienLocal art exhibits and events
Studio17
Artist driven, non-commercial, exhibit room
Galleri Opdahl
8 HaugesundsgataContemporary art gallery
Stavanger kunstmuseum
55 Henrik Ibsens gate15
lokalkjente anbefalerMuseum of Fine Arts
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice bar, serves a multitude of drinks. Plays up salsa and Latin music on Thursdays, very popular
Holmen Bar
1 SkansegataNice bar, serves a multitude of drinks. Plays up salsa and Latin music on Thursdays, very popular
Gnu Bar
23 Nedre Strandgate6
lokalkjente anbefalerNice and casual place, unique interior and good music
Bar and night club, no entrance fee and gets packed on Fridays and Saturdays
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lokalkjente anbefalerCementen pub
25 Nedre Strandgate10
lokalkjente anbefalerBar and night club, no entrance fee and gets packed on Fridays and Saturdays
Martinique
14 Nytorget23
lokalkjente anbefalerLocal bar, international clientele
Øst
25 Kvitsøygata19
lokalkjente anbefalerFor 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
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lokalkjente anbefalerCardinal AS
21 Skagen40
lokalkjente anbefalerBest 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
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lokalkjente anbefalerHanekam
26 Øvre Holmegate18
lokalkjente anbefalerColourful, hip, cozy and charming bar, great location in the most colourful street in Stavanger
CIRKUS
23 Øvre Holmegate22
lokalkjente anbefalerPopular with the locals, good atmosphere and often live music
Bar Bache AS
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 Bakkegata6
lokalkjente anbefalerModern nordic cocktail bar, Stavanger East
Cocktailfabrikken
23-25 Nedre StrandgatePopular cocktailbar and nightclub
My favourite cafés
Steam Kaffebar Stavanger
5 KlubbgataGreat coffee and ice cream
Coffeeberry Stavanger
3 Klubbgata8
lokalkjente anbefalerGreat coffee, smoothies and cakes
Super cosy and colourful place, play board games and sip to something warm
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lokalkjente anbefalerStuen Bøker og Børst AS
32 Øvre Holmegate27
lokalkjente anbefalerSuper cosy and colourful place, play board games and sip to something warm
Kokko kaffebar
43 Østervåg6
lokalkjente anbefalerVery cute place and yummy treats
Frøken Pil
37 ØstervågAsian fusion, soul food, vegan options