A memorable experience in and around Western Norway
Sightseeing
One of Norway´s great hikes with fabulous view towards the Lysefjord.
Preikestolen is a mountain plateau raging 604 meters above the Lysefjord.
It is 4-kilometer-long hike and 330 meter climb which takes approx. 4-5 hours to complete the journey (round trip).
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Preikestolen
One of Norway´s great hikes with fabulous view towards the Lysefjord.
Preikestolen is a mountain plateau raging 604 meters above the Lysefjord.
It is 4-kilometer-long hike and 330 meter climb which takes approx. 4-5 hours to complete the journey (round trip).
The Kjeragbolten hike is one of the most spectacular hikes in the world which is located at 1084m above lysefjorden.
The distance of the Kjeragbolten hike is 12 km with 570 meters of climbing which takes approx 7 to 8 hours to make the entire journey, round trip.
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Kjeragbolten
The Kjeragbolten hike is one of the most spectacular hikes in the world which is located at 1084m above lysefjorden.
The distance of the Kjeragbolten hike is 12 km with 570 meters of climbing which takes approx 7 to 8 hours to make the entire journey, round trip.
Fjord Cruise on the Lysefjord:
Lysefjord, in the municipality of Forsand, is 42 kilometres long and 422 metres deep.
A fjord cruise on Lysefjord features spectacular natural phenomena, such as the Pulpit Rock, the Kjerag mountain, rugged scenery and dramatic rock formations that stands 604 meters above the Lysefjord and ranks as one of Norway's most popular natural tourist attractions.
The 42-kilometre-long trip along the fjord reveals its incredible geology and glacial landscape
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Lysefjord
Fjord Cruise on the Lysefjord:
Lysefjord, in the municipality of Forsand, is 42 kilometres long and 422 metres deep.
A fjord cruise on Lysefjord features spectacular natural phenomena, such as the Pulpit Rock, the Kjerag mountain, rugged scenery and dramatic rock formations that stands 604 meters above the Lysefjord and ranks as one of Norway's most popular natural tourist attractions.
The 42-kilometre-long trip along the fjord reveals its incredible geology and glacial landscape
The three swords at Møllebukta in Stavanger's quarter of Madla is built to commemorate the battle of Hafrsfjord.
The fjord is around 9 kilometres long, and is a so-called threshold fjord.
It was at this fjord where 11000 Vikings fought in the Battle of Hafrsfjord in 872 AD, when Harald Fairhair managed to unite Norway in one kingdom.
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Sverd i fjell
MøllebuktaThe three swords at Møllebukta in Stavanger's quarter of Madla is built to commemorate the battle of Hafrsfjord.
The fjord is around 9 kilometres long, and is a so-called threshold fjord.
It was at this fjord where 11000 Vikings fought in the Battle of Hafrsfjord in 872 AD, when Harald Fairhair managed to unite Norway in one kingdom.
The ’Old Stavanger’ of today consists of 173 listed and restored wooden houses built in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It is one of Northern Europe’s best-preserved collections of wooden houses and is located on the side of Vågen in the city center.
Øvre Strandgate
Øvre StrandgateThe ’Old Stavanger’ of today consists of 173 listed and restored wooden houses built in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It is one of Northern Europe’s best-preserved collections of wooden houses and is located on the side of Vågen in the city center.
Built in 1125 after Sigurd Jorsalfarer named Stavanger a cathedral city.
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Stavanger domkirke
2 Haakon VIIs gateBuilt in 1125 after Sigurd Jorsalfarer named Stavanger a cathedral city.
watchtower built in 1853 on the highest point in the city
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Valbergtarnet & Vektermuseet
4 Valbergjetwatchtower built in 1853 on the highest point in the city
A walk through Fargegate (Colourful street), Stavanger harbour, Breiavatnet.
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Fargegaten
32 Øvre HolmegateA walk through Fargegate (Colourful street), Stavanger harbour, Breiavatnet.
The Iron Age Farm at Ullandhaug is a a reconstructed farmstead from the Migration Periode (350-550 AD). The farm is located around three kilometres from the Stavanger city centre, with a magnificent view of the Northern Jæren region and Hafrsfjord.
Iron Age Farm
165 UllandhaugveienThe Iron Age Farm at Ullandhaug is a a reconstructed farmstead from the Migration Periode (350-550 AD). The farm is located around three kilometres from the Stavanger city centre, with a magnificent view of the Northern Jæren region and Hafrsfjord.
museum
An introduction to Rogaland’s prehistory with the help of antiquities and other archaeological finds from the Stone, Bronze and Viking Ages and up to the end of the Middle Ages
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Arkeologisk museum
An introduction to Rogaland’s prehistory with the help of antiquities and other archaeological finds from the Stone, Bronze and Viking Ages and up to the end of the Middle Ages
It highlights local Norwegian aviation history from World War II up to now
The Museum of Aviation History
It highlights local Norwegian aviation history from World War II up to now
For over forty years, the Stavanger region has led Norway's development as an energy nation. This museum explains how oil and gas are created, discovered and produced, and what they are used for.
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Norsk Oljemuseum
1a KjeringholmenFor over forty years, the Stavanger region has led Norway's development as an energy nation. This museum explains how oil and gas are created, discovered and produced, and what they are used for.