Guidebook for Stavanger
Sightseeing
Monument to commemorate the historic Battle of Hafrsfjord which by tradition took place there in the year 872, when King Harald Fairhair gathered all of Norway under one crown.
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Épées dans la roche
MøllebuktaMonument to commemorate the historic Battle of Hafrsfjord which by tradition took place there in the year 872, when King Harald Fairhair gathered all of Norway under one crown.
Older part of town, small white wooden houses, where people still live :) Nice for a sunday stroll and on your way to the Canning Museum.
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Gamle Stavanger
Øvre StrandgateOlder part of town, small white wooden houses, where people still live :) Nice for a sunday stroll and on your way to the Canning Museum.
Food Scene
Good food served the Etiopian way, with delicious cardemom coffee afterwards if you're into coffee!
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Gådjå Etiopisk Restaurant
1 BergelandsgataGood food served the Etiopian way, with delicious cardemom coffee afterwards if you're into coffee!
Good traditional Scandinavian baking, breakfast also. To go on your way to the Pulpit Rock :)
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Kanelsnurren
24 VerksgataGood traditional Scandinavian baking, breakfast also. To go on your way to the Pulpit Rock :)
Sushi San
3 JernbaneveienMy favorite sushi for meeting friends after work - share a menu!
Renaa Matbaren
Good scandinavian dining!
Local seafood restaurant serving today's catch in a brilliant manner.
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Fisketorget Stavanger
37 StrandkaienLocal seafood restaurant serving today's catch in a brilliant manner.
Zouq Restaurant & Take away
4 PedersgataGood take away - try the butter fried chicken!
Norvina Vårrull
6 NytorgetMy favourite spring rolls! International food store.
Set menu based on nordic flavour and local delivery. Quite expensive but value for money!
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Restaurant SÖL
6 HetlandsgataSet menu based on nordic flavour and local delivery. Quite expensive but value for money!
Drinks & Nightlife
Good, homey place to relax with some coffee or tea early in the day, or getting exited about a good beer or some good dj/live music a late weekend evening.
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Bøker og Børst
32 Øvre HolmegateGood, homey place to relax with some coffee or tea early in the day, or getting exited about a good beer or some good dj/live music a late weekend evening.
A good selection of both local beer and other beer a bit away from Stavanger centre. Cosy, DIY atmosphere.
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Øst
25 KvitsøygataA good selection of both local beer and other beer a bit away from Stavanger centre. Cosy, DIY atmosphere.
Local pub, relaxed atmosphere both inside and outside, a melting pot of people of all kinds. Quiz, shuffleboard and concerts.
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Martinique
14 NytorgetLocal pub, relaxed atmosphere both inside and outside, a melting pot of people of all kinds. Quiz, shuffleboard and concerts.
Cardinal
21 SkagenProbably the best beer selection in town!
Essentials
Small but well asorted local grocery store. Nice staff and open all days!
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Joker Jelsagata
1 JelsagataSmall but well asorted local grocery store. Nice staff and open all days!
REMA 1000 is one of Norway's low price food chains, this one has quite a good selection compared to (Norwegian) price level.
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REMA 1000 Storhaug
43 HaugesundsgataREMA 1000 is one of Norway's low price food chains, this one has quite a good selection compared to (Norwegian) price level.
Parks & Nature
The hike to Preikestolen - the Pulpit Rock - is one of the most famous hikes in Norway. The hike is possible from about late April to October, depending on winter snowfall, and gives a beautiful view of the Lysefjorden area.
The hike begins at the carpark at Preikestolhytta. To get there you can now drive or take a bus through the world’s longest tunnel (under sea level). It goes from Stavanger to Tau. GoFjords offers roundtrip tickets, departing from Radisson Blu Atlantic Hotell close to the bus station. Pulpit Rock Tours also has offers. Remember to book tickets online in advance!
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Pulpit Rock
The hike to Preikestolen - the Pulpit Rock - is one of the most famous hikes in Norway. The hike is possible from about late April to October, depending on winter snowfall, and gives a beautiful view of the Lysefjorden area.
The hike begins at the carpark at Preikestolhytta. To get there you can now drive or take a bus through the world’s longest tunnel (under sea level). It goes from Stavanger to Tau. GoFjords offers roundtrip tickets, departing from Radisson Blu Atlantic Hotell close to the bus station. Pulpit Rock Tours also has offers. Remember to book tickets online in advance!
Solastranden is a pretty, sandy beach close to Stavanger Airport Sola. It is nice to walk along the seaside in any season, and in summertime it is even great for swimming. Unfortunately it is not too easy to get to by public transport, but there are both local buses and the Airport bus running to Sola Airport. If you get hungry the Sola Strand Hotel serves food/drinks for beach walkers in beach clothes also :)
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Solastranden
23 Axel Lunds vegSolastranden is a pretty, sandy beach close to Stavanger Airport Sola. It is nice to walk along the seaside in any season, and in summertime it is even great for swimming. Unfortunately it is not too easy to get to by public transport, but there are both local buses and the Airport bus running to Sola Airport. If you get hungry the Sola Strand Hotel serves food/drinks for beach walkers in beach clothes also :)
Take the local train south to Brusand station, find your way to the seaside and follow the beach south to Ogna. From there you can take the train back to Stavanger. The ride cost 132 NOK one way and takes about one hour.
Brusanden
Take the local train south to Brusand station, find your way to the seaside and follow the beach south to Ogna. From there you can take the train back to Stavanger. The ride cost 132 NOK one way and takes about one hour.
At Godalen you can have a swim any time of the year, and on Saturday you might even get company by the sweetest local swimming club, Godalen Sjøbadeforening, which meets at 10.30 am, especially in winter :)
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Godalen Beach
26 Øvre SandvikveienAt Godalen you can have a swim any time of the year, and on Saturday you might even get company by the sweetest local swimming club, Godalen Sjøbadeforening, which meets at 10.30 am, especially in winter :)
If you arrive the Stavanger-area without a car and you wonder what to climb next when you are finished with Preikestolen/Pulpit Rock, visit the mountains and hills of Sandnes instead! Dalsnuten has an altitude of 324 m. A refreshing walk through easy terrain to the summit rewards you with a nice view of the Stavanger/Sandnes area. From Sandnes take the bus to Gramstad or Dale. You can also get to this area by boat from Stavanger to Hommersåk.
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Dalsnuten Hike
167 FjogstadveienIf you arrive the Stavanger-area without a car and you wonder what to climb next when you are finished with Preikestolen/Pulpit Rock, visit the mountains and hills of Sandnes instead! Dalsnuten has an altitude of 324 m. A refreshing walk through easy terrain to the summit rewards you with a nice view of the Stavanger/Sandnes area. From Sandnes take the bus to Gramstad or Dale. You can also get to this area by boat from Stavanger to Hommersåk.
Arts & Culture
The Norwegian Canning Museum is a small museum in the heart of Old Stavanger with exhibitions about the canning industry and worker's history. It is located in a former canning factory. On the first Sunday of every month, plus Tuesdays and Thursdays during the summer season, the smoking ovens are lit. On these days you can sample freshly smoked brisling sardines straight from the ovens.
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Norwegian Canning Museum
15 AndasmauetThe Norwegian Canning Museum is a small museum in the heart of Old Stavanger with exhibitions about the canning industry and worker's history. It is located in a former canning factory. On the first Sunday of every month, plus Tuesdays and Thursdays during the summer season, the smoking ovens are lit. On these days you can sample freshly smoked brisling sardines straight from the ovens.
Main library in Stavanger - enjoy on a rainy day!
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Sølvberget, Stavanger Library and Culture
2 SølvberggataMain library in Stavanger - enjoy on a rainy day!
Modern museum about an important business in the region.
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Norwegian Petroleum Museum
1a KjeringholmenModern museum about an important business in the region.
Shopping
Løvås Bruktbu
25 PedersgataLocal second hand book store. Get lost!