Stavanger is a spectacular coastal city in the south of Norway and is the Norwegian oil capital, offering picture-perfect fjord landscapes that shouldn’t be missed. The architecture is charming, with traditional wooden buildings that give the city a colorful image, and there are many museums if you are interested in the region’s history. The destination is also a good starting point for open-air activities such as trekking, mountain climbing and sailing. Cruise ships also offer great opportunities for admiring the coastal landscapes, so don’t forget your camera to take pictures of the beautiful city sunsets and panoramic views.
TRAVEL GUIDE
Everything you need for your trip
Activities & Tourist Attractions
- Valber Towerg
- Pulpit Rock
- Hafrsfjord Battle Monument
- Gamle
- Vagen
- Norwegian Oil Museum
- Stavanger Port
General Information
Altitude: 1 masl
Surface Area: 71 km2
Time Zone: UTC +1
Language: Norwegian
Currency: Euro
Voltage: 230 V
How to get there
Stavanger has an airport located in Sola, about 14 km from the city center, with domestic and international flights. Since it is a port city it has ferry connections to Newcastle, Hirtshals and Tau, the nearest port. The train service connects Stavenger with Oslo.
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