Stavanger, Norway

Things to Do in Stavanger

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Did you know? Stavanger

Stavanger is Norway's oil capital, and the Norwegian Petroleum Museum sits in a building shaped like a ship's hull on the waterfront.

The city is the gateway to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), one of the world's most famous cliff hikes, accessible via a 2-hour trek from nearby Tau.

Stavanger's Old Town (Gamle Stavanger) is the largest preserved wooden house settlement in Northern Europe, with 170+ timber buildings dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries.

The cathedral in Stavanger, built in 1125, is one of Norway's oldest structures and features a rare Romanesque and Gothic architectural blend.

Stavanger hosted the most northerly Michelin-starred restaurant in the world for several years, reflecting its reputation as a Nordic culinary destination.

The city sits on a peninsula in Rogaland county and is surrounded by dramatic fjords, making it a natural hub for kayaking and boat tours.

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