Stavanger – Travel guide at Wikivoyage By plane[ edit ] Stavanger Airport, Sola ( IATA : SVG) is a 20 minute drive from Stavanger. There are frequent domestic services to other major cities in Norway, as well as some services to minor cities and towns. Discounted domestic plane tickets are usually available at reasonable prices if booked well in advance, even during the summer vacation (although frequencies may be reduced). SAS and KLM serve Stavanger multiple times daily from their hubs at Copenhagen and Amsterdam respectively. AirBaltic flies to their hub at Riga twice a week. SAS and British Airways each operate 2 daily flights to Stavanger from London-Heathrow. Norwegian Air Shuttle has 1 daily flight to London-Gatwick. SAS and Norwegian Air Shuttle also operate less frequent flights to a number of other European destinations, including Berlin, Warsaw and leisure destinations in Southern Europe, popular among Norwegians, such as Alicante and Malaga.

Airport Shuttle Buses (120 kr one way, 180 kr return, 90 kr child/student/senior/military personnel, 23 minutes) [1] run to downtown Stavanger every 20 minutes (30 minutes during the Easter, Summer, and Christmas holidays). Bus line number 9, direction Stavanger (33 kr, 40 minutes) runs every 30 minutes (60 minutes during the Easter, Summer, and Christmas holidays) weekdays daytime and is cheaper, but slower. Only ONE piece of luggage allowed. Make sure to board the bus in the right direction, or you might end up in Sandnes instead. When returning to the airport, make note of the fact that not all departures on line 9 go all the way to the airport. Search the schedule for the ones that do [2] . Haugesund Airport, Karmøy ( IATA : HAU) [3] (occasionally referred to as Helganes instead of Karmøy) is served by Ryanair from a couple of international destinations, including three times weekly from London-Stansted.

Public transport to Stavanger is available through Nor-Way Kystbussen (see section "By bus") which corresponds with the airport coach that departs Haugesund Airport after every Ryanair arrival. Through ticket 180 kr. Traveling from Haugesund Airport to Stavanger should take around two hours (private car)/three hours (airport coach + Kystbussen). There is a ferry crossing on the way, charging 95 kr if you bring a private vehicle up to 6 m. By train[ edit ] In addition to providing a scenic route, train travel may be a cheap alternative to flying with prices starting from 249 kr one way for discounted tickets booked well in advance. Tickets are made available for sale three months before departure. About 8 hours with NSB's train from Oslo via Kristiansand . Reservation is not obligatory on long distance routes. The main train station is located next to the bus terminal. Long distance tickets can be bought at the counter or over the internet, while tickets for local trains can be bought at the main station in Stavanger, at vending machines, or from the conductor.

There is a 40 kr surcharge when buying ticket from the conductor if you board the train from a station with a vending machine. The trains are modern and spacious. The trains to Oslo follow the coast. Sleeping compartments with two beds are available on the night train for a fee of 80 kr. By bus[ edit ] Long distance bus services depart from the downtown bus station. Unless you qualify for certain discounts (student, senior, military, etc.) or travel at times when discounted air or train tickets are hard to come by, bus travel is relatively expensive compared to travel by plane or train. It is however often the best alternative for getting "off the beaten track" without renting a car. Lavprisekspressen have a route along the coastal highway to Oslo (8 hours), calling at Kristiansand , Arendal , Sandefjord and others along the road. Booking in advance is mandatory for Lavprisekspressen. Nor-Way Bussekspress operates two routes from Stavanger: Kystbussen runs to Bergen and stops in Haugesund. Departures many times a day. Sør-Vestekspressen runs to Kristiansand.

It is possible to catch a connecting bus onward to Oslo By bus[ edit ] Public transportation in Stavanger is mainly by bus and works smoothly. The web page of the public transportation company has a very helpful journey planner ( Kolumbus A single ticket will cost kr 33-73 depending on how many zones you travel although it can be used again within your last zone within a certain time limit. A better option might be to buy a day-pass for kr 85 (90 with necessary card), which can be used unlimited until midnight. In addition, you can buy the 3-day pass which costs kr 145. One and two-week passes are also available. Buses in the city center can be caught at the main bus terminal and at stops around the city lake, Breiavannet. The airport shuttle bus is very expensive (kr 120 one-way, kr 180 return) and if you are heading to a location outside the centre it may be more worthwhile to take a taxi. However, on workdays bus no.

9 which travels half-hourly between the airport and the city center, is a much cheaper option than the airport shuttle bus (kr 33 one-way) if having only ONE piece of luggage. Buses are modern and most have areas for wheelchairs and baby carriages. By train[ edit ] Local trains connect the city center to the southern parts of the city and to the towns and villages further south. There are departures to Sandnes (kr 49, 16 minutes) every 15 minutes during daytime. By taxi[ edit ] Stavanger has different taxi companies, all charging high rates. A typical daytime rate is 35 kr flagfall, 7 kr/started 500 meter and 8 kr/started minute, minimum 110 kr total payable. Expect a surcharge of about 25 % in evening/night/Saturday and a surcharge of about 45 % for Sunday. You can use credit cards to pay through the taxi meters. During weekends there can be long lines for taxis in downtown area. Try walking out of the city centre and hailing a vacant cab on its way back to downtown. Do[ edit ] The seasons control what to do in Stavanger.

Stavanger has a maritime climate, with cool summers and mild winters. Summers features periods of warm and nice weather, although they sometimes can be rainy. Winters usually mean more rain than snow in Stavanger, although going into the mountains will ensure snow. Hiking and climbing around Stavanger is the best way to see the fantastic landscape. Many of the trails have been marked out by the Turistforetning with rocks bearing a red "T". Turistforening hyttes (cabins) provide simple accommodation in the mountains. Also mountain bikes can be hired and taken on the trails. Solastranden (Sola Beach) is a long sandy beach by the airport. It is very popular in the summer and allows for some small waves for surfing. Along the beach, in the dunes, are the remains of defences from the 1940-45 occupation. Other less populated beaches are all along the coastline although they are sometimes hard to find. Ice skating on Stokkavannet - In the depths of winter the government tests the ice on its lakes. Once the official word is given many Norwegians will head for the largest lake, Stokkavannet.

The lake itself is located near to Madla about 20 minutes walk/5 minutes bus ride outside of Stavanger. Should the ice not be safe, and you have a compulsion to skate, another option is to visit the Siddishallen, an indoor ice-rink. Buy[ edit ] Pewter serving utensils at several shops in town that will also sell other tourist things. They are pretty to look at, coming in several different designs, and practical to use. The cheese slicer (ostehovel) is most traditional, and the fish server (fiskespade) is something rarely seen outside of Norway. There is a Sunday-open grocery store, "Bunnpris", in Nedre Holmegate 11, nearby the Petroleum Museum and Fargegaten ("The coloured street") Eat[ edit ] Stavanger is considered a great place for foodies, with a range of good restaurants and an annual food fair that fills up the harbour area for a week-end each summer. Eating out is generally not cheap, like everywhere in Norway. If you're on a budget you should go for the smaller ethnic restaurants (Chinese, Thai).

Several excellent places exist for the traveller on an expense account - or if you want to spoil yourself or a loved one: Try Tango, NB Sørensens (upstairs restaurant) or Renaa. Drink[ edit ] Stavanger has a varied and exciting nightlife, concentrated around Vågen (the bay) or a stones throw away. Even weekday nightlife is more vibrant in Stavanger than in most towns in Norway. The eastern rim of the bay gets the afternoon sun, and is the prime setting for an outdoor beer -weather allowing. Folken (Student house), Løkkeveien 24, ☎ +47 51654444 . 11:00 - 01:30. Folken is by far the cheaper place to drink if you bring your Student Card. The music varies in both genre and loudness. Enjoy the summer in Folkens backyard! low. Bøker og Børst (Books and Booze) (Café), Øvre Holmegate 32, ☎ +47 51 86 04 76 . 10:00 - 02:00.

Definitely the most charming little café in all of Stavanger. Really nice atmosphere and interiors. The eccentrics' favorite. On the western side you will find Checkpoint Charlie, a legendary hangout for rockers and students. It is also home to CCAP, a record label that hold Thomas Dybdahl and Popface in their expanding stable. Though its clientel has gradually gotten younger over the years (now around 18-22), it retains much of its old feel. 2 beers for the price of 1 on Thursdays (Lars Hertervigsgt. 5 4005 Stavanger, tel: 51532245 [4] ) Another bar well worth the visit is Cementen. Situated on the third floor of a concrete building alongside the bay, it has a great view of inner city Stavanger. It is easy to find, just look for the cement mixer hanging from the outside wall seven meters above its entrance. Dance floor. (Nedre Strandgt.25, 4005 Stavanger) For the see and be seen crowd, Taket is the place to go (Nedre Strandgt.

15, 4005 Stavanger Tel: 51 84 37 01). With Hall Toll the Stavanger night scene has finally gotten a taste of cosmopolitan jet set, complete with drunken bimbos, obnoxious bouncers with headsets and a separate VIP line at the entrance. Clubbers are advised to seek out Sting, located next to Valbergstårnet. It is a bit cramped, but they keep great DJs and the atmosphere is inviting. The first floor is cafe style, and basement is a night-club. The rooms to the right when you enter the cafè is traditionally for gay people. If you get tired from dancing there is a lounge area, Indian style, with lots of pillows to lie down on. (Valberget 3, 4006 Stavanger, Tel: 51 89 32 84, c-sting@online.no [5] ) Munken (The Munk) is a traditional bar that serves beer, wine and spirits. Crowd varies a great deal in age (22-72), often many English speakers. Usually not very loud music. Free entrance.

Prostebakken -in the Alley by the Dressmann haberdashery. [dead link]Nåløyet Bar , Nedre Strandgate 13, ☎ +47 51 84 37 00 . Nåløyet is the closest thing to an everyday pub. The bar is open all days, and get packed on Fridays and Saturdays. Bar Bache , Øvre Holmegate 5. Perhaps the cheapest Happy Hour in town! Tiny English style pub. Cardinal , Skagen 21, ☎ +47 98204200 , e-mail: post@cardinal.no . 15:00-01:30 (Sunday-Thursday) / 12:00-01:30 (Friday-Saturday). One of the best beer pubs in Norway, with a selection of about 500 beers in bottles, and 25 beers on tap. On the second floor cocktails are also available.

(updated Mar 2016) Budget[ edit ] [dead link]Mosvangen camping , Tjensvoll 1B, ☎ +47 51 53 29 71 , fax: +47 51 87 20 55. Check-in: 16:00-20:00, check-out: 0730-11:00. Tent + car kr 200, tent kr 150, cabins kr 450-650. [dead link]Centrum Romutleie , Baldersgata 7 (1,4 km/0,9 miles walk from bus/train station, 2 km/1,25 miles walk from city centre), ☎ +47 97 96 67 57 (17-20 GMT+1). Check-in: 17:00-21:00, check-out: 07:00-09:00.

Clean, very basic room rental, one single and one double room available, sharing a bathroom, basic guest kitchen available for preparing breakfast. Single kr 400, double kr 500. Mid-range[ edit ] Mosvangen vandrerhjem , Henrik Ibsens gate 19 (4 km/2,5 miles walk from train/bus station, or bus no 9 daytime every 30 minutes), ☎ +47 51 54 36 36 . Check-in: 16:00-22:00, check-out: 07:00-10:00. Hostel of rather high standard, all bedrooms ensuite, basic guest kitchen. No alcohol allowed. dormitory bed kr 315, single room 495 (low season only), twin-bedded rom (bunk bed) 825, four-bedded room (two bunk beds) 1415, prices pr Des 2011 and incl bed linen, towel and basic breakfast buffet.

Showing your own bed linen (Norwegian-sized blanket/pillow cover/duvet cover) + towel at check-in allows a discount (45/bed), also a 10 % discount to members of HI International.. Rogalandsheimen Gjestgiveri, Muségata 18 (0,4 km/0,25 mile walk from bus/train station, 1 km/0,6 mile walk from city centre), ☎ +47 51 52 01 88 , fax: +47 51 53 69 36. Check-in: 16:00-22:00, check-out: 07:00-11:00. Typical **(+)-hotel. All rooms with sink, no rooms ensuite, TV lounge with free wireless internet zone. No alcohol allowed. single kr 700, double 825, prices pr Des 2011 and inlc Norwegian breakfast buffet..

Stavanger BB, Vikedalsgata 1A (0,6 km/0,4 mile from bus/train station, 1,2 km/0,75 mile from city centre), ☎ +47 51 52 25 00 . Check-in: 16:00-22:00, check-out: 07:00-11:00. Typical hotel. No rooms ensuite, all rooms with small TV sets. Single kr 750-850, double 850-890. St Svithun vandrerhjem , Armauer Hansens vei 20 (2,5 km/1,6 miles walk from train/bus station, or bus no 11 (Monday-Saturday two departures/hour, Sunday hourly departure) direction), ☎ +47 51 51 26 00 . Check-in: 16:00-22:00, check-out: 07:00-10:00.

Hostel of very high standard, totally comparable to ***-hotel except making your own bed is required. All bedrooms ensuite. Nice cafe and basic guest kitchen. No alcohol allowed. single bed in four-bedded room kr 495, twin-bedded rom 1095, four-bedded room (two bunk beds) 1695, prices pr Des 2011 and incl bed linen, towel and large breakfast buffet. 10 % discount to members of HI International if pre-booked by phone. Stavanger Lille Hotell , Madlaveien 7 (0,6 km/0,35 miles walk from bus/train station, 1,2 km/0,75 miles walk from city centre), ☎ +47 51 53 43 27 , fax: +47 51 53 03 81. Check-in: 15:00-21:00, check-out: 08:00-11:00. Typical ***(+)-hotel. Rather large rooms with TV/DVD and high quality beds. Economy rooms smaller, not ensuite, standard **+.

Single economy kr 770, double standard for single use 1420, double economy 940, double standard 1490, double superior 1690, prices pr Dec 2011 and incl breakfast buffet and wireless internet. Splurge[ edit ] [dead link]Havly Hotell , Valberggata 1 (heart of city centre, five minutes walk from bus/train station), ☎ +47 51 93 90 00 , fax: +47 51 93 90 01. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. Typical ****(-)-hotel. Rooms with cable TV, telephone, coffee/tea maker, hair dryer, work desk, high quality beds. No alcohol allowed. single standard kr 1260, twin standard 1360, double standard 1360, prices pr Dec 2011 and incl breakfast buffet and wireless internet.

Hotel Maritim , Kongsgata 32 (three minutes walk from bus/train station, eight minutes walk from city centre), ☎ +47 51 85 05 00 . Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. Typical ****-hotel. Rooms with cable TV, telephone, hair dryer, work desk double standard kr 1625 (single use 1325), double business 2125 (single use 1825), prices pr Dec 2011 and incl breakfast buffet and wireless internet. Park Inn , Lagårdsveien 61 (local train to Jåtta (5 minutes, train departure every 15 minutes) + 7-8 minutes walk), fax: +47 51 76 20 01, e-mail: reservations.stavanger@rezidorparkinn.com . Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. Typical ***(+)-hotel. Rooms with cable TV, telephone, work desk.

single standard kr 1495, single business 1795, double standard 1695, double business 1995, prices pr Dec 2011 and incl breakfast buffet and wireless internet lat=. Hotel Scandic Forus , Bjødnabeen 2 (11 km outside city centre, close to the inter-town business area), ☎ +47 21 61 48 00 . Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. New (2011) ****-hotel. Rooms with cable TV, telephone, hair dryer, work desk. standard single/double kr 1690, prices pr Dec 2011 and incl breakfast buffet and wireless internet in reception area. Hotel Atlantic , Olav Vs gate 3 (two minutes walk from bus/train station, five minutes walk from city centre), ☎ +47 51 76 10 00 , fax: +47 51 53 03 81. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00.

****(+)-hotel, best available in town. Rooms with cable TV, telephone, hair dryer, work desk etc. Single standard kr 1995, single business 2495, double standard 2295, double business 2695, prices pr Dec 2011 and incl breakfast buffet and wireless internet. Hotels in class **** generally allow a 15-25% discount when booking a room with check-in Friday/check-out Sunday or a booking for minimum three nights during July. Close to the airport/the Sola Beach should be mentioned: Himmel og hav , Solastrandveien 114 (1,6 km/1 mile walk from the airport, close to the Sola Beach), ☎ +47 51 65 04 60 , fax: +47 51 93 90 01. Check-in: 16:00, check-out: 12:00. Typical ***-hotel. No alcohol allowed.

single standard kr 1100 (Fri-Sat 790), twin standard 1300 (Fri-Sat 990), prices pr Dec 2011 and incl breakfast buffet. Sola Strandhotell , Axel Lunds vei 27 (1,6 km/1 mile walk from the airport, close to the Sola Beach), ☎ +47 51 94 30 00 , fax: +47 51 94 30 99. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. ****-hotel. Cosy rooms with cable TV, telephone, hair dryer, work desk - and a great sea view. Restaurant with high quality and price level, expect about 650 kr/person for a three-course meal (ex beverages) + coffee/tea. single standard kr 1850, twin-bed standard 2050, prices pr Des 2011 and incl breakfast buffet and wireless internet. Stay safe[ edit ] Stavanger is generally considered a very safe city.

The local police force are efficient, usually speak good English and have a strong presence in the downtown area at weekends. Call 112 in an emergency. During weekends, the small downtown area tend to fill up with intoxicated people. Be careful when wandering around this area late at night, as a some people may have had a few too many to drink. Be careful taking a taxi alone if you are a girl, as there have been reports of a rise in numbers of violent rapes related to cab drivers. Always stay in groups when walking or taking a taxi home from the city center on weekends. Night busses run after midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, but have higher fares than during the day. Cope[ edit ] Laundry - Renseriet Løkkeveien 73 (near Radisson Blu Royal) 51 52 30 05; Kongsgata 40 (near Thon Maritim and Lake Breiavatnet) 51 89 56 53. Go next[ edit ] Go south, to rural areas in Jæren . Take a fast-boat to some of the islands like Usken .

Go to the family theme park Kongeparken close to Ålgård . Preikestolen (The Pulpit Rock) is a massive 600 metres vertical cliff that sits on the edge of the Lysefjord. Its top is a natural lookout of several hundred square metres, almost perfectly flat, and the rock is the region's main tourist attraction, and one of the nation's landmarks. To get to the top, follow the marked path for 2 - 2.5 hours from the Preikestolhytta, where food and accommodation is available, 1.5 - 2 hours for the return walk. Buses meet many of the Stavanger to Tau ferries during the summer, through ferry+coach tickets available from Tide Reiser (can be bought onboard the ferry), or buy your own ferry ticket and then for the local Boreal bus [dead link] to the lodge. Costs around ke 250. Total travelling time one way (less the climb) from Stavanger harbour is 1 hour 10 minutes. If you opt to go by your own car, there is a kr 100 parking fee.

The Kjerag is almost double the altitude of Preikestolen but the access is more difficult. It is further into the Lysefjord. There you can find the Kjeragboltn. There is a bus that can take you there runs from Stavanger and Sandnes by Tide Reiser . It operates from mid June to the beginning of September. It is not possible to see both Kjerag and Preikestolen in one day. The Lysefjord runs 45 km deep underneath both these plateaus. Several options for cruising this fjord, among others Tide If the climb sounds too rough, you can take a fjordcruise [dead link], leaving the harbour most days at noon and returning 3,5 hours later, kr 450. If you want to both cruise and hike, there's also a 10am summer cruise + hike option [dead link] which first cruises through Lysefjord then a bus takes you to hike Pulpit rock, kr 750. Routes through Stavanger Hotels in Stavanger, Norway - Radisson Blu (Hotels & Resorts Hotels in Stavanger BE THRILLED BY SCENIC STAVANGER!

Stunning beaches, majestic mountains and beautiful fjords – Stavanger will take your breath away! Choose from two luxury city centre hotels close to all the sights, great shopping, lively nightlife and public transport. The Radisson Blu Atlantic Hotel is beautifully located by Lake Breiavannet, while the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel boasts an exclusive recreation centre for chilling out after a long day of sightseeing. Stavanger is the Western Norwegian port to the North Sea, the country's third largest city and its most densely populated municipality. Today Stavanger is considered a centre for Norway's oil industry and one of Europe's energy capitals, often referred to as the "oil capital". The biggest company in Scandinavia, Statoil, has its head office in Forus, Stavanger, alongside several other international oil and gas companies. Consequently the city is considered to be particularly international, with 21.1 % of its population being immigrant. Every other year the Stavanger Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) is organised here, which is the world's second largest exhibition and conference in the energy sector. The city is known for being one of the country's leading culinary clusters.

The Gladmat Festival is held annually in Stavanger and is deemed to be one of Scandinavia's biggest food festivals. Just as Stavanger has made its mark in the oil industry, so the city has taken the culinary world under its wings. The city is home to the Gastronomisk Institutt where the art of cooking is taken to new heights. The school has fostered some of the best and most famous chefs in Norway, some of whom have made their mark both in the Bocuse d'Or, the world championships in culinary arts, and in the Norwegian culinary team. At the heart of Stavanger lie the Radisson Blu Atlantic Hotel and the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel. Radisson Blu Atlantic has an incredible view of Breiavatnet and Radisson Blu Royal Hotel is just a few hundred metres away. The city is also home to the Norwegian Oil Musuem, the Rogaland Theatre, the Stavanger concert hall and the Gastronomisk Institutt. The city is also known for being one of the country's leading culinary clusters. In 2008 Stavanger was named, the European City of Culture and the city also hosts the Spelleman Awards.

Stavanger is a superb place for shopping. Modern shopping malls, chain stores and fashionable boutiques can be found all over Stavanger and should satisfy the needs of the keenest shoppers. Guests at the Radisson Blu hotels are just a few minutes' walk from a day of great shopping. Come and explore the city's charming cobbled pedestrian malls, filled with a broad selection of shops, from bookshops to designer clothes and shoe stores to gift and food shops. Restaurants, bars and cafés are also plentiful. Stavanger has it all! The city centre is wonderfully compact and easy and interesting to navigate, even if you just want to window shop or look at all the buildings. The area is almost circular, with the town square and modern culture house (library, cinema and children's museum) in the middle. Scattered around the city centre are the small, cosy shopping malls of Magasinblaa and Arkaden Torgterrasse. Just as the third largest city in Norway should be, Stavanger is full of all kinds of shops, from large chain stores to small boutiques.

In central Stavanger are the shopping malls of Magasinblaa and Arkaden, as well as fashion stores such as Noa Noa, Høyer and Ting. For boutique fashion, look for local shops such as Cinnamon and Karma. Syvende Himmel on Øvre Holmegate has all you could wish for in vintage and retro fashion. Stavanger also has a selection of specialist boutiques to explore. Fair Play is an environment friendly shop that only sells ethically produced products, and Harry Camping sells all manner of things from children's clothes to jewellery and accessories. The product selection in the shops varies from known international brands to local manufacturers that you won't find elsewhere. You can find outlets such as Oleana, with exciting wool products, and Stavanger Glassblåseri and Mingar WalkerGlass with hand-made glass art. Verktøy AS is a specialist shop for woodcarving, wood turning and other wood craft. Explore Stavanger's busy and colourful markets, which are well worth a visit. Bonden's market next to the cathedral has numerous stalls selling fruit, flowers and vegetables. The fish market at the end of the harbour always has an excellent selection of fish and seafood, both local and imported.

There is a monthly market in the centre, at Skagenkaien by Fisketorget in Vågen. Here you can buy everything from food to arts and crafts. So why not purchase a punnet of strawberries to eat on the cathedral steps by the statue of the elegantly dressed Alexander L. Kielland. Or a bag of black prawns and sit on the side of the marina watching the little boats come and go! At some point shoppers will of course have to take it a bit easier. When guests return to the hotel, which is just a short walk from the main shopping streets, with their bags laden, they come to a place where they can rest and recuperate with great food and stylish accommodation and they can also choose from a range of bars and restaurants. Radisson Blu Atlantic Hotel's own restaurant Antique or Radisson Blu Royal Hotel's EatRoyal restaurant are perfect places to relax after a hard day, and where you can enjoy a superb à la carte menu in stunning surroundings. The Stavanger area is teeming with exciting attractions. Preikestolen, Lysefjorden, Kjerag and the long open Jæer beaches are warmly recommended. These iconic places will give you a first-class experience of nature.

Cultural attractions such as the Oil Museum and wooden houses in Old Stavanger are also worth a visit. Old Stavanger, also known as Straen, is the biggest surviving wooden house village in Northern Europe. It's a beautiful area of small wooden houses and cobbled streets along the western side of the harbour - where the cruise ships dock in the summer. Don't miss Øvre Holmegate, a street where all the wooden houses are painted pink. turquoise and different shades of green. With its painted colours, the street has enjoyed a renaissance and is now a lively place full of exciting shops. Oil is key to Stavanger and a trip to the Oil Museum tells the story of oil and gas from how they are formed to what they are turned into and used for. The museum also gives you the chance to learn about how petroleum resources have impacted modern Norway. The Stavanger area offers a long line of natural experiences. Take a trip to Preikestolen, one of Rogaland's most popular tourist attractions. Travelling up to Preikestolen, 604 metres above Lysefjorden, is an experience in itself, the highlight of which is reaching the top and enjoying the spectacular view.

This is perhaps one of Norway's best photographic scenes. The sandy beaches at Jæren are typical of the region's nature. Klepp municipality has the longest beaches in the country, 11 km in total. Beyond the beaches are large areas of sand dunes and unique flora and fauna. The Jær beaches are protected and also form part of a protected plant and bird area. Solastranden was voted one of the world's most beautiful beaches by the Sunday Times! It is a popular bathing area, and an excellent spot for wind and water sports. The beach together with its sand dunes is a stretch of sand 2.3 km long. Bunkers and the remains of canon from the war can be found at the southern end of the beach. As well as nature, Stavanger also offers world-class cultural experiences. The city's numerous museums and exhibitions have all that culture vultures could want. The Cannery Museum is a living museum in an old cannery. A visit to the museum will show you the production processes used in sardine canning and the preparation of fish cakes, and you get an insight into how the environment and working conditions in the factories have developed.

Stavanger is a vibrant city with plenty to offer the entire family. The Radisson Blu hotels are perfectly located for exploring Stavanger and the surrounding area. Stavanger is a gastronomic city and is in many ways Norway's food capital. Cafés in narrow streets and cosy restaurants The Antique restaurant at Radisson Blu Atlantic is the hotel's evening restaurant on the second floor. Order tasty dishes from the á la Carte menu while enjoying the stunning view over Breiavatnet. On the bridge to the Norwegian Oil Museum you'll find Bølgen & Moi Stavanger - a place with a feel of oil history about it. The stylish premises were designed by Lunde & Løwseth, who were assigned the task after winning a national architecture competition. The museum has a modern and interactive exhibition where you can experience how oil and gas were formed millions of years ago. You can also sit back and enjoy life, with great food and wine in great surroundings. Alex Sushi Stavanger is the city's version of the Oslo institution. Famous for its unique sushi and atmosphere, this is definitely a restaurant you can't miss if you love sushi and fresh fish.

EatRoyal is next to the lobby in the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel and offers an exciting set 3-course menu as well as à la carte, so that can enjoy a delicious meal in a cosy and relaxing atmosphere. You will see that flavour, combination and colour are important ingredients on every plate here. Before and after your meal, relax in the intimate and comfortable atmosphere of the bar and enjoy a glass of your favourite tipple while chatting to our bar tender. There is no doubt that Stavanger is a culinary city. Every year, Gladmat, the biggest food festival in the Nordic Region is held here and is a window display for food production, gastronomy and food culture. Gladmat is the leading food festival in both Norway and the Nordic countries and aims to promote public interest in food and food culture. Every year 250,000 people visit the festival over the course of its four days. Gladmat likes to display niche products, ingredients and the latest trends. It also promotes participants representing local quality products with a unique history. Why not take a trip to Stavanger, stay at the Radisson Blu Hotel and enjoy all that Stavanger has to offer.

Stavanger Map - Rogaland, Norway - Mapcarta Stavanger Loading… Stavanger is the fourth largest city of Norway with a population of 126,021 within city proper as of January 1, 2011. It is in the south-western coast of the country. The urban area of Stavanger stretches across many neighboring municipalities, making it the third largest city in Norway by total urban population with 197 852 inhabitants as of January 1, 2011. Latitude: 58° 58' 12" (58.97°) north Longitude: 5° 42' 36" (5.71°) east Average elevation: 29 meters (95 feet) Bishnupriya: স্টাভানগের Bulgarian: Ставангер Marathi: स्टावांग्यिर Norwegian Nynorsk: Stavanger kommune Where is Stavanger, Norway? / Where is Stavanger, Norway Located in The World?

/ Stavanger Map - WorldAtlas.com Where is Stavanger, Norway? Location of Stavanger on a map. Stavanger is a city found in Rogaland, Norway . It is located 58.97 latitude and 5.73 longitude and it is situated at elevation 15 meters above sea level. Stavanger has a population of 121,610 making it the biggest city in Rogaland. It operates on the CEST time zone. Quick facts City of Stavanger City of Stavanger City of Stavanger c/o Sola Terminalbygg AS Street Outline of the City of Stavanger Key facts Stavanger is located in Southwest Norway, at the North Sea coast. With 110.000 inhabitants (2000), Stavanger is Norway's fourth largest city by population. It is a regional capital for about 250,000 inhabitants, including adjacent municipalities. History of Stavanger Stavanger was founded in the year 1125. The city's history is a continuous alternation between upswings and recessions.

The city is deeply rooted in religion and Christian life, and for long periods of time its most important industries have been shipping, shipbuilding, the canning industry and associated subcontractors. Economic profile The city has been characterised by the petroleum industry in the past 30 years and is Norway's oil capital. A number of major companies in this industry are located in the region, as well as the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate. Offshore Northern Seas (ONS), which is one of the world's largest exhibitions and conferences for the petroleum industry, is held in Stavanger every other year. The petro-maritime industries and the food industry are areas in which substantial commitments are made. Social and cultural life The city has both an annual food festival, a gastronomic institute and also provides training in the hotel and restaurant trades at the highest level. Research, higher education and culture are important pillars in Stavanger's infrastructure. At the same time the city has a lot to offer children and young people. Festivals and events include both the petroleum industry, food from the field to the table, humour, jazz and classical music.

Cultural events flourish in a city with a long tradition and history, and with a city centre consisting of small houses and cobblestone streets. Air transport The distance from the city to Stavanger Airport (Sola) is about 15 km. The airport has frequent connections to all major Norwegian cities as well as to Newcastle, Aberdeen, Copenhagen, London, Amsterdam and further connections to major European cities by intercontinental flights. Since June 2003 there is also a daily connection to Frankfurt. There is a daily train service to the southern and eastern parts (Oslo) of Norway, as well as frequent ferry connections to fjord locations. Daily express boats connect Haugesund, Stord and Bergen. Participating airport: Stavanger | Buildings | EMPORIS Stavanger 70 km² (27 mi²) Altitude 0 m Stavanger is the largest city on the southwest coast of Norway, and the country's fourth largest city. Stavanger is the hub for most of the petroleum companies operating in the Norwegian part of the North Sea, and the metro population is growing rapidly. The economy is extremely strong, and the standard of living is high.

The city is located by the southernmost of Norway's large fjords, and although Bergen receives more tourism there is spectacular natural scenery all around Stavanger. The Gandsfjord forms the city's western boundary, and can be enjoyed from parks and bicycle trails. Downtown Stavanger is centered around Breiavatnet, a small lake with a jet fountain. Nearby is an old shopping area on a peninsula. One of the main attractions is the Oil Museum, with exhibits on geology and the energy industry. Boroughs Stavanger, Norway Photos From the World Atlas Journey Around Ports in Northern Europe - Worldatlas.com Stavanger, Norway Photos From the World Atlas Journey Around Ports in Northern Europe Stavanger, Norway Photos From the World Atlas Journey Around Ports in Northern Europe Stavanger, Norway is a city of nearly 190,000. which makes it the third largest city in the country. With a long and somewhat quiet existence centered around fish canning and shipbuilding, the city exploded into prominence after oil was discovered in the North Sea in 1969.

Shortly there after the Norwegian government chose Stavanger to be the on-shore center for that oil industry, and a long period of hectic growth soon followed. Today there are significant foreign influences in the city, and major international oil companies' have a presence in the city. Major attractions for tourists included Old Stavanger (or Gamle) and its charming 17th century buildings; the Domkirke, a 12th century church that's beautifully restored; tours of nearby Lynseflord, and the city's colorful harbor. The Norwegian flag. Post your letters here in Stavanger. A cute little corner in old Stavanger. Stavanger's harbor is very busy as from here most of Norway's North Sea oil rigs are serviced. Note the sailboat community and mountains in the background. Many of Stavanger buildings are colorful, and this group is the rule, not the exception. These are a few of the 17th century buildings that front the harbor in Stavanger. Former warehouses, most today are used as restaurants and specialty shops. Note the swans in the harbor. Pride of place is surely evident in the Stavanger's Gamle neighborhood.

About 150 old buildings from the pre-oil days are beautifully restored; all are painted the same color and flowers are everywhere. Gardening is a matter of your enthusiasm holding up until your back gets used to it. How's this for an enthusiastic gardener's effort in Gamle, the oldest neighborhood in Stavanger, Norway? In the upper reaches of the city, cobblestone streets are quite steep, and many are packed with interesting shops and restaurants. Kitty in the window in an old Stavanger neighborhood.

Question: In which country is the city of Stavanger?
Answer: Norway