Stavanger, Norway

Stavanger Norway

Stavanger is Norway's fourth largest city and in recent years, has become the oil capital of Norway. Despite the rapid growth of the town caused by North Sea exploration, Stavanger has managed to retain its old charm while offering all the things you would expect in a modern town. The central area around Vågen harbour is usually bustling with activity, mostly during the summer months. There are a number of bars and cafes and places to eat. The old part of town, Gamle Stavanger, is a lovely collection of old houses built in traditional Norse style. The historic centre of Stavanger includes several artisan workshops and the Norwegian Canning Museum. There are said to be 173 white cottages dating from the 1800's in this area. It is the largest surviving wooden house settlement in northern Europe. The fantastic Cathedral of Stavanger is placed right in the middle of the town, between the main harbour and Breiavatnet Lake. The overall aspect is Romanic but the eastern side is clearly gothic, with all the specific elements included. The Norsk Oljemuseum shows its interesting face starting from its architecture. The museum is located in an impressive building down the harbour and tells you the history of the petrol in the North Sea and gives an insight into the industry. Outside the central area, there are lots of parks, open spaces and cycleways to explore the impressive scenery in the area. There are lots of things to do in Stavanger itself, which has its own theatre, museums and concert hall. During the summer months, various festivals take place and the centre of town buzzes with activity.
Wikipedia
Recommended airport
Sola (SVG)
Nearby destinations
  • Sandnes a 12.27 km
  • Rogaland a 18.39 km
  • Akrehamn a 44.95 km

Our ideas

See all ideas

Vision des Fjords 2027

8 Destinations 9 Nights
Holidays package
Image - Vision des Fjords 2027
From
AED18,462
AED9,231 Per person
See
Destinations: Oslo, Oppdal, Oslo, Kristiansund, Molde, Skei, Bergen, Stavanger, Bergen, Stavanger, Oslo, Vestfold og Telemark, Oslo

MTPE-10073 TIERRA DE FIORDOS & STAVANGER

6 Destinations 7 Nights
Holidays package
Image - MTPE-10073 TIERRA DE FIORDOS & STAVANGER
From
AED16,346
AED8,173 Per person
See
Destinations: Oslo, Vestfold og Telemark, Stavanger, Bergen, Sognefjord, Oppdal, Oslo

MTPE-10127 TIERRAS ESCANDINAVAS

10 Destinations 10 Nights
Holidays package
Image - MTPE-10127 TIERRAS ESCANDINAVAS
From
AED43,588
AED21,794 Per person
See
Departure:: Lima
Destinations: Madrid, Copenhagen, Aarhus, Hirtshals, Stavanger, Bergen, Geilo, Oslo, Karlstad, Stockholm, Madrid

MTPE-10074 TIERRAS ESCANDINAVAS

9 Destinations 2 Transports 9 Nights
Holidays package
Image - MTPE-10074 TIERRAS ESCANDINAVAS
From
AED23,019
AED11,510 Per person
See
Destinations: Copenhagen, Aarhus, Hirtshals, Stavanger, Bergen, Geilo, Oslo, Karlstad, Stockholm

Tierras Escandinavas y Helsinki

10 Destinations 12 Nights
Holidays package
Image - Tierras Escandinavas y Helsinki
From
AED21,749
AED10,875 Per person
See
Destinations: Copenhagen, Aarhus, Stavanger, Hirtshals, Stavanger, Bergen, Balestrand, Oslo, Karlstad, Stockholm, Helsinki
Contact us