Stavanger
From the astounding Lysefjord in the east, to the moody North Sea in the west; from Sirevåg village in the south, to Tungenes lighthouse in the north - varied adventures and unforgettable sights await our visitors.Fjords and mountains, a myriad of islands, beaches and polished rock faces, lighthouses, heather-covered hillsides, raging rivers and cascading waterfalls, golden grain fields, sheep and cows grazing on green pastures, ancient grave mounds and pulsating city life.
Imagine yourself perched on Pulpit Rock, peering down its sheer 600 meters into the blue-green fjord. Or imagine the waves lifting your surfboard into a sense of total flow and freedom.The sea and the earth - these have been the basis for life here ever since the first hunter-gatherers arrived just after the Ice Age.
Thanks to skilled hands and wise heads, they are still the basis of modern prosperity. Fishing and agriculture, shipping, trade and industry. And culture, mind you - a thriving culture. Rewarding experiences await you. Imagine a concert under the full moon at Orre, or strolling along the quay in Stavanger during the Food Festival, listening to the din of the crowd, catching a whiff of salty air, and sampling honest food and great produce. Or climbing the stairs of Tungenes lighthouse to face the open sea beyond the edge of Jæren. Or visiting Svartehola, a nine meter deep grotto, where our ancestors found shelter, or the 1400 year old Iron Age farm at Ullandhaug. Or imagine the Viking Age brought back to life all around you.
Wander amongst shifting sand dunes, ramble through forests and heath, catch the silence and scent of green. Find a calm lake, a clucking creek, cast your line and wait for the fish. Visit a greenhouse where farmers proudly grow their herbs and vegetables, or explore small and varied museums that each tells a fascinating chapter of our colourful history.
Whether you’re travelling for pleasure or are here on a job, you are sure to find our region exciting, nourishing and memorable. Young couples, families or relaxed seniors enjoying the good life, friends travelling for a time, conference or seminar participants - it’s easy to tailor a program of satisfying activities and adventures.
How to get there?
Take the “Coastal Express Bus” (Kystbussen) from the airport via Haugesund Bus Terminal and further to Stavanger - normally 2-2,5 hours trip.
If you want to rent a car you follow the signing all the way from the airport. After 1 h. Drive from the airport you take the ferry crossing the “Boknafjord” (20 min.) and continue to Stavanger which takes 30 minutes. Check our map-service to get a detailed route.
Things to do ?
Fjord trips - Lysefjorden - Preikestolen
Mountain trips - many trials nearby to choose from
Havnna Badeland
Kongeparken (amusement park)
Norwegian Petroleum museum
Old City of Stavanger - wooden houses
Stavanger Cathedral
Useful links:
www.visitstavanger.com
