Stavanger
in Western Norway

Surrounded by fjords and white beaches, Stavanger is a remarkable city in southwestern Norway. Ever-evolving and always captivating, it's a true Scandinavian gem.

how long to go for

a weekend, a long weekend

when to go

may, june, july, august

holidays

17th of May, Stavanger Food Festival, Nuart Festival

how to get there

Fly in to Stavanger Airport and take a taxi in to town or arrive by train or ferry if you're coming from Oslo, Bergen or Denmark! Or, have a nice road-trip and get to know the E39 highway.

how to get around

by foot, by bike, by bus, by car

nice to know

Want to hike the iconic Preikestolen? Start your hike bright & early to avoid throngs of other tourists.

local language

Norwegian

currency

krone

in an emergency

call 112

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Norwegian Petroleum Museum

Stavanger Sentrum

culture

Ever since it first opened its doors in '99, the Norwegian Petroleum Museum has been a fascinating stop for intrepid travellers popping into Stavanger. You'll leave the museum with a firm understanding of the usage, production and discovery of oil and gas and a strong wish that you, too, were Norwegian.

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Stavangerin Western Norway