About Stavanger
Stavanger is one of Norway's major cities, home to around 151,669 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Stavanger
1
Stavanger Cathedral
2
St. Petri Church
3
Hiking trail from Rosenli Beach to Godalen Beach
4
Swim at Godalen Beach
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Swim at Rosenli Beach
6
Swim at Lervig's Park
Budget travel
Free things to do in Stavanger
Stavanger Cathedral
St. Petri Church
Hiking trail from Rosenli Beach to Godalen Beach
Swim at Godalen Beach
Swim at Rosenli Beach
Swim at Lervig's Park
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Stavanger Cathedral
- Visit St. Petri Church
- Visit Hiking trail from Rosenli Beach to Godalen Beach
- Eat at Fortou
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Swim at Godalen Beach
- Visit Swim at Rosenli Beach
- Visit Swim at Lervig's Park
- Eat at Sabi Sushi
Where to eat
Local favourites
Fortou
Take-away "asian fusion" food. You can take the food, sit at Øst and order a hand-brewed beer
Sabi Sushi
Probably the best sushi in Stavanger. Take-away and restaurant.
No 28 Pizza Pub
It seats 200 people and has an additional bar. They make everything themselves, even the dough is made in house. They also serve babyback ri
Straen Fiskerestaurant
Considered one of the best seafood restaurants in Norway. However, they only have seafood, you will not be served meat or poultry.
Spildr
Seafood restaurant
Bravo
Small dishes with ingredients influenced by season, regularly change menu. In the Michelin guide.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Stavanger Lille Hotell
Typical ***(+)-hotel. Rather large rooms with TV/DVD and high quality beds. Economy rooms smaller, not ensuite, standard **+.
Havly Hotell
Hotel Maritim
Typical ****-hotel. Rooms with cable TV, telephone, hair dryer, work desk
Park Inn
Typical ***(+)-hotel. Rooms with cable TV, telephone, work desk.
Centrum Romutleie
Clean, very basic room rental, one single and one double room available, sharing a bathroom, basic guest kitchen available for preparing bre
Nightlife
- Folken
- Bøker og Børst (Books and Booze)
- Nåløyet Bar
- Bar Bache
- Cardinal
- Øst
Museums & culture
- Stavanger Cathedral
- St. Petri Church
In pictures
Stavanger gallery
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