Looking for the best things to do in Stavanger? Check out this post and learn about it!
This majestic city has so much to offer and can accommodate travelers. From its stunning natural beauty to its exciting nightlife, Stavanger offers a variety of activities that will satisfy anyone’s needs. Whether you are looking for an adventure or want to relax, there is something for everyone in this wonderful city.
When you tire yourself out from all adventuring, there are plenty of places to drink and dine. You can experience some delicious seafood dishes at one of Stavanger’s many restaurants or try out some local craft beers at one of its lively pubs after a hard day’s work exploring natural wonders.
No matter what kind of traveler you are, Stavanger is sure not to disappoint! So visit us soon here in Norway’s fourth-largest city – we guarantee it will be an unforgettable experience!
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Experiences and top things to do in Stavanger
Lysefjord cruise
The Lysefjord cruise is one of the famous and beautiful Fjords of Norway. It is Norway‘s main attraction, bringing thousands of tourists yearly to Stavanger.
Do not miss to see the popular sheer walls, the famous Pulpit Rock, which is 600M above the Fjord. In addition, you will see the Mini Islands, Waterfalls, Caves, and many more things, which relate to you directly with nature.
You can reach out to Lysefjord cruise in various ways; however, the boat tour is most convenient and famous, also being enjoyed by most of the visitors here.
The little towns are connected to the ferries along with Fjord; still, the journey of the Lysefjord cruise is very reasonable from Stavanger.
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Book this unique experience: Stavanger Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Guided Hike
The Norwegian Canning Museum
The Norwegian Canning Museum is located in an old canning factory in the Gamle Stavanger area. It is the best and most popular place in Stavanger, where you can spend quality time and see its beauty.
The place is not limited to the canning industry only. Instead, you can learn about the factory working and hundreds of marketing methods from marketing experts.
Above all that, this museum is filled with many fun activities in which you can happily be involved.
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Are you planning your travels? Here’re my top travel resources!
I’m a serial planner both in life and in travel – I have bucket lists, things to do, see, and everything. So, I always love when my life is sorted easily using tools and resources that would make my general planning a little smoother and easier. Therefore, in my many years of traveling the world, I’ve seen myself returning to these travel resources repeatedly. And here I am, sharing my tips to make your life easy and breezy so you can stress less, travel heaps, and focus on the fun part of travel!
- Booking.com – I book all my hotels through this website and don’t honestly use anything else. They always have the best prices, in my opinion.
- Airbnb – If I’m traveling long-term to one destination, I book my flats through Airbnb.
- Skyscanner – The best place to find cheap flights on flexible dates. I use this a lot to score cheap flights within Europe!
- SafetyWing – Always travel insured! Never leave your home country without one. It is worth the extra money, I promise you!
- GetYourGuide – Hands-down, the best place to find cool and unique tours if you don’t feel like winging it, and go straight to a local expert. I use this a lot in new destinations to get acquainted with the area!
- My Pretty Wild World Travel Diary (coming soon) – A book you can write down your travel plans, create itineraries, track down your budget, and dot down memories along the way! A handy book you can keep and read later to revisit memory lane.
- Pretty Wild World Travel Planning Printables (coming soon) – Are you a nut like me when it comes to planning? Yes? Good. My travel planning resource in one zip file is an easy-to-use printable planner that comes with tips that helps you plan your travels during the planning stage, a pre-flight checklist, an itinerary planner, and so on.
Visit The Stavanger Cathedral
The cathedral is one of the famous Stavanger landmarks in the city’s center. Englishman Reginald of Worcester, also known as Bishop Reinald, built this cathedral in the 12th century.
However, the choir was damaged due to fire, rebuilt in 1272, and the entire church was renovated in the 19th century.
This church’s interior features are noticeable, like a Baroque pulpit (1658), the stained glass of the windows, and a stone font of the Gothic period.
While moving ahead to the Northwest of Stavanger’s cathedral, you will find a market square where you can spend some time shopping at the open-air stalls and get more insights about the local culture of this place.
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Book this unique experience: Stavanger Customized Private Tour with a Local
Explore The Gamle Stavanger (Old Stavanger)
The Gamle Stavanger or Old Stavanger is one of the popular places and picturesque areas. It is a historic area where you can see various stone-paved streets and older homes built in the 18th century and at the beginning of the 19th century.
In other words, the Gamle Stavanger is the biggest wooden house settlement in Norway. In addition, you will find the Maritime and the Norwegian Fish Canning museums both at this place.
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Hold up! Have you thought about the importance of travel insurance?
Remember this: anything can happen. Travel is fun, but your health is more important; thus, I always, always, always recommend getting insured during the duration of your trip. I have benefitted from having one multiple times, and it has been covered for thousands of euros!
The latest one is not necessarily “health” related – it was during the peak of the unspeakable terrible C that consumed the world. I was living in Vietnam when I received an email from SafetyWing (my travel insurance) that if I want they’ll fly be back home to Finland as the world goes through a global emergency alert. I flew back fully covered, and dealing with SafetyWing was a breeze despite the roar of people in contact with them trying to get back home.
I can’t highly recommend them enough. Otherwise, I rarely get sick; hence I don’t always need to head to a hospital, but knowing that I have travel insurance makes me feel safe at the very least.
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Visit The Norwegian Petroleum Museum
The Norwegian Petroleum Museum is one of the best places to see in Stavanger, which you should not miss. This museum has amazing architecture and design, and the oil platform’s eye-catchy replica design will instantly draw your attention.
However, you can see many other things apart from the impressive interior designs. There are plenty of things to do and see in this museum, as you can learn about oil and the important roles of the petroleum industry in Norway.
There is a themed playground for children to play special games using helmets and uniforms to build their oil platform.
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Valbergtårnet
Valbergtarnet is another awesome place where you will find old buildings. It is located on the north side of Market Square between Vågen and Østre Havn (East Harbor).
Valbergtarnet is knowns as the oldest part of the town, and it was built in 1853 on the highest portion of the town. As per the sources, it was a security guard’s home, and he was handling to alert the people about the fire.
The place has become a beautiful small museum on the first floor.
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Book this unique experience: Guided Kayaking in Lysefjord
What are my favorite travel must-haves?
As a frequent traveler, I’ve learned a lot throughout my years of travel, and there are five items that I always carry with me regardless of where I go and how long the trip is. Here are my five travel must-haves!
- Warm packable jacket – I always carry a light jacket, even when heading to warm countries. There hasn’t been a time I never used it, especially in airports and planes.
- Transparent toiletry bag – I often bring a carry-on if I’m only traveling within Europe for a few days. Life is so much easier to go through security checks with a transparent toiletry bag.
- Kindle Paperwhite – I love a good read and always take my Kindle everywhere. It keeps me entertained during long flights and waiting times.
- Powerbank – I don’t know how I could travel without one! Having a power bank saved me a ton since I carry a lot of electronic devices with me.
- Travel Adapter – I never leave my luggage without a travel adapter! I carry one with me all the time. It is just one of that travel-must haves that doesn’t hurt to have in your bag at all times.
Stavanger Maritime Museum
Stavanger Maritime Museum is having so many attractions and Stavanger landmarks to see, such as Crafted Models of working, Beautiful interiors, Artifacts, and general stores, etc.
Also, do not miss to see the boat exhibitions, Shipbuildings from the 1800s, which is now well known as Norway’s oil capital. The authentic sail loft from The 1980s is now shifted to the museum, with all the sail-makers pieces of equipment.
In addition, there are a few fun things for children, like the exhibition, which represents the harbor side marketplace, and the kids can play on a fjord boat with a full dress-up of harbor businesses.
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Breidablikk
At Breidablikk, you will see the actual Victorian-era collections like Furniture, Fabrics, Ceramic Stoves, Chandeliers, Knick-Knacks, Flowers, and arrangements designed by Norwegian artists.
Apart from the collection, there are plenty of things to see, such as an old house of the 1950s, a Library, a Dining room, a Laundry room, a servant’s quarter, and a bomb shelter, which the family established in 1939.
The open view of the beautiful garden is priceless; also, you can see various historic gardens of Ledaal, Holmeegenes, and Munkehagen.
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Planning to visit Norway? Check these posts out!
- Norway Points of Interests: Places to visit, Hiking spots, Beaches to chill, Camping spots, Small towns to visit, UNESCO sites, National parks to check out, Museums to visit, and Castles to check out
- When is the best time to visit Norway? Check out this detailed post!
- Oslo Points of Interests: Things to do in Oslo, Museums to check out, Cafes to check out, and Restaurants to try
- Norway Culture Overview: Tipping culture, Interesting facts, Norwegian drinks to try, Norwegian food to try, and Supermarkets to do groceries
- Places to visit in Norway: Alta, Røros, Fredrikstad, Bodø, Westerdn Fjords, Bergen, Lofoten Islands, Stavanger, Svalbard, Trondheim, Helgeland, Åleslud, and Tromsø
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