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
Gamle Stavanger
3
Fargegaten
4
Tou Scene
5
St. Petri Church
6
MS Rogaland
7
MS Sandnes
8
Valbergtårnet
Budget travel
Free things to do in Stavanger
Stavanger Cathedral
Fargegaten
St. Petri Church
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 Gamle Stavanger
- Visit Fargegaten
- Eat at Fortou
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Tou Scene
- Visit St. Petri Church
- Visit MS Rogaland
- Eat at Sabi Sushi
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit MS Sandnes
- Visit Valbergtårnet
- Visit Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock)
- Eat at No 28 Pizza Pub
Where to eat
Fortou
Sabi Sushi
No 28 Pizza Pub
Straen Fiskerestaurant
Spildr
Bravo
Casa Gio
Söl
Where to stay
- Mosvangen camping
- Centrum Romutleie
- Mosvangen vandrerhjem
- Rogalandsheimen Gjestgiveri
- Stavanger BB
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
Keep exploring
