Stunning fjords, white sandy beaches, and Preikestolen – the cliff worthy of an international blockbuster. You’ll also find vibrant cultural life and tasty restaurants. These are only a few reasons to visit the Edge of Norway, the Stavanger region.
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Two highlights in the Stavanger region are Sola beach and the impressive Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock), named the world’s most breathtaking viewpoint by Lonely Planet. Towering 604 metres above the Lysefjord, it was used as the location for a nerve-wracking scene in the film “Mission: Impossible – Fallout”. Not surprisingly, Preikestolen is the most visited attraction in Rogaland.
The city of Stavanger is a vibrant university town. Thanks to its compact city centre, it's easy to get around. Enjoy fantastic food, go shopping for bargains, and check out cool street art before you take a stroll through Europe’s best-preserved wooden houses in the old town, Gamle Stavanger.
Ever since oil was discovered in the North Sea in 1969, the region has been a key player in the Norwegian economy.
Stavanger/Sandnes is Europe’s energy capital with a thriving offshore energy sector.
In Sandnes, you’ll find recreational areas with natural icons such as Kjeragbolten and the Dalsnuten mountain peak. Sandnes has grown steadily in the last few years and many new buildings have appeared, including the new town hall by the harbour.
A few years ago, Stavanger/Sandnes was the European Capital of Culture, and the region still has a thriving and varied cultural scene. Check out these insider tips for a long weekend in Stavanger.
Find more inspiration and information on the Stavanger region’s official website.
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Top things to do
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Popular outdoor activities
Fjord safaris, scenic hikes, and more. Enjoy the outdoors!
Where to stay
Book comfy hotels or cosy cabins. Find your home away from home.
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Food and drink
Taste delicious local food and book a table at a fine restaurant.
Gastronomic experiences
Explore local food gems and high-end restaurants. Get a taste of what the Stavanger region offers.
Events in the Stavanger region
From festivals and concerts to shows and exhibitions. See what’s on!
Getting here and around
Get in-depth travel information on the Stavanger region’s official website.
Plan your trip to Stavanger with Entur, Norway's national travel planner.
By plane
Stavanger has Norway’s second-largest international airport To/from Stavanger Airport, there are direct flights from more than 60 destinations in Norway and abroad.
An airport shuttle bus links the airport and the city centre.
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By train
There are regular train departures to Stavanger from Oslo via Kristiansand, and the journey takes about eight hours.
The local train between Stavanger and Egersund departs at least once every hour, providing easy access to the Jæren area.
By boat
If you want to take your car with you from abroad you can take a ferry from Hirtshals in Denmark to Kristiansand, a four-hour drive from Stavanger, or to Tananger, about 20 minutes from Stavanger.
From the boat terminal in Stavanger, you can choose from a number of passenger boats to the areas of Ryfylke, as well as to the islands just outside of Stavanger.
By road
There are several daily bus departures from Oslo, Bergen and Kristiansand to Stavanger.
The approximate travel time from Oslo is 10 hours, from Bergen 5 hours and from Kristiansand 4 hours.
Local travel
Bus travel in Stavanger is operated by Kolumbus, which offers a network of routes covering the Stavanger and Sandnes areas.
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