Old Stavanger Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Old Stavanger
Popular places to visit

Old Stavanger
You can learn about the history of Stavanger with a visit to Old Stavanger. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Norwegian Petroleum Museum
Learn about the geological history of oil, how it was found in the North Sea and the importance of oil production safety precautions at this interactive museum.

Stavanger Cathedral
Admire a gorgeous Gothic façade, see Baroque-influenced decorations and walk around rejuvenating gardens at one of Norway’s oldest cathedrals.

Swords in Mountain
Find out about the history of Stavanger when you spend time at Swords in Mountain. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out its hiking trails.

Øvre Holmegate
Learn about the local history of Stavanger when you take a trip to Øvre Holmegate. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Norwegian Canning Museum
All the sights, smells and stories of Stavanger’s once great sardine industry are kept alive in this fascinating museum.
Activities

From Stavanger: RIB Tour to Lysefjord

Preikestolen | Pulpit Rock - Hike with a Norwegian guide

From Stavanger: Pulpit Rock Guided Hike with Pickup

Stavanger: Lysefjorden Cruise and Preikestolen Hike

Stavanger: Customized Private Tour with a Local
Our pick of the best Old Stavanger Hotel Deals

Radisson Blu Atlantic Hotel, Stavanger

Scandic Stavanger Park

Clarion Hotel Energy

Thon Partner Stavanger Forum Hotel

Thon Hotel Stavanger

Clarion Hotel Stavanger
Other neighbourhoods around Old Stavanger

Kannik
If you're spending some time in Kannik, Stavanger Cathedral and Stavanger Domkirke are top sights worth seeing.