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.

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

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.

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.
Norwegian Canning Museum
All the sights, smells and stories of Stavanger’s once great sardine industry are kept alive in this fascinating museum.
Stavanger Forum
Learn about the events happening in Stavanger Forum during your trip to Stavanger. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
Activities

Preikestolen | Pulpit Rock - Hike with a Norwegian guide

From Stavanger: RIB Tour to Lysefjord
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Stavanger

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