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— Fargegaten in Stavanger on Norway's national day
Everything you can see and do in the Stavanger region can be found here. Join sightseeing tours or go on your own. The choice is yours!
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On your own
The Lysefjord in Ryfylke
The Lysefjord in Ryfylke is one of the longest fjords in Norway. Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), Kjerag, and the Flørli stairs are the major attractions, and fjord cruises from Stavanger are a popular activity.
Fishing
Lysebotn
Do you want to try fishing in Lysefjorden? At SKB BASE in Lysebotn you can rent fishing equipment.
Water sport and kayaking
Forsand
Ever wanted to kayak in the Norwegian fjords? This three-hour tour with Nordic Paddling is perfect for anyone looking to experience what kayaking in a Norwegian fjord is like. Kayaking the Lysefjord is possibly one of the best experiences to be had in the area. You will pass beautiful granite gorges and waterfalls.
Architecture and heritage
The Jæren beaches
Ogna Church is a beautiful, small medieval church richly ornamented in soapstone.
Spa and sauna
Stavanger
A refreshing swim in Stavanger followed by a steaming sauna. Try Damp Sauna on your next visit to Stavanger!
Fishing
Magma UNESCO Global Geopark
Bjerkreimselva is one of Rogaland's longest rivers. The river is a popular area for salmon fishing, and every year more than 7,000 salmon are fished here.
Boat trips and fjord cruises
Stavanger
Rødne Fjord Cruise offers a must-try fjord cruise to breathtaking Lysefjord from Stavanger. Highlights include Preikestolen and Hengjanefossen waterfall.
Architecture and heritage
Sola
At Rege, Sola, there were seven burial mounds from the Bronze Age (1800 -500 BC). Three of the burial mounds are still visible.
Bus tours
Stavanger
Take a tour around Stavanger and visit all the major sights at your own pace.
Art and museums
Stavanger
Stavanger, the Norwegian street art capital of Norway! Stavanger, the Norwegian street art capital of Norway! Paul Harfleet is a London-based artist, writer and designer who has been planting pansies, a garden flower that shares its name with a homophobic slur, at sites of homophobic abuse for 15 years.
Beaches
Sola
Solastranden beach was once named one of the most beautiful beaches by the Sunday Times!