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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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Water sport and kayaking
The Jæren beaches
Did you know that Stavanger and the region offer fantastic surfing beaches? Here you get the best of everything! Explore surfing at Borestranden!
Local food
Stavanger
Freshly made and tempting pastries are one of the trademarks of Ostehuset. Every day Ostehuset can offer delicious, freshly baked bread and aromatic pastry from their very own bakery.
Mountain hikes and walks
Flørli
In Flørli in the Lysefjord, Ryfylke, you'll find the world's longest wooden staircase (Flørli Stairs) with 4,444 steps. A demanding but family-friendly hike.
Mountain hikes and walks
Høllesli
The hike from the unique cabins The Bolder to Preikestolen Basecamp provide you with a fantastic view of the majestic Lysefjord.
Mountain hikes and walks
Magma UNESCO Global Geopark
The mining road to the Gursli mines must have been a major struggle to the workers who were transporting ore during World War I. Considering the technical aids they had at the time, the word "exhaustion" comes to mind. Today it is a nice hike around Gullvann lake and towards the old mining site.
Art and museums
Sola
At Torpedoverkstedet, "The Torpedo workshop", there is an exhibition conveying stories from the second world war. The exhibition portrays the war with the help of local people. Their stories are connected with the rest of the world, and you'll learn about the local history from an international perspective.
Water sport and kayaking
The Jæren beaches
Learn the basic skills to start kitesurfing on your own.
Art and museums
Stavanger
Stavanger, Norway's street art capital: Zacharevic mural "Johanna & Broremann" mirrors a nearby sculpture by Svein Magnus Håvarstein.
Architecture and heritage
Hå
Obrestad lighthouse is one of several charming lighthouses located along the rugged edge of Norway. Stay in modern lighthouse accommodation with sea views.
Beaches
The Jæren beaches
Take a walk on the beach on a wet autumn day with the sea in turmoil, or experience a summer evening with a blazing sunset; a calm, blue sea, and a horizon of infinity. The ever-changing light in this part of Norway has inspired many landscape painters. The beach has the Blue flag certificate.
Mountain hikes and walks
Sola
Jæren beaches from Vigdel to Bore beach. The beaches are a fantastic place to walk and take in the wide horizons and endless sea. Most of the beaches are sand beaches with sand dunes, although there are also a few pebbled beaches.
Beaches
Egersund
Vannbassengan is a great outdoor area that is popular with visitors and locals. It functions nicely both as a bathing place and hiking area.