The 10 Best Free Things to do in Stavanger, Western Norway

June 25, 2021 Jeremy Dunfee

With about 120,000 people, Stavanger is Norway’s fourth-largest city and a fascinating mix of old and new. Its history stretches back deep into the Middle Ages. Stavanger was once a tranquil coastal market town and then later an important fishing port. But it was the 1969 discovery of oil offshore that forever changed the now bustling city’s fortunes and landscape. Don’t miss the well-preserved old town (Gamle Stavanger), the unique Canning Museum or the 12th-century Stavanger Cathedral.
Restaurants in Stavanger

1. Lysefjorden Adventure

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5.0 based on 267 reviews

Lysefjorden Adventure

Welcome to Lysefjorden Adventure AS. We provide guided hikes to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), Kjerag, Flørli and other destinations in Rogaland. We can also custom made day hikes and mulitiday hikes. Follow us on facebook and instagram for updates, and don't hesitate contact us.

2. Broremann Bar

Skansegata 7, Stavanger 4006 Norway +47 406 36 783 [email protected] http://www.broremann.no
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5.0 based on 47 reviews

Broremann Bar

3. Bardello

Ovre Holmegata 11, Stavanger 4006 Norway +47 924 58 848 [email protected] http://bardello.no
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Bardello

Bardello, a neighborhood bar packed full of incredible cocktails, great vibes & killer soundtracks.

Reviewed By LeesaSikveland - Stavanger, Norway

Cozy cocktail bar with a great atmosphere and fantastic live music, plus a great drinks menu. Helpful and knowledgeable bar staff and nice little boudoir areas if you want some privacy.

4. The Irishman

Hoeleberggata 9, Stavanger 4006 Norway +47 51 89 41 81 http://www.harbourfolkband.com/irishman.html
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

The Irishman

5. Old Stavanger

4001, Stavanger Norway http://mystavanger.com
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4.5 based on 2,344 reviews

Old Stavanger

Reviewed By 611JaneS - Loughborough, United Kingdom

Beautifully preserved and renovated white wood houses, cobbled streets, white picket fences and gardens/hanging baskets full of colourful bedding plants

6. Solvberget bibliotek og kulturhus

Solvberggata 2 Arneageren, Stavanger 4002 Norway +47 51 50 74 65 [email protected] http://www.sølvberget.no/
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4.5 based on 56 reviews

Solvberget bibliotek og kulturhus

Sølvberget bibliotek og kulturhus is the natural meeting place in the center of Stavanger. The public can visit the library, attend a wide range of events and activities for both children and adults. At Sølvberget's first floor you can also find Sølvberget gallery which presents contemporary art exhibitions of high quality. Every year in September you can visit Kapittel, Stavanger International Festival of Literature and freedom of Speech. Sølvberget is also a place where you can hang out, study, read, relax, use the public computers, get online on the free wifi or read newspapers. Sølvberget also accommodates Odeon cinema, the cafes Renaa Xpress and Backstage and the newsstand Narvesen.

7. Vaulen Beach

Stasjonsveien, Stavanger 4001 Norway +47 51 85 92 00 [email protected]
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4.5 based on 58 reviews

Vaulen Beach

8. Godalen Badeplass

Godalen, Stavanger Norway +47 04005 [email protected]
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Godalen Badeplass

The batheing area includes a beach, barbeque facilities and playground for children. Kiosk open on warm days. Limited parking. It is part of the hiking area near Gandsfjorden. Access from ostre Ring.

9. Ovre Holmegate

Ovre Holmegate, Stavanger 4006 Norway http://www.facebook.com/FargegatenStavanger
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4.5 based on 294 reviews

Ovre Holmegate

A colourful street in the centre of Stavanger where all buildings have been painted in fresh colours.

Reviewed By Greedyfox01 - Farnborough, United Kingdom

Beautiful shops , you can visit old part of this town. With beautiful flowers , shops and no litter . Most people in shops speak english but its nice to say thank you in nordic

10. Sola Strand

Beach, Stavanger 4050 Norway https://www.visitnorway.com/listings/sola-beach/1832/
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4.5 based on 194 reviews

Sola Strand

Reviewed By Norwegian-girl12 - Oslo, Norway

Excellent beach for kite-surfers! Good parking lot right next to it. Not far from city center, approximately 20 min with car and near Stavanger airport.

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