Stavanger walking tour & city guide
White wooden houses and the road to Pulpit Rock.
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Stavanger, on Norway's southwest coast, is the country's oil capital, but its old town is full of white wooden houses and cobbled lanes. It is the base for hiking to the famous Pulpit Rock above the Lysefjord.
The old town
Old Stavanger has around 170 white wooden houses from the 18th and 19th centuries. Øvre Holmegate, nicknamed the colorful street, is painted in bright colors. The Stavanger Cathedral is Norway's oldest.
Pulpit Rock
Preikestolen, Pulpit Rock, is a flat cliff 604 meters above the Lysefjord, reached by a hike of about two hours each way. Fjord cruises also sail beneath it.
Top sights in Stavanger
- 1
Old Stavanger
White wooden houses.
- 2
Øvre Holmegate
The colorful street.
- 3
Stavanger Cathedral
Norway's oldest cathedral.
- 4
Norwegian Petroleum Museum
The story of oil.
- 5
Pulpit Rock
A famous cliff above the fjord.
Food markets & where to eat in Stavanger
Harbor (Vågen)
Restaurants along the water.
Fish market
Seafood by the harbor.
Øvre Holmegate
Cafés on the colorful street.
Food to try in Stavanger
Fresh shrimp
Served on bread by the harbor.
Fish cakes
A Norwegian classic.
Waffles
Norwegian heart-shaped waffles.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
Plan your trip to Stavanger
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