Old Stavanger Travel Guide
Stavanger
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.
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.
Stavanger Cathedral
Admire a gorgeous Gothic façade, see Baroque-influenced decorations and walk around rejuvenating gardens at one of Norway’s oldest cathedrals.
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.
Øvre Holmegate
Learn about the local history of Stavanger when you take a trip to Øvre Holmegate. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Norwegian Canning Museum
All the sights, smells and stories of Stavanger’s once great sardine industry are kept alive in this fascinating museum.
Things to do
Stavanger's Historic Sites Smartphone App GPS Audio Walking Tour
From Stavanger: RIB Tour to Lysefjord
Preikestolen | Pulpit Rock - Hike with a Norwegian guide
From Stavanger: Pulpit Rock Guided Hike with Pickup
Stavanger: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass GrayLine
Top hotels in Old Stavanger
Radisson Blu Atlantic Hotel, Stavanger
Clarion Hotel Energy
Quality Hotel Residence
Scandic Stavanger Park
Thon Partner Stavanger Forum Hotel
Thon Hotel Stavanger
Other neighbourhoods around Old Stavanger
Kannik
Though Kannik may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Stavanger Museum and Stavanger Maritime Museum.
