Welcome to the Stavanger region

The Stavanger region, a captivating destination brimming with cultural richness and nature attraction. The city of Stavanger is known for street art, good food, culture and proximity to beautiful natural attractions such as Preikestolen (The Pulpit Rock), the Lysefjorden, Kjerag, Flor & Fjære as well as a myriad of islands. As one of Norway’s oldest cities, Stavanger is set to mark its 900th anniversary in 2025.

Woman sitting on the Kjerag Bolt and Old Stavanger Photo: Sven-Erik Knoff FotoKnoff / Region Stavanger

The Colourful Street and Vågen. Photo: Brian Tallman Photography / Region Stavanger

The city has positioned itself as a culinary city and the entire region is known as the food region in Norway. This is both because of the mild climate, giving good growth conditions, but also because you’ll find the best chefs and the best restaurants in all of Norway in Stavanger. Stavanger alone has five MICHELIN-Starred restaurants, and most restaurants serve high-quality cuisine. Notably, the restaurant RE-NAA has recently earned its third Michelin star, further cementing the city’s status as a gourmet paradise.

Renaa Matbaren. Photo: Rena Matbaren / Tommy Ellingsen / Region Stavanger

Parts of the centre have medieval features with small and charming pedestrian streets. There is a good selection of shops and several good restaurants. Along the waterfront of Stavanger, are restaurants and bars in the former seahouses. Fargegaten (Øvre Holmegate) is one of the famous tourist streets, in addition to the area referred to as Old Stavanger.

The Colourful Street. Photo: Region Stavanger / Brian Tallman

Lysefjorden, one of the longest fjords in Norway, is home to several major attractions, including Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), Kjerag, and the Flørli stairs. Fjord cruises from Stavanger are a popular way to explore the fjords.

The mesmerising mountains surrounding Lysefjord were sculpted by the massive ice sheets that covered Norway during the Ice Age. Along extensive stretches of the fjord, the mountains soar over 1000 metres above sea level. The intricate geological features, landscapes, and loose sediments make Lysefjord a distinctive and unparalleled natural phenomenon.

Lysefjorden at sunrise. Photo: Go Fjords / Region Stavanger

You can experience Lysefjord all year round with fjord cruises departing from Stavanger by Rødne Fjord Cruise. Gliding through the majestic fjord, surrounded by towering cliffs, and passing landmarks like Hengjanefossen fall, Fantahåla, and the renowned Preikestolen standing 604 metres above, creates enduring memories.

Do you want to know more about these and other sights? Read more about the Stavanger Region (external link).

Lysefjorden. Photo: Fabel Media / Region Stavanger