Interactive Map of Stavanger
Explore the top landmarks and excursions around Stavanger, from Gamle Stavanger to Preikestolen, the Lysefjord and Flørli. Click any marker to learn more.
Stavanger landmarks
Day trips & excursions
Frafjord: Gateway to Månafossen Frafjord is the trailhead village for Månafossen, Rogaland's tallest waterfall. Here's how to get there, when to go, and what else to do nearby. Haugesund: Gateway to Karmøy and Norway's Viking Coast Haugesund is the Viking-coast base near Stavanger: boat trips, day trips to Karmøy and Avaldsnes, and an easy harbour town to explore. Jæren: The Sandy Coast That Breaks Norway's Fjord Rule Jæren's sandy beaches near Stavanger are Norway's exception to the fjords — dunes, surf and flat farmland instead of cliffs. Kjeragbolten & Kjerag: The Boulder Hike Above Lysefjord A serious 10-12 km hike to the boulder at Kjeragbolten (984 m) above Lysefjord: chained sections, real exposure, and a road that shuts each winter. Lysefjord: How to See Norway's Fjord Without a Hike The Lysefjord by boat, road or viewpoint: 42km of water, 1,000m walls, and how to see it without committing to a full-day hike. Månafossen Waterfall Månafossen drops 92 m above Frafjord in Ryfylke — how to hike to Rogaland's tallest waterfall, what it costs, and when to go. Preikestolen: The Hike to Pulpit Rock A practical guide to hiking Preikestolen: distance, elevation, parking, crowds, and how season changes the trail above the Lysefjord. Sandnes: A Second Base Beside Stavanger Sandnes forms half of Norway's 4th-largest urban area with Stavanger — here's what it offers as a base, and what it doesn't. Stavanger Stavanger travel guide: neighbourhoods, Sola airport transfers, climate, budget in kroner, and how to reach the Lysefjord and Rogaland. Avaldsnes & the Nordvegen Viking Farm Avaldsnes on Karmøy: a reconstructed Viking farm and a centuries-old royal site on Norway's Viking Age shipping lane, near Haugesund. Dalsnuten: The Short Hike Above Sandnes and Gandsfjorden Dalsnuten hike guide: distance, time and difficulty for this short Sandnes viewpoint hike, and how it compares to Preikestolen and Kjerag. Egersund: A Base on the Dalane Coast Egersund as a base on Rogaland's Dalane coast: distances from Stavanger, what's in town, and why Flekkefjord isn't the same stop. Flekkefjord and Hollenderbyen: A Coastal Detour South of Stavanger Flekkefjord and its historic Hollenderbyen quarter on Norway's Dalane coast: what to see, when to go, and how to get there from Stavanger. Flor og Fjære: The Island Garden Off Stavanger Flor og Fjære is a private island garden near Stavanger, reached by boat. Here's when to go, what it costs, and how it differs from a Lysefjord cruise. Flørli & the 4,444 Steps Flørli's 4,444-step wooden staircase on the Lysefjord: history, how hard the climb is, boat access, and when to go. Gamle Stavanger Gamle Stavanger is a free, still-inhabited old town of 170 white wooden houses near Vågen harbour — the largest preserved in Northern Europe. Karmøy & Skudeneshavn: The Viking Coast North of Stavanger Karmøy island and the wooden town of Skudeneshavn, Norway's Viking-era coast north of Stavanger — beyond Avaldsnes. Norwegian Petroleum Museum The Norwegian Petroleum Museum tells how the 1969 Ekofisk discovery turned Stavanger into Norway's oil capital, in a platform-shaped building. Orre & Borestranden: Jæren's Wild Sand Beaches Orre and Borestranden are Jæren's windswept sand beaches near Stavanger — built for walking and surfing, not for swimming in warm water. Øvre Holmegate: Stavanger's Colourful Street Øvre Holmegate is Stavanger's rainbow-painted shopping street: cafes, boutiques and a short, easy add-on to a city-centre walk. Ryfylke: Norway's Inner Fjord Country Ryfylke is Rogaland's inland fjord region, reached from Stavanger via the world's longest subsea tunnel — waterfalls, kayaking and quiet roads. Sola, Tananger & Solastranden Sola, Tananger and Solastranden: Stavanger's sandy coastal edge near the airport, with beach walks, a fishing harbour and fjord tours nearby. Stavanger Cathedral Stavanger Cathedral, consecrated around 1125, is Norway's only medieval cathedral still standing without a major rebuild. Stavanger's Street Art and the Nuart Festival Stavanger's street art scene and the Nuart festival, running since 2001 — one of Europe's longest-established urban art events. Sverd i Fjell: Three Bronze Swords at Hafrsfjord Sverd i Fjell's three bronze swords at Hafrsfjord, near Stavanger: what they mark, how to get there, and what's legend versus history. Utstein Kloster: A Medieval Monastery on Mosterøy Island A historic monastic site on Mosterøy island near Stavanger — one of Norway's best-preserved medieval religious buildings, and a quiet half-day trip. Viking House Stavanger: The VR Sagas Experience Viking House Stavanger's VR saga experience: what you see, how long it takes, ticket costs, and why it's not an archaeological site. Bryne: Farmland Heart of Jæren Bryne is Jæren's inland farm town: grain fields, greenhouses and dairy country, a quiet working contrast to the sandy coast nearby. Byrkjedal & Hunnedalen: Ryfylke's Inland Scenic Drive Byrkjedal and the Hunnedalen valley form a quiet mountain drive through inner Ryfylke, connecting Stavanger's fjord country to Sirdal. Forsand and Lauvvik: The Quiet Way onto the Lysefjord Forsand and Lauvvik are Stavanger's quieter alternative harbours for Lysefjord boat trips and RIB safaris, close to Preikestolen without the queues. Gloppedalsura: Norway's Largest Boulder Field on Foot How to walk Gloppedalsura, a vast rockslide boulder field in inner Ryfylke — geology, route, timing and what to bring. Himakånå: The 'Trolltunga of Haugesund' Himakånå is a striking rock ledge near Haugesund, nicknamed after Trolltunga — quieter, closer, and far less crowded than the original. Jørpeland and Strand: A Quiet Base for Preikestolen Jørpeland and Strand sit across the fjord from Preikestolen's trailhead — a practical, quieter alternative to basing yourself in Stavanger. Jøssingfjord & the Magma Geopark A narrow fjord at the southern tip of Dalane, set in Rogaland's Magma Geopark landscape. Kvassheim and Obrestad Lighthouses Two working lighthouses on the Jæren coast road, 45 minutes from Stavanger — sand, wind and a very different Norway. Lysebotn & the Lysevegen Hairpins Lysebotn and the Lysevegen hairpin road at the end of the Lysefjord: winter closures, driving times and why it is the only way to Kjerag. Sirdal: Rogaland's Winter Mountains Sirdal is inner Ryfylke's winter face: skiing and snow within reach of Stavanger, but only for part of the year. Here's when it works. Skogsprett Adventure Park: Treetop Courses Near Sandnes Skogsprett is a secured treetop ropes course near Sandnes, close to Stavanger — a family adventure day out, not a mountain hike. Stavanger Airport (SVG): The Complete Transfer Guide How to get from Stavanger Airport to the city: bus, taxi and car hire times, costs and schedules, 14 km from the centre. Vågen Harbour & the Stavanger Fish Market Vågen is Stavanger's working harbour: fish market stalls, Gamle Stavanger across the water, and the dock for Lysefjord boat trips. Valbergtårnet & the Old Watchtower View Valbergtårnet is Stavanger's old fire watchtower, a quick stop for harbour views on a city-centre walk — not a headline sight on its own. Vitenfabrikken Sandnes: Rainy-Day Science Centre Vitenfabrikken is Sandnes' indoor science centre - hands-on exhibits for families on rainy days, a short trip from Stavanger and the Jæren coast.