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Stavanger

Old Stavanger

Life in Norway’s Stavanger Blog: Discover everything you need to know about Stavanger.

Wealthy Stavanger has been transformed by the oil and gas industry. Yet tourists are still drawn to the city by the picturesque old town and easy access to some of the country’s best hikes. Here are some highlights:

Living in Stavanger: A German woman gives her verdict on life in the city.

Hiking in Stavanger: The trail to Preikestolen or Pulpit Rock is one of the country’s most famous. Yet there’s plenty other hiking trails to explore in the city and surrounding region.

Whether you are considering a move to the city or simply planning a trip, our Stavanger blog should have something to help. Enjoy!

Historic white houses in old Stavanger, Norway

The History of Stavanger

Stavanger Cathedral east side

Stavanger Cathedral: Memories of Medieval Stavanger

Lake in central Stavanger, Norway

The Best Museums in Stavanger

Mathew at sverds i fjell in stavnager

Why I Moved from Oslo to Stavanger

Hiker looking over the Lysefjord near Stavanger, Norway

Hiking In & Around Stavanger

Norway National Day May 17 Parade in Stavanger

5 Reasons I Love Living in Stavanger

Stavanger harbour on a sunny day

11 Interesting Facts About Stavanger

A football match at Viking Stadion in Stavanger

Stavanger’s Viking Stadion: The Home of Viking FK

Street with white wooden houses in the old centre of Stavanger

Gamle Stavanger: A Walk Around Stavanger’s Wooden Old Town

Hikers looking out from Preikestolen cliff, one of the most famous tourist sights in all of Norway.

The Hike to Preikestolen

Sword sculpture in Stavanger

The Swords of Stavanger

Beaches of Stavanger

Strolling the Sands of Stavanger

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