Stavanger
The Port of Stavanger is a popular stop on the route to the Norwegian Fjords, and boasts a first-rate assortment of museums and cultural events. Old Stavanger has Europe’s best preserved wooden house settlement.
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Stavanger City Museum
Learn all about Stavanger at this museum, which features exhibits about culture, zoology, maritime history, and industry.
Pulpit Rock
Such great heights await! This dramatic cliff above Lysefjord is accessible by hiking a little over two miles, and is a major tourist attraction.
Norwegian Canning Museum
Learn all you ever wanted to know about canning processes of the past. The vintage machines at this museum are objects of genuine fascination.
Maijazz
From 5/6/2025 - 5/10/2025
Delve into the rich sounds of Maijazz, a renowned festival in Stavanger that showcases an impressive lineup of jazz talents from around the world. Attendees can enjoy captivating performances ranging from traditional jazz to contemporary compositions, set in an array of intimate and grand venues. This festival offers a vibrant celebration of jazz, drawing music enthusiasts together for an unforgettable sonic journey.
