Stavanger
Norway
- Safety rating
- 9/10
- Best time to visit
- May to September for hiking and fjord trips with the mildest, driest conditions.
- Population
- 0.1M
Overview
A charming coastal city in southwest Norway, Stavanger blends white wooden houses, a buzzing food scene, and oil-industry prosperity. It's the launch point for hikes to the iconic Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) above Lysefjord.
Top attractions
Wander Gamle Stavanger's white houses, see the Norwegian Petroleum Museum, and hike to Preikestolen.
Getting around
The old town and harbor are walkable, with buses and ferries reaching the fjords and trailheads.