Guide to Stavanger
Wild guess: You probably won’t be spending every hour inside the apartment while you’re here (unless you’re a vampire). So, we put together a little Stavanger-guide for you to explore.
Sights
![Wooden houses with brick road between](https://staysville-web.imgix.net/images/Guide-to-Stavanger/Gamle-Stavanger.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&cs=srgb&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=601&q=70&sharp=5&w=400&s=33b98899b2844f6daf700534e10ae732 400w, https://staysville-web.imgix.net/images/Guide-to-Stavanger/Gamle-Stavanger.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&cs=srgb&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=902&q=70&sharp=5&w=600&s=9b3724280837169d7cc8f82174b1e90a 600w, https://staysville-web.imgix.net/images/Guide-to-Stavanger/Gamle-Stavanger.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&cs=srgb&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=1202&q=70&sharp=5&w=800&s=5ed6e6437f9fba9d56241ac17bb0f43a 800w, https://staysville-web.imgix.net/images/Guide-to-Stavanger/Gamle-Stavanger.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&cs=srgb&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=1503&q=70&sharp=5&w=1000&s=cd4b8d06e712baf45f5df7205555dd56 1000w, https://staysville-web.imgix.net/images/Guide-to-Stavanger/Gamle-Stavanger.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&cs=srgb&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=1803&q=70&sharp=5&w=1200&s=8fbb3e59341687f0705a5120dac79dba 1200w)
Gamle Stavanger
An incredibly cosy walking area west of the harbour. Here you’ll find lots of white wooden houses, a ceramic shop, IDDIS (the Norwegian printing and canning museum), and a couple of cafes.
More information:
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Ledaal
Ever fancied living like the upper crust from the 1800s? Ledaal's got your ticket to the time machine! Picture yourself surrounded by rococo, Louis XVI, empire, and Biedermeier-style furnishings. It's like a posh blast from the past. Take a tour.
![](https://staysville-web.imgix.net/images/Guide-to-Stavanger/Stavanger-Museum.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&cs=srgb&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=267&q=70&sharp=5&w=400&s=7511c68302337ce15d2c32e22cf95845 400w, https://staysville-web.imgix.net/images/Guide-to-Stavanger/Stavanger-Museum.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&cs=srgb&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=400&q=70&sharp=5&w=600&s=9b37411ebff24d8e6bb6f2d8f9704dfb 600w, https://staysville-web.imgix.net/images/Guide-to-Stavanger/Stavanger-Museum.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&cs=srgb&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=533&q=70&sharp=5&w=800&s=b0d3ebf7f42f10b133ce37dcab808869 800w, https://staysville-web.imgix.net/images/Guide-to-Stavanger/Stavanger-Museum.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&cs=srgb&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=667&q=70&sharp=5&w=1000&s=5e426a98a26a1e974514fb108463e507 1000w, https://staysville-web.imgix.net/images/Guide-to-Stavanger/Stavanger-Museum.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&cs=srgb&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=800&q=70&sharp=5&w=1200&s=a246447d3c5b5089d37f377193fc02fc 1200w)
Stavanger Museum with the Norwegian Children's Museum
The heart of history in the city. It's not just a pretty building; it's packed with stories. Dive into three departments: culture, nature, and a special treat for the little ones at the Norwegian Children's Museum. Learn more and get tickets.
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Holmeegenes
Holmeegenes, a slice of Danish and North German flair in the heart of Norway. Constructed by Axel Christian Kielland in 1864, it's like time-traveling to a 19th-century tenant farm with a barn. Get ready for architectural déjà vu! Discover more.
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IDDIS Norwegian Graphic Museum and Norwegian Canning Museum
Located in the heart of Old Stavanger, where fish meets prints! Dive into the exciting exhibitions and hands-on activities, discovering the secrets of the city's fishing and printing industries. It's history with a dash of fun. Explore further.
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Stavanger Maritime Museum
Step aboard Stavanger's maritime time machine! Explore the best-preserved merchant houses with sail lofts, shipping offices, and trading posts. Uncover the salty tales of maritime history, city life, and trading adventures from the past two centuries. Learn more.
![](https://staysville-web.imgix.net/images/Guide-to-Stavanger/OddbjornErlandAarstad_-4009-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&cs=srgb&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=267&q=70&sharp=5&w=400&s=b387b2f3852ebe240e0ae8563781ac0c 400w, https://staysville-web.imgix.net/images/Guide-to-Stavanger/OddbjornErlandAarstad_-4009-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&cs=srgb&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=400&q=70&sharp=5&w=600&s=e243b7cf58cf0eae57d15c41e04c266a 600w, https://staysville-web.imgix.net/images/Guide-to-Stavanger/OddbjornErlandAarstad_-4009-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&cs=srgb&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=533&q=70&sharp=5&w=800&s=ff1c6e25180c5adb1e71c2b24c2573e5 800w, https://staysville-web.imgix.net/images/Guide-to-Stavanger/OddbjornErlandAarstad_-4009-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&cs=srgb&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=667&q=70&sharp=5&w=1000&s=ec8e295d71c69ffe1f56d17dfc713ed7 1000w, https://staysville-web.imgix.net/images/Guide-to-Stavanger/OddbjornErlandAarstad_-4009-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&cs=srgb&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=800&q=70&sharp=5&w=1200&s=8984454ea7aabef5333240c8a298a515 1200w)
Stavanger Kunstmuseum
A realm of art. Combine a visit to Stavanger Kunstmuseum with a stroll around Mosvannet, which is located approximately 2 kilometres west of the city centre.
More information: stavangerkunstmuseum.no
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Breidablikk
Behold, a grand Swiss-style wooden villa brought to life by the seafaring Berentsen clan. Designed by Henrik Nissen from Kristiania (now Oslo), this mansion is where elegance meets timber. Explore.
![Facade of Norwegian Petroleum Museum](https://staysville-web.imgix.net/images/Guide-to-Stavanger/Oljemuseet.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&cs=srgb&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=226&q=70&sharp=5&w=400&s=cb0d3d2807ae8764dd318f409db34a8f 400w, https://staysville-web.imgix.net/images/Guide-to-Stavanger/Oljemuseet.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&cs=srgb&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=339&q=70&sharp=5&w=600&s=08d476bfbfcaedf43ac9e634a094678e 600w, https://staysville-web.imgix.net/images/Guide-to-Stavanger/Oljemuseet.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&cs=srgb&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=451&q=70&sharp=5&w=800&s=44875c83ac7035a34e9e43d34b3fd200 800w, https://staysville-web.imgix.net/images/Guide-to-Stavanger/Oljemuseet.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&cs=srgb&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=564&q=70&sharp=5&w=1000&s=c25b83be75fce4b3534cbcd6130e8074 1000w, https://staysville-web.imgix.net/images/Guide-to-Stavanger/Oljemuseet.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&cs=srgb&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=677&q=70&sharp=5&w=1200&s=26c648159c68e79b18a14e3bb9ec5bc1 1200w)
Norsk Oljemuseum (Norwegian Petroleum Museum)
Nice family activity and an opportunity to learn more about Norway’s most important industry.
More information and tickets: norskolje.museum