Stavanger

Stavanger Cruise Port Guide

Stavanger is a gateway to dramatic fjords and Norway’s oil capital, with a charming old town and outdoor adventures.

Top Sights

• Preikestolen: Iconic cliff with stunning views.
• Lysefjord: Scenic fjord with waterfalls.
• Old Stavanger: Preserved wooden houses.

Transportation

• Port is near city center.
• Taxis and buses: Available at terminal.
• Excursion boats: Depart for fjord cruises.

️ Recommended Shore Excursions

• Stavanger Highlights
• Preikestolen Hike
• All Stavanger Excursions

️ Where to Eat

• Reidar’s: Local seafood specialties.
• Bru Osteria: Italian-Norwegian fusion.
• Fisketorget: Fresh fish market eats.

Insider Tips

• Currency: Norwegian Krone
• Best photo spot: From Preikestolen’s edge.
• Local flavor: Try rakfisk, brunost, and local beer.

Additional Top Sights and Things to Do

• Sverd i Fjell: Monument of three swords at Hafrsfjord.
• Norwegian Petroleum Museum: Insight into oil industry.
• Kjeragbolten: Unique boulder hike (advanced).
• Stavanger Cathedral: Historic 12th-century church.
• Utstein Abbey: Norway’s best-preserved medieval monastery.

️ Google Maps

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