Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock) and the Lysefjord, Norway - Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life/Region Stavanger
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Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock) and the Lysefjord, Norway

The Stavanger Region

Welcome to the European Capital of Culture 2008. Experience festivals, events and concerts, and discover fjords, mountains and beaches.

Interest:  City holiday

The official website for the Stavanger Region

Explore Stavanger

Getting here and around

Direct flights from several destinations in Europe make it easy to visit the Stavanger Region, whether it is for business or pleasure.
Interest:  Transportation

Where to stay

Choose between a country inn in an historic setting, a cottage by the fjord, private accommodation, a lighthouse on the coast or a hotel in the city.
Interest:  Where to stay

Scenic attractions

Kjerag is a majestic mountain plateau some 1,000 metres above the Lysefjord. Preikestolen, or the Pulpit Rock, is in the same area.
Interest:  Nature attractions, Fjords & Mountains

Tour suggestions

Go on a sightseeing tour of Stavanger, the Lysefjord or Norway’s only "palm island". Rent a bicycle or car and explore the region on your own.
Interest:  Tour suggestions, Fjords & Mountains

What to do

Explore nature, go on a fjord cruise, ascend Preikestolen and visit a museum. As the European Capital of Culture there are many events to choose from.
Interest:  Museums & Galleries, Biking, Safari, Water activites, Fjords & Mountains

Dining

Experience the Gladmat food festival or visit the restaurant in Sandnes ran by the Bocuse d’Or winning chef Charles Tjessem.
Interest:  Food & Drink

Shopping

The Stavanger Region can offer a wide range of shopping opportunities - shopping centres, charming city shopping, niche boutiques and factory outlets.
Interest:  Shopping

About Stavanger

Key facts about the Stavanger Region

The Stavanger Region contains the municipalities, cities and towns of Randaberg, Stavanger, Sandnes, Sola, Gjesdal, Klepp, Time and Hå.

Tourist information in Stavanger and Sandnes

The Tourist Information Offices in Stavanger and Sandnes can help you with just about any query.
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