Stavanger 6 Day Itinerary

Stavanger 6-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Explore the City Center

  • Arrive at Stavanger Airport Sola.
  • Check-in at your hotel (recommended: Hotel Ullensvang for its central location and beautiful views).
  • Start with a visit to Stavanger Cathedral (Domkirke), the oldest building in Stavanger.
  • Walk around the charming Old Town (Gamle Stavanger) with its colorful wooden houses and quaint shops.
  • Have dinner at Birgit og Bjørn, a popular local restaurant serving traditional Norwegian dishes.

Day 2: Petroleum Museum & Lysefjord

  • Visit the Stavanger Oil Museum to learn about Norway’s oil industry.
  • Take a ferry to Florøy and explore the Lysefjord. Don’t miss the iconic Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) and Kjeragbolten.
  • For dinner, try Sola Sushi Bar, known for its delicious seafood.

Day 3: Glimåkra & Sandviken

  • Visit Glimåkra Parken, a beautiful park with a waterfall and scenic hiking trails.
  • Head to Sandviken, a historic fisherman’s village with traditional wooden houses.
  • Have dinner at Kystens Kjempefisk, where you can enjoy a traditional Norwegian fish dinner.

Day 4: Florli Steps & Solbakk

  • Hike the Florli Steps, the world’s tallest wooden stairway with over 4,400 steps.
  • Visit the nearby Solbakk for stunning views of the Lysefjord.
  • Dine at Eikund, a farm-to-table restaurant offering local ingredients and breathtaking views.

Day 5: Canoeing & Whale Watching

  • Spend the morning canoeing on the Stavanger Fjords. You can rent canoes from several locations around the city.
  • In the afternoon, go whale watching with a local tour operator like Norwegian Sea Adventures.
  • For your final dinner in Stavanger, dine at Matbaren, a modern restaurant offering a variety of dishes.

Day 6: Departure

  • Spend your last hours exploring any missed sights or shopping for souvenirs.
  • Depart from Stavanger Airport Sola.

Things to Know:

  • Norwegian Krone (NOK) is the local currency. Most places accept credit cards, but it’s always good to have cash on hand.
  • The weather can be unpredictable, so pack layers and waterproof clothing.
  • English is widely spoken in Stavanger.
  • For transportation around the city, consider walking or using buses operated by Kolumbus.

Tips:

  • Try local dishes like lutefisk (fermented fish), pinnekjøtt (salted lamb), and rakfisk (fermented trout).
  • If you’re visiting during the summer, don’t miss the nightly fisherman’s market at Stavanger’s harbor.
  • For a unique cultural experience, attend a concert at Stavanger Concert House.