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Last updated 2024-10-22
#ENJOY. Can you and your family agree on the following statements? You get excited about being where the action is. You're a happy bunch who enjoy meeting new people. You think it's fun to enjoy local culture and entertainment. You love social interaction.
Then read on!
The perfect package for your family
Start by browsing our calendar for entertainment and events that suit you. The festival calendar is a good place to start.
Here in our part of the country, we offer lots of family fun; during the Christmas months, you can enjoy yourself at Julebyen in Egersund, Jul i Kongeparken, Vinterland in Sandnes or Christmas Market in Stavanger.
In winter, the big highlight is the Glød Light Festival in Stavanger. During the rest of the year, you can participate in many smaller or larger events suitable for the whole family. Gladmat, Blink Skifestival and Mablis are a few selected festivals. Families can also enjoy a wide range of concerts and performances at these venues Stavanger Concert Hall, Tou in Stavanger East, Rogaland Theatre, Sølvberget in Stavanger or Sandnes Cultural Centre.
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Christmas spiritAt Christmas markets and Christmas fairs
Here you will find
Fun and excitement in Stavanger
Theatre and dramatic arts
Rogaland Theatre
Stavanger
We all need cultural replenishment! Rogaland Teater is a renowned theatre in Norwegian context, and puts on spectacular plays that both engage and move the audience. It is also a beautiful building with an interesting history. It towers proudly over the city. Learn more about the building and the theatre here.
Theatre and dramatic arts
Stavanger Concert Hall
Stavanger
Stavanger Concert Hall is the main cultural arena for the Stavanger region. The concert hall opened in September 2012. The programme is exciting and varied. The concert hall has been the venue for the prestigeous Spellemann several times.
Art and museums
Sølvberget Library and Cultural Centre
Stavanger
Sølvberget Library and Cultural Centre is located at Arneageren, right in the heart of Stavanger city centre. Sølvberget is Rogaland's most visited cultural institution, with more than 1.6 million visitors each year; a natural place to stop for both adults and children when visiting Stavanger city centre.
Theatre and dramatic arts
Odeon Kino Stavanger
Stavanger
ODEON Stavanger / Sandnes AS operates cinema theatres in Stavanger and Sandnes with a total of 17 cinema theatres, 2,251 seats and more than 800,000 visitors annually.
Theatre and dramatic arts
Tou in Stavanger East
Stavanger
Tou is one of Norway's largest independent cultural institutions, established in 2001. It is located in the old brewery premises of Tou Bryggerier in Stavanger East.
Cafés and bakeries
Is Paradis
Stavanger
Welcome to Is Paradis serving many flavours of lovely ice creams. Scoops, soft ice, milkshakes and smoothies. Local and traditionally made rhubarb and strawberry toppings.
Here you will find
Fun and excitement in Sandnes
Adventure parks and family parks
Lean-to Shelters at Gramstad
Sandnes
The fairytale forest at Gramstad is a popular place for children and adults in all kinds of weather. Small shelters have been built so that you can eat your packed lunch and remain dry if the weather is not on your side.
Climbing, canyoning and zip wire
SkogSprett Klatrepark
Sandnes
SkogSprett Klatrepark is a unique climbing park located in beautiful Melsheia in Sandnes. SkogSprett offers three different activities: a net park for even small children, a state-of-the-art climbing park and SUP courses.
Adventure parks and family parks
Ruten in Sandnes
Sandnes
Ruten: Award-winning city park in Sandnes! The city's gathering site, fountains, play areas, skate park, roller skating track and green areas.
Cafés and bakeries
Parkkaféen
Sandnes
Parkkaféen is located in the idyllic surroundings of Sandvedparken. Here you find a simple menu with fresh baked goods, soup, ice cream, coffee and other goodies.
Festivals
Winter fair in Sandnes (Vinterland i Sandnes)
Sandnes
Welcome to a fantastic winter atmosphere at Vinterland in Sandnes. Experience true winter magic in the centre of town with a wide range of activities for both young and old.
Sport
Trolljeger Junior Sandnes
Sandnes
Try your luck at the Trolljeger junior test! The Trolljeger test is Norway's roughest terrain obstacle course with a focus on teamwork and self-achievement.
Here you will find
Fun and excitement at Jærstrendene and Bryne
Water sport and kayaking
Surfing with Boretunet
The Jæren beaches
Did you know that Stavanger and the region offer fantastic surfing beaches? Here you get the best of everything! Explore surfing at Borestranden!
Adventure parks and family parks
Veras Lekeland
Bryne
The play park Veras Lekeland is located at the shopping centre M44 at Bryne, only 20 minutes from Sandnes and 50 minutes from Egersund.
Package tours
Erling Braut Haaland Tour
Stavanger
Walk in the footsteps of Haaland! Embark on a journey with a scenic train ride in the Norwegian landscapes towards Bryne, where the story of the football star unfolds.
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The Jæren beaches
The beaches at Jæren (Jærstrendene) are prominent landmarks and popular recreational areas. They are ideal for hiking all year round, and in summer, the beaches are popular for all sorts of water activities such as SUP, surfing, kiting or swimming.