Explorethe Edge of Norway

Art and museums

Stavanger, the Norwegian street art capital of Norway! Paul Harfleet is a London-based artist, writer and designer who has been planting pansies, a garden flower that shares its name with a homophobic slur, at sites of homophobic abuse for 15 years.

Art and museums

Stavanger, the Norwegian street art capital of Norway! Dolk is a Norwegian street artist best known for his stencil works.

Architecture and heritage

Along the harbour of Stavanger, there are around 60 maritime buildings. They were built at the end of the 18th century and early 19th century.

Architecture and heritage

Viking House is a groundbreaking concept. For the first time, we get a Virtual reality-based world-class visitor centre to tell the Viking history of the Stavanger region.

Art and museums

Stavanger, Norway's street art capital: Zacharevic mural "Johanna & Broremann" mirrors a nearby sculpture by Svein Magnus Håvarstein.

Art and museums

Norwegian Petroleum Museum: Uncover Norway's offshore industry evolution. Engaging exhibits highlight its pivotal role, in offering immersive experiences.

Architecture and heritage

Tollboden (1905) is designed by the architect: Schak August Bull. It's one of the first buildings you are met with when arriving by boat or ship to Stavanger.

Architecture and heritage

The German fortress from World War II can be explored at Søre Vignes at Finnøy. The Germans requisitioned this farm and built the fortress still visible here today.

Architecture and heritage

Byfjorden is the fjord that leads into Stavanger from the North Sea, it runs on the east side of Randaberg and southeast all the way to the centre of Stavanger.

Architecture and heritage

Old Stavanger is located on the west side of Vågen in the city centre and comprises 173 wooden buildings.

Art and museums

Stavanger, Norway's street art capital: Dutch street artist Niels Shoe Meulman created this monumental mural for Nuart in 2012. The monochrome, abstract lettering piece is a typical example of the artist's "Calligraffiti" style.

Art and museums

Sølvberget galleri is a non commercial gallery, presenting contemporary art by national and international artists.