Explorethe Edge of Norway

Boat trips and fjord cruises

Join us for a delightful maritime experience in the beautiful landscape just outside Stavanger harbour. See the city of Stavanger from the sea.

Fishing

Go on a local fishing trip with Lysetur in an authentic 31-foot fishing boat, just like recreational Norwegian fishermen do.

Music

The Stavanger Symphony Orchestra (SSO) has become one of the most successful orchestras in Scandinavia. In recent years it has achieved major artistic development and attracted an ever greater following, both inside and outside Norway. This success is partly due to the fact that, in the autumn of 2012, the orchestra moved into its new home, Stavanger's new concert hall, built to the highest European standards. Since 1990, the orchestra has been performing with a dual artistic leadership: The Venezuelan conductor CHRISTIAN VASQUEZ is the orchestra's Chief Conductor. The orchestra has had a particular focus on authentic performance practice of the Baroque and Classical repertoire, with Frans Brüggen, followed by Philippe Herreweghe and Fabio Biondi as artistic leaders. This collaboration has brought critical acclaim and international success for the orchestra and some highly acclaimed CD- recordings: Diapason d'Or 2012 (Biondi/Hallenberg), and Diapason découverte and L'Orphées d'Or - Prix Special 2014 (Biondi/Scarlatti's Carlo Re d'Alemagne). This latter was the BBC Magazine's "Opera Choice" in April 2014. A triple-CD with Antonio Caldara's oratorio 'Morte e sepoltura di Christo', also lead by Fabio Biondi, was released during the orchestra's tour to Spain spring 2015.

Water sport and kayaking

Klostergarden offers kayak rentals at Utstein. Paddle in serenity in a protected cultural environment and historical surroundings. You can also purchase a lunch basket with local food and drinks from the farm shop.

Theatre and dramatic arts

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.

Mountain hikes and walks

Stavanger Adventure will guide you safely on this hike to Lauvnesknuten. Once at the top, you'll enjoy panoramic views of the Høgsfjord to the northwest and the Frafjord winding eastwards between high mountains.

Spa and sauna

A refreshing swim in Stavanger followed by a steaming sauna. Try Damp Sauna on your next visit to Stavanger!

Boat trips and fjord cruises

Rødne Fjord Cruise offers a must-try fjord cruise to breathtaking Lysefjord from Stavanger. Highlights include Preikestolen and Hengjanefossen waterfall.

Bus tours

Take a tour around Stavanger and visit all the major sights at your own pace.

Art and museums

Stavanger, the Norwegian street art capital of Norway! 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.

Architecture and heritage

Boat trips and fjord cruises

Veteranship that used to sail in regular traffic between Sandnes, Stavanger and Bergen.