— Fargegaten in Stavanger on Norway's national day
Everything you can see and do in the Stavanger region can be found here. Join sightseeing tours or go on your own. The choice is yours!
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Architecture and heritage
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Ruins of a fortress. The fortress is mentioned in Snorre's saga literature, assumably, the Viking king Kjotve the rich sought refuge there after losing the battle against Harald Fairhair at Hafrsfjord.
Art and museums
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At Torpedoverkstedet, "The Torpedo workshop", there is an exhibition conveying stories from the second world war. The exhibition portrays the war with the help of local people. Their stories are connected with the rest of the world, and you'll learn about the local history from an international perspective.
Mountain hikes and walks
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Jæren beaches from Vigdel to Bore beach. The beaches are a fantastic place to walk and take in the wide horizons and endless sea. Most of the beaches are sand beaches with sand dunes, although there are also a few pebbled beaches.
Beaches
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Hellestøstranden beach is a universally accessible recreational area. The sand dunes here are of great national value.
Beaches
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Vigdelstranden beach is ideal for families with small children as it's a shallow beach. Photographers also like to visit the area, as it is varied in terms of landscape; a nice blend of flat and rocky terrain.
Spa and sauna
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Enjoy beach life at the beach, Solastranden followed by a steamy sauna visit. Refreshing whether it's summer, autumn, winter or spring!
Sport
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There are several golf clubs and courses in the region. Try your hand at a "Hole in One" at the mountain golf in Sirdal, find your "sweet spot" with the beautiful Jæren beaches as a neighbour or try your luck at the country's second oldest 18-hole golf course in Stavanger.
Sport
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Join Coastal Adventures for amazing experiences in the North Sea!
Mountain hikes and walks
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Start your walk at Risnes, heading south along the sea toward the old ship's cottage (Loshytta). Continue to Monsenhuset (the house of Monsen) and the Hummeren Hotel.
Architecture and heritage
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At Rege, Sola, there were seven burial mounds from the Bronze Age (1800 -500 BC). Three of the burial mounds are still visible.
Beaches
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Solastranden beach was once named one of the most beautiful beaches by the Sunday Times!
Theatre and dramatic arts
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Sola Kulturhus is a modern centre for culture and leisure, with a library, cultural school and leisure club. The centre has 250,000 visitors annually.