Top Experiences in Stavanger

Unique things to do, curated by kimkim specialists
We've compiled a list of experiences in Stavanger to help you plan your perfect trip. If you want to explore the city like a local, visit beloved coffee shops, and pay a special visit to the artistic Øvre Holmegate street, consider something similar to this self-guided walk of Stavanger. For a more offbeat adventure, you might like to join an excursion like this Flørli hike and Lysefjord cruise, where you get to trek up 4,444 wooden steps for a gorgeous view of the fjord and its surroundings. Another worthwhile experience is something like this Skomakarnibbå day hike, a moderately challenging trail that lets you explore the mountain farm life and offers views of Ullsvikjuvet Gorge, Jøsenfjord, and the Ryfylke islands.
Enjoy a guided walk through the gardens (photo courtesy of Flor&Fjære)
Sør-Hidle Island Gardens Visit & Dinner
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4.5 hours
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Group tour
Cruise to the tiny island of Sør-Hidle to enjoy the flower-filled efforts of the Bryn family and a delicious three-course dinner. After a 20-minute crossing from Stavanger, you'll meet your guide, following them as they lead you through the colorful local and exotic flora. Next, you'll sit down...
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Pulpit Rock Sunrise Hike
9 hours
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Small group
Experience Preikestolen (Norway’s famous Pulpit Rock) in solitude on this sunrise hiking adventure. Most visitors make their way up to Preikestolen during the day, so an early-morning journey means you’ll have incredible views of Lysefjord all to yourself. You'll start with a drive to the...
Explore Stavanger like a Local
Self guided
Stavanger is a lively university city with a vibrant atmosphere. Its compact city planning makes it easy to explore, even in a short amount of time. Wander the city like a local, visiting beloved neighborhood spots, historic sites, artsy districts, or areas outside Stavanger on a day trip. Start...
Skomakarnibbå Day Hike
10 hours
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Private
Enjoy a scenic hike and discover the hidden beauty and legend of Skomakarnibbå, a rocky outcrop once home to a traveling shoemaker. You’ll start the journey by transferring to the trailhead via the scenic Ryfylke National Tourist Road, enjoying views of mountains, fjords, and lakes. You’ll also...
Photo from Outdoorlife Norway
Flørli Hike & Lysefjord Cruise
10 hours
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Small group
Your journey to Flørli begins with a transfer to Høgsfjord, where a passenger ferry awaits. Then, you’ll cruise into Lysefjord as steep mountain walls emerge, passing waterfalls, abandoned farms, and Preikestolen, Norway’s famous Pulpit Rock, which towers nearly 2,000 feet (604 m) above sea...
Månafossen Waterfall Hike
7 hours
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Private
Combine Norway's glacier-carved mountains with a hike to the highest waterfall in southwestern Norway and visit some of the region's cultural landmarks. Your excursion begins with a drive into the mountains, passing pastures, meadows, valleys, and fjords as you make your way to the hike's...

Experiences in Stavanger, Norway

Stavanger's colorful harbor in summer
Best Things to Do in Stavanger

Set in Southern Norway, Stavanger offers the best of all worlds: stunning natural scenery, picturesque coastlines, charming historic streets, connections to cities like Oslo and Bergen, and easy access to the fjord region. The city is an excellent hub for some of the most popular activities in Norway, including hikes to Kjerag and Pulpit Rock, cruises in Lysefjord, and day trips to charming towns like Flørli.

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