The harbour of Stavanger at night
© Brian Tallman Photography

Stavanger by night

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Visit Stavanger on the Edge of Norway

Last updated 2025-06-18

Explore the Stavanger region - Edge of Norway™ with urban Stavanger, countless surrounding islands, the Lysefjord and world-known mountain plateau Preikestolen, the renowned mountain top Kjerag, long-stretched beaches along the Norwegian Scenic Route Jæren, mountains and fjords, lunar landscapes in Magma UNESCO Global Geopark or the winter paradise Sirdal.

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On the Edge of Norway

Airplane in the air with Lufthansa written on it in blue
© Lufthansa Group

Your adventure to Stavanger, Norway is only a click away! Fly comfortably with Lufthansa's direct flight connection to Stavanger.

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Where is Stavanger, Edge of Norway?

On the edge of Norway, near the mighty North Sea coast, you will find the Stavanger region with its long beaches, fjords and mountains; one contrast after another. Here you can enjoy the full range of experiences.

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Edge of Norway in images!

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Preikestolen og Lysefjorden

Preikestolen

The most famous of them all - Preikestolen, a mountain plateau with a sheer 600-metre drop to the stunning Lysefjord below! ©Outdoorlife Norway

© Outdoorlife Norway
Lysebotn og Lysevegen

Lysebotn

The mouth of the Lysefjord offers jaw-dropping scenery, and an adventurous mountain road, the hairpin bends on the road Lysevegen. ©NLE Film/Grim Berge

© NLE Film/ Grim Berge
Couple on fjord cruise taking selfie

Fjord Cruise on the Lysefjord

A fjord cruise on the famous Lysefjord is a must-do activity while in Stavanger. A fantastic experience all year! ©Fabel Media

© Fabel Media/Edge of Norway
Stavanger city by night

Stavanger city

From historic small-town charm to modern street art, welcome to an international fjord city that offers exciting experiences! The city of Stavanger is known for its street art, good food, culture, and proximity to beautiful natural attractions. ©Brian Tallman Photography

© Brian Tallman Photography
Old Stavanger, white wooden houses and flowers on cobblestone streets

Old Stavanger

Explore Old Stavanger, a historical gem of charming, white-painted wooden houses. Take a step back in time in the heart of the modern town! ©Mathilde Oord/iphotos.no

© Mathilde Oord/iphotos.no
Fargegaten Stavanger - a man and woman strolling and visiting shops and cafes in the street of colours in stavanger. They look at street art and houses.

Fargegaten - the street of colours

Fargegaten is arguably one of the most colourful streets in Norway. Find out for yourself — you'll encounter shopping and plenty of places for coffee and drinks too. ©Ruben Soltvedt

© Ruben Soltvedt/Lars Korvald
Dame går langs en lang sandstrand

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. ©Anita Hamremoen

© Anita Hamremoen
Månafossen

Månafossen waterfall

Månafossen is a breathtaking gem in the region, nestled within the vast and untouched beauty of Frafjordheiane's 400 km² landscape. Cascading into the wild currents of the Frafjordelva River, it stands as a testament to nature's raw, untamed power. ©Moxey

© Moxey
Helleren, Jøssingfjord

Helleren, Jøssingfjord

The Jøssingfjord in Sokndal, surrounded by Magma UNESCO Global Geopark land, is mostly known for these two small houses from the 1800s protected by a natural mountain shelter. ©Sven-Erik Knoff | FotoKnoff | www.fotoknoff.no

© Sven-Erik Knoff | FotoKnoff | www.fotoknoff.no
Vandring til Trollpikken

Trollpikken in lunar landscapes

Trollpikken near Egersund is a phenomenon created by the ice during the last ice age. ©Kjetil Bentsen

© Kjetil Bentsen
Eigerøy fyr

Eigerøy Lighthouse

Sleep at the Eigerøy lighthouse - one of Europe's most robust and Norway's first cast iron lighthouses. ©Arne Ove Østebrøt

© Arne Ove Østebrøt
food on a plate, restaurant staff, restaurant clients, restaurant interiors

The food region in Norway

Did you know that Stavanger is one of the few cities in Norway that has several MICHELIN Star restaurants? Stavanger is fortunate enough to have talented chefs and food experts in abundance. Several national and international food enthusiasts point to Stavanger as Norway's Culinary region number one. ©Hermetikken Restaurant

© Hermetikken Restaurant
street art stavanger by Hera for Nuart. Project Trains, Planes & Automobiles

Street Art Nuart Stavanger

For several years, the organisation Nuart has organised a street art festival in Stavanger. As a result, the city/region is the best-known destination for street art in Norway. You'll find works by well-known street artists in both towns and cities. Hera for Nuart ©Brian Tallman Photography

© Brian Tallman Photography