Stavanger
Country: Norway · Region: Norwegian Fjords · Currency: Norwegian Krone
Stavanger is Norway's fourth-largest city and center of the North Sea oil industry, featuring a charming waterfront with a well-preserved old town and the best-preserved medieval cathedral in Norway.
Top sights
Stavanger Cathedral, Gamle Stavanger (Old Town), Petroleum Museum, Fargegaten (coloured street), Tou Scene, Sverd i Fjell sculpture
Things to do
- Stavanger Cathedral
- Romanesque cathedral from around 1125 with Gothic additions; the best-preserved medieval cathedral in Norway.
- Gamle Stavanger
- Well-preserved old town with winding streets and wooden houses from Stavanger's era as Norway's canning capital.
- Petroleum Museum
- Norway's only petroleum museum, located on the east side of the inner harbor.
- Tou Scene
- Old beer factory renovated as a cultural centre hosting art exhibitions, concerts, and cultural events.
Beaches
- Sola Beach
- Beach featuring the mobile art installation Another Place by sculptor Anthony Gormley.
Where to eat
- Fargegaten
- Street with vibrantly coloured houses offering some of Stavanger's best cafes and shops.
Forecast for Stavanger
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Weather in Stavanger by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F | 33°F | 7.3 in | 19 |
| February | 41°F | 33°F | 6.4 in | 17 |
| March | 43°F | 34°F | 4.7 in | 16 |
| April | 49°F | 37°F | 2.9 in | 14 |
| May | 55°F | 45°F | 3.8 in | 13 |
| June | 61°F | 51°F | 4.1 in | 14 |
| July | 62°F | 54°F | 6.1 in | 18 |
| August | 64°F | 55°F | 7.1 in | 19 |
| September | 60°F | 52°F | 8.2 in | 17 |
| October | 53°F | 45°F | 7.8 in | 19 |
| November | 46°F | 39°F | 7.4 in | 19 |
| December | 42°F | 36°F | 7.8 in | 21 |
Getting around
The scenic waterfront and old town are walkable; for farther destinations use Stavanger's public transit system of buses, trains, and passenger boats organized by Kolumbus, or rent e-bikes or e-scooters.
What to eat
Fargegaten (the coloured street) features some of Stavanger's best cafes and shops for dining and refreshments.
Tips
Purchase transit tickets via the Kolumbus Billett app for the most convenient and cheapest fares, with 15 minutes of e-bike use free with a valid ticket.
Best for
History, oil industry heritage, medieval architecture