Attractions
Explore the Stavanger-region
From Petroleum Museum to surfing on the beaches in Sola. Visit our famous "Prekestolen" or enjoy the night life.
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Norwegian Petroleum Museum
The Norwegian Petroleum Museum is a museum for everyone. Its exhibits explain how oil and gas are created, discovered and produced, and what they are used for. The museum also provides information about technological advances and the way petroleum influences Norwegian society. Original objects, models, films and interactive exhibits illustrate everything from everyday life offshore to technology and dramatic incidents
The Pulpit Rock - Preikestolen
Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock) is one of the most visited attractions in Norway, and one of the most photographed sites. To visit this popular rock formation 604 metres above the Lysefjord is a fantastic nature experience.
In 2011 Preikestolen was listed as one of the world’s most spectacular views and natural attractions by Lonely Planet and CNN GO travel magazine.
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Sola Beach
Solastranden is a 2,3 km long beach close to the airport. It is one of the most popular beaches in the Stavanger region, and a well used spot for wind- and watersports. Also, Sola Golfcourse is found just south of the Solastranden beach.
Kiosk and toilets at Sola Strand Hotel, toilets/dressing room also at the south end of the beach. Parking by Sola Strand Hotel and at the south end of the beach.
Traces of WWII structures can be seen in the southern end of the beach.
The colorful street - Øvre Holmegate
A colourful street in the centre of Stavanger where all buildings have been painted in fresh colours.
This is perhaps the most colourful street in all of Norway, and it has been called Stavanger's "Notthing Hill". The area experienced a renaissance in 2005 when hairdresser Tom Kjørsvik envisaged doing something totally unique with it. All the houses along the street were painted in different hues, in accordance with a colour scheme suggested by the artist Craig Flannagan. As you wander along Øvre Holmegate, you will find many exciting shops and charming café's, such as Sjokoladepiken (the Chocolate Girl), where you can enjoy delicious, handmade pralines.
