Stavanger tours and excursions

Stavanger tours

Walking tours

Guide Companiet offers two hour walking tours of the city centre throughout the summer, beginning near the Cathedral. The guides provide a good general background to Stavanger's history and add some juicy local tales too.

Tel: +47 5185 0920.
Website: http://www.guidecompaniet.no

Boat tours

The cruise company Rodne provides leisurely boat trips along the Lysefjord once or twice daily from late May until mid-September. The whole cruise takes about nine hours and advance reservations are recommended.

Tel: +47 5189 5270.
Website: http://www.rodne.no

Stavanger excursions

Preikestolen

More energetic visitors can also view the Lysefjord from the top of Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock). Its summit is a square and flat plateau 600m (1,968ft) above the fjord. Preikestolen is a relatively easy, two-hour hike each way from the nearest bus stop.

Tel: +47 5185 9200.
Website: http://www.visitforsand.com

Lysefjorden

Within easy striking distance of Stavanger is some of Norway's wildest scenery with a string of pencil-thin fjords jagging deep into the interior framed and flanked by mighty mountain peaks. The star turn here is the 42km-long (26m) Lysefjord, which can be visited on regular boat trips between June and September.

Tel: +47 5185 9200.
Website: http://www.regionstavanger-ryfylke.com

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Featured Hotels

Thon Hotel Maritim

Overlooking lake Breivannet, this large, medium-range, tower-block hotel has over 200 modern rooms plus a gym, sauna and solarium. The city's shopping and cultural venues are just a few minutes' walk away.

Skagen Brygge Hotell

With its perfect location down by the harbour, this delightful modern Stavanager hotel was built in the style of an old warehouse to blend in with its surroundings. The rooms are tastefully decorated and the buffet breakfast excellent. The hotel has a Turkish steam bath, sauna, sun beds and a fitness room. There is also a nice coffee corner selling hot drinks and international newspapers.

Skansen Hotel

A moderately priced hotel down by the main harbour, this unassuming place has about 30 en suite guest rooms decorated in a neat and trim modern style with comfortable beds, TVs and private bathrooms. The hotel bar can be a fun place to socialise, as it has become something of a meeting place for locals and hotel guests alike.

Stavanger Bed & Breakfast

Located in a residential area just five minutes' walk from the railway station this friendly hostel-style B&B has around 20 frugal but very clean rooms most of which have showers and sinks but shared WCs. Every night guests gather for complimentary tea coffee and waffles – and a very pleasant evening it is too with travellers sharing tips and gossip. Free parking and Wi-Fi too. One of the best cheap hotels in Stavanger.

Victoria Hotel

After years in the doldrums this large hotel in Stavanager which occupies a distinguished 19th century brick building has been refitted and revamped to good effect. The hotel bar with its antique furnishings and fittings has a first-rate range of whisky and although the rooms beyond lack decorative individuality they are all perfectly comfortable with every mod con. Smashing harbourside location too.

Park Inn

Around 1km (0.6 miles) from the city centre, the Park Inn is a good mid-range choice for those visiting Stavanger. Special offers are available for those booking in advance. A rooftop venue provides views over the harbours.

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