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Western Norway

Stavanger

A coastal city with a white-timbered old town, close to the Lysefjord and some of Norway’s best-known hikes.

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Known for

  • Lysefjord and the Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) hike
  • Old Stavanger’s wooden houses
  • Energy and maritime history

Sample highlights

  • 01

    Stroll Old Stavanger

  • 02

    See the Lysefjord from the water

  • 03

    Hike to Preikestolen with proper preparation

Getting around & accessibility

Major hikes are demanding and weather-dependent; boat trips are a gentler alternative.

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Sources

General background, last reviewed 2026-11-13. Check opening hours, timetables and conditions with official sources before travelling.

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