A Cultural Immersion in Stavanger Norway

Stavanger has recently attained quite a reputation for being a tourist favorite in Norway. This is not entirely surprising considering the picturesque lay-out of the city and the various cultural sites and attractions it has in store for its visitor. Imagine a charming old town rising above a picturesque harbor and you have just created a picture perfect depiction of the city.

Stavanger’s Old Town is the city’s cultural center. Its cobbled stone streets, white wooden houses and overlooking views of the Vagen harbour taken together make a stunning sight to behold. It is also home to Canning Museum, worth visiting if you want a deeper insight to the once major industry in the country.

There are several other museums that are worth visiting. There is the Norwegian Petroleum Museum that displays advanced technological exhibits complete with interactive activities that’ll keep sight-seers pleasantly involved.

This museum also houses a 3D cinema where visitors can watch a film of Norway’s geological history. Another museum of note is the Children’s Museum that is surely going to be a hit among youngsters. Aside from its exhibits, it also features a labyrinth of various themes for kids to explore. There is also the Stavanger Maritime Museum exhibiting 200 years of sea voyage history located in 18th century warehouses and features an impressive collection of sea vessels and implements. Finally, the Rogaland Art Museum is also worth seeing for its collection of paintings from 18th century up to the present.

If you want to experience what it’s like to live during the Iron-Age, then head on to the Iron-Age Farm. It is a living museum complete with period-dressed inhabitants and period appropriate ornamentation. The facility also offers scenic views of North-Jๆren and the Hafrsfjord.

For an afternoon of relaxation, head to Mosvangen Park. It is a perfect place to have a picnic and be treated to stunning views of the lake populated with many ducks and geese. It has also a well-maintained footpath for lazy strolls around the park. You may also want to visit the Stavanger Cathedral believed to have been built way back in 1125. It is considered to be Norway’s oldest intact medieval cathedral.

Stavanger is also a perfect hiking destination. A short two-hour drive will take you to Lysefjord where the 1,000 meter high plateau of Kjerag is located. If you are not afraid of heights, you can walk right to the edge and feel the adrenalin rush of being a few feet away from a straight plummet towards oblivion.

If hiking the heights of Kjerag is too physically exhausting for you, then the Preikestolen or the Pulpit Rock is an easier alternative. It stands on 600 meters above sea level but offers the same spectacular panorama. It can be a little crowded in Preikestolen so be ready to find your own special spot where you can fully enjoy the stunning view. You can also take a boat to the Lysefjord to view the mountains if you want to change your viewing perspective.

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