The Stavanger Region consists of counties and cities in Randaberg, Stavanger, Sandnes, Sulla, Jesdal, Klepp, Tim and Ho.
Stavanger itself is a large university city. There are various educational and research institutions, institutes here, and in 2008 the city was also declared the European Capital of Culture.
Of considerable interest are the historical finds of the region, many of which are associated with the Viking Age (beginning with the bit in the Hafrsfjord in 872 and up to 1050). Historical places are in Sula and Stavanger itself.
Group and individual tours of the fjords.
Lighthouses and farms. Cottages in Norway.
Tours for sporting events.
Northern Norway. The Lofoten Islands.
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How to get to Stavanger
Stavanger Airport Sula is the second largest number of flights in Norway: direct communication exists with Copenhagen, London, Aberdeen, Newcastle, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Billund, Gothenburg, Rome and Paris.
There is an express bus between the airport and the city center. Departure - every 20 minutes, travel time - 30 minutes. The bus stops at several hotels in the center of Stavanger, as well as at the railway station, bus station and passenger berth in the port.
From Oslo to Stavanger can also be reached by train within eight hours. From Bergen, Oslo and Kristiansand there are buses of the company Nor-way Busexpress. From Bergen to Stavanger about five hours, Kristiansand - four, from Oslo - ten hours.
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Cuisine and restaurants of Stavanger
In a small cheese Voll Ysteri you can buy a divine cheese raclette brand Jæren.
Herlige Restauranter - a network of restaurants in Stavanger, featuring exquisite cuisine and a pleasant atmosphere.
And also you can not miss the most chic restaurant in the region in Sandnes - Charles & de, opened by the Norwegian chef Charles Tiesem (prizewinner of the prestigious culinary competition Bocuse d'Or in 2003).
Climate
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Beaches of Stavanger
In the region of Stavanger, tourists are waited not only by the majestic mountains and delightful fjords, but also by the most beautiful beaches. It is here that the longest sandy beaches of Norway are located. One of the most popular is Sulastranen. Here you can swim and sunbathe, as well as ride a kite surf and wind surf.
Along the whole coast there are many lighthouses that are open to visitors, and in some of them you can even spend the night.
Shopping: shops
In the central part of Stavanger, Sandnes and Bryne there are many large shopping centers, cozy shops and shops. Among them - Oleana, Stavanger Glassblåseri (glass blowing workshop) and Mingar Walker Glass.
Also known are the workshop of takings and clothes Linloftet, glass-blowing workshop Glasstudio Jæren, Værktøy AS - a workshop of handicrafts and souvenirs made of wood. In addition, in Sandnes you can find shops selling traditional pottery. In Jesdal, there is Gjestal spinneri - a shop of the same name, where candles, yarns and sweaters are sold.
The largest shopping center in the region - Kvadrat - is located in Sandnes. Under its roof there are 160 shops and 18 restaurants.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Stavanger
The center of Stvanger is very compact, most of the sights can be easily reached on foot. Here are interesting: "Broken Column" - a sculptural project by Anthony Gormley, consisting of 23 cast-iron figures scattered throughout Stavanger.
The Swords in the Rock monument in Hafrsfjord symbolizes the battle of the Vikings under the leadership of Harald the Fair-haired in 872.
It is worth visiting one of the city's many museums: the Norwegian Oil Museum, the Norwegian Cannery Museum, the Rogaland Art Museum and the Norwegian Children's Museum.
Traveling around the neighborhood, it is worthwhile to stop by the Jærmuseet Science Center, whose offices are located in Sandnes and Nelbø. In April 2009, the Jærmuseet Museum was awarded the title of the Best Museum in Norway.
In Sandnes there is an entertaining Factory of Science (Vitenfabrikken), in which it is worth to visit the planetarium. The Fritz Ryod sculpture park The Song of Life is located in the center of Brunet. There are ten sculptures in the park, different in style and size.
Other natural attractions: the Monafossen Falls in Yesdal (height - 92 meters), the stony scree of Gloppedalsyura near Burkedalstün (consists of boulders piled on a glacial moraine, here you can see boulders the size of a house).
Stavanger is a paradise for those who like walking. Especially good for hikes are the routes to the mountains and the outskirts of Sandnes and the Lysefjord.
There is a popular fishing, and the beaches of Sula and Jereen are ideal for surfing and kiting. Fans of adrenaline should try rafting on the fjords or flying a helicopter over the Lysefjord.
In the tourist information office, you can rent a bicycle. Popular is the bicycle route "Nurshevegen". Kayaks and canoes are also for hire.
Photo of Stavanger (43)