Travel and Accommodation

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• Book your hotel accommodation.
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The Stavanger region, a captivating destination brimming with cultural richness and nature attraction. The city of Stavanger is known for street art, good food, culture and proximity to beautiful natural attractions such as Preikestolen, the Lysefjorden, Kjerag, Flor & Fjære as well as a myriad of islands. As one of Norway's oldest cities, Stavanger is set to mark its 900th anniversary in 2025.

Stavanger from fishing harbour to food and culture city

Stavanger was a small and poor city for a long time. Population growth started in the early 1800s when herring fishing picked up off the coast. From then on, the city became expanded several times. After the herring industry, ship traffic followed before the canning industry came and made its mark on the city. Since then, oil-related activities dominated the city and the region for several years. In recent years, there's been a great increase in interest in Stavanger as a holiday destination. More and more guests are vacationing in Stavanger and the region.

The food city of Stavanger

The city has positioned itself as a culinary city and the entire region is known as the food region in Norway. This is both because of the mild climate, giving good growth conditions, but also because you'll find the best chefs and the best restaurants in all of Norway in Stavanger. Stavanger alone has five MICHELIN-Starred restaurants, and most restaurants serve high-quality cuisine. Notably, the restaurant RE-NAA has recently earned its third Michelin star, further cementing the city's status as a gourmet paradise.

Pedestrian streets with cobblestones and trade

Parts of the centre have medieval features with small and charming pedestrian streets. There is a good selection of shops and several good restaurants. Along the waterfront of Stavanger, are restaurants and bars in the former seahouses. Fargegaten (Øvre Holmegate) is one of the famous tourist streets, in addition to the area referred to as Old Stavanger.

Nature At Your Doorstep

Lysefjorden, one of the longest fjords in Norway, is home to several major attractions, including Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), Kjerag, and the Flørli stairs. Fjord cruises from Stavanger are a popular way to explore the fjords.

The mesmerising mountains surrounding Lysefjord were sculpted by the massive ice sheets that covered Norway during the Ice Age. Along extensive stretches of the fjord, the mountains soar over 1000 metres above sea level. The intricate geological features, landscapes, and loose sediments make Lysefjord a distinctive and unparalleled natural phenomenon.

Fjord cruises from Stavanger

You can experience Lysefjord all year round with fjord cruises departing from Stavanger by Rødne Fjord Cruise. Gliding through the majestic fjord, surrounded by towering cliffs, and passing landmarks like Hengjanefossen fall, Fantahåla, and the renowned Preikestolen standing 604 metres above, creates enduring memories.

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It is the delegate’s responsibility to obtain their own travel visa where applicable. SPE cannot issue visas, nor can we guarantee it will be obtained. An automated visa invitation letter link will be available in the confirmation email once delegate completes the registration. 

For more information on a Norway visa, please visit the websites:

• https://www.norway.no/
• https://www.visitnorway.com/