Kids’ favourites in the Stavanger region

Visit the Norwegian Children's Museum and discover how Gran played when she was little, or try the little grey Fergie at Kongeparken. Experience the stars and planets at Vitenfabrikken Science Centre, or explore life as a platform employee at the Norwegian Petroleum Museum. Enjoy quality time with the entire family at the Vitengarden museum, or jump from tree to tree at Skogsprett. Get ready for great experiences!

kids at the museum looking at exhibitions

Stavanger Museum included Norwegian Children's Museum

Stavanger Museum is centrally located in the city and houses the Children's Museum, the Natural History Museum, and the City Museum. Discover tiny insects and large animals, childhood and the city's 900-year history.

Kongeparken Daypass

All Kongeparken Daypasses give you access to the park and give you a day full of magic and excitement. In the park, over 60 attractions and experiences await you and your family. Brumle and all his friends welcome to Kongeparken.

Vitenfabrikken

Discover this popular science museum in Sandnes. There are four levels of exhibitions and activities. Topics are natural science, mathematics, energy and astronomy, regional industrial history and Sandnes' city history.

Norwegian Petroleum Museum

Norwegian Petroleum Museum: Uncover Norway's offshore industry evolution. Engaging exhibits highlight its pivotal role, in offering immersive experiences.

Veras Lekeland

The play park Veras Lekeland is located at the shopping centre M44 at Bryne, only 20 minutes from Sandnes and 50 minutes from Egersund.

Small child climbing with harness in inside playpark Playground

Playground Stavanger

Playground is the Nordic region's toughest action sports park run by professional enthusiasts. You're welcome here, whether you're a beginner or have done action sports before.

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More family-fun things to do

From chocolate to canoeing

Visit the Stavanger region and you'll find a multitude of family activities. Chocolate making courses are surely tempting for the little ones (and big!). The chocolate you make you take home with you. For those who love the outdoors, take the kids along for canoeing at Alsvik Nature Centre, make food on the fire, and fish the catch of the day. Sandnes has great outdoor recreation areas suitable for the entire family, such as Dalsnuten - a great hike ideal also for the smaller kids as it is not too demanding. In the Vagleskogen forest, go horseback riding on Icelandic horses at Tryggvi Islandshestgård. You could even set the bar lower, take a relaxing stroll along lake Stokkavatnet near Stavanger to feed the ducks. A visit to a sandy beach is moreover always a hit among the young ones. Bore beach is a great choice in that respect. Another option is to just sit back and enjoy a cruise on one of the most spectacular fjords, the Lysefjord.

SkogSprett Klatrepark

SkogSprett Klatrepark is a unique climbing park located in beautiful Melsheia in Sandnes. SkogSprett offers three different activities: a net park for even small children, a state-of-the-art climbing park and SUP courses.

En jente inni et av rommene på Fangene på fortet og løser oppgaver.

Fangene på Fortet Stavanger

An experience you won't forget anytime soon!

kids making chocolate on a chocolate making course

Chocolate Experience at Chili Chocolate in Stavanger

Make chocolate with the family at Chili Chocolate in Stavanger!

Alsvik Nature Centre

At Alsvik natursenter (nature centre), there are hiking trails and open-air structures such as barbecue facilities and shelters.

Hike to Dalsnuten

Dalsnuten: Popular peak by the Gandsfjord in Sandnes. Short and easy hike from Gramstad, suitable for the whole family all year round.

Tryggvi Islandshestgård

Experience the robust and tölting Icelandic horse - no matter your previous riding experience. Tryggvi Islandshestgård offers guided tours on Icelandic horses with different levels of experience, and the trails and speeds are adjusted to each level.

Store og Litle Stokkavatn

Both the large and the small lakes (Store and Litle Stokkavatn) are a short distance from Stavanger city centre. You can swim in the lake in the summer and it is also a great hiking area. It is an incredibly popular outdoor area for the locals.

Midgardsormen

The striking bridge across lake Frøylandsvatnet connects Sandtangen and the hiking trails on the west side with the forest Njåskogen on the east side. The bridge is a unique and special archictectural feature in the middle of nature.

Mann i våtdrakt går langs stranden med surfebrett under armen.

Borestranden beach

Borestranden is one of the nicest beaches in Norway and is three kilometres long. The beach is located along the FV507, the Norwegian Scenic Route Jæren, and is a nice stop off the scenic road.

Fjord cruise to the Lysefjord and Preikestolen from Stavanger

Rødne Fjord Cruise offers a must-try fjord cruise to breathtaking Lysefjord from Stavanger. Highlights include Preikestolen and Hengjanefossen waterfall.

Culture and food for the whole family

In terms of museums, there are several highlights, and families can pick and choose among the Archaeological Museum, Iron Age Farm, IDDIS The Norwegian Printing Museum and The Norwegian Canning Museum, Norwegian Children's Museum, Vitenfabrikken Science Centre, Vitengarden Science farm, Stavanger Maritime Museum and Norwegian Petroleum Museum to name a few. A proper movie night with popcorn and snuggling in at Stavanger or Sandnes Cinema can also be a great thing to do on your holiday! Take the entire family out for a lovely dinner before or after the movie at one of the region’s several great restaurants or cafes. Let both small and large palates go exploring.