Top 9 things to do in Stavanger
1. Old Stavanger
The old part of the city is one of the must-visit places in Stavanger. This area, also known as Straen, consists of 173 wooden houses located close to Stavanger’s harbour. Most of the houses are painted white, small, charming, and slightly crooked. It's a neighbourhood that takes pride in its well-kept gardens and outdoor spaces. From spring through summer, the area bursts into bloom, with flowers filling every pot and windowsill. A stroll along the cobbled, pedestrian-only Øvre Strandgate is a delightful experience.
During the herring heyday in Stavanger, herring fishermen and factory workers lived here with their families. Today, you can visit IDDIS Norwegian Graphic Museum & Norwegian Canning Museum, housed in a former canning factory. Here, exhibitions tell the story of Stavanger’s important canning industry — and the people who helped it thrive.