Stavanger - Places to Visit
Gamle (old) Stavanger
A stones throw from the city centre, old Stavanger transports its visitors back to 18th century Norway when Stavanger was its canning capital. Made up of over 170 privately owned picturesque white wooden houses, Stavanger has won awards for its preservation of the district and the project goes back to the 1970’s during the United Nation’s Architectural Heritage year. Discover the boutiques and craft shops while wandering through the winding narrow streets.
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Built in the 12th century in the Anglo-Norman style Stavanger Cathedral is a majestic building located in the city centre. A damaging fire in 1272 saw the cathedral being rebuilt with a new Gothic style chancel and despite works in the 1860’s destroying much of its medieval looks it has been restored to its former glory. Stavanger Cathedral is the only medieval cathedral in Norway that has remained in constant use.
top ↑Fritz Røed Sculpture Park
Byrne, a small town located around 25 minutes south of Stavanger and accessible by train is home to the Fritz Røed Sculpture Park. The famous sculptor Fritz Røed was born in Byrne and the park is his legacy. Named “a song about life” the park displays 10 of the artists works around the parks beautiful river. With themes such as freedom, caring, peace and joy, to name a few the park is well worth a visit.
top ↑The Norwegian Petroleum Museum
Stavanger is known as the Norwegian petroleum capital thanks to the supply of offshore oil in the North Sea. Dedicated to the city’s popular name is the Norwegian Petroleum Museum, an educational and historical museum it provides for people of all ages. There are a mixture of static displays and interactive exhibits as well as information films and activities for children. The museum is open daily in the summer months and on weekdays and Sundays during winter.
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This teddy-bear themed amusement park is the largest in western Norway. With some of the best rides in Norway it is a family friendly park and also offers children and adults the chance to make chocolate in the on site chocolate factory. Ticket prices vary by season and one or two day passes may be purchased. Large groups are also catered for with special discounts and promotions. If staying for more than one day the park also offers accommodation in the form of a Quality Hotel. The hotel is children friendly and offer activities and games to allow the parents a well earned rest!
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The museum displays the finest examples of Norwegian art and has a special exhibition dedicated to the local artist Lars Hertervig (1830-1902). Also on display is a former private collection of international works. The museum which is entered via a beautiful glass atrium is situated in the picturesque park adjacent to Lake Mosvannet, close to the city centre. Open to the public the museum is closed on Monday’s and is serviced regularly by five of the city’s bus routes.
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