What are the top things to do in Stavanger, Norway?

ViaPins lists the best landmarks and attractions in Stavanger with photos, descriptions, and map coordinates for each stop.

How many days do I need in Stavanger?

Most travelers cover the main sights in Stavanger in 2–3 days. Use ViaPins to prioritize landmarks and build a custom GPS route.

Can I get a GPS route for Stavanger?

Yes. Select landmarks in Stavanger on ViaPins and export a turn-by-turn route directly to Google Maps.

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Stavanger Cathedral School

Stavanger Cathedral School (Norwegian: Stavanger katedralskole) is an upper secondary school in the city of Stavanger, Rogaland county, Norway. It is spread over two areas; the traditional Kongsgård and the school's new building in Bjergsted.

St. Svithun's Church (Stavanger)

The Catholic Church in Norway (Norwegian: Den katolske kirke i Norge) is part of the worldwide Catholic Church. As of May 2014, there were over 151,000 registered Catholics in Norway.

Sørbø Church

Sørbø Church (Norwegian: Sørbø kirke) is a parish church of the Church of Norway in the large Stavanger Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Sørbø on the island of Rennesøy.

Stavanger Museum

Stavanger Museum is a museum of natural and cultural history established in 1877, located in the Norwegian city Stavanger. The museum's collections consist of several departments: the department of zoology, the department for cultural history (which also includes custodianship of the royal residence Ledaal).

Hesby Church

Hesby Church (Norwegian: Hesby kyrkje) is a parish church of the Church of Norway in the large Stavanger Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Hesby on the island of Finnøy.

Frue Church

Frue Church or Hetland Church (Norwegian: Frue kirke/Hetlandskirken) is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Stavanger Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the borough of Storhaug in the centre of the city of Stavanger.

Varden Church

Varden Church (Norwegian: Varden kirke) is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Stavanger Municipality, Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in Varden, within the borough of Storhaug in the city of Stavanger.

Stavanger Cathedral

Stavanger Cathedral (Norwegian: Stavanger domkirke) is Norway's oldest cathedral and the seat of the Bishop of Stavanger who leads the Diocese of Stavanger in the Church of Norway. It is located in the centre of the city of Stavanger which lies in the southwestern part of the large Stavanger Municipality in central Rogaland county, Norway.

Revheim Church

Revheim Church (Norwegian: Revheim kirke) is a parish church of the Church of Norway in the southern part of the large Stavanger Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in village of Kvernevik in the borough of Madla in the western part of the city of Stavanger.

Norwegian Petroleum Museum

The Norwegian Petroleum Museum (Norsk Oljemuseum) is a museum documenting Norwegian oil and gas activities, located in Stavanger, Norway.

What are the top things to do in Stavanger, Norway?: ViaPins lists the best landmarks and attractions in Stavanger with photos, descriptions, and map coordinates for each stop.
How many days do I need in Stavanger?: Most travelers cover the main sights in Stavanger in 2–3 days. Use ViaPins to prioritize landmarks and build a custom GPS route.
Can I get a GPS route for Stavanger?: Yes. Select landmarks in Stavanger on ViaPins and export a turn-by-turn route directly to Google Maps.

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