Stavanger Domkirke is the Oldest Cathedral still in use in Norway. The original structure was…read morebuilt in the 1100s approximately. From the outside, it looks impressive with one exception. There is some renovation being done at the front of the church. The inside was not open the two days we were in Stavanger. It was closed for a concert that was to be performed. It is a historical landmark not to be missed when taking a trip to Stavanger.

This little neighborhood is so stinking cute. I love architecture in general (new, old, abstract,…read moreutilitarian, doesn't matter, love it all) and seeing these really cute homes from a bygone time is absolutely wonderful. The streets are pretty uneven (they are cobbled and pretty old) and kind of tight. There are also some pretty steep hilly parts, so it may not be the most accessible place but it's well worth the visit if you can. We walked around, taking pictures of the gorgeous, quaint wooden homes. I really loved how the homeowners decorate with flowers and potted plants. There were also really cute side gardens to look at and take pictures of. There are some restaurants and park areas to have a drink or rest a bit while you are taking in the sights. If you are coming here from the cruise ship port, it will be quite the steep uphill walk to get to the neighborhood.

THREE SWORDS MONUMENT: What an awesome and mammoth sculpture, so tastefully done in Nordic fashion…read more Symbolizing unity and peace, the idea and sculpture looks very "Lord of the Rings" like. Visually stunning. Took the bus from city centre for 11 bus stops and we were at a little beach park. The swords are very striking. You can climb the rocks and access it very easily. Lots of park benches and a snack/ice cream kiosk in the parking lot.

This is a historic Battle of Hafrsfjord at year 872. These three bronze sword is permanently…read moreplanted in the rock. The middle sword represents the victory. The two lower sword represent the defeated petty kings. The three swords stand 30 feet tall. It can be spot far away. The swords is great photo spot for great photos. The sword planted in triangle shape. You might want to watch where you stand because rock is uneven. To reach here you can take the public bus or hop on hop off bus to reach here. If you take the bus, you will need to walk from bus station to destination about 8 minutes.

Very nice scenery worth the trip, excellent preservation of some ancient houses. Just park on the…read moreroadside and use the steps to climb over the fence and it's right over the hill.

Never would I have thought I would visit an oil museum! While this is not a must, this is a highly…read morerecommend if it's a rainy day and you have some time to spend. This provides a great background to understand Norway and its history. The facility is clean and cute, also great for families. And the restaurant is delicious! Whether you are with family or by yourself, this will be an interesting way to spend an afternoon.

This oil museum is one of the kind in Stavanger. The museum show how the Norway use the oil money…read moreand equipment for oil extraction. The museum has all kind of drill bits to get the oil. This includes deep sea oil platforms. It was amazing how the machines harvest the crude oil below. It also recorded the failure and burn down of the oil platforms. The museum also has the history how the oil was form. The children section seems very interactive and fun to play. The visit of this museum needs minimum 1.5 to 2.5 hours. It is worth the experience.

Taking the day trip from Stavanger to Pulpit Rock was the highlight of our trip while cruising…read morethrough Norway. We took the Boreal bus tour that takes you directly to the trail base ant takes about 50 minutes each way. The trail is well maintained and offers beautiful views of the mountains and Fjiords around the area. It took us about 4 hours to hike round trip with some breaks in between but not a lot of extra time for a picnic or longer breaks. It gets a little crowded on the top and there is a huge line for the iconic top of the rock photo, but it was very organized . Cannot recommend it enough!

We stopped in Stavanger as part of a cruise and decided to venture out of the city to Pulpit Rock…read more We took a bus from Stavanger (booked in advance) to the Pulpit Rock trailhead, about a 1 hour drive. The hike was about 3 hours round trip, mostly uphill on the way there and downhill on the way back. The views at the top of the trail are spectacular. I highly recommend visiting here and doing the hike if you're able to - it's a beautiful spot to visit.

Very intresting place, it is a lighthouse built in 1828 and closed in 1984. They have the original…read morefurnitures of the last family that lived there. The guide tour is 50 crowns and it takes more or less 20 minutes. the personal is very friendly. You learn a lot about the Norwegian way of life and how important has been the marine transportation in Norway. My favorite part was they turn on the light to see how it worked! (Note: no IKEA furniture at all!) The landscape is breathtaking If you want to learn more about the opening ours and other information visit http://www.jaermuseet.no/english/english/tungenes-fyr.