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.

The hike itself was quite difficult. Lots of rock scrambling and the granite rocks were extremely…read moreslippery when wet. I definitely would not want to be caught out in the open here and highly recommend bringing gloves for pulling yourself up the chain. 4 hours up and down including 30 mins at the top. The rock at the end was awesome. Quite the experience to be standing over a 1000 meter drop with nothing holding you there but gravity.

Stavanger is a great city, with a lot of history but also very modern…read more I loved visiting the open air museum that features an old preserved maritime neighborhood (Gamle Stavanger). It was nice to be able to step back into history and see how people lived in the past. It was nice to see that people still live there and cherish the beauty of their neighborhood. There are also many other interesting museums to check out in this town, like the canning and printing museum. The parks are nice, with plenty of places to sit and relax. The harbor had a lot of activity and places to eat, drink and shop. The harbor also has a lot of companies that do boat tours of the fjord. This was an amazing experience and the area around Stavanger has amazing natural wonder. It was nice to see some modern buildings, with eco friendly building practices mixed in with the traditional.

The city of Stavanger, Norway is the 4th largest city in the country. We got the opportunity to…read morevisit the city a few times. It is both a historical and modern city. Many oil companies call Stavanger home because of all the oil fields in the area. Stavanger is also a tourist destination. There are many museums to explore. Old Stavanger and the Stavanger Cathedral are "Must Visit" spots. The city is a port of call on many cruise itineraries. For hikers, Stavanger makes for a wonderful place to stay. Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) is very close by. Kjeragbolten is further away, but still accessible from Stavanger.

Did a Nordic walk in Stavanger…read more So nice to be able to explore the parks that are walking distance to the cruise terminal to get a different perspective. A brief stop here afforded a beautiful scenic panoramic view.

Visited this small park on a Nordic walk through Stavanger…read more Lots of statutes and lots of birds. Surprised to see so many swans on the small lake. Nice for a quick stop while exploring Stavanger.

Breiavatnet is a small lake/park in central Stavenger, Norway. Located by the oldest church in…read moreNorway. There is a nice looking fountain in the middle of the shallow lake. Many statues to admire in the area. Good place for a leisurely stroll. Saw lots of folks feeding the ducks and pigeons. Others were chatting or lounging on benches. Good place to chillax.

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.