Official Language:
Norwegian
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Currency:
Norwegian Krone
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Population:
Approximately 110,000 people call Stavanger home.
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Weather:
Climate and current weather information for Stavanger Norway: The temperature is cool. Bewteen May and October, the daily high temperatures are between the mid 40°F/4°C to mid 60°F/15°C. Nights can be very cool, even in the summer.
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Stavanger, one of Norway's oldest towns was once a canning and fishing center, is now the oil capital of Norway. Cruise passengers will find Stavanger an exciting mix of modern and medieval charm. Old Stavanger is home to 173 wooden houses from an ancient period of timber construction. This is a pritine, protected area. Stavanger is home to many historical buildings including 12th century churches, a 13th century monastery no home to occasional jazz concerts, the Three Swords Monument, symbolizing the unification of Norway as a kingdom, and the Ledaal, the royal residence. Outside of town is the Jernaldergarden, a reconstruction of an iron Age farm built on the remains of real iron.
Stavanger is situated along the Byfjord, an arm of the Stavangerfjord. Ruled by a bishop, the city developed a successful merchant shipping fleet and during the next century developed herring fishing and canning industries. Today this city's historic monuments and grand homes reflect the wealth of its residents
throughout its history.
Stavanger was founded in 1125. Sigurd Jorsalfar, the king at the time wanted a divorce from his wife. He built his own church and imported a bishop from England to execute his divorce. It was after that, when Stavanger was considered a town.
You Tourist Information center in the middle of Stavanger, just by the harbour. Here you can get information on everything that can be done in Stavanger and within the region. Brochures, information about activities and excursions, as well as tickets for city and fjordsighseeing. Souvenirs, maps, postcards and telecards are also available. Money exchange is available during the summer months. It is a modern city with many shops, cafes and restaurants. Contrast is a characteristic of this city, the people who call the city home, the surroundings as well as the weather. This makes Stavanger a pleasant and very charming city.
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Attractions |
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Museum of Canning:
Sample the sardines that are smoked on the premises. Catch a glimpse of the past,
when fish were the city's livelihood. This museum testifies to what has been an important industry for Stavanger.
Pulpit Rock:
A formation that is flat and reaches out over Lysefjord at an incredible height of 1800 feet above sea level. level). Cruise pasengers will remember this unforgettable view.
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More Information |
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Web: http://www.stavanger-web.com/touristinfo/tourist.htm
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