In the Stavanger region everything is within reach. A delightful mixture of nature, culture, urbanism, a country feel, simplicity however complexity – these are key words to describe a region rich on experiences and friendliness. Words cut in stone. Stubborn, weather-beaten lighthouses gazing out over the North Sea. Art galleries where the human spirit glows. Museums that spellbind you with stories, reminding you that life is far more than this moment.

Stavanger: The city, despite its age, only grew to become among the most influential and important Norwegian cities in the second half of the 20th century, after oil was discovered in the North Sea. The city is commonly referred to as the Petroleum Capital of Norway.

Today there are significant foreign influences as a result of several major international oil companies’ presence in the city. Norway’s oldest cathedral, Stavanger domkirke, is situated in the city centre, right next to Lake Breiavatnet. The two most popular recreational areas in Stavanger are situated around lakes, namely Mosvatnet and Stokkavatnet.

Ryfylke is an invitation to live your dreams and allow the landscape to unfold. Explore the mountains and blue fjords winding inland.
Discover islands of tranquility and villages where there is no haste. Listen to the sounds and silence wind bending the grass tree crowns and summer skies filled with birds. Cascading waterfalls, rain drumming the surface of the lake. It’s time to satisfy your senses and let your heart live the holiday of dreams!

One of the most famous fjords in the Stavanger region is Lysefjorden. The fjord is 42 km long with rocky walls falling nearly vertically over 1000 m into the water. This is undoubtedly one of the highlights of Norwegian nature.

Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen) – the most famous scenic attraction in Ryfylke, and in all of Rogaland County.

Destination Haugalandet, which includes the coastal town of Haugesund, stretches from the island of Utsira in the west to Etne and Sauda in the east and from Karmøy in the south to Sveio in the north.

Haugalandet can offer a broad spectrum of natural beauty ranging from shimmering coastline and wild heather moors to snow capped mountains with cascading waterfalls melting into the fjords. Haugalandet is also a buoyant centre for cultural events as well as outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, bathing, golf, Viking trails, active and extreme sports, café life, shopping and much more.

Haugesund is a young and vibrant town with roots dating back to Viking times. The Viking, Harald Hårfagre, united Norway as a kingdom here. To commemorate his achievement, Norway’s National Unity Monument, Haraldshaugen, was erected just north of Haugesund. As with the Vikings, seafaring and trade symbolize this coastal region.

In Dalane, you will find the town of Egersund and the villages Vikeså and Moi. There are lots of unique places to visit, the likes of which you won’t find anywhere else, and many exciting experiences like Magma Geopark, Egersund Visefestival (folk music festival), Aurefestivalen (Trout festival) and inland cruise on board M/K Ørsdølen. The inhabitants of Dalane regard visitors as guests and not tourists, and therefore wish to give visitors great experiences.