Stavanger
Stavanger is a city and municipality in the county of Rogaland, Norway. Stavanger was established as a municipality January 1, 1838. The rural municipalities of Hetland and Madla merged with Stavanger January 1, 1965. Stavanger is the 4th largest city in Norway, with a population of 117,315 (2007) and approximately 181,300 people in the conurbation, making the Stavanger-Sandnes city area the third largest in Norway. The city has been called the Petroleum Capital of Norway. The city is located on a peninsula on the southwest coast of Norway. The climate is maritime mild temperate (marine west coast - cfb) and rather windy, with all monthly temperature averages above freezing, and precipitation 1200 mm/year. Summers are pleasant and lowland areas in and around Stavanger have the longest growing season in Norway (220 days). The city is a combination of new and old influences. There is a significant foreign influence with the nearby Joint Warfare Center, a base where rotating NATO forces (but not permanently stationed foreign forces) are stationed, as well as foreign oil interests. Norway's oldest cathedral, Stavanger domkirke, is situated right in the city centre.
Stavanger has several beautiful lakes, which are popular recreation areas. Breiavatnet is located in the heart of Stavanger, while Mosvatnet and Stokkavatnet are situated right outside. Stavanger Airport is located 14 km from the city centre, in the municipality of Sola. Stavanger and its region, along with Liverpool, United Kingdom, have been selected as a European Capital of Culture for 2008. The Stavanger2008 vision is expressed through the concept "Open Port". This can be understood both in its English sense - "an open harbour", - and in its Norwegian meaning of "an open gate". Open Port – Openness towards the world. The region and its people is supposed to be even more open and inclusive towards art, ideas and opportunities

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Wikipedia articles for Stavanger
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- Eiganes
- Ledaal
- Stavanger Museum
- Rogaland Teater
- Stavanger Cathedral School
- Stavanger Cathedral
- Gamle Stavanger
- Kampen, Stavanger
- Stokka, Stavanger
- Stavanger University Hospital
- Norwegian Petroleum Museum
- Bergjeland
- Stavanger Idrettshall
- Paradis, Rogaland
- Paradis Station
- Bekkefaret
- Stavanger Ishall
- Ullandhaug
- Våland
- Storhaug
- Tjensvoll
- Johannes, Stavanger
- Varden, Stavanger
- Stavanger City Bridge
- Grasholmen
- Hillevåg Station
- Buøy
- Engøy
- Sørmarka Arena
- Madlamark
- Sølyst, Stavanger
- Tasta
- Hillevåg
- University of Stavanger
- Hinna
- Battle of Hafrsfjord
- Sverd i fjell
- Mariero Station
- Hundvåg
- International School of Stavanger
- Ytre Tasta
- Krossberg
- Øyane
- Madla
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Comfort Hotel Stavanger2009-10-17
Comfort Hotel Stavanger offers rooms and suites, is a pet friendly hotel and is within walking distance to shops and over 60 pubs and restaurants in Stavanger. Comfort Hotel Stavanger offers a 100% Smoke Free Hotel, Outdoor Parking and Bicycle Rental for guests to Stavanger. READ MORE
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Boker and Borst2014-10-15
Boker and Borst is located in downtown Stavanger and are open 7 days a week complete with beer in the front and back. It's the perfect setting for a drink, listening to music, reading one of the books they have on sale, enjoying a relaxing glass of wine, or a coffee, they also have free WIFI for guests and delicious organic food. Boker and Borst is a pub, coffee bar and book cafe as well as a venue for concerts, and they regularly hold private and cultural events including book readings, Operas a DJ and more, they also have literary evenings and lectures. Here the meals are simple, the surrounds wonderful and there is always something fun happening, a visit is a must.READ MORE
Gadja Restaurant2014-10-20
Gadja Restaurant in Stavanger, Norway brings a unique dining experience of exciting Ethiopian flavors and with an exciting range of traditional Ethiopian food, here is the opportunity to try something really exciting. All dishes are delicious and tasty and they can cater the entire menu for your events, just collect the prepared meals and platters at their restaurant. Gadja Restaurant also caters to groups on-site, and Ethiopian meals cater to vegetarian and meat lovers, and the food is often served on a large platter where many people can eat together, using their enjera flat bread or tortilla as cutlery by tearing off a piece and dipping it in the different sauces and meats. Gadja Restaurant offers an exquisite dining experience from a great variety of menu choices including, lamb, chicken and beef in homemade sauces and spices, come enjoy the divine here. READ MORE
Fisketorget2014-10-15
Fisketorget in Stavanger, Norway is a fish market and seafood restaurant where the menu is based on the catch of the day, and here the chefs focus exclusively on local produce. The fish counter offers fantastic daily fresh produce in the market section with traditional dishes of shrimp, crab, hand cut filleted or whole fish plus they have exclusive merchandise. Fisketorget welcomes you to join them for a light breakfast and coffee in the morning as you watch the market come to life, and later they serve simple yet tasty dishes for lunch and dinner prepared by the enthusiastic chefs. Fisketorget is a lovely harbour eatery that caters to closed private events as well for up to 50 people, come for an exquisite dining experience.READ MORE
The St. Svithun Hostel2014-10-13
The St. Svithun Hostel in Stavanger, Norway, is modern, and comfortable with a central location, and with breakfast, bed linen and towels included in the prices, makes for an ideal stay. The Cate Morgenrod here serves exquisite hot and cold meals throughout the year, complete with popular outside terrace, there's also a shop in the entrance hall for snacks, sandwiches, salads from the salad bar and fruit juices. The St. Svithun Hostel serves as a patient hotel and is directly connected to Stavanger University Hospital, and there are many good walks in the vicinity as well as boat trips on the Lysefjorden, this is your perfect base for access to the fjords and mountains.READ MORE
Stavanger Bed and Breakfast2009-10-17
Stavanger Bed and Breakfast offers 14 rooms with breakfast in Stavanger. Stavanger Bed and Breakfast is located 8 minutes from the Cathedral, Town Square, Tourist Information Office and Emigrant Exhibition Centre (Utvandrersentret) in Stavanger. READ MORE
Dognvill Bar and Burger2014-10-15
Dognvill Bar and Burger in Stavanger, Norway brings burgers to the people and they are reasonably priced and delicious, the best in town. The setting is pleasant and attractive, the staff friendly and they have a bar stocked with refreshing beers in grand variety as well as a good selection of wines and fashionable cocktails. Dognvill Bar and Burger offers burgers made to perfection from freshly ground meats, placed on fresh and crispy ecological bread combined with delicious vegetables and sides and sauces prepared by them fresh from scratch every day. Based on the concept of an American diner, guests can enjoy good music while they eat of cool funk, pop and rock, and they serve great milkshakes too in steel goblets, come enjoy.READ MORE
Matsalen in Stavanger, Norway offer wonderful meals from their location in the middle of Forus, at Tvedt shopping centre and they offer sit down or take out meals. The menu is delicious, good, simple and healthy food made from home made products and the best raw materials they can find, and chefs are creative and innovative with the best of local, Norwegian and ecological products. Matsalen also have banqueting facilities and can host up to 70 guests and audio visual equipment is available, ideal for combining meetings and dining, and they specialize in catering where your orders can either be delivered or prepared for pickup, come for a wonderful dining experience from a great menu.READ MORE
Cardinal in Stavanger, Norway is the home of the beer lover and with over 500 to choose from, here you can take a beer tasting world tour. Experienced and knowledgeable bar tenders ensure a wonderful time with an excellent selection of drinks, and the menu or guide book talks you through exactly what to expect from each beer. They also have a wide variety of whiskeys, rums, ciders, aquavit and wine, and there's always a great crowd to party with. Cardinal welcomes you to come enjoy a visit in one of the best pubs in Stavanger, and they offer beer tasting events, and other events throughout the week, come see for yourself.READ MORE
Sjohuset Skagen2014-10-23
Sjohuset Skagen in Stavanger, Norway offers a wonderful location, great food and service and atmospheric surrounds. The menu delights with fresh seafood and their must try traditional Lutefisk which is a dried codfish dish served with bacon fat, mashed peas, mustard sauce and boiled potatoes. Sjohuset Skagen are open for lunch and dinner, and Sunday is family day with great deals and specials for the whole family, come enjoy a wonderful dining experience here.READ MORE
Bevaremegvel2014-10-10
Bevaremegvel in Stavanger, Norway offers brasserie style dining in classic elegance and dining choices of front rooms with window tables and street views or the Inner Chambers for a more private dining experience. The cellar boasts the famous Vannari Wine Cellar which is ideal for banquets, buffets, meetings, dinner events and private parties. The bar welcomes with classic cocktails, a wide selection of whiskey, grappa, calvados and cognac and they host light night jazz every Saturday night, it's perfect for a drink before or after dinner. Bevaremegvel is situated in one of Stavanger’s oldest city houses and guests are treated to exquisite meals in historical surrounds with great atmosphere, and for events they can offer both a selection of set course meals or various buffets. READ MORE
City Bistro2014-10-20
The City Bistro in Stavanger, Norway offers a wonderful a la carte dining experience as well as 6 banquet rooms for private and corporate events. They also cater off-site and will set everything up at your home or rented banquet facilities, club house or office, plus they offer pre-ordered lunch, dinner, meetings and conference catering. The City Bistro offers a wonderful selection of drinks at the bar which is the perfect meeting place for a drink before or after your meal, and the a la carte menu offer exquisite starters, meat courses and desserts to round off a perfect meal, come for a memorable dining experience or event, it's all here. READ MORE
Badeog in Sandnes, Stavanger, Norway offers exquisite food in a beautiful venue that is open for breakfast and lunch, and you can enjoy really good coffee with newspapers and a light meal in the morning. All their delicious food is homemade and they have gluten free and milk free options, they also have a unique offer for diners who wish to help others, pay for a coffee, soup or sandwich for an unknown person and pay it forward for another person's meal, the perfect solution for someone less fortunate. Badeog offers a varied and healthy menu at friendly prices and is a wonderful setting to enjoy a fabulous meal with great service, they also offer a variety of lunch packages for offices, they can also house conferences and workshops and have rooms in Badeog house.READ MORE
Rogalandsheimen Gjestgiveri2014-10-13
The Rogalandsheimen Gjestgiveri is an inn and one of the oldest lodging houses located in Stavanger, Norway and is a cozy, elegant and charming alternative to the modern hotels. The building is more than 100 years old and is richly decorated with paintings, and the unique room choices are ideal for everyone from singles to large families. Enjoy WIFI throughout, a hearty breakfast in the dining room, and reasonable prices, they also have free parking and bicycle rental, and centrally located to places of interest attractions and more. The Rogalandsheimen Gjestgiveri offers a wonderful stay in comfort, and this neat, attractive inn also has a TV lounge and PC for guests in the reception area, come enjoy.READ MORE
Naree Thai Restaurant2014-10-23
Naree Thai Restaurant in Stavanger, Norway offer exquisite Thai cuisine of good food and good value for money. Take away and catering can conveniently be ordered by phone, and it's the perfect meal to treat your guests with at your private events and celebrations, really affordable too. The menu at Naree Thai Restaurant offers exquisite starters including spring rolls, shrimp cocktail, grilled pork and more, and there are soups, cold salads, a children's menu, great lunch choices, noodles dishes, duck, fried rice and chicken dishes, fried shrimp, pork, vegetarian dishes and so much more, come for a wonderful Thai experience here.READ MORE
Myhregaarden Hotel2009-10-17
When you visit Stavanger and the Myhregaarden Hotel, you are guaranteed a good night's sleep with rooms with own fireplaces. Myhregaarden Hotel is located close to shopping streets, museums, cathedrals, boat-trips to Lysefjord for the greatest fjords visit near Stavanger. READ MORE
The Victoria Hotel2014-10-10
The Victoria Hotel in Stavanger, Norway is over 100 years old and built in Victorian style conveniently close to many attractions and uniquely situated in town. Rooms from standard to deluxe and junior suites all have unique decor, plenty of space to work come with mini bar, private bathroom and more, and services of the hotel include WIFI, a cleaning service, room service and more. Dining at the Victoria Hotel offers exquisite choices in Restaurant Nero of the Big Horn Steak house, they also have a banqueting suite and the Holmen Bar. The hotel has a function and conference suite with group and meeting rooms as well as a large hall perfect for any event, celebration, special occasion or business meeting, and hostesses ensure your event runs smoothly.READ MORE
Cafe de France2014-10-15
Cafe de France in Stavanger, Norway welcomes you to a fine dining experience in their unique and intimate atmosphere, and they have been delighting diners since 1988. The menu based on high quality and exclusive ingredients offers tastes of the central European kitchen, and the menu is changed regularly and consists of three starters, one main, cheese and dessert and is composed of seasonal ingredients and the best of shellfish and fish available, plus you can choose fewer courses if desired. Cafe de France has a great wine selection of exclusive wines chosen by their wine specialists to compliment meals, and is also available for private dining and for parties of 20 or more, the restaurant can be booked as a whole, come enjoy.READ MORE
Scandic Forum Hotel2014-10-10
The Scandic Forum Hotel in Stavanger, Norway is ideally located next to the Stavanger Forum Conference center and is perfect for business delegates and people attending the conferences and congresses, they are also only 3km from downtown Stavanger. With 182 spacious rooms available many of them accessible to people with special needs, they can accommodate everyone here. A good nights sleep awaits in room choices of standard, superior, superior extra and the presidential suite, all furnished with armchair and table, free WIFI, toiletries and either an indoor atrium or access to natural light. The restaurant and Skybar Vju on the 20th floor offers breathtaking views, a la carte meals and the perfect place to relax for drinks. The Scandic Forum Hotel has five meeting rooms and can host small events, large meetings and more, this hotel is the ideal choice for staying in Stavanger, with excellent facilities.READ MORE
Sjokoladepiken2014-10-14
Sjokoladepiken in Stavanger, Norway offers exquisite handmade chocolates with recipes and techniques passed down through three generations. The shop is open everyday except Sunday where the chocolates can be purchased in the cafe and enjoyed with the best hot chocolate you've ever tasted, along with a selection of snacks and coffees, they also host private events here including cocktail parties and tastings. Sjokoladepiken also offers chocolate and wine tasting, master classes for adults and juniors where children also learn how to make chocolates from fantastic ingredients. These chocolates make the ideal corporate and wedding gifts, and they also make exquisite wedding cakes with some readily available in the boutique or custom made to your needs and designs, come for a fabulous experience, they also do catering, it's all here.READ MORE
Thon Hotel Maritim2014-10-13
Thon Hotel Maritim is centrally located in the heart of Stavanger, Norway with spectacular views overlooking Lake Breiavatnet just minute's walk from shops, nightlife, attractions, cultural and entertainment centres. There are a wide range of room types available from standard, to suites, business rooms, superior rooms and apartments for long term rental, all spacious and comfortable with excellent features and amenities. The restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner with the menu changed every week, and they are available for banquets, wedding dinners, special events and more in a lovely atmosphere. Thon Hotel Maritim also has meeting and function rooms for up to 120 guests, come for a wonderful stay or event.READ MORE
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