This is an interesting walk or cycle ride to do, especially in the evening, when the blue walkway lights are on. The blue promenade is a lovely way to bring together all the little harbours around the centre of the city.

From Badedammen all the way to Bjergsted, approximately three km. Here is a free (non-commericial) map: www.stavanger-guide.no/maps/maps_english/city.pdf

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Of the more southerly fjords that I’ve visited, this in my opinion is the most beautiful. It’s certainly one of the deepest and the granite rocks that rise out of it are extremely pleasing in their variety of formation and colour. Even the journey by boat from Stavanger is spectacular, passing towering islands and water-side villages on the way. Two landmarks of the fjord are the pulpit rock – a huge slab that overhangs the fjord from way above and from where the view is legendary – and the Kjerag Mountain at the end of the fjord. With the gushing waterfalls and the dramatic Baltic light this is a trip to remember.

Boat trips from the harbour

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Gamle Stavanger, as it's known, is built on a hillside to the west of the harbour. The 18th century, regulation-white wooden houses are criss-crossed by cobblestone alleys where you'll now find a number of artist's shops and studios. You'll be tempted to wonder about buying one of the residences, but you'd probably have to marry into one of the families to do so and have plenty of money too, so just concentrate on the walk and the view across the harbour.

Gamle Stavanger, west of the harbour

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You can spend a good few leisurely hours just ambling around the harbour, boat watching, people watching and exploring the little shops and houses that surround it, especially if you enjoy photography. There are also plenty of cafes and restaurants of course.

The harbour area

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This museum resides in the middle of the old town, testimony perhaps to the fact that this area was once a lot poorer than it is now. You may think that such a museum might not be very stimulating, but if you look carefully you’ll find that part of the exhibition is devoted to a display of labels that have appeared on the cans down the years.

It’s fascinating if you have any interest in art, graphic or otherwise, and you can even buy a little book about it if you wish, which makes a good souvenir of Stavanger. You can also buy gift packs of sardines to take home for your friends and family – surely an opportunity not to be missed.

Øvre Strandgate 88
www.stavanger.museum.no/default.aspx?ChannelID=1124

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