An åpen barnehage (open kindergarten) is a unique offer in Norway for parents, grandparents and other caregivers of children from 0-6 years of age. For a small fee (40 kr per family as of April 2012), you can bring your child or charge to the barnehage for playtime. There is no registration required beforehand, all...
Utstein Monastery (in Norwegian Utstein Kloster) is Norway's best-preserved medieval monastery. It is located on the island of Mosterøy in Rennesøy municipality, in Rogaland. The monastery, dedicated to Saint Laurence, was founded in its present location during the reign of King Magnus VI of Norway (1263–1280). It was a house of Augustinian Canons. It appears...
Renting a property in Stavanger has never been tougher. With way more people competing to rent than the number of properties available, many expats have asked what it was that made one tenant the ‘winner’ over the others. As such, I spoke to several landlords (both Norwegians and foreigners) who own properties ranging from bedsits...
Notable in Stavanger is a series of articles on interesting Stavanger artists, musicians, architecture, people, landmarks, authors, inventions, art, design, places, buildings, groups, sports figures, and events. The Notable in Stavanger series is intended to share with you some things Stavanger is famous for, as well as some less well known achievements in a variety...
Infant and Childhood Immunizations Immunization from infectious diseases is a question of critical importance both to parents of young children and those travelling abroad. A huge thank you goes out to all the Stavanger-based families who so kindly and openly shared their experiences with the childhood vaccination process. Your information has greatly shaped...
Coming up after Easter is the 14th annual Stavanger Vinfest, or wine festival! During 18th – 21st April, the towns best restaurants and bars will feature special wine menus and showcase some of Europe’s best wine and wine producers. There is also the ever-popular ‘Vintoget’ (Wine Train), a route around certain bars tasting wine along...
