Cabin Weekends
Whatever the time of year and regardless of the weather, I’ve noticed our Norwegian friends and neighbours driving off to stay at their cabins to relax and enjoy the great outdoors. I was keen to try and soak up this excellent part of living in Norway by spending the weekend at a hytte in Sirdal....
Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock)
Preikestolen is a 604 metres (1982 feet) high cliff that is approximately 25 by 25 metres (82 by 82 feet) square and almost flat, and is a famous tourist attraction in Norway. Preikestolen is around a 45 minute drive (20 minutes on the ferry, 25 minutes from the Tau ferry terminal to the parking lot...
Summer Weekend Getaways From Stavanger
Summer’s finally here! The days are longer and the temperature’s warmer. There is a feeling of fun and the hustle and bustle of activities in the air. Got a couple of free weekends to spare? Read on for a list of places you can travel to for a great weekend trip! (Plus my personal reviews)...
Vannassen
Vannassen is a small lake in the municipality of Stavanger with recreational areas and parkland, located in between Hetland and Hillevåg . Vannassen was the waterworks for Hetland at the beginning of the 1900s. Today, it is a popular recreational area with trails and park area. People jog and walk around the lake. There is...
Summer Activities for Families & Children in the Stavanger Area
Alsvik Nature Centre Alsvik nature center is a place for school groups, associations, company outings and family trips. Located by Kyllesvatnet in Lutsivassdraget, this place is ideal for families keen on outdoor recreation. Here you can rent recreational equipment such as canoes, tents and pedal boats, swim, fish and observe nature. There are hiking trails...
Hanasand Gårdsutsalg
Beautiful weather and no plans for the day? Take a half-day trip to Rennesøy and discover what Hanasand Gårdsutsalg has to offer! Opened in 2009, this farm sells flowers, herbs, tomatoes, raspberries, cheese, homemade jams, chutney, honey, coffee beans, tea and spices etc. In addition, they sell interior ornaments and other decorative pieces. Other activities...
Flor og Fjære – Opening of Season
On the 8th of May, Flor og Fjære opened its doors and garden for the 2010 season. Flor og Fjære is a small garden located on an island outside Stavanger. It is the world’s northernmost palmtree island and boasts a collection of beautiful plants in a tranquil setting. The boat for the island leaves from...
Mosvatnet
Mosvatnet is a beautiful lake 2 km from the centre of Stavanger. See map here. It is extremely popular with walkers, runners and cyclists. The 3km trail leads one around the edge of the lake, passing the Rogaland Art Museum and Mosvangen campsite. The lake lies in between Hillevåg, Eiganes and Våland and is 0,46...
Where the Slopes Are
The best places for downhill skiing and snowboarding in the Stavanger area.
Byrkjedalstunet – A True Norwegian Experience
Byrkjedalstunet hotel is a unique, cozy and intimate hotel where history is in the center. Natural, beautiful buildings, food, wine and comfort are bound together in a beautiful harmony. Byrkjedalstunet hotel is surrounded by Rogaland’s finest scenery and an excellent base for fine outdoor experiences for example: Lysefjord, Pulpit Rock, Kjerag, Månafossen, Gloppedalsura and the...
Culture: Broken Column
If you take a nice stroll around Stavanger, you may notice a few of these iron men watching the streets, amoung other places. If you didn’t already know, these rusty men make up “The Broken Column”. There are 23 of them to be exact, they are all around the Sentrum inside and outside.
