This weblog put up is written in a collaboration with Area Stavanger, however each suggestion on this weblog put up is chosen on my own and it’s my very sincere opinion.
It’s my third time visiting Stavanger in simply 6 months, which additionally signifies that these suggestions are unfold out over 3 totally different seasons. In my view, Stavanger is price a go to all yr lengthy. My newest journey was in January 2023 for 3 weeks across the area of Stavanger.
Beneath you’ll discover an summary of all of the totally different accommodations I’ve stayed at, the locations I’ve eaten, and a number of the native heroes I’ve met all through my journey.
Motels & Cabins
Stavanger is a giant area situated within the southwestern a part of Norway.There are infinite alternatives in relation to discovering an ideal match on your sort of journey. Do you like to shut your eyes and dream about tomorrow’s journey in a treetop cabin? Within the outdated city of Stavanger or at one of many historic accommodations? There’s lodging for everybody at Stavanger.
Beneath you’ll discover a record and a small evaluate of all of the totally different locations I’ve stayed throughout my visits in Stavanger.
Eilert Smith
Have you ever ever stayed, at a resort that felt extra like being at dwelling than being at a resort?The doorways slowly glide open, whenever you strategy the doorsteps of the Eilert Smith Lodge in Stavanger metropolis middle, and that is the place your journey begins.You’ll be greeted by the door and already now you’re properly conscious that you just gained’t be lacking a factor throughout your keep.
The extent of hospitality and repair is in a distinct league at this distinctive boutique resort, which solely has 12 rooms in complete. Eilert Smith is a part of ‘De Historiske’ a networking group for a number of the oldest and best-kept accommodations in all of Norway
The look of Eilert Smith would possibly seem like it’s a very new resort. Nonetheless, this boutique is situated in a constructing that dates again to the Thirties and is designed by the gifted architect from Stavanger, Eilert Smith. Again within the day, this constructing was utilized by, Felleskjøpet, a Norwegian agricultural cooperative that serves as a retailer of agricultural working tools together with animal meals and seeds.As an alternative of tearing down this iconic constructing situated amongst picket homes within the middle of Stavanger, the present homeowners The Stensrud Household, determined to rent the architect, Pål Trodahl, to fully renovate this constructing and make it a singular hidden gem of a resort.
Lodge Victoria
Some of the well-kept and beautiful buildings within the very middle of Stavanger is Lodge Victoria.The gorgeous pink constructing is situated in what my opinion, is the very best location in all of Stavanger. It’s within the very middle, near a giant parking home (with electrical chargers). It’s situated on the very starting of the purchasing streets, subsequent to the water and an incredible number of nice eating places.
This 4**** opened up its doorways for the primary time in 1900 however was lately renovated. Fortunately they’ve saved the outdated historic attraction. At Lodge Victoria you’ll be able to get pleasure from a glass of champagne underneath the identical chandelier as King Haakon VII and Queen Maud did throughout the signing ceremony in 1906.
The Bolder
Think about waking up above the clouds and looking out down at one of the beautiful fjords in all of Norway, and the very last thing you see earlier than closing your eyes is the glowing Milkyway above your mattress.
That is what it’s prefer to get up at one of many Star and Sky Lodges by The Bolder.Situated 10min drives from the closest metropolis on a mountain high you discover 5 distinctive cabins.
You’ve may need heard of the long-lasting Preikestolen the place 1000’s of vacationers yearly stand in line for hours to seize an image of the view.. properly on the Sky and Star Lodges you have got an unbelievable view all for your self. There’s a non-public street as much as the lodges, so you’ll be able to park proper exterior, however you’ll not be bothered by folks from the surface since there’s a roadblock with a code.
Trekronå
I’ve traveled the world for a few years now. And never as soon as I’ve had the urge to pack away all digital tools and begin studying a guide.. this was the primary time.I’ve you’ve adopted TheTravelBook you’ll know that I’m an enormous sucker for nature and distinctive lodging. I had my first treetop cabin keep about 4 years in the past at Bergaliv and since then, I’ve been extraordinarily interested in this sort of lodging.
There are two cabins situated within the wilderness. They’re known as the ‘yellow’ and the ‘green’ cabins. They’re 1:1 the identical cabins, however so friends can discover their booked cabin the doorways and a part of the inside are within the colours yellow and inexperienced.Although the cabins are situated in the course of the forest, Henrik and Lene have managed to get electrical energy and water into the cabins. This implies which you can simply make meals within the kitchen, take a scorching bathe or activate the sunshine to learn your guide at evening.
The cabins are equipt with two double beds as a bunk mattress and you’ll even pull out a fifth sleeping spot. Nonetheless, I might say these cabins are finest fitted to solo vacationers, {couples}, or a household that’s used to sleeping tight.
The principle function of those cabins is to be near nature, and also you most undoubtedly are. The cabins have stunning panoramic home windows together with a window within the roof so you’ll be able to simply spot the celebrities out of your mattress.
Sirdal Cabin
Sirdal is a small municipality in a valley about 1 1/2 hours drive from Stavanger metropolis middle. It’s the closest ski resort to Stavanger, and there are 3 totally different raise methods for use for downhill snowboarding on this space.When you aren’t a lot of an alpine skier you’ll be able to go cross-country on greater than 200km of prepped tracks.
There are a number of stunning privately owned cabins in all configurations and dimensions in Sirdal that may be rented by way of the sort host Kamil from Sirdal Hytteformidling.Sirdal isn’t just an incredible valley all through the winter, however an ideal all-year-long vacation spot. Throughout off-season you’re in a position to discover the identical unspoiled nature on foot, bike, and even by canine sledding.
Snowboarding is defintley is without doubt one of the hottest winter sports activities actions in Sirdal. The ski facilities are reachable by automobile and properly linked with only a few meter’s stroll from the automobile park to the primary ski raise. At Sirdal Skicenter they’ve 21 slopes with 8 totally different lifts. The view from the highest is unimaginable and the slopes are very well-kept and properly taken care of.
Some of the exceptional issues about Sirdal is evening snowboarding. 3 days per week the slopes reopen at 6 pm and the newly prepped slopes turn out to be a playground for locals of all ages. It’s an exquisite approach to spend a number of the lengthy and darkish evenings throughout the winter season.
Grand Lodge Egersund
Grand Hotell is situated in Egersund, which is without doubt one of the jap elements of the area Stavanger, slightly greater than 1-hour drive away from Stavanger metropolis middle. Grand Hotell at Egersund is a part of ‘De Historiske‘ a networking group for some of the oldest and best-kept hotels in all of Norway.The hotel’s 10 buildings are all a part of the heritage-listed picket construction within the middle. The resort’s buildings are all linked collectively on the within, so that you don’t must go exterior to seek out your room.
So why drive 1 hour away from Stavanger metropolis you would possibly ask? Just because the area of Stavanger has a lot extra to supply, than simply town middle of Stavanger. Egersund is situated very near one of many 19 most stunning routes in all of Norway known as Jærven, which is able to lead you to Stavanger Metropolis.
Eating places and cafes
Stavanger is without doubt one of the meals capitals in all of Norway!I’m a giant foodie and the quantity of meals choices is infinite in Stavanger, which is why I all the time love to go to.Lots of the eating places talked about are targeted on utilizing domestically produced merchandise which might be in season, which suggests their menus additionally change so much all year long. The sustainable mindset and imaginative and prescient of adjusting the menus all through the season, additionally imply you’ll be able to simply go to the identical restaurant once more in a brand new season as a result of the menu will certainly be modified and also you gained’t eat the identical meal twice.
Sabi Enso
Stavanger is situated on the west coast of Norway in the direction of the North Sea, which provides entry to an incredible number of contemporary fish and seafood. There are a number of choices at Sabi Enso, and so they have two totally different eating places in Stavanger. One is the ‘Omakase’ (chef’s alternative) conventional Japanese menu with Michelin Chef, Roger Asakil Joya.
This 18-course dinner was an unforgettable expertise and could be one of many best dinners I’ve ever had! It was additionally a dinner the place the good sou chef Ideree, knowledgeable me that the bluefin tuna I used to be consuming, was a Norwegian bluefin tuna!
If you need to check out an upgraded model of sushi and nice Japanese meals, however with out going for the dearer Michelin expertise, you’ll be able to strive their Separé Omakase idea or ala carte at Sabi Enso.
Sirkus Renaa
Sirkus Renaa is an idea that may’t be described in a single phrase. It’s a confectionery, bakery, ice cream, chocolate, pizzeria, café, restaurant, and bar – multi functional. That may make you consider a few of these “fusion” eating places that provide Mexican, pizza, burgers, and döner.. nevertheless, that’s undoubtedly not the case with Sirkus Renaa! The founding father of this unimaginable place can be the proprietor of Renaa the two** Michelin restaurant in Stavanger, and Torill and Sven-Erik Renaa aren’t doing something with out placing their coronary heart and soul into it.
This makes Sirkus Renaa the right place to go along with anybody and anytime since you’ll be able to select from the massive number of totally different meals and drinks, however with out compromising on the standard!
There are a number of Sirkus Renaa situated in Stavanger metropolis, however the authentic one which I visited is the one at Lagårdsveien 61.
Bellies
It’s greater than 4 years in the past since I finished consuming meat and I’ve had difficulties discovering connoisseur eating places with plant-based menus. A number of advantageous eating have vegan or vegetarian choices – however it could possibly’t be in comparison with the unimaginable 10-course champagne lunch I had at Bellies.This restaurant is situated about 15 min stroll exterior of town middle, in what appears to be a hip and upcoming industrial space. The outdated manufacturing facility buildings are adorned with graffiti and the streets appeared empty. The mountains throughout the fjords are typically seen by way of the alleys.Out of nowhere this shining and newly painted yellow constructing you discover Bellies.
You possibly can check out their 10-course champagne lunch or dinner. Among the programs are overlapping however the one coming factor is that every one programs are plant-based, produced by seasonal merchandise and groceries and the restaurant tries to make use of as many domestically produced merchandise as doable. Bellies don’t brag about being plant-based, as a result of a part of their imaginative and prescient is to be accessible to everybody.
Slottet Sirdal
‘Slottet’ is the Norwegian phrase for ‘Castle’, which may be very properly suited to this unimaginable restaurant.
Situated on the highest of a hill with a wonderful view of Sirdal you’ll discover this newly constructed restaurant, that opened throughout the pandemic. It’s owned by a household who’ve lived in Sirdal for generations. They don’t have any expertise with cooking or operating a restaurant, however with their information of farming, they know how you can get the very best out of groceries and crops. Their philosophy is to run a restaurant that may use domestically produced groceries and activate as many individuals from the close by group as doable.
This restaurant is a connoisseur restaurant and throughout the evening time, you’ll be able to have their 6 or 7 programs tasting menu, together with the attractive view of the mountains and valley.
Native Heroes
It may be tough to decide on between the native heroes in a area like Stavanger.The locations I’ve listed beneath did all in a roundabout way make a particular affect on me and in some ways have ended up being a number of the locations I’ve advised nice tales about to my buddies and households again dwelling.
Helmer Tea and Espresso home
Everyone knows the sensation of waking up in a resort room and wanting to begin out the day with a cup of espresso or tea. Most frequently I might go for a cup of tea, however the accommodations typically spend money on manufacturers like Twinings or Lipton, and subsequently I most frequently skip the morning tea. My expertise at Eilert Smith was totally different! I observed the attractive yellow tea field after I checked into my room and proper after check-in, I needed to sit down and luxuriate in a cup of this beautiful tea. and it was good. To my nice shock, it belonged to a neighborhood tea home in Stavanger metropolis, Helmer Tea & Espresso.The subsequent morning I went straight all the way down to the Tea Home and spend no less than 1 hour on this stunning retailer. It visited in autumn for the primary time, however I ended up shopping for all my x-mas presents for the beautiful ladies in my household from this place – and all people very a lot preferred their current.
They’ve an incredible number of teas you’ll be able to scent and so they additionally brew what they name the very best espresso on the town.Helmer Tea and Coffe home are as a lot of a restaurant because it’s a store.
Ostehuset Øst
Ostehuset could be translated on to ‘The Cheese House’. As you may need found by now I’m an enormous foodie and I like cheese! Due to this fact I used to be additionally a bit dissatisfied after I arrived at ‘Ostehuset Øst’ and found that solely a handful of various cheese was displayed on the counter together with a ton of different merchandise.
They’ve an incredible number of totally different nice high quality merchandise and cheese continues to be one of many foremost elements of their repertoire this place has existed since 1999 and all of the locals clearly come right here to hang around and luxuriate in some high quality time with their family members.
As talked about they do have some cheese and I received served a plate of some beautiful locally-produced sorts of cheese that tasted improbable! They have been additionally saved simply down the road for his or her maturation course of. So perhaps I ought to merely simply have executed my analysis slightly bit higher earlier than visiting ‘Ostehuset Øst’.. as a result of it was truly a very nice place with an incredible vibe.
Odd Commonplace
Have you ever ever been to a restaurant the place you’ve observed the tableware? this has occurred to me just a few instances and I’ve all the time puzzled how I may get my fingers in a few of this distinctive tableware. After I had my memorable lunch at Bellies, I needed to ask the place they received their stunning tableware from – and to my nice shock, Odd Commonplace who had produced their tableware had their micro-factory nearly subsequent door to their restaurant.
The artist duo and wonderful girls who run Odd Commonplace have each labored within the porcelain trade for a few years earlier than they determined to begin their micro-factory collectively. Their foremost clients are eating places however each Thursday, they open their doorways to public guests who can even cease by and purchase a few of their unimaginable tableware.
The Fevang Brothers Barbershop
It’s my third time in Stavanger in simply 6 months, and this time I realized the lesson from my earlier journeys. I booked upfront! As a result of that is vital if you wish to check out probably the greatest barbershops within the north. I can actually say that I’ve by no means skilled any remedy and hospitality pretty much as good as this one at any barbershop around the globe.
3 brothers are operating this 50’s impressed barbershop in reminiscence of their beloved greater brother, Thomas, who very, sadly, died means too younger. Don’t choose the guide on its cowl, and although these guys have tattoos throughout and golden enamel, they’re heat and pleasant and so they will provide you with a shave like by no means earlier than.
Posters of Elvis Presley are hanging on the wall along with black and white private photos of the 4 brothers and the music taking part in on the stereo is matching the time interval of the 50s.
I already booked my subsequent shave at The Fevang Brothers Barbershop and I can’t wait..
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Stavanger is a area situated on the south western a part of Norway. An enormous benefit about visiting Stavanger is that you’ve an incredible shoreline, with stunning seashores and nice waves for water exercise, however you even have the breathtaking fjords with infinite mountaineering alternatives and the mountains with a ton of wintersport actions.So put in another way, Stavanger is the right location no-matter which sort of actions you like doing all your journey.
Swords in Rock
Situated about quarter-hour drive exterior of Stavanger metropolis middle you’ll discover this improbable monument! There are 3 huge bronze swords, every sword is 10 meters tall and they’re planted within the rock of a small hill in a ravishing fjord. The monument is the image of a historic battle that befell in 872 when King Harald gathered all of Norway underneath one crown. King Harald is represented as the largest sword and the 2 smaller swords are the 2 fallen kings that he defeated. This monument additionally represents peace in Norway and the swords could by no means be eliminated.
Ice hockey Oilers
After I journey I discover it extraordinarily essential to mix in with the locals as doable. Eat the place they eat. Go the identical walks in nature as they do and mainly attempt to do what they do. That’s for me one of the simplest ways to get to know the international locations I go to.One among my native followers from Stavanger wrote me that Stavanger Oilers have been taking part in an ice hockey match in opposition to Lillehammer. I’ve solely seen just a few ice hockey matches in my life and to be sincere I went to this sport with out understanding anybody or something concerning the sport. Nevertheless it was one of the cheerful evenings I’ve had in Stavanger. Round 4.000 folks gathered collectively within the chilly enviornment on an everyday Thursday night to assist their native crew.Inside 1 hour I felt like one of many locals “singing” and cheering for the Oilers, a enjoyable expertise in the event you don’t have ice hockey as a giant sport in your individual nation.
Huskyfarm
Situated within the valley about 20 min drive from Sirdal ski middle you’ll discover the family-driven Sirdal Huskyfarm. It’s at present being run by two generations who don’t have anything however love for nature and the animals on their farm. Odd, the proprietor, used to do hardcore journey exhibitions within the wilderness, however lately the journeys are very properly organized and protected.The second you enter Sirdal Huskyfarm, you enter a whole universe like nowhere else. You possibly can hear the passionate and enthusiastic sledding canine prepared for motion. The son-in-law to the proprietor, Flo, is a 30 years outdated enthusiastic man, who originates from Germany however has realized Norwegian. He additionally respects that nature as a Norwegian and it’s simple to see how a lot he enjoys taking up the every day challenges on the farm. We had a 4-5 hours unimaginable journey into the wilderness of Sirdal and easily simply received “lost” within the woods. Being alone with the canines and surrounded by this unimaginable nature – was one thing that saved me smiling for a lot of days. It’s a very long time in the past since I’ve had such a lot enjoyable!
Jæren
Jæren is a 65km lengthy space situated simply south of Stavanger metropolis. In Norway, you have got 19 extraordinarily stunning roads known as ‘Norwegian Scenic Routes’, one of many ‘Jærvegen’ which is situated a Jæren. It’s an space with a fast-changing panorama. You’re driving by way of small cities, subsequent to small lakes, round cliffs and small mountains, after which all of the sudden that panorama turns into flat however with stunning seashores. The image above is taken from the shore at Jæren within the small metropolis ‘Ogna’, which is simply 5 minutes from the treetop cabin Trekronå.A part of the panorama across the coast jogged my memory extra of Scotland than of Norway. A very stunning space.
Jæren can be an space with a number of historical past which could be examine at Hå Gamle Prestegård which is a museum but additionally a stunning cafe, artwork gallery, and showroom for native artists. You too can keep an evening at this stunning lighthouse Obrestad Fyr, proper subsequent to Hå Gamle Prestegård.
Jæren can be one of many Norwegian paradises for surfers. You would possibly assume the massive waves and temperatures exterior of the coast of Norway, wouldn’t be the perfect surf surroundings – however then you must keep in mind that the Norwegians are Vikings! In Norway they’ve two sayings I actually admire:
Ut på tur, aldri sur = By no means offended, exit into the natureDet finnes ikke dårlig vær, naked dårlige klær = There is no such thing as a such factor as unhealthy climate simply unhealthy clothes.
It looks like most Norwegian persons are dwelling after these two sentences as a result of irrespective of how horrible the climate is, you’ll all the time discover the Norwegian folks being outside, and all the time being along with good buddies, households, or different family members.
The identical goes for browsing, even throughout the coldest and darkest hours of the winter, you’ll discover blissful surfers, windsurfers, and kitesurfers across the space of Jæren.
At one of many majestic seashores at Jæren ‘Borestranda’, you’ll discover a beautiful group and eco-friendly lodging Boretunet. Boretunet is up-cycled outdated barracks that initially have been utilized by employees round in Stavanger Area.
Boretunet is the right place if you wish to check out browsing since you’ll be able to lease tools and you’ve got direct entry to the seashore from there. Additionally they supply lodging the place you’ll be able to keep in both a number of the barracks or in cabins situated proper subsequent to Boretunet.
Thanks a lot for studying alongside about Stavanger, and I hope you now have sufficient inspiration to plan your favourite kind of vacation and journey round this area.I’m already now planning on going again throughout the subsequent couple of months since I nonetheless have a number of locations I didn’t have time sufficient to discover throughout my first 3 visits.
I additionally wish to thank the vacationer board of Stavanger ‘Region Stavanger’ for this unimaginable collaboration and I extremely suggest following their Instagram profile for every day inspiration about this stunning area.
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