Stavanger was put on the map and made known as an oil capital. Don’t let the history fool you, Norway has become a town with colourful buildings and extravagant shops. With local cafes, trying the traditional Waffle is a must! Stavanger also has some amazing museums to wander through which an unusual twist. Also look out for these small statues of men in suits around the shopping centre, ask locals for the story. Full of shops with either traditional dresses to comply casual clothes, its the perfect place to offer retail therapy. If you travel with children head to the park, where there is a unique play area, made from recycled items.
I have complied all the information and knowledge into this guide to which I collected whilst ashore. Help from locals advice, to friends onboard, and a touch of google. Most of these are just a short walk away from the port, however i always advise to plan your routes to ensure enough time is created. You never want to miss the ships departure.
Coffee =
1. Kokko kaffebar – 0.34 km
2. Godt brød Eiganes – 0.82 km
3. Ostehuset – 2.57 km
Lunch =
1. Fisketorget – 0.28 km
2. FireLake – 0.37 km
3. Sabi Omakase Restaurant – 1.14 km
Drinks =
1. Lou-Lou – 0.20 km
2. Cardinal – 0.24 km
3. Pjolter & Punsj – 0.28 km
Shopping =
1. Audhild Viken – 0.15 km
2. Chili Chocolate – 0.21 km
3. Bazaar Stavanger – 1.13 km
Culture =
1. Stavanger Cathedral – 0.05 km
2. Norwegian Petroleum Museum – 0.42 km
3. Stavanger Art Museum – 3.71 km
Outdoor =
1. Byparken – 0.18 km
2.Tollboden – 0.54 km
3. Gamle Stavanger (Old Town) – 0.81 km
Information & Tips =
Currency = Norwegian krone (NOK)
Language = Norwegian
Tipping = Isn’t expected, that is at the tourist discretion.
Emergency services = Police 112, Ambulance 113, Fire 110
Police station = Lagårdsveien 6 +47 51 89 90 00
Pharmacy = Olav V s gate 11 Vitusapotek Løven Stavanger +47 51 91 08 80
Tourist information office = Stavanger turistinformasjon, Strandkaien 61 +47 51 85 92 00
Taxi = Sandnes Taxi +47 51 66 16 00
DO NOT = Locals do not like it when you try to haggle prices, wear shoes inside, or overly affectionate in public.
Fact = The only way they could recycle material for the play area, was to completely graffiti on them.
Shore Experiences =
1. Scenic Flam Railway – Duration 2hrs 25 mins
2. Gudvangen Kayaking – Duration 5hrs 25mins
3. Viking Village and Tvinde waterfall – Duration 4hrs
TAX =
It isn’t commonly known that when you are ashore and purchase any items that is over a specific price, you are able to receive some tax back. When at check out with your credit card, they will ask for your passport, you’ll need this to fill out the receipts. If you don’t have your passport ashore, you need to keep your receipts and take them ashore on the last port, an announcement will be made. All forms must be filled out, and handed to the TAX desk to be stamped and sent off. You will need your Passport and Credit card when completing the forms.
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