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Arkeologisk Museum, University of Stavanger
Collection of archaeological and natural history objects from the county of Rogaland. Gives an introduction to Rogaland’s prehistory from the Stone, Bronze and Viking Ages, and up to the end of the Middle Ages. Café and museum shop.
This location covers 3 distinct topics: the history of Stavanger, the museum of natural history and the Norwegian Children's museum.
Wedged in a mountain crevice sits the Kjerag Boulder, suspended nearly 1,000m above sea level
Traditionally where factory owners, ship owners, and other members of the upper class lived. This district is dominated by stately homes with large, well-kept gardens, particularly along Eiganesveien. Some of the larger estates are publicly owned, such as Breidablikk, and Ledaal, the royal residence of Stavanger.
The Preikestolen Plateau (the Pulpit Rock) is one of the most famous attractions in Norway. To get to it, there is a 4-km (one-way) out and back trail that has very steep grades, and an elevation gain of 600 m (approx 1800 feet). The hike is not to be attempted without layered clothing, and proper footwear. Every year, people have to be rescued after getting themselves into bad situations, and there have even been fatalities.
During the tourist season, one can simply follow the crowd ahead of you. The trail is also marked (on boulders using spray paint) but these are sometimes hard to see, particularly in poor weather conditions / lighting.
There are a few bus services starting from Stavanger, that offer drop off and pick up from the start of the trail - but check timings carefully. Once the last bus leaves, the only options may be a very expensive taxi ride back to Stavanger.
Stavanger domkirke
Stavanger Cathedral (Romanesque style from about 1125, with later Gothic additions) is the best preserved medieval cathedral in Norway and well worth a visit. The church patron saint is Saint Svithun. The pulpit was made by Andrew Smith in the 1650s and the stained glass by Victor Sparre in 1957.