Location
Stavanger is the fourth largest city of Norway with a population of around 117,315 persons. It is located in the southwestern coast of the country. The city has also been called the Petroleum Capital of Norway. It's a good combination of new and old influences.
Geography and climate
The city is located on a peninsula on the southwest coast of the country. The climate is maritime mild temperate which means that it's windy and all monthly temperature averages above freezing. During summers it's quite pleasant in the lowland areas and around them.
Transport
The public transportation in Stavanger is excellent, the city has a number of bus services and taxis. The train station is located next to the bus terminal. While you can even travel by a taxi, however the public transportation system does not use subways or small trains.
Interesting Places
- The Stavanger Oil Museum
- The Canning Museum
- Gamle Stavanger
- Preikestolen (the pulpit rock)
- The Three Swords
- Sculptures
Airports
The City Airport is an international airport located in the municipality of Sola, which is very near to the city. It is the country's third largest airport, in addition to planes there's also a large traffic of helicopters that the airport manages.
Accommodation
You can make your stay enjoyable at the following hotels: Park Inn, Quality at Sommeveien, Forum at Gunnar Warebergstgt, Rica Park at Kannikgaten, First Alstor at Tjensvollveien and Park Inn at LAGARDSVEIEN. Other hotels are Radisson Sas Atlantic,Thon Maritim, Radisson Sas Royal and Clarion Hotel. It's important to book the hotels in advance.
Society and culture
It's a culturally rich region and along with UK's Liverpool this city has been selected as a European Capital of Culture for 2008. It hosts the International Jazz Festival, MaiJazz. Further, the International Chamber Music Festival takes place in the city every August.
Other Interesting Attractions of the City
Some other attractions of the city are: The Rogaland Kunstmuseum (art museum) is on Mosvatnet Lake, Hiking and climbing around Stavanger, Solastranden (Sola Beach), Skiing and snowboarding are the best winter activities and Ice skating on Stokkavannet.
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