Stavanger Cruises

Then, head down to Fargegata as it’s known among locals, a street splashed with outlandishly colourful wharf houses, cafes, restaurants and boutiques that are fortunate to call this part of the city home. Although these rainbow-laden buildings won’t evade your attention, the same cannot be said for the various artworks dotted around the city. Find time to peep into doorways and avert your eyes up the sides of buildings, where some of the most incredible murals are never too far away.

Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock are two of the top natural attractions in the vicinity of Stavanger. Lysefjord, translated as the 'Light Fjord', spans over 25 miles and features cliffs of light-coloured granite and deeply clear waters.

Towering nearly 2,000 feet above the Lysefjord is the Pulpit Rock, or Preikestolen. It's a popular spot among hikers, with the round-trip journey usually taking around up to five hours. The flat platform of the cliff allows for breathtaking panoramic views of the fjord and surrounding mountainous landscape

Stavanger has firmly planted itself on many cruise itineraries - and with good reason. It’s arguably the most colourful of the places you’ll visit in the Norwegian Fjords, but the best place to start is by taking a look at the blank canvas that is Gamle Stavanger, the oldest part of the city. White-painted wooden houses stand proudly astride the main cobbled streets, a warren of a place where getting lost is all part of the fun.