The Stavanger Region offers a range of shopping opportunities from big shopping centres to charming city shops, niche boutiques and factory outlets.
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The Norwegian Petroleum Museum, a medieval monastery and a mountain hall are all alternative venues for conferences and meetings.
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Hike to the famous Pulpit Rock, take a boat trip to a lush tropical island, or learn the story behind the success of Norway’s oil industry.
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Stroll through old Stavanger with its charming wooden houses. Pass the market on the harbour and visit Stavanger cathedral.
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The Norwegian Petroleum Museum was opened on 20 May 1999 and its unusual architecture has made it a new, exciting landmark in the Port of Stavanger.
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A sightseeing boat takes you through the Stavanger archipelago and into the Lysefjord. Cruise under the Preikestolen 597 metres above the sea level.
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A short boat trip from Stavanger you will find a garden with tropical flowers and palms. Enjoy the panoramic view of the fjord and mountains.
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Impress business partners with dinner prepared by a Bocuse d'Or winner, or invite them to a reception at a restaurant on an lush tropical island.
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Stavanger Forum has 30 meeting rooms and can host 5,000 delegates. Other big conference venues are the concert hall and the Viking Stadium.
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The conference hotels in Stavanger can accommodate between 120 and 950 delegates. They are all within walking distance of the centre or of Sola Beach.
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Just 15 minutes from Stavanger Airport, Stavanger Forum has 30 meeting rooms, 15,000 square metres of stand space, and capacity for 5,000 delegates.
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Stavanger is one of Norway’s larger cities with over 127,000 inhabitants. Stavanger Airport Sola is a 15-minute drive from the city centre.
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Stavanger is the centre of the Norwegian oil, gas and energy industry. The city has 10,000 conference chairs and the world’s highest pulpit.
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Direct flights from many cities in Europe make it easy to visit Stavanger. You can travel by train, bus or express boat from other Norwegian cities.
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Stavanger has 30 conference centres and hotels. One of Norway’s big conference and exhibition centres is located here. The maximum capacity is 5,000.
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Stavanger Convention Bureau provides free information to help you plan an event in the region, from small incentive programmes to large conferences.
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Explore the Lysefjord and the mountains Preikestolen and Kjerag, or relax on Jæren's beaches. Visit Stavanger and experience its rich cultural life.
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Direct flights from several destinations in Europe make it easy to visit the Stavanger Region whether it is for business or holiday.
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Accommodation options are many in the Stavanger Region. Choose between hotels, bed & breakfasts, holiday cottages, camp sites and even lighthouses.
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Visit the Norwegian Petroleum Museum, go on a cruise on the Lysefjord, ascend Preikestolen or join a guided sightseeing trip around Stavanger.
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The Stavanger region consists of the municipalities of Randaberg, Stavanger, Sandnes, Sola, Gjesdal, Klepp, Time and Hå.
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The Stavanger Region boasts many scenic attractions, among them the Lysefjord, Solastranda Beach and the mountains of Preikestolen and Kjerag.
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Experience the Gladmat Food Festival, or visit the restaurant Tango run by Kjartan Skjelde, one of Norway's best known chefs.
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Go on a sightseeing tour of Stavanger, the Lysefjord or Norway’s only "palm island". Rent a bicycle or car and explore the region on your own.
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The Lysefjord is situated close to Stavanger, and is especially known for the mountain formations of Kjerag and Preikestolen (The Pulpit Rock).
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The Stavanger Region offers varied hiking terrain, from rugged peaks in the Lysefjord to gentle coastal walks in Jæren. All are easily accessible.
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Take a memorable hike to Preikestolen or Kjerag in the Lysefjord, or follow gentler terrain on a walk along the Jæren coastline south of Stavanger.
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Travel to Tjøstheim Ridesenter in Ryfylke and go horseback riding in fjords and mountains with Norway host David Spinx. Riding a fjord horse is easy.
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Jæren offers open skies, wide horizons and endless ocean. Mile upon mile of sandy beaches and sand dunes, only broken by boulders and salmon rivers.
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Try a ride with this year's new attraction - a big dipper equivalent to the ones found in the Disney parks in in the USA.
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Take a fjord cruise with Norway host David Spinx to see the Pulpit Rock in Ryfylke. And learn about the history of Norway along the way.
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Hike from the Preikestolen Mountain Lodge to the top of Pulpit Rock, 600 metres above the Lysefjord, with Norway host David Spinx.
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Get a bird's eye view of Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock), the Lysefjord and the rest of Ryfylke, home to the southernmost fjords in Norway.
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Walk up to Kjerag and Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock) mountain plateaus, go salmon fishing, or take a cruise on the Lysefjord.
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The nearest ski resort to Haugesund and Haugalandet is Røldal. Here you will find downhill runs and cross-country tracks.
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Visit the Haugesund region during the Viking Festival, the International Jazz Festival, known as Sildajazz, or the International Film Festival.
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Enjoy the white, sandy beaches of Karmøy, take a peek at Langfossen Waterfall in the Åkrafjord and go for a hike in the local mountains.
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Spend the night at a lighthouse in the open sea outside of Haugesund, or find a hotel or fishermen's cabin on the coast.
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Haugalandet is a good starting point for exploring the Lysefjord and its surrounding mountains. The city of Haugesund is famous for the Film Festival.
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Fashion, knitted clothing, textiles and local food are among the things you should buy in Haugesund and Haugalandet.
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The Haugesund region is situated in the northern part of the county of Rogaland in Western Norway. Haugesund is the main city.
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Interested in historical tours, landscape and recreational activities, culture and fjords? In Haugesund and Haugalandet you can experience it all.
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In Ryfylke, Fjord Norway, green skerries and cultural landscapes are suddenly replaced by mountains, rockslides, polished cliffs and fjords.
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Sirdal is an inland municipality in the southwest of Norway, with fewer than 2,000 inhabitants spread over 1,555 square kilometres.
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Sirdal is a popular ski destination 1.5 hours drive east of Stavanger. Sirdal boasts five skiing areas and 200 kilometres of cross-country tracks.
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Sirdal offers a wide range of accommodation options. Choose between high standard hotels, cabins, campsites and a unique network of mountain cabins.
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The annual sheep fair is a popular event in Sirdal. But there are many other attractions, natural or man-made, worth visiting in the area.
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Sirdal is the perfect base for your holiday. Within one day, you can explore the Lysefjord, the mountains of Kjerag or the Suleskarvegen Road.
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In Sirdal you will find traditional Norwegian food in most restaurants. The mountains here are full of delicious ingredients.
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There are two tourist information offices in Sirdal. Here you will find all the information you need to plan your holiday in the area.
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As you journey through Ryfylke you will find varied accommodation, from Lysebotn in the Lysefjord to Sauda in the north.
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Two of the most popular hikes in Norway can be found in Ryfylke: Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock) and Kjerag, both located by the Lysefjord.
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Ryfylke offers plenty of walking options, whether you are looking for challenging hikes or more gentle walks. The Lysefjord is a popular destination.
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Find out about typical ingredients in the Ryfylke kitchen, popular restaurants in the area, and food-related festivals.
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Sauda in Fjord Norway is a great winter destination, offering Alpine and cross-country skiing as well as winter fishing, ski boat, hiking and more.
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Shopping in Ryfylke should be about local products such as traditional handicrafts, smoked salmon and ham from Suldal.
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Ryfylke is home to the Lysefjord and the mountain formations of Kjerag and Preikestolen (The Pulpit Rock, also called Prekestolen).
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This is where Norway was united as one kingdom during the Viking age. Later it became the main centre for sailing ships between Stavanger and Bergen.
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Embrace Haugesund's Viking spirit with your team, explore the island of Røvær or go hiking to see one of Norway’s largest waterfalls.
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Haugesund is the regional centre of Haugalandet. The number of inhabitants is 35,099 and the travel time from the city to the airport is 15 minutes.
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The sea house of the 'Herring King' can accommodate 500 people. Outside Haugesund you can arrange conferences in a salmon castle or in a lighthouse.
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Hotels can accommodate 880 people. Alternative venues include an art gallery, a haunted salmon castle or a stay close to nature in a lighthouse.
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Haugesund is a major participant in the oil, offshore and shipping industry and a popular congress town. Maximum capacity is 1,000 delegates.
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Head to Ryfylke in Fjord Norway and go on an expedition on the Suldalslågen River with Norway host David Spinx. You will get to try salmon fishing.
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The Suldalslågen River runs for 22 kilometres from Lake Suldalsvatnet through a fertile valley until it reaches the sea at Sand.
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