Stavanger

Stavanger – Oil and Coastal Heritage City

Description
Stavanger is a coastal city known for oil industry leadership and historic old town.

Geography
Southwestern Norway
North Sea coastline
Mild maritime climate

History
Medieval religious center
Fishing town origins
Oil boom from 1960s

Culture
Historic wooden houses
Food and culinary scene
Maritime heritage

Economy
Oil and gas industry
Energy services
Tourism

Tourism & Attractions
Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock)
Old Stavanger
Norwegian Petroleum Museum