Stavanger Cruise Port Guide

Stavanger, Norway — cruise port — Photo: João Bento · via Google Maps

Photos: João Bento, Calum Mcgillivray, Jose Maria Ballester, Jan Slotik, Jarle Berge, luis vidilla · via Google Maps

Country:: Norway
Region:: Norwegian Fjords
Coordinates:: 58.9701° N, 5.7333° E

About Stavanger

Stavanger serves as a gateway to the Norwegian Fjords alongside ports like Bergen and Geiranger. This compact port offers rich cultural attractions within easy reach, from the colourful wooden houses of Gamle Stavanger to world-class museums exploring Norway's maritime and industrial heritage.

The city centre lies remarkably close to the port. Ålesund and Åndalsnes make natural companion stops on Norwegian Fjords itineraries, but Stavanger's walkable waterfront and nearby attractions mean you can explore independently or join organised excursions.

What to see in Stavanger

Gamla Stavanger, the city's historic quarter, sits just 0.5 km from the port and draws visitors with its preserved architecture. The Norwegian Petroleum Museum, also 0.5 km away, documents Norway's oil industry through engaging exhibits. For those seeking monuments and viewpoints, Sverd i fjell stands 4.7 km from port, while the colourful street Fargegaten (0.3 km) offers excellent photo opportunities. Stavanger Cathedral, the Norwegian Canning Museum and Ullandhaugtårnet provide further cultural and historical interest within the immediate area.

Things to do in Stavanger on a port day

Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.

Photo: João Bento · via Google Maps
Monument

Sverd i fjell

4.6 (9,956) 4.7 km from port

Fjord-side monument to the 872 Battle of Hafrsfjord, with 3 10m-tall swords, made in 1983.

Near: Hafrsfjord Flyveplads (87 m) · Fiskerens kone (158 m)
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Sverd i fjell ("Swords in Rock") is a remarkable monument and an excellent place to visit near Stavanger. The three…” — Larysa Dawson
- 5 · “Sverd i fjell is one of Norway’s most iconic Viking monuments, located on the shores of Hafrsfjord, about 6–7 km…” — Sameersam
Google Maps Directions +47 51 50 70 90
Photo: Romà Jiménez · via Google Maps
Historical place

Gamle Stavanger

4.7 (9,455) 0.5 km from port

Preserved 18th- & 19th-century white wooden cottages are the cornerstone of this historic district.

Near: Stavanger port authority (63 m) · Strandkaien (79 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “I loved Gamle. Beautiful people, very friendly, the houses are cozy and all of them have cute flowers all around.…” — Adina Stupinean
- 5 · “The oldest streets in Stavanger are lined with beautiful detached wooden houses. The fronts of the houses are decorated with…” — süheyla kılıç
Website Google Maps Directions
Photo: Norsk Oljemuseum · via Google Maps
Museum

Norwegian Petroleum Museum

4.6 (5,581) 0.4 km from port

Petroleum museum by the port based in a stand-out landmark building built from different rocks.

Near: Stavanger Gjestehavn (62 m) · Bøker og Børst (103 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- 5 · “Very interactive museum, you can touch virtually everything, which makes learning very immersive. The first part of the museum is…” — Radina Petrova
- 5 · “Very interesting and highly educational museum to spend 60-90 minutes. We were family of 5 (adult children) but children of…” — D Cope
Website Google Maps Directions +47 51 93 93 00
Photo: Atle Rasmussen · via Google Maps
Tourist attraction

Fargegaten

4.7 (2,195) 0.3 km from port

Near: CIRKUS (12 m) · Bøker og Børst (24 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “[Review shared by 5+ English @ YouTube] This area is good for city wanderers who want to enjoy the vibes…” — Thắng-Nhật Trần (Steven)
- 5 · “Quaint and charming little city. Starting point to see Pulpit Rock, which is incredible!” — Erin Doughty
Website Google Maps Directions
Photo: Vishwanath Patil · via Google Maps
Church

Stavanger Cathedral

4.4 (1,747) 0.1 km from port

Elegant medieval cathedral, Norway's oldest, with Gothic & Romanesque accents & vivid stained glass.

Near: Stavanger Cathedral School (44 m) · Starbucks Domkirkeplassen (75 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Sunday: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
- 5 · “Beautiful cathedral on the inside. Stained glass windows and intricately carved altar! Worth visiting!!” — Irene Amruthkumar
- 5 · “Norway’s oldest cathedral, dating back to the 12th century. It’s a monumental place both from the outside and inside. There…” — Fazil Babajev
Website Google Maps Directions +47 51 84 04 00
Museum

Norwegian Canning Museum

4.6 (866) 0.5 km from port

Exhibits, equipment demos & films on the regional canning industry in a former factory complex.

Near: Norsk Grafisk Museum (17 m) · Workers Cottage (25 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Wednesday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Thursday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Friday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Saturday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Sunday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
- 5 · “The museum is free for students and it is an amazing experience!! I would even pay the full price! It…” — D B
- 5 · “A great museum and well worth visiting if you're over in Stavanger. Very informative, fun for children and the staff…” — Dominic Lee
Website Google Maps Directions +47 45 87 38 46
Tourist attraction

Ullandhaugtårnet

4.4 (563) 3.6 km from port

Near: Memorial stones at Ullandhaug (48 m) · Parkering Ullandhaugtårnet (189 m)
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: Closed
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
- 5 · “WOW so back in 2012, 2013, 2016 when I previously visited Stavanger I kept wondering what this structure was, and…” — Robert Plant
- 5 · “Great for an intermediate walk or run. It connects directly from Sørmarka Park allowing some incredible views and strolling pass…” — Erika Cevallos
Website Google Maps Directions +47 04005
Monument

Sjøfartsmonumentet

4.4 (137) 0.2 km from port

Near: Fisketorget Stavanger (22 m) · Burger King (47 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “What a beautiful evening! It was amazing to see the historic ship Loyal here tonight. Wishing the crew and trainees…” — Abbas Cheshmeh Ghasabani
- 5 · “tLocated within the lovely square down by the harbour front, is The Maritime Monument” — V H
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