Stavanger, Norway
Additional Information:
- Class: City
- Activities: - rigorous hike to Preikestolen, a massive, flat cliff plunging nearly 2,000 feet directly into the Lysefjord. For those not hiking, rigid inflatable boat (RIB) safaris through the fjord - fascinating blend of history and modern industry. highly interactive Norwegian Petroleum Museum to understand Norway's modern wealth, or visit the Sverd i fjell (Swords in Rock) monument commemorating the Viking battle that united Norway. - vibrant, colorful pedestrian streets (like Øvre Holmegate) packed with cafes. >>> If evaluating cruise destinations is like exploring a sprawling estate, Stavanger is the high-tech, modern workshop built right next to a gorgeous, historic botanical garden. It masterfully balances its role as a wealthy, modern industrial hub with beautifully preserved, historic wooden architecture right at the dock. It is a fantastic all-rounder port that offers intense natural adventure (the Lysefjord) without sacrificing the comforts, space, and walkability of a major European city.
- Adventure: 3.0
- Enrichment: 4.0
- Relaxation: 2.0
- Natural Beauty: 3.0
- City Rating: 4.0
- Locals: 4.0
- Crowds: 3.0
- Safety: 5.0
- Family Friendly: 4.0
- Romance: 3.0
- Cruise Region: Norway
- Total: 35.0