FamxplorGamle Stavanger
What to expect
Gamle Stavanger is a historic area in the city of Stavanger, comprising 173 small, captivating wooden houses from the 18th and 19th centuries, all with white-painted facades. The area is protected and preserved, with some houses listed. It's a popular living area, and many galleries and handicrafts boutiques are located here. Visitors can explore seafront treasures such as the Stavanger Maritime Museum and the Norwegian Canning Museum. The area is considered a choice location for the urban-minded with a sense of history. As the houses are inhabited by real people, visitors are asked to respect private property and people's right to privacy. The area is adapted for disabled and is family-friendly, making it a great place to visit with family and friends
Plan your family visit to the Gamle Stavanger with these blog insights 👇
Stavanger on your own – tips and activities
Activities: We strolled through the narrow streets of Gamle Stavanger, also known as Straen, admiring the colorful and white wooden houses. We enjoyed a walk through the pedestrian zones, where we browsed the shops
Highlights: We loved wandering through the charming, compact area. The many small cafes in the colorful wooden houses looked like they were straight out of a picture book. It was a lovely experience to explore on foot ✨