Stavanger, Norway Highlights Of Stavanger Excursion

Highlights Of Stavanger

DETAILS

3
hrs Estimate Duration
Family Recommended
Limited Accessibility

OVERVIEW

Visit historical and cultural attractions that define Stavanger with the option of exploring Old Town on your own. For the ultimate view of the city and the fjord that rims it, you will drive to Ullandhaug, the hilltop where in 872 A.D. Viking chief Harald Fairhair won a decisive naval victory and united the surrounding regions into one kingdom. Nearby, at the water’s edge, you will pause for photos of the Swords in the Rock monument that commemorates Harald’s victory. The monument is comprised of three giant Viking swords – representing peace, unity and freedom – anchored in solid rock. You will delve even deeper into the past by browsing the Museum of Archaeology in Stavanger. Exhibits feature locally excavated artifacts such as jewelry, flint daggers and animal figurines. In Old Town, you will behold the exterior of the Anglo Norman-style cathedral, the only one in Norway that has been continuously used since the Middle Ages.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit the spot where in 872 A.D. a Viking chief united the region into one kingdom.
• View a striking monument of three Viking swords on the edge of Stavanger’s fjord.
• Browse an archaeological museum full of prehistoric and Middles Ages artifacts.
• Behold Norway’s only cathedral that has been used continuously since the Middle Ages.
• Stay in Old Town Stavanger to explore further on your own, if you wish.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Need to Know:

Note: This tour includes an easy amount of walking, mainly at the guest's discretion. It is available to guests who utilize a collapsible wheelchair, can make their way on and off the coach and have a companion to assist them. However, the terrain is uneven, hilly, rocky, sandy, and grassy at both photo stops. Walking during the photo stops is at guests' discretion. The terrain at the Archaeological Museum is mainly flat. Lift and ramps are available at the Archaeological Museum. Old Stavanger terrain is hilly and made of cobblestones. Guests not wishing to participate in the guided walk of Old Stavanger can remain on the bus that will drop them off at the pier. The order of the visits may vary.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Scenic & City Tours

Historical Landmarks

Activity Level:

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Easy
2

Moderate
3

Challenging

Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.

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Highlights Of Stavanger