Gamle Stavanger, Stavanger

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Get a taste of Norway's past at Gamle Stavanger, the city's historical district and home to one of the largest collections of preserved wooden homes in the region. Dating mainly from the 18th and early 19th centuries, these Stavanger homes characterize the architectural style that once existed nationwide. The cobbled streets wind between whitewashed historical homes, numbering 173 in all. Discover the multitude of craft stores and shops that now give life to the area. Be sure to stop by the local canning museum, which demonstrates the inner workings of a typical factory in the neighborhood at the dawn of the 20th century. Plan your Gamle Stavanger visit and explore what else you can see and do in Stavanger using our Stavanger route planner.

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By 607jayb

This historical area is quite lovely and worth your time. It's not very big so you can walk the streets in just a short time and soak in the architecture of those beautiful, old buildings. Just be...

This historical area is quite lovely and worth your time. It's not very big so you can walk the streets in just a short time and soak in the architecture of those beautiful, old buildings. Just be... more »
By chrissieb94

Quaint, white painted houses and pretty, cobbled streets in this old area of town. It is beautifully presented and well preserved by residents. Apparently, historically when you moved house, you not..... more

Quaint, white painted houses and pretty, cobbled streets in this old area of town. It is beautifully presented and well preserved by residents. Apparently, historically when you moved house, you not..... more »

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By Veronika R

Absolutely beautiful place! All those white houses, colorful flowers. Everything is carefully taken care of. It was such a relaxing walk in the area on sunny Saturday morning. :)

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By Jacob Stitz

Very cute old town that complement the city quite well. Stavanger is not a large city so definitely visit this part if you are ‘in town’! Some nice views as well from some of the houses. All in all a visit worth

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