Stavanger / 9 photo spots
9 Instagram spots around Stavanger
Stavanger has white wooden streets, a colourful pedestrian lane and green spaces around its lakes. These ideas stay in the city and its nearby parks.
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Old Stavanger
In Old Stavanger, walk along Øvre Strandgate among white wooden houses. From the public street, compose a short row of facades and respect private entrances and windows.
Search Google MapsFargegaten
The eastern part of Øvre Holmegate is known as Fargegaten for its colourful facades. From the pedestrian street, frame a few neighbouring shopfronts and leave entrances clear. As of November 2026, works in the two western blocks may temporarily limit access from that direction.
Search Google MapsStavanger Cathedral
Stavanger Cathedral stands beside the city park. From the public space outside, focus on the stonework and windows rather than trying to include the whole building.
Search Google MapsBreiavatnet
In Byparken, the path around Breiavatnet offers a view across the lake and its fountain. Use the water as foreground and leave the birds undisturbed.
Search Google MapsMosvatnet Nature Reserve
Follow the path around Mosvatnet and frame the water through the trees. This is a nature reserve. Do not disturb wildlife or set up a photo hide.
Search Google MapsStavanger Botanical Garden
The botanical garden has collections of herbs and perennial plants. From a garden path, choose one plant or leaf as a close detail. Admission is free, and plants must not be picked.
Search Google MapsValbergtårnet
The former watchtower at Valberget overlooks Stavanger. From the public area near the tower, frame a section of the town below. The small museum inside has seasonal hours.
Search Google MapsGeoparken
Beside the Norwegian Petroleum Museum, Geoparken reuses components from the oil industry as a public play space. Photograph a detail of the shapes from the visitor area, without including children at play.
Search Google MapsVågen waterfront
From the public promenade around the inner Vågen, look towards the old waterfront houses and Valbergtårnet. A wider frame can connect the rooflines with the water.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- Fjord Norway: Old Stavanger
- Visit Edge of Norway: Fargegaten
- Stavanger kommune: Cathedral restoration
- Stavanger kommune: Breiavatnet and Byparken
- Stavanger kommune: Mosvatnet nature reserve
- Stavanger kommune: Botanical garden
- Visit Edge of Norway: Stavanger highlights
- Norwegian Petroleum Museum: Geopark
- Visit Edge of Norway: Blue Promenade
- Stavanger kommune: Øvre Holmegate construction