• Grand Fjords & Iconic Shores
    Harbor view of some of the houses. The dark sky are rain clouds
    Harbor view of some of the houses. The dark sky are rain cloudsPlenty of cobblestone roads in the old part of town1Murals are on many of the buildings, though someone doesn't think it's art!Lovely outside cafesMore cafes along the wharf1I love these guys :)Footprints of the 14th Dalai Lama who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989The watchtower built between 1850-1854 on the highest point of the city was used to spot firesA model of the oil rig built for the Gullfaks oil and gas field in the North Sea

    Stavanger, Norway

    June 4 in Norway 🌧 55 °F

    Stavanger, Norway, felt like a city that never wanted the day to end. With sunrise at 4:33 a.m. and sunset at 10:33 p.m., the long summer daylight gave us plenty of time to enjoy this beautiful harbor city.

    We learned how Stavanger evolved from a fishing and canning center into Norway's oil capital after the discovery of North Sea oil. A visit to the Norwegian Petroleum Museum helped bring that history to life, with interesting exhibits explaining how the oil industry transformed both the city and the country.

    The harbor was a highlight, lined with colorful buildings, boats, and outdoor cafes. Along the waterfront, we also discovered the footprints honoring Nobel Peace Prize winners and peace advocates, a unique reminder of Norway's connection to promoting peace around the world. The Peace Prize is the only prize awarded in Norway while the others are awarded in Sweden.    Read more