Explore picturesque Stavanger Norway, a must-visit destination on the country's southwestern coast. This culturally vibrant city boasts a rich heritage with a stunning natural backdrop of iconic landmarks and sandy white beaches.

Stavanger is the oil and gas centre of Europe and is the fourth largest city in Norway. Known as a fun, bustling party city it attracts a younger crowd and is popular with the university students. A favoured cruise ship port stop, the boat docks right in the harbour so passengers can walk off and start exploring easily. The city also has five Michelin restaurants, making it a foodie destination.

Stavanger and surrounding area has festivals for all occasions centered on a variety of themes such as, music, food and sports. On the day we visited, Norway's largest food festival was taking place.