Stavanger

Free things to do in Stavanger

20 places in Stavanger you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.

Landmarks & monuments

Free landmarks & monuments in Stavanger

  • Aubeberget
  • KNM Æger
  • Tingholmen
Parks & viewpoints

Free parks & viewpoints in Stavanger

  • Bjergstedparken
  • Byparken
  • Gausel naturreservat
  • Grannesbukta naturreservat
  • Haga naturreservat
  • Hagavågen naturreservat
  • Horgje naturreservat
  • Jærstrendene fuglefredningsområde
  • Kjeøy naturreservat
  • Langholmen, Larsholmen og Larsholmskjeret naturreservat
  • Lendeparken
  • Litle Marøy naturreservat
  • Mosvatnet naturreservat
  • Stavanger Botanisk Hage
  • Storamyr naturreservat
  • Strandnesvågen naturreservat
  • Ullandhaugtårnet
Free-admission days

When museums in Norway open free entry

Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.

If you'd like a guide too

Free & cheap tours in Stavanger

A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.

Tickets for attractions in Stavanger, booking ahead skips the queue.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

What can you do in Stavanger for free?
20 places in Stavanger with free entry — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best are gathered here by type.
Are there free museums in Stavanger?
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Is a city pass worth it if most sights are free?
Usually not. A city pass pays off when you visit 2–3 paid sights a day. If most of your day is parks, markets and free museums, skip it.
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