Stavanger Scavenger Hunt: Stavanger's Fjords, Fables & Fishing Tales
Get ready for a Stavanger scavenger hunt adventure through the vibrant downtown! Explore Gamle Stavanger, Fargegata, and Valberg Tower as your team solves riddles, completes missions, and takes on fun challenges. This interactive walking tour is flexible, competitive, and perfect for sightseeing in Oljebyen.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Stavanger. This top rated Stavanger Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.57 miles and has 7 stops.
Activity Info: Stavanger's Fjords, Fables & Fishing Tales
Stavanger is known as Oljebyen and Vikingbyen, blending coastal charm with rich history. It's colorful city center features cobblestone streets, iconic sites like Fargegata and Lysefjorden-porten. On the Stavanger Scavenger Hunt, you will tackle creative missions at spots like Tollboden Customs House and Arkeologisk Museum. Solve riddles, snap photos at Villa Blidensol, and discover hidden gems along the way. Locals rediscover Jernalderbyen’s secrets while visitors see Preikestolen City from a new perspective. The hunt offers teamwork-driven fun for everyone in Nord-Jæren—no prior knowledge needed!
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Arkeologisk Museum
Let us wander over to a spot where the mysteries of Rogaland's past are unlocked. From ancient discoveries to hands-on exhibits, this museum is packed with secrets unearthed from the soils of the Stavanger region.
Gamle Stavanger and Villa Blidensol
Let yourself get lost among Norway’s best-preserved wooden houses in the heart of Gamle Stavanger. This cozy neighborhood holds stories behind every flowerpot and painted window.
Tollboden Customs House
Standing tall at the waterfront, this iconic building once greeted sailors and traders from across the world. It's distinctive architecture and proud history are woven into Stavanger’s portside story.
Valberg Tower
Rise above Stavanger for a glimpse of it's watchful guardian! This historic tower has overseen centuries of city life, offering a panoramic sneak peek at Stavanger's bustling heart.
Valberg Tower Landmark
Atop Valberget hill, the guardian tower keeps eternal watch. Climb up for sweeping city views that once inspired tales of vigilant heroes and secret fires.
Stavanger Cathedral
Welcome to Stavanger’s grand stone crown, the oldest cathedral in Norway where layers of history blend in it's ancient walls. Each stone and spire here has something epic to say about the city’s journey from the Viking age to modern times.
Stavanger Cathedral Plaque
Amidst cobblestone streets stands an awe-inspiring structure that has watched Stavanger’s story unfold for centuries. The grand façade and deep-rooted history make this an unmissable stop on your journey.
How the Stavanger Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and start exploring downtown Stavanger with our app! The scavenger hunt adventure guides you to top landmarks as you solve riddles, complete photo challenges, and earn points with your team. No reservations or guides required—just download the app, gather friends or family, and dive into city center missions whenever it suits you!
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: Stavanger, Norway
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 2.53 KM (1.57 Mi)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
Earn The Stavanger Scavenger Hunt High Score
Ready to show off your skills? On the Stavanger Scavenger Hunt leaderboard, every player gets interactive trivia and photo challenges at legendary spots like Valberg Tower Landmark or Fargegata. Work together to solve riddles at Arkeologisk Museum for bragging rights as top explorers of Vikingbyen!
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Reviews for Stavanger Scavenger Hunt: Stavanger's Fjords, Fables & Fishing Tales
This was so much fun!!! My husband and I had a great time exploring. A great way to spend a day. Highly recommended!!
Carol Hild
Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party
Pam Fox
Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city
Scot Branham
Super fun! Great team building for a great company function
Maggie Silliman
Lots of fun, and a great activity with a group! We took the light rail down for some extra adventure. We learned a few fun facts.
Terri Hensen
So much fun and not pricey at all. Did it with a group including kids. They had fun too. We will for sure do more hunts in the future.
Tania Paddock
It was good family fun. Great that you can pause to have lunch etc. was fairly easy but didn’t initially realise clues had time limits - hence missed out! Would definitely do another elsewhere.
Joanne Clements
Had lots of fun. Would definitely recommend this as a fun day.
Megan Prenc
Great time with family and friends would definitely do another tour!
Mike Vigil
Had an enjoyable time and visited a place I've not been before.
Stephanie Yencer
Awesome fun! You should try this. Great competition.
Ben Rathbone
Super fun experience reconnecting with my city and work team!
Sabrina Foster
Awesome way to learn more about our beautiful city! Great date night!
Laura Taylor
SO Fun!! It’s a great team bonding experience & fun to learn about the town you’re in. And an added bonus of exercise!
Monica Thomas
That’s a fun way to see the city and it’s history!
Howard Usher
Awesome game -it rocked!!
James Macie
Loved it! Great experience and challenging as well. Highly recommend!
Aaron Doman