Gamle Stavanger
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Why go
- 173 protected wooden houses, most painted white, built in the late 1700s and 1800s but varied in size and style
- Stavangerark bays, added to many houses from the 1840s, the feature that stands out in the quarter
Don't miss
- Norwegian Canning MuseumA typical factory from the 1920s, displayed inside the museum.In the centre of the quarter1920s On the map
- Blidensol houseThe oldest surviving building in the quarter, first recorded in a document from 1767.Øvre Strandgate 112Probably early 18th century On the map
- Alte ZollamtAn old customs house, standing towards the harbour.Towards the harbour, on the Vågen side On the map
- Lars-Lende-StatueA statue honouring the philosopher Lars Lende (1882–1971).At the southern entrance to the quarter On the map
- Admiral Thore Horve monumentA monument to Admiral Thore Horve.At the north-eastern end of the quarter On the map
Know before you go
- Open 24 hours a day, every day of the week.
- Address: Øvre Strandgate, Stavanger.
- Phone: +4751859200.
Tips for your visit
- Begin in the centre of the quarter, where the Norwegian Canning Museum is.
- The quarter has galleries and museums to visit, along with the canning museum.
- Most buildings are used as homes, shops or craftspeople's workshops.
- Start at the Lars-Lende-Statue at the southern entrance and end at the Admiral Thore Horve monument at the north-eastern end.
Interesting facts6
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The area picked for protection was the least desirable part of the centre: shabby timber homes west of Vågen.
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25 people
Up to 25 people could share one house, and a 40–70 m² house might hold four or five families using the same kitchen.
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1815
Stavanger's population grew almost tenfold between 1815 and 1880, from 2,500 to 20,000 people.
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Blidensol, at Øvre Strandgate 112, is often named the oldest house after the Domkirken.
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The area is known also as Straen and is the best preserved wooden-house settlement in northern Europe.
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Residents receive grants from the city to keep their houses in the old style.
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History
Most of today's houses were built in the 19th century, when the town grew fast and the area became its first housing development. City architect Einar Hedén campaigned to save it instead.
- 1766–1768Fires destroy most of the earlier buildings on the plots.
- 1946A plan proposes clearing the whole area for modern development.
- 1951Einar Hedén starts the campaign to save the run-down housing area.
- 1956The council votes to conserve part of the old centre.
- 1957The association Foreningen Gamle Stavanger is founded, with Hedén as first chair.
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- 1975UNESCO names the town among those worth preserving, alongside Røros.
- 2017The quarter is almost completely restored.
Sources: Gamle Stavanger - Wikipedia · Stavanger - Wikivoyage (see) · Gamle Stavanger - Wikipedia · Gamle Stavanger - Wikipedia · Gamle Stavanger: how it describes itself (its o… · checked 26 Oct 2026
- Phone
- +4751859200
Questions and answers
What are the opening hours of Gamle Stavanger?
Gamle Stavanger is open 24 hours a day, every day of the week, so its streets can be walked at any hour.
Where is Gamle Stavanger?
Gamle Stavanger lies on the west bank of Vågen harbour, in the northwest of Stavanger's city centre. Its address is Øvre Strandgate, Stavanger.
Is Gamle Stavanger good for children?
The Norwegian Canning Museum in the quarter shows a typical factory from the 1920s. At the canning museum in the district, visitors can try freshly smoked sprats.
How many protected houses are in Gamle Stavanger?
Gamle Stavanger has 173 protected and restored wooden houses, built in the late 1700s and the 1800s. Most of them are painted white.
What is the oldest house in Gamle Stavanger?
The oldest surviving building is the Blidensol house at Øvre Strandgate 112, probably built in the early 18th century. It is first recorded in a document from 1767.
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