{"id":6219,"date":"2024-04-29T19:15:40","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T17:15:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogg-regionstavanger.com\/?p=6219"},"modified":"2024-04-30T10:06:35","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T08:06:35","slug":"news-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogg-regionstavanger.com\/en\/news-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"News 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tourism is in the wind like never before, and it’s positive to see that our guests are returning in full force, and we are experiencing good growth so far in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vardberg Whisky Experience to open.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A myriad of new activities and services in the Stavanger region<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We’re delighted to report a number of good new offers and services this year. Some are brand new start-ups, while others are operators with long experience in their fields, but are new members of the Edge of Norway tourism family! Here’s everything you need to know about new products and services for 2024!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vardberg Whisky Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Berentsens Brygghus has opened the Vardberg Whisky Experience Centre<\/a> on 26 April 2024 and will offer unique experiences including Norwegian-produced beverages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chili Chocolate with Chocolate experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Create your own chocolate troll with Chili Chocolate. Learn more about how chocolate is made and create your own chocolate troll <\/a>with your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Anne and Jo Arild T\u00f8nnessen are apple enthusiasts. Photo: Helge Eek, Sandalen G\u00e5rd<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Sandalen G\u00e5rd<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sandalen G\u00e5rd<\/a> is Randaberg’s first fruit farm. The farm has over 5,500 apple trees, as well as some opal plum trees and gooseberry bushes. They offer a farm shop, and additionally, you can book a visit to experience and taste their cider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tou in Stavanger East<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tou<\/a> is one of the country’s largest independent cultural institutions, established in 2001. It is located in the old brewery premises of Tou Bryggerier in Stavanger East. Party with a clear conscience! Tou is known as an arts and culture centre that organises music experiences, performing arts, food and festival concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ogna Scene<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Experience cultural magic at Ogna Scene<\/a>, where art and talent meet in a unique atmosphere. Ogna Scene is a cultural stage where music, poetry, dance and fantasy in various forms and formats are performed. The aim is to create a place where the audience can meet performers, both well-established and less-established. A versatile and bold organiser, it hosts everything from lectures, concerts, quizzes, history evenings, beer tastings, book reading nights, game nights and flea markets, to name but a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stavanger Camping: Mini-golf and bar in Stavanger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you’re hungry for mini-golf and Viennese toast, welcome to Camping: Minigolf and bar <\/a>– right in the city centre! They also have karaoke for those who like to sing at the top of their lungs, and don’t forget – they have perhaps the city’s most beautiful roof terrace, overlooking V\u00e5gen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ogna Camping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ogna Camping<\/a> is a year-round campsite in an idyllic location on Norway’s longest and most impressive sandy beach. Brusand stretches over three kilometres! Here you’ll also find a unique sand dune landscape, rivers and Norway’s only natural lagoon. Guests can come here by motorhome, or tent or stay in one of the 12 cabins. Beach life is marvellous along the edge of Norway!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seid Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Stavanger’s new restaurant addition on the top floor of the new K8 high-rise building. Here you can enjoy grilled food and cocktail drinks with perhaps the city’s best view. Seid is a barbecue restaurant and cocktail bar<\/a> that got off to a flying start after opening on 21 March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caf\u00e9 ilo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Caf\u00e9 ilo <\/a>is located on the first floor of the K8 building, adjacent to the main entrance and foyer. Here you’ll find a beautiful caf\u00e9 with a metropolitan feel and healthy dishes from all corners of the world. The caf\u00e9 will be a place for work lunches, and friend lunches, but also a meal or drinks after work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Behind both Cafe ilo and Seid, you’ll find the two dedicated men – Karl Erik Pallesen, a native of the island of Kvits\u00f8y, and Siggi Ragnarsson, an Icelandic Viking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At Sirdal Huskyfarm by the tee-pee cabins. Photo: Fabel Media\/Region Stavanger\/Edge of Norway<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tee-pee cabins in Sirdal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In Sirdal, guests can now sleep in tee-pee cabins<\/a> by the river close to Sirdal Huskyfarm. Imagine falling asleep to the soothing sound of rushing mountain water. A visit to Sirdal Huskyfarm’s dog kennels is also included in your stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brasserie Pigalle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Brasserie Pigalle<\/a> offers a true dining experience in the heart of Stavanger. Here, guests enter an atmosphere that is as inviting as the food itself. The brasserie is the food concept of the Hotel Victoria in beautiful, historical premises. Great space and great food craftsmanship!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get Guided Norway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Get Guided Norway<\/a> are nature enthusiasts and offer a range of outdoor experiences and local knowledge. With mountain lovers Teodor and Aleksander, guests can immerse themselves in the wild Norwegian landscape, or have an authentic local experience customised for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bl\u00e5veis record bar in Stavanger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Bl\u00e5veis record bar and stage in Stavanger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bl\u00e5veis is a pub and record bar<\/a> in the heart of Stavanger: Two bars, two levels, stage, record shop and outdoor seating. In the caf\u00e9 during the day, guests can get light refreshments. In the evenings, it’s more of a bar concept with cider and cocktails as well as concerts and live music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A plate of food. Nyyyt has local produce for sale in its meat shop.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Nyyyt at R\u00f8ysland Gard in Vikes\u00e5<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nyyyt is a unique meat shop and restaurant<\/a> that celebrates sustainability and local produce, from farm to table. At the farm, they have a meat shop with a varied selection of premium products, including Wagyu, dry-aged meat and a whole range of proprietary sous vide products. They also offer an 8-course menu on long tables in the meat shop for groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stavanger Adventure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Based in Stavanger, Stavanger Adventure<\/a> offers private, guided tours and is perfectly placed to take guests to magical places. How about a guided hike to Reinaknuten? Or Ramnstoknuten for that matter. There are several tours available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Via Ferrata Gloppedalsura<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Via Ferrata Gloppedalsura <\/a>was introduced in 2023. Here, guests can enjoy an exciting climbing experience in Northern Europe’s largest rock wall. The offer is provided by Magma Geopark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exhibitions at J\u00f8ssingfjord Science Museum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

J\u00f8ssingfjord Science Museum<\/a> opened in 2023, but it is only this year that the exhibitions at the museum will open. The exhibitions will be in place for the opening on 21 June at 15:00. Then there will be an opening party for everyone who wants to attend. During the summer season, the museum will be open from 10:00 to 17:00 every day, including Saturday and Sunday. The exhibitions will have the following themes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n