Stavanger
Stavanger is a bustling oil town located on the south west coast of Norway. It is the fourth largest city in Norway with a population of about 100,000 (2001).
The city itself is an odd combination of new and old. There is a significant foreign influence with a nearby Nato base, as well as foreign oil interests.
For tourists, the best thing to do in Stavanger is head to the hills. Two of the best day hikes in Norway (some would say in the world) are located a couple of hours out of town on the beautiful Lysefjord.
Preikestolen (aka Preacher's Pulpit) is a massive rock overhanging the fjord. It's a 3-4 hour round trip hike with fabulous views. Kjeragbolten is a rock wedged in the cliff 1000 meters above the fjord. It's a more strenuous 4-5 hour hike out and a longer drive, but a spectacular look down from the rock. The free fall makes Kjerag a very popular location for BASE jumping.
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