Information about Stavanger Stavanger is a city in southwestern Norway. In the city center, there is the Stavanger Cathedral dating back to the foundation of the city in the 12th century. The Stavanger Museum outlines the history of the city and exhibits preserved wildlife. The Norwegian Petroleum Museum illustrates the oil industry with submarine displays, a large drill and a rescue chute. Øvre Holmegate is the shopping street, also known for its colored houses.