Your weekend guide
Adventures in Stavanger and beyond January 16 - 18. january
Hi,
I hope you had a lovely weekend in the snow. It is still be a while until I can be as active as I usually am. But after a lot of armchair adventures, I finally took a break from it and managed to get out for a short trip (as a passenger) to Jæren. Those hours did wonders for my soul. A quick stop at Kvassheim Lighthouse (see A good stop anytime) and a wonderful dinner at the new restaurant NIK (which I mentioned a few weeks ago and luckily we managed to get a table this time). Jæren landscapes and French food made with local ingredients. Not sure it can it get any better? Highly recommended as a Sunday outing <3
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On to this upcoming weekend. As always, the region has so much to offer! From bagpipes to rabbit shows, coffee championship, walks, and more. There is truly something for everyone. I hope your weekend is filled with new and wonderful memories.
If you’re reading this for the first time - welcome! This is my weekly newsletter, sent out every Wednesday (nyhetsbrev på norsk her). My philosophy in life: every place in the world has something exciting happening. I believe there is always something to experience, no matter where you are (in fact, I’m willing to bet I can find something for you no matter where in the world you are reading from*). Sometimes it is big events, other times small experiences that make a weekend memorable. Everything I pick out is something I am considering doing myself, with or without two small children.
These are my tips for things to do in Stavanger and beyond this weekend:
Heads up: often the pages are in Norwegian, but you can always use Google Translate to check them out.
Friday
Sans kids
Wine tasting at Tempo Vinbar: The wine bar welcomes Jackson Family Wines for a pop-up and American wine tasting. What a way to start the weekend! From 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. More info here.
Saturday
Teater Åndsverk at Madla Library: An interactive sensory theatre performance for young children. Free, but tickets are required for children. From 10:30 to 11:00 AM. Tickets here.
Open Farm at Orre: To celebrate a new technical system in the dairy barn, the supplier and the farmers Sigurd and Linda Orre invite you to an open farm day. Prima Jæren fires up the grill, Jæren Sparebank provides cake, and Q-Meieriene Jæren offers refreshments straight from the dairy. Jæren generosity at its very best. Free entry. From 12:00 to 3:00 PM. More info here.
Rabbit Show at Forus: See over 300 pedigree rabbits on display, competing in the county championship. May the best rabbit win! Open to everyone. From 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. More info here.
Open Day at Sola Culture School: An open day offering a glimpse into the school’s activities. Concerts, instrument try-outs, dance classes, quizzes, scavenger hunts, and drawing workshops. Cake and coffee for sale. Suitable for all ages, especially children aged 4–13. Free entry. From 12:00 to 2:30 PM. More info here.
Sunday
Sunday Café at Rogaland Arboretum: Go for a walk, enjoy the forest air, and treat yourself to waffles at the café. A Sunday just the way it should be. Café is open from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. More info here.
Sans kids
Regional Championship in Classic Barista Nærbø: If you haven’t realized yet that I believe anything can be cheered on, well this is your proof. A regional championship in classic barista skills, including presentations. Free entry. From 12:00 PM. More info here.
All weekend
Sans kids
Burns Supper at Bryne Kro: To celebrate the Scottish writer Robert Burns, Bryne Kro hosts a traditional Burns Supper with haggis, bagpipes, music, and dancing. All in Scottish style! Sounds like the perfect evening, if you ask me. Friday and Saturday from 7:30 PM. Tickets here.
This week’s tips
Place I want to try: Dinner in the mountains at Bjelland Gård. Honestly - pure magic. A set dinner table set on the mountain, with views as far as the eye can see. Count me in! Let me know if you want to join <3
A good stop anytime: Kvassheim Lighthouse. A fantastic spot with a café and a stunning view. Two floors with activities for both children and adults, and you can even climb to the top of the tower. Free entry. Open Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Enjoy!
Hope you are inspired to try some of these things and that you have a great weekend!
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* If you’re reading this from somewhere outside Stavanger, feel free to challenge me to find something for you :)