Live in Stavanger

In addition, the Stavanger region has been voted as the best region in Norway to live in every year the last decade. The Stavanger region must be the best region in the world.
BBC: Norway is the best place to live

The Stavanger region consists of fifteen municipalities in Norway's southwester corner. The region constitute a joint work, residential and service markets, with almost 300 000 inhabitants. This makes us the third largest region in Norway. Get to know the Stavanger region

New in Stavanger?

Stavanger Chamber of Commerce and Industry has an INN Service Centre that will assist new employees and their families settling in the region. Orientation programme for newcomers, workshops for spouses looking for employment and an arena for networking and social events. They also offer a full-day Area Orientation program for Newcomers to Rogaland.

Stavanger Expats are working hard to bring you all that you need to know when coming to live in Stavanger. At their website you can learn where to find a hair salon once here or how to get a work permit so you can be here. They also have a forum to help with any questions that you might have as well as allow you to connect with local expats.

A rural-urban region

People who live in the Stavanger region enjoy the city's diverse offerings. Problems normally found in big cities are almost non-existent here.

The cities in the region is well-connected with everything within easy reach. Even within the city nucleus, you can choose to live in either rural or urban landscapes.

Culture and Festivals

The Stavanger region hosts a series of cultural events and festivals. International expatriates feel that there are activities going on in the region all the time. The festivals are a strong contribution to the region's attractiveness.
The region’s destination company, Region Stavanger, has a calendar of all the events and festivals in the region: www.regionstavanger.com

There is no such thing as bad weather - only bad clothing!

Winters may not be as exciting weather-wise, but springs and summers are however, sunny and perfect for outdoor activities. Sports and nature lovers take heed, for the Stavanger region offers an exciting and active outdoor life.

Short distance to other European destinations

With 50 daily flights to Sola Airport, the Stavanger region is within easy reach. Many popular and central European cities are a mere 1-2 hour flight journey away.

Welcome to the Stavanger region!

The Stavanger region is a great place to live. But the region's biggest attraction is all the exciting jobs that are available here.