Byfjorden

#240 among destinations in Norway

Nature, Natural attraction, Fjord

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Byfjorden is a fjord in Rogaland county, Norway. The 10-kilometre long fjord runs through the municipalities of Randaberg and Stavanger. The fjord begins at the Tungenes Lighthouse at the northern end of the Stavanger Peninsula and it flows south along the east side of the peninsula to the city of Stavanger. The islands of Bru, Åmøy, Hundvåg, Buøy, Engøy, Sølyst, and Grasholmen lie along the east side of the fjord. The fjord connects to the Boknafjorden at the north end. ()

Alternative names: Length: 6.21 miCoordinates: 59°0'49"N, 5°40'7"E

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RogalandNorway

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Byfjorden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stavanger Konserthus, Svarthola, Hundvåg, Grødem Church.

3.1 miSE
Music venue, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
Stavanger Konserthus, Stavanger
80 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Stavanger, Norway, the Stavanger Konserthus stands as a beacon of cultural sophistication and musical excellence. This state-of-the-art music venue, inaugurated in 2012, has quickly become one of the city's most iconic landmarks and a central...
3.1 miSW
Archaeological site
Svarthola
80 min walk • Svarthola or Vistehola is a cave and an archaeological site, located in Randaberg municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The 9 m deep cavern is located on the Viste farm, about 10 km northwest of the city of Stavanger, situated near the shore of the Visteviga bay, at the mouth of the Hafrsfjorden.
2.6 miSE
Neighbourhood
Hundvåg, Stavanger
66 min walk • Hundvåg, an island nestled within the city limits of Stavanger, Norway, presents a unique blend of suburban serenity and natural beauty. This residential area is connected to the mainland by bridges, making it an accessible and tranquil retreat from the urban rush of...
0.7 miSW
Church
Grødem Church
19 min walk • Grødem Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Randaberg Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Grødem. It is one of the two churches for the Randaberg parish which is part of the Tungenes prosti in the Diocese of Stavanger.
3 miSE
Church
Hundvåg Church, Stavanger
78 min walk • Hundvåg Church, a serene place of worship nestled in the heart of Stavanger, Norway, serves as a spiritual beacon for the local community. This modern church, characterized by its simple yet elegant architectural design, stands as a testament to contemporary religious...
2.4 miS
Church
Tasta Church, Stavanger
62 min walk • Tasta Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in the southern part of the large Stavanger Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway.
1.4 miS
Church
Vardeneset Kirke, Stavanger
36 min walk • Vardeneset Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in the southern part of the large Stavanger Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the Ytre Tasta neighborhood in the borough of Tasta in the northern part of the city of Stavanger.
3.3 miSE
Church
Kampen Church, Stavanger
85 min walk • Kampen Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Stavanger Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the Kampen in the borough of Eiganes og Våland in the city of Stavanger.
2 miSW
Church
Randaberg Church
51 min walk • Randaberg Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Randaberg Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Randaberg. It is one of the two churches for the Randaberg parish which is part of the Tungenes prosti in the Diocese of Stavanger.
2.2 miS
Neighbourhood
Tasta, Stavanger
55 min walk • Tasta is a borough of the city of Stavanger which lies in the southwestern part of the large municipality of Stavanger in Rogaland county, Norway. The borough is located in the northern part of the city. The 10.87-square-kilometre borough has a population of 15,379.
1.9 miNE
Church
Vestre Åmøy Chapel, Åmøy
50 min walk • Vestre Åmøy Chapel is a chapel of the Church of Norway in Stavanger Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located on the western end of the small island of Åmøy. It is an annex chapel in the Mosterøy parish which is part of the Tungenes prosti in the Diocese of Stavanger.