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number of custom-designed others that you can build yourself by indicating to
a staff member what you want on it. Regulation standards include, among oth-
ers, “Los Banditos,” made from strips of marinated beef, chicken, Mexican-style
tomato salsa, jalapeño peppers, and cheese. More Nordic versions are built with,
among other food, smoked salmon, crème fraîche, and shrimp.
Kongsgårdsbakken 1. & 51-82-13-11. Medium pizzas (suitable for 1-2 persons) 110NOK-168NOK
($16-$24); large pizzas (suitable for 2-3 persons) 143NOK-235NOK ($20-$33). AE, DC, MC, V. Sun-Thurs
noon-11pm; Fri-Sat noon-midnight.
Sjøhuset Skagen INTERNATIONAL Thanks to the folksy-looking and
heavily timbered premises that date from the mid-19th century, this place is
more atmospheric and cozier than the many other pub/restaurants that compete
with it nearby. Inside, you'll find a warren of congenially cramped cubicles and
mezzanines that hint at its origins as a storage for marine supplies and fish.
Frankly, we prefer this place as a drinking-with-snacks venue much more than
we do as a restaurant, even though a roster of salads, burgers, and pastas are
available, as well as such North Atlantic staples as fish and chips. You can also
order a good creamy fish soup made with prawns and mussels or chile-marinated
scampi grilled and served on a bed of salad. The place has a lot of charm and
historical authenticity.
Skagenkaien 16. & 51-89-51-80. Lunch main courses 69NOK-109NOK ($9.80-$15); dinner main courses
189NOK-225NOK ($27-$32). AE, DC, MC, V. Mon-Sat 11:30am-11pm; Sun 1-9:30pm.
4 Outdoor Activities
Stavanger has some of the best museums of all the port cities of western Nor-
way. But if you want to skip all of them, you can spend your time in the great
outdoors, as locals do during their all-too-short summer. Even if you have to
miss some of the town's attractions, try to spend some time along the banks of
Lysefjord (see “Norway's Most Beautiful Fjord,” below). What we like to do is
spend a day along Lysefjord and view Preikestolen. After arriving back in Sta-
vanger in the late afternoon, you can walk the cobblestone streets of Gamle Sta-
vanger (p. 246) and have dinner in one of the city's many good restaurants.
In summer Stavanger is made for walking. The best hiking jaunt is the 4km
(2 1 ⁄ 2 -mile) walk to Pulpit Rock —see Preikestolen (p. 253).
If you want to combine sports with your sightseeing, you can pick up many
specialized books and maps at the tourist office (see above) that will guide you
through a vast area, including the rolling hills of the Setesdalsheiene and hun-
dreds of little islands and skerries (rocky islets) of the Ryfylke archipelago. The
tourist office can even arrange for you to stay at one of three dozen cabins in the
area, costing from 350NOK to 400NOK ($50-$57) for a one-room unit with
a hot plate and refrigerator.
Fishermen flock to the Suldalslågen, the longest salmon river in western
Norway, lying north of the center of Stavanger. Salmon season lasts from July to
September. The best fishing lodge is at Lindum, Lakseslottet Lindum N-4240
Suldalsosen ( & 52-79-91-61 ). Call for information if you're interested in rent-
ing a cabin or camping facilities.
The best golf is found at the Stavanger Golf Klubb, Longebakke 45, Hafs-
fjord ( & 51-55-50-06 ), a lush woodland and landscaped park with an 18-hole
championship international course.
Finally, call Fossanmoen, N-4110 Forsand ( & 51-70-37-61 ), if you'd like to
go on horseback-riding jaunts while seated on Iceland ponies. These trips take