Lysefjord
The fjord of the great cliffs - a deep, steep arm near Stavanger topped by the Pulpit Rock and the Kjerag boulder, both reached by famous hikes.
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Illustrative image - a scene in the spirit of the place, not a photograph of it. Real photos are below.
The Lysefjord is a deep, narrow fjord cut into the mountains near Stavanger, walled by some of the most famous cliffs in Norway. High above it sit the Preikestolen, a flat rock platform six hundred metres over the water, and Kjeragbolten, a boulder wedged in a chasm, both reached by celebrated hikes.
What you actually see
- Preikestolen - the Pulpit Rock, the flat cliff platform far above the fjord.
- Kjeragbolten - the boulder jammed in a crevasse over a kilometre-deep drop.
- The fjord cruise - the boat trip beneath the cliffs and the Hengjane waterfall.
- The sheer walls - the towering rock faces plunging to the dark water.
When to go
Summer for the hikes, when the trails are snow-free and the light long; the cruises run through the warmer months. Early starts beat both the crowds and the afternoon weather on the cliffs.
Honest expectations
The famous cliffs mean the trails to Preikestolen and Kjerag are busy and demanding full-day hikes, not casual strolls. The cruise is a gentler alternative for those not hiking. Weather can close in fast on the exposed clifftops, so check forecasts.
Nearby
Stavanger and its old town are the gateway; the Preikestolen and Kjerag trailheads are up in the hills.
What to pack for Lysefjord
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
