Nature and attractions
Between high mountains and fjords
- Spring
Last updated 2025-01-23
Explore the fjords surrounding Stavanger in spring!
The fjords are always an experience worth your visit. The fjords are jaw-dropping in spring, summer, autumn and winter alike. Spring is, however, the time when nature makes the most of itself to be noticed, giving you that colour-popping, blue fjord along with waterfalls and dramatic contrasts to the steep, grey mountainsides. Several adventures in the fjords are also more accessible in spring, and you beat the crowds by a long shot.
Mountain hikes and walks
Guided hike to Preikestolen
Stavanger
Stavanger Adventure takes you to Norway's most popular natural attraction. At the top of this 604-metre-high cliff, you'll find one of the most dramatic and magnificent views Norway's fjords offer.
Mountain hikes and walks
Guided classic hike to Preikestolen with Explore Lysefjorden
Stavanger
Premium hike: Explore Preikestolen, one of the most iconic rock formations in Ryfylke and Norway, with a guide from Explore Lysefjorden. The highlight is the panoramic view above the majestic Lysefjord.
Mountain hikes and walks
Hike to Preikestolen in the Lysefjorden
Strand municipality
Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock) rises 604 metres above the Lysefjord in Ryfylke, and is one of Norway's biggest attractions. The view at the top is stunning.
Mountain hikes and walks
Stavanger: Guided hike to the Preikestolen Cliff
Stavanger
Adventures in Norway offers a guided hike to Preikestolen. Enjoy the Lysefjord, fresh air, and iconic cliffs in Norway's breathtaking countryside.
Explore the fjords
Boat trips and fjord cruises
Fjord cruise to the Lysefjord and Preikestolen from Stavanger
Stavanger
Rødne Fjord Cruise offers a must-try fjord cruise to breathtaking Lysefjord from Stavanger. Highlights include Preikestolen and Hengjanefossen waterfall.
Boat trips and fjord cruises
Cruise to the Lysefjord and Preikestolen from private yacht
Stavanger
Try a fjord cruise from Stavanger in style! With Private Cruise, you get the best of everything; spectacular nature as well as luxury and comfort. On board one of the exclusive yachts they offer, you visit the famous Lysefjord with Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock).
Boat trips and fjord cruises
Lysefjord Safari Classic with FjordEvents
Stavanger
From Stavanger, join a fresh and fun trip at high speed into the beautiful Lysefjord in a RIB. The trip goes into one of the world's most spectacular fjords.
More fjord exploring
Boat trips and fjord cruises
Fjord cruise on the Lysefjord
Stavanger
You can not miss a visit to the fjords on a visit to the Stavanger region. The Lysefjord is raw, mighty and spectacular. A must-be experience in other words. And why not see it on board a luxury yacht?
Mountain hikes and walks
Hike to Flørlitrappene and Rallarstien in the Lysefjord
Sandnes
In Flørli in the Lysefjord, Ryfylke, you'll find the world's longest wooden staircase (Flørli Stairs) with 4,444 steps. A demanding but family-friendly hike.
Cafés and bakeries
Bakernes Paradis
Sandnes
Temporarily closed. Bakernes Paradis is a rural paradise at the entrance to the Lysefjord.
"The long and winding road..."
27 hairpin bends and a fjord view!
Roads in Norway are a chapter in itself, often dramatic and on rare occasions somewhat dangerous, but most of the time just mesmerising. Fascinating hairpin turns that force you to slow down the pace and just be in the moment. The popular tourist road Lysevegen in Ryfylke has 27 hairpin bends, and goes from Lysebotn, innermost in the Lysefjord, to Sirdal. Every spring when the road opens after winter, the snow-plowed road is a spectacular sight.
On your own
Lysevegen road in Lysebotn
Lysebotn
Lysevegen in Lysebotn is an unforgettable journey through Norway's majestic landscape.
On your own
Suleskarvegen
Sirdal
Suleskarvegen is known as the highest road connection in the south west of Norway. Unforgettable impressions await you; from charming and vibrant towns to authentic rural culture and breathtaking mountain scenery.