Villages and places
Lysebotn
Lysebotn is idyllically located at the end of Lysefjorden in Ryfylke. The trail to Kjerag is close by. Here you can have an active holiday both in the mountains and at the fjord.
Lysebotn is a great tourist destination with over 120.000 visitors every year. Most of them come to visit Kjerag, the popular boulder 1000 meters above the Lysefjord.
Lysebotn has camping, cabins, Bed & Breakfast several places and also Lysefjorden tourist lodge with high standard and service.
Activity centre
Lysebotn is also the starting point for many base jumpers who jump from Kjerag. In Lysebotn there is a beginners course for base jumpers.
During the summer guided kayak trips and other activities are offered.
27 hairpin bends
Lysevegen and up towards Hunnedalen is only open during summer, normally June to September. Lysevegen, road 500, to Sirdal goes through 27 hairpin bends up one of the mountainsides and is 29 km long.
The road was opened in 1984 and has its highest point at 932 meters. At the top of the bends are parking and service buildings for hikers going to Kjerag.
Travel by boat
There are express boat and car ferry in the Lysefjord all year round.
Travel inspiration
Activities near Lysebotn
Outdoor activities and nature
Kapellet - Hauane (Lysebotn)
Lysebotn
A lovely little hike that allows you to discover a bit more of Lysebotn in under an hour.
Outdoor activities and nature
Rundt Osen (Lysebotn)
Lysebotn
Rundt osen til Lyseelva is a short and close hike in Lysebotn, yet it offers spectacular views - all the way from the bottom of Lysefjorden with its steep mountain sides, along the stone beach where the fjord meets the valley floor, and through the shrub forest to a waterfall that changes its character from day to day.
Outdoor activities and nature
SUP rental in Lysebotn
Lysebotn
SUP- Stand up Paddle Board rental in Lysebotn.
Culture
Street Art in Lysebotn
Lysebotn
Experience street art in Lysebotn, the small village in the end of Lysefjorden. On the walls of Lysefjorden tourist cabin you will find a number of art motifs.
Outdoor activities and nature
Hike to Kjerag in the Lysefjord
Lysebotn
Kjerag is called the majesty of the Lysefjord, Ryfylke. Most people are content to enjoy the fjord view, but for many, Kjeragbolten is the highlight.
Sightseeing
Boat transport to and from Lysebotn
Lysebotn
SBK BASE's Transport Service takes you to and from Lysebotn by boat. Perfect for you who want to be transported from one place to another in the Lysefjord
Outdoor activities and nature
Trike Drift Bikes rental in Lysebotn
Lysebotn
Trike Drift Bikes rental in Lysebotn. Exciting sport, popular to speed down the curves from Øygardstølen and down to Lysebotn.
Outdoor activities and nature
Middagskjerringa in Lysebotn
Lysebotn
Middagskjerringa gazes down towards Lysedalen 700 meters below and across to Jenafjell on the other side.
How to get here
Ryfylke is best known for the iconic mountains Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock) and Kjerag, which are both on the spectacular Lysefjorden. But when you drive along the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke, between Lysefjorden in the south and Hårå in Røldal in the north, you will experience lots of contrasts among majestic mountains and deep fjords.
Getting to and around RyfylkeDining and accommodation near Lysebotn
Accommodation
DNT Lysefjorden Turisthytte in Lysebotn
Lysebotn
The colourful DNT Lysefjorden Turisthytte is the perfect place to start experiencing Lysebotn, Lysefjorden and Kjerag.
