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See the majestic Pulpit Rock towering over incredible Lysefjord! On this fjord cruise from Stavanger, you travel by electric boat to take in the stunning views.
Experience the iconic Pulpit Rock from the fjord on a refreshing cruise. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery, wildlife and audio guide in several languages. Departures at 11:00 or 12:15 from Strandkaien in Stavanger.
Enjoy our fjord cruise from Stavanger to Lysefjord year round aboard our comfortable and modern boats. Experience spectacular Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) hanging 604 meters above the fjord as well as towering waterfalls and spectacular landscapes!
- Lysefjord Cruise & Pulpit Rock Hike
- Lysefjord Cruise
- Transfer to The Pulpit Rock Trailhead
- Pulpit Rock Hike
- Bus from Pulpit Rock to Stavanger
- Practical Information For Lysefjord Cruise and Pulpit Rock Hike
Traveling around the Stavanger region might seem a bit overwhelming at first. But you don’t have to worry about any practicalities if you book this combination trip (Lysefjord cruise and Pulpit Rock hike), because everything is extremely well organized and explained. Below you can read about our experience with doing the Lysefjord cruise and Pulpit...
At 10 AM we took a boat from Skagenkaien – it’s located at the main harbor in Stavanger city center. We spent a bit more than two hours on the water sailing deep into the Lysefjord, passing some beautiful islands and idyllically located colorful houses that are so typical for Norway. The boat is big and comfortable, it has all the facilities and a ...
After a 2-hr Lysefjord cruise, around noon, our boat made a short stop in the tiny harbor of Oanes to drop off the passengers with the combination ticket for the hike. Only a handful of people left the boat together with us. There was a bus waiting for us at the harbor, and 20 minutes later we were at the Pulpit Rock trailhead. Good to know: Please...
The hike to Pulpit Rock is about 4km and 2 hours each way (so 8km, 3-4 hours in total). Some experienced hikers will say it’s an easy hike, but for us regular folks it definitely isn’t. It’s a moderate hike with several steep climbs along the way, and you definitely need proper hiking shoes for Preikestolen. In dry weather, you might be ok in sneak...
When we visited, the trip back to Stavanger involved a bus followed by a ferry. However, after the opening of the new sub-sea tunnel, the trip back to Stavanger can now be done with a direct bus. When we traveled, the ticket price for the bus was included in the Rodne Pulpit Rock cruise & hike combination ticket. From what I see, it’s the case now ...
There are daily departures with Rodne boats from Stavanger, from May till September, at 10 AM. In July and August, they sometimes offer additional trips as well.
Enjoy a scenic cruise through the Lysefjord, a stunning fjord in Norway, and see the iconic Pulpit Rock. Stop at a local restaurant for waffles and coffee, and learn about the history and geology of this amazing landscape.
Depart in the morning directly from the city’s pier, and travel into the Lysefjord, a 26-mile (42-kilometer) fjord framed by rugged peaks and rock formations. You can admire the famed Pulpit Rock from the water, see the Vagrant’s Cave, and taste the glacial water directly from the Hengjane Falls.
Your destination is Lysefjord—a 26-mile (42-kilometer) fjord. Admire the granite cliffs that surround it as you go, stop to taste water from a glacial waterfall, see Pulpit Rock, and discover the hidden Vagabond’s Cave. This fjord cruise makes it easy to leave the city and head into nature.
