Norway · PULPIT ROCK HIKES
Eight kilometres up and back, or an hour on a boat looking up at it. These 15 cover both approaches from Stavanger, with prices, transfer times and the months each one is genuinely walkable.
Set out from Strandkaien in Stavanger on a 3.5-hour electric catamaran cruise to Lysefjord. Hear English or Norwegian commentary, pause at Fantahålå and Preikestolen, and feel the spray from Hengjanefossen. The boat has panoramic windows, sun decks, Wi-Fi, a kiosk, and wheelchair access.
“The boat was spacious. They stopped and slowed down for us to take pictures.”
Cruise from Stavanger’s Strandkaien into Lysefjord aboard a comfortable Helgøy boat. You’ll see Preikestolen from below, Fantahålå, Ådnøy, and Hengjanefossen, also called the Whiskey Waterfall. Guides and audio commentary are available in six languages, with outdoor viewing and indoor seating.
“Our guide for the day was a delight. She was informative and chatty without being distracting. She took pictures when requested and overall did a great job. The bus was clean and we had a good view from the windows. The Voringfossen Waterfall was beautiful. So many different vantage points to see it. Some of the hiking was a little steep/uneven but with the right shoeware, there was no problem. After sufficient time to walk to all the viewpoints and a quick bathroom stop it was back on the bus. We then drove to see the dam. Big beautiful and glacier views. However, it was extremely cold there with lots…”
Start early from Stavanger with a small group of up to eight, cross the fjord, and hike with a local guide to Preikestolen above Lysefjorden. Guides such as Erle, Ola, Marius, and Toa are praised for patient pacing, safety, stories, and photos. Hotel pickup and return transport are included.
“What an incredible experience. We were picked up from our accommodation in Stavanger by our guide (the wonderful Toa) and driven up to the base of the hike to Pulpit Rock. He chatted comfortably in the way and pointed out areas of interest without being at all intrusive. On arrival he made sure we were prepared (water, waterproofs etc) and then explained the hike, including where the sections of the greatest ascent were. Throughout the hike he was careful to speak to us all and make us feel incredibly safe but excited and motivated. He was very happy for us to take lots of photos and showed us where the…”
From Stavanger’s central harbor, you’ll ride a high-end RIB boat into Lysefjord at speeds up to 35 knots. Your captain leads a small group of no more than 12 to Fantahålå, Pulpit Rock, and Hengjanefossen waterfall. Float suits, goggles, gloves, and a safety briefing are included.
“Very fun! Our cruise itinerary wasn’t very scenic. This tour sure was! Would highly recommend if you’re looking for a fun and scenic adventure!”
Join Get Guided Norway for a seven-hour hike from Stavanger to Preikestolen. Guides such as Ivan, Rasmus, Theo, and Alexander lead small groups of up to eight, often using a quieter old trail. Pickup, transport, a Norwegian snack, and hotel return are included.
“Sadly we had terrible weather - though a hot day would have been worse All delighted to make it to the top, just disappointed to have no view! Guides were kind, supportive and provided interesting information along the way”
Join local guides such as Tore, Mats, Stein, or Matt for a six-hour Preikestolen hike from Stavanger. Ride by bus through the world’s deepest subsea tunnel, walk roughly four hours over rocky, steep ground, and return to the cruise terminal with snacks and support along the way.
“Absolutely fantastic day out with the best guide! Stein was a fantastic guy who made the experience flawless from start to finish. Highly recommended.”
Hike Preikestolen from Stavanger with a guide and a group of no more than eight. After a 40-minute drive, you climb for about 2.5 hours, use a quieter side trail when conditions allow, and enjoy Lysefjorden from the 604-meter-high cliff. Guides may include Allan, Erlend, Stephan, or Cristian.
“Absolutely amazing experience. Guide Alan and his companion Baba were absolutely fantastic”
Hike Preikestolen with a guide such as Kristy, Sander, Jacob, or Lisa, following marked mountain paths above Lysefjorden. Expect a 4 to 6-hour trek, a small group of up to eight, snack breaks, and help on rocky or slippery sections.
“The guide was excellent, give a lot of information and new the mountain perfectly which allow us to go to other places and have other views. Everything was perfect, transport, ferry. I would book with u again without doubt!! Thank for all!!”
You’ll hike Preikestolen in a small group of up to eight with guides such as Alan, Erlend, or Stephan, using winter routes and safety gear when conditions require it. Allow 8 hours for transport, the climb, photo stops, and a hot soup lunch at Villa Rosehagen.
“Just amazing... The weather was perfect, the guide was great, and the views were out of the world. Explore Lysefjorden did an outstanding job of helping us guide, explain Norwegian way of life and made sure that we were comfortable through out the hike. I would definitely recommend Explore Lysefjorden for anyone wanting to hike around Stavanger.”
Hike Preikestolen from Stavanger with a local guide such as Theo, Dag, Ivan, or Alexander. Expect a small group of up to eight, hotel pickup, a flexible pace, photo help, Norwegian snacks, and the option of a quieter trail when conditions allow. Good shoes are essential.
“Tore was an excellent guide! Patient, kind, nice and funny! Very knowledgeable and a perfect person to show us such a nice place”
Paddle across Revsvatnet, then follow a quiet, rocky trail to Preikestolen with a local guide. Expect scrambling, fjord views, a packed Villa Rosehagen lunch, hot berry juice, and a small group of up to eight. Guides may include Allan, Line, Erlend, or Stefan.
“An exceptionally delightful and unparalleled adventure involving kayaking, hiking, and climbing is highly recommended for individuals in good physical condition. I express my gratitude to our guide who was the most amiable person encountered during my stay in Norway.”
Leave Stavanger before dawn for a guided 4-kilometer hike to Preikestolen, Norway’s 604-meter Pulpit Rock. Small groups of up to eight use headlamps and hiking poles, then return to Basecamp for breakfast. Guides such as Stephan, Alan, and Erlend have earned warm praise for their care and pacing.
“It is a unique and recommended experience for anyone 😍 who likes adventure and extreme sports. The sunrise is beautiful, the guide is excellent, very concerned about the group's well-being and definitely the company of “Baba” the guide dog is unique, very friendly and photogenic. This tour is worth taking with an expert guide. Greetings from Costa Rica 💓🐶”
Paddle Lysefjord with Nordic Paddling for six hours, learning basic kayak skills before heading beneath Preikestolen, past waterfalls, and into Vagabond's Cave. Guides such as Anna add local stories, wildlife watching, and chocolate breaks. Bring lunch, or order one in advance.
“We had a wonderful time. Our guide explained everything and helped us get set up. He had trivia, he had facts about Norway and the fjord. He even brought snacks! Even though we had some rough weather that day, it was still an amazing trip and activity thanks to Nordic Paddling.”
Start before dawn with a guide from Stavanger or Preikestolen Fjellstue, hike by headlamp to the 604-meter Pulpit Rock, and return for breakfast. Guides such as Erlend, Christian, Stephan, and Hege tailor the pace, with groups capped at eight and dogs sometimes joining the walk.
“The experience was really awesome. The pickup was sharply on time. Hege knows everything about hiking in that area and was accommodating to all of our different needs. I was deciding between this sunrise tour and the normal daytime one and I'm happy to report that the sunrise one is the BEST decision. You arrive when noone is there yet and got time to leisurely enjoy the view and take as many photos as you want. No waiting in line. It was so peaceful and incredible. The view is absolutely stunning, as gorgeous as the photos appear or even better. The hike was pretty easy and I estimate if hiking…”
Start with hotel or Airbnb pickup in Stavanger at 7 a.m., then ride to the Preikestolen trailhead for a guided winter hike. A guide such as Helga or Hege stays with your small group of up to eight, with crampons available when icy conditions call for them.
“A great trip up Preikestolen. The guide, Helga was excellent, very knowledgeable and friendly. We were provided with crampons which worked really well as some parts of the trail were quite icy and full of snow. It got easier once you past the first part of the trail, so keep going! The top was very quiet and we were lucky to have a clear and beautiful sunny day. Thank you for a wonderful experience.”
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