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Jøssingfjord

Cities and communities

Grand nature with steep mountains and deep fjords. From outer reefs to sheltered villages. From steep vantage points to green valleys. Short distances to mountains and fjords. Colourful culture and spectacular culinary highlights. Stavanger is the region’s largest city with a population of around 130 000.

Preikestolen hiking

Fjord Norway - You have to be here to believe it! Pulpit Rock (or Preikestolen in Norwegian) at Lysefjorden, Ryfylke near Stavanger, is one of the great tourist attractions in Norway. Over 130,000 people take the trip out to the breath-taking mountain ledge every year. Combine your trip to the Pulpit Rock with a boat trip on Lysefjorden to make your holiday extra special. The return trip is about 6 kilometres long and takes about 4 hours. season: May-October.