Preikestolen

Preikestolen is a natural attraction in Norway. Preikestolen, or Pulpit Rock, is a flat cliff platform 604 m above the Lysefjord, reached by a four-hour return hike from the car park near Stavanger.

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Preikestolen, or Pulpit Rock, is a flat cliff platform 604 m above the Lysefjord, reached by a four-hour return hike from the car park near Stavanger. The path is well built but rocky and busy through the summer. Fjord cruises from Stavanger pass beneath it for the other perspective.

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Related activities

  • Pulpit Rock hike

    Eight-kilometre return hike to the cliff plateau above Lysefjord.

  • Lysefjord cruise

    Boat trip along the fjord beneath Preikestolen and Kjerag.

How to get to Preikestolen

Preikestolen sits in Norway. It pairs well with Aksla viewpoint, Bryggen, Mount Fløyen, so you can group them on the same day.

Tickets and time needed

The source we checked states that entry to Preikestolen is free.

Tips for your visit

Related things to do here include Pulpit Rock hike, Lysefjord cruise.

Preikestolen FAQ

How much does it cost to visit Preikestolen?

The source we checked states that entry to Preikestolen is free.

Where is Preikestolen?

Preikestolen is in Norway.

What is near Preikestolen?

Nearby places include Aksla viewpoint, Bryggen, Mount Fløyen, Arctic Cathedral.

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