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.
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 Bryggen, Mount Fløyen, Arctic Cathedral, so you can group them on the same day.
Tips for your visit
Related things to do here include Pulpit Rock hike, Lysefjord cruise.
Preikestolen FAQ
Where is Preikestolen?
Preikestolen is in Norway.
What is near Preikestolen?
Nearby places include Bryggen, Mount Fløyen, Arctic Cathedral, Fjellheisen cable car.
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