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The remarkable Pulpit Rock

Strandkaien, stavanger.

Departure 11:00 or 12:15

June - October

The lysefjord is one of norway’s most breathtaking fjords, and preikestolen – or the pulpit rock, is one of the most iconic destinations in the world, fjord cruise.

Daily at 12:15

Enjoy this wild and wonderful fjord landscape with idyllic islands, old farms, waterfalls, local wildlife and majestic scenery.

at 11:00 or 12:15 from Strandkaien in Stavanger Return time: 14:45

Alternative departure from: Lysefjordsenteret Duration: about 2,5 hours Periode: June – October

Ticket sales

Tickets are sold at the pier before departure, at norled.no or at the Tourist information office.

Extra departures

on busy days, contact us via [email protected] for more information.

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Attractions Pulpit Rock, Fantahålå

Distance Roundtrip

Family ticket 2 adults and up to 4 childeren: 2100,- . When purchasing tickets online, choose 1 family (2+4) in order to get the correct price.

Groups/Extra departures There may be extra departures on busy days. Are you travelling with groups, please contact us at [email protected] for group discounts.

Guiding We have audio guide in several languages.

Ticket sales Tickets are sold at the pier before departure, at norled.no or at the Tourist information office.

Universal design Our boats have a universal design with easy access for wheelchair users.

Sognefjorden - Bergen to Flåm

Kr. 1060,- per adult

Bergen - Strandkaiterminalen

April - october, hardangerfjord to eidfjord.

Kr. 950,- per adult

Bergen buss-stasjon

May - september, ca. 12,5 hours, half day trip to skjerjehamn.

Kr. 650,- per adult

ca. 4,5 hours

Hardagerfjord fra norheimsund.

Kr. 275,- per adult

Norheimsund kai

From 3 hours, lysefjorden - preikestolen cruise.

Kr. 760,- per adult

March - November

Ca. 2,5 hours.

Kr. 500,- per adult

ca. 4 hours

Sognefjordcruise to nordeide.

Kr. 790,- per adult

Saturday trip to Skjerjehamn

Kr. 960,- per adult

ca. 6,5 hours

Hardangerfjord to kinsarvik, inc. bus.

Kr. 830,- per adult

Hardangerfjord to Ulvik, inc. bus

Bergen - buss-stasjon.

Fjord cruise to the Lysefjord and Preikestolen from Stavanger

Rødne Fjord Cruise offers a must-try fjord cruise to breathtaking Lysefjord from Stavanger. Highlights include Preikestolen and Hengjanefossen waterfall.

Experience the magic of the fjord with Rødne

Welcome aboard on a fjord cruise to Lysefjorden - your gateway to a fantastic adventure through majestic fjords and historic sites. This 3-3.5 hour fjord cruise is tailor-made for both young and old and promises unforgettable experiences along the way.

Explore Fantahålå: The hiding place for vagabonds

Get acquainted with Fantahålå, or the Vagabond's Cave, a place where the vagabonds once hid from the sheriff in the old days. Let your imagination run wild as you imagine the exciting stories hidden in these ancient mountains.

Tom Cruise's stunt at Preikestolen

Get ready for a visual feast when you spot Preikestolen, the iconic mountain plateau where Tom Cruise performed incredible stunts in the film Mission Impossible 6. Take in the spectacular views and feel the adrenaline pumping as you imagine yourself as an action hero in the film

Hengjanefossen waterfall: Mighty and refreshing

Travel on to the mighty Hengjanefossen waterfall, where the power of nature manifests itself in an impressive wall of water. Be prepared to be surprised, and maybe even get a delightful water shower on your face - a refreshing experience you won't soon forget.

Sun-hungry seals on the rock

Be enchanted by the beauty of nature while you might be lucky enough to spot seals resting and sunbathing on the rocky shore.

Comfort on board the boat

MS Rygerelektra gives you the perfect platform to enjoy this unique journey. With large sun decks, a beautiful lounge with panoramic windows and an inviting kiosk, your comfort is their priority. Savour fresh, locally sourced baked goods from a local bakery, enjoy snacks and choose from a selection of hot and cold drinks.

Eco-friendly fjord cruise with Rødne

Rødne proudly offers an eco-friendly fjord cruise experience. MS Rygerelektra is an electric boat that respects nature. Rødne's wish is to provide travellers from all over the world with a top-quality sustainable fjord experience, and they hope you will join them on this exciting journey through the beautiful Lysefjord.

Please note that changes in boats may occur, but the promise of an unforgettable experience remains unchanged. Welcome to a fjord cruise to the Lysefjord - your ticket to fjord magic!

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Departures from January to February

Departures from 1 march - 21 march, departures from 22 march to april inclusive (start and end time of the boat trips), departures in may (start and end time of the boat trips).

• 10:00–13:30
• 15:00–18:30

Departures from June to August inclusive (start and end time of the boat trips)

• 12:00–15:30

Departures in September (start and end time of the boat trips)

Departures in october (start and end time of the boat trips), departures in november and december (start and end time of the boat trips).

• Strandkaien (Vågen)

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Lysefjord & Preikestolen Cruise Summer

Cruise along the lysefjord and admire cascading waterfalls and preikestolen from below.

Strandkaien 46, 4005 Stavanger, Norge

15 minutes before departure

June - September

Departing from Stavanger our Lysefjord cruise takes you on a trip on the fjord past waterfalls, lush landscapes, wildlife and, of course, to the world famous Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock).

From the comfort of our boat with panoramic windows and a sundeck, you can admire the great fjord attractions along Norway’s southernmost fjord. 

Step out on the open deck and get a better view of the mysterious Fantahålå (Vagabond’s Cave) and get up close to the Hengjane Falls.

One of the most popular attractions along the fjord is Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock). From the fjord you get a unique view of the towering rock formation carved out by glaciers over 10,000 years ago. 

The cruise lasts around 2,5 hours – making it easy to combine this tour with other adventures.

Popular experiences from Stavanger

Kjerag express bus round trip, preikestolen express bus round trip.

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Cruise the Lysefjord on a fun RIB-boat tour!

• Are you looking for something spectacular? Do you want to explore the fjords and feel like a Viking for a few hours? Then the Lysefjord Safari with RIB boat from Stavanger is the perfect tour for you!
• The Lysefjord, with its enormous variety of landscapes, is an extreme natural experience even by global standards

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Evening cruise on the Lysefjord- cruise and dine

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Strandkaien, Stavanger

On this trip by Norled, you will experience the best of both worlds; a refreshing fjord cruise to the famous Lysefjord combined with delicious food. This is a summer experience you should not miss.

Experience the wonderful Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock on a refreshing fjord cruise. Stop at one of the local fjord restaurants. A barbecue/seafood buffet is included in the price. Onboard the modern and comfortable catamarans you can experience the fjord landscape through large panorama windows, or enjoy the fresh air from the sundeck. All of the boats have a universal design with easy access for wheelchairs and prams. There are several toilets onboard and a kiosk. Easy access is also the case for the Lysefjord centre where the buffet will be served. This is a guided tour of the Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock including the Vagabond's cave. Enjoy the stunning view from the new covered terrace at the Lysefjord centre.

This is a popular tour for the whole family with a chance to meet local animals and funny fish in the aquarium.

Norled complies with the current Covid-19 regulations and will ensure that you have a pleasant and safe experience. Welcome aboard!

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Lysefjord Cruise & Pulpit Rock Hike (& How to Do It in One Day)

By Author Jurga

Posted on Last updated: January 15, 2024

Visiting Stavanger in Norway and wondering how to do a Lysefjord cruise and Pulpit Rock hike in one day? This article is for you!

Most people come to Stavanger for two reasons – to see the famous Lysefjord and to do one of the most iconic hikes of Norway – Preikestolen , or the Pulpit Rock .

When I first started planning our 2-week Norway trip , however, I thought that you need two days in order to do both – the Lysefjord cruise and the Pulpit Rock hike .

Every guidebook, every website seemed to suggest that Lysefjord cruise and Pulpit Rock require two separate trips on two separate days. Luckily, we found a combination tour of the Lysefjord Cruise and Pulpit Rock hike that allowed us to do both in one day.

TIP: If you have no time to read about our experience, you can find more information and book this day trip on Viator or directly with Rodne Fjord Cruise .

If you have more time in Stavanger, you can, of course, make these two trips separately. However, there is so much more to see and do in this beautiful region.

If you can save some time (and money) by combining these two trips in one day, it leaves you more time to explore the amazing museums in Stavanger ( the Norwegian Canning Museum is a must!) or do some more hiking in the area (we highly recommend Florli 4444 ).

Stavanger is a perfect base for hiking and outdoor enthusiasts, so if you love nature, plan at least 3-4 nights in town. Here you can find some more ideas for the best things to do in Stavanger .

Lysefjord Cruise & 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 Rock hike in one day, as a day trip from Stavanger. Find out!

Lysefjord Cruise

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 beautiful indoor setting area with huge windows on all sides, or you can choose to stand on one of the decks outside.

On the morning we visited, we had the worst weather: it was cold, it was raining, and the wind was literally blowing you off the deck, so it was difficult to stay outside all the time.

Luckily, the fjord was incredibly beautiful even in the rain. We spent as much time as we could outside. And yes, we needed really warm and waterproof clothing to actually be able to enjoy it.

What makes this Lysefjord cruise trip great is that the boat slows down at the most beautiful places and gives you lots of explanation about everything you see along the way. The commentary is available in several languages.

There were lots of people on board on the day of our visit, but it never felt crowded.

Transfer to the Pulpit Rock Trailhead

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 note that at the moment, the boat stops at Forsand and not in Oanes as it did in the past. But the rest is the same – you take the bus from there to the Pulpit Rock trailhead. The company has a bus waiting for you when the boat arrives – it’s all very well organized.

As I said, it was raining in the morning, but the weather forecast for Preikestolen showed dry weather in the afternoon. So instead of continuing straight to the Pulpit Rock, we decided to have a relaxing lunch first and wait for the rain to stop. And it did!

There is a lodge with a restaurant at the Pulpit Rock trailhead. You can get a snack or a warm meal here, use a bathroom, refill your water bottles, or just warm up on a rainy day.

Note that food is very expensive here. So if you want to save time and money, you better pack a picnic and some snacks. The prices in Norway are very high, especially in the rural areas.

Pulpit Rock Hike

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 sneakers, but when it’s wet (and it usually is), you will need sturdy walking shoes with a good grip. The reviews from other travelers show that most people underestimate this hike.

The Pulpit Rock hike is not just about the Preikestolen itself. The scenery along the way is beautiful. And once you get to the top you will be rewarded by the most spectacular view over Lysefjord! We were extremely lucky that it stopped raining and there was no mist, so we could enjoy the view to the fullest.

After a bit less than 2 hours we reached the Pulpit Rock. It was just as spectacular as I had imagined!

Also, it was a bit intimidating! The sheer drop of this 604-meter rock is dizzying to say the least. You better don’t look straight down when you stand on the edge. And please don’t do any stupid things and stay safe!

The hike back down took us about 1h30.

You can find more detailed information about this hike in our guide via the link below.

LEARN MORE: Pulpit Rock Hike

Bus from Pulpit Rock to Stavanger

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 as well.

The bus picks you up after the hike, at around 6 PM, and you’re back in Stavanger at around 7 PM. That’s at least an hour faster than the bus + ferry combo in the past.

Practical Information for Lysefjord Cruise and Pulpit Rock Hike

• 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.
• Plan the whole day for the Lysefjord cruise and the Preikestolen hike. In summer (May – September), you’ll leave Stavanger at around 10 AM and be back at around 7 PM. In winter, you should do the hike with a guide!
• Lysefjord cruise can be done by anyone, but the Pulpit Rock hike requires good physical condition. That being said, our kids of 6-8 years old could easily do the hike.
• Dress in layers and carry a rain jacket. Wear good hiking shoes. Pack a picnic and carry plenty of drinking water. You can refill your bottles at Preikestolen Base Camp.
• For more practical information about the exact trip, please check the Rodne Fjord Cruise website .

More tips for your trip to Norway:

• Best Things to Do in Stavanger
• Pulpit Rock Hike and Florli 4444
• Where to Stay in Stavanger
• Norway Itinerary (2 weeks in the southwest)
• Northern Noway Itinerary (2 weeks in Lofoten – Vesteralen – Senja – Tromso)
• What to Wear in Norway in Summer 
• What to Wear in Norway in Winter
• Budget: How Expensive is Norway
• More destinations:  For more travel tips and other popular destinations, please check our  Norway travel guide .

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Monday 12th of September 2022

Hi, we are going to Stavenger October 13. Can we still hiking to pulpit rock. the tour "pulpit rock and hike in style" date stop on September 30th. Rodne fjord cruise still available in October

@Jurga, Thank you. I think it is make senses that the day become shorter and we cannot do 2 in 1 anymore.

Hi Andreas, from what I see, the cruise & hike combo is indeed only available until September. So you'd have to do the two separately. I guess it could be due to the fact that the days are much shorter, so maybe there's not enough daylight for both on the same day. I'm not sure though. It's possible that there is simply less demand and it makes no sense for them to have the bus running.

chaitra harsha

Thursday 8th of September 2022

hi, this is amazing. can the cruise be booked one way so that i do pulpit rock hike and head back on my own?

Hi, unless you book some guided tour and simply go with a cruise+ hike option, the hike is always unguided. So you hike on your own. First, you do the cruise. Then they drop you off at the bus that takes you to the trailhead, and from there on, you are alone. I think that nowadays they have a bus to take you back to Stavanger, but I'm not sure if it's just one bus at a specific time (I doubt it), or they have a few buses that you can take depending on when you get back down from the mountain (I think it's the case indeed). In any case, if you stay much longer or decide to camp or whatever, nobody will be expecting you back. So you'll have to get back to Stavanger on your own (be sure to research how you'll do it and how late buses run).

Saturday 16th of July 2022

This is just what I was looking for, thanks so much.

Tuesday 19th of July 2022

Glad to help. Have a great time in Stavanger!

Friday 3rd of June 2022

Your website has been so helpful in planning our trip! Do you think the cruise is worth the money if we are already going to see Sognefjord and Geirangerfjord? Thanks!

Saturday 4th of June 2022

Hi Rosemary, we did all three of these fjords and enjoyed them all. While each is somewhat different, of course, it's also a rather similar experience. So you don't absolutely have to see each of them. We did the Lysefjord cruise in combination with the Pulpit Rock hike and then the other day - on our way to Florli4444 hike. So for us, it was just part of the day that included other great attractions/ hikes as well. In both cases, we found it totally worth it. If you are only in Stavanger for one day, you can easily fill the day just visiting the city (but visiting all the museums, etc. won't be cheap either - but really interesting too) - see our guide to the best things to do in Stavanger. But if you have more than a day in the city and the weather is nice, I'd definitely do it (potentially in combination with one of the hikes, as we did). Have a great trip!

Jennifer Frankenhoff

Wednesday 4th of May 2022

Thank you very much for sharing your experiences, I’ve enjoyed following along! I’m heading to Stavanger next week and would love to fit in both the Lysefjord cruise and Pulpit Rock hike in the same day also. I can’t seem to locate the combination tour, did you book the morning hike to the Pulpit Rock and then the cruise separately? I’m wondering if I’ll have enough time to do the 5am hike and be back to make the 10am cruise? Thank you again for your recommendations!!

Thank you soooo much for the quick responses and additional information!! I’m really looking forward to the trip and wish I had more time to explore. Many thanks, again!

Hi Jennifer, all the info is in our article, but indeed some tours are now unavailable so I updated those links. Anyway, I was able to find this tour on Viator that is exactly what we did - the cruise and then hike (on our own). Or you can also book it on Rodne website as explained in the article. You don't have to return to the city. After visiting the fjord, the cruise drops you off where there's a bus waiting to bring you to Preikestolen. After the hike, you have to return to the city on your own, which is really easy to do too. If you absolutely want to have a guide for your hike, then you'll have to do these two trips separately (see tours here), but if you don't mind hiking on your own, these are really the best options. And no, even if you take a 5am trip, you won't be back in the city at 10am. Most Preikestolen hike tours from Stavanger and back take about 9 hours. Have a wonderful trip!

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