Stavanger, Norway2-3 hoursMorning
Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock)
Ideal: Ideal for hiking, adventure, views, and active travel.
A roughly 25-by-25-metre flat rock platform standing 604 metres above Lysefjord; the plateau formed when ice-age freeze–thaw in rock cracks broke blocks away. The hike is 8 kilometres return and takes about four hours on average, with 350 metres of ascent. There are no railings at the edge — a deliberate choice. Nearly 300,000 people climb each year; one of the Mission: Impossible finale scenes was filmed here.
Quick facts
- Length
- 25 m
- Elevation
- 604 m
- Material
- granite
Facts from Wikidata, photos from Wikimedia Commons.
Why go?
- To see one of Norway's most famous fjord views
- To combine a nature hike and summit experience on one route
- To capture an unforgettable photo spot over Lysefjord
Travel tip
Proper hiking shoes are essential; plan carefully in bad weather or when the rock is wet.
