Top Stavanger Outdoor Activities

Western Norway’s Pulpit Rock is a towering cliff-plateau directly suspended over the Lysefjorden. Hikers flock here to dangle over the precipice and photograph the meandering blue fjord. This guided hike leaves from Stavanger brings you safely to the edge of the rock to take in the view. You have time at the top to take pictures, relax, and eat lunch or a snack.

Make the most of your time on shore in Stavanger by getting back out onto the water on this guided boat tour. Sail into the Lysefjord to soak up the scenery of mountains, waterfalls, and tiny islands, and see such world-famous attractions as Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen). Also visit Vagabond's Cave, which legend says was named after a group of vagabonds who hid there; see goats at summer pasture, and taste clear mountain water from the Hengjane falls.

Explore the Lysefjord landscape in a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) on this tour from Stavanger. Zoom out into the harbor, then head for the outlying fjords, where you will pass close to the rock formations and other striking Norwegian scenery. Listen to your crew's commentary on the flora and fauna in the area while you travel. Extra-warm marine suits and dry bags will be provided to keep you and your belongings safe and dry.

Enjoy an active day out among mountains, fjords, and spectacular scenery—and leave all the planning and logistics to your guide—on this seamless, full-day tour. Following morning pickup at your Stavanger hotel, set off with just a small group for company. Your destination is Kjeragbolten: the picturesque boulder mysteriously wedged between cliffs. Hike up to visit it, and soak up the extraordinary views as you go.

Escape the bustle of the city—and discover some of Norway’s most striking and recognizable stretches of nature—on this small-group tour. Depart in the morning directly from your hotel, and head to Lysfjord, where you’ll go for a cruise along the water to soak up the scenery. Next, hike up Kjerag to view the famous Kjeragbolten—and even step onto the boulder wedged between rock faces.

Explore Stavanger at your own pace and according to your own tastes with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus ticket. Board and disembark the bus at any of the 11 tour stops throughout the city, including the Stavanger Museum and theLedaal Royal Residence. Spend as little or as long time as you wish at each stop or stay aboard for the full 50-minute circuit, listening to enlightening commentary via the audio guide.

Experience unbeatable morning views from Preikestolen on a 10-hour group tour from Stavanger. After hotel pickup and a relaxing ferry ride, follow your guide on a 2- to 3-hour hike to Pulpit Rock. Traversing easy to moderate terrain, the trek is suitable for both amateur and seasoned hikers alike. Once at the top, enjoy ample free time to take photos, explore, and rest.

Experience much in a short time with our electric-bikes and local guide. This is an exceptional opportunity to take beautiful photos of the Viking city, Haugesund. We bike through the main shopping street, Haraldsgata, to the iconic Fishermen statue, then onward to the statue of Harald Fairhair. Learn about the rich Viking and seafaring history of the area from the vantage view of the straits that served as the highway of the seas. The tour continues through a residential area northwards towards Norway's only National Monument, Haraldsstøtta - an ode to King Harald Fairhair and the unification of Norway. Here we take time to take in both the monument and Korsshaugen, the stone cross that dates back 1000 years. See the local islands far out on the horizon as we cycle onward to the stunning horse sculptures, "The rising tides". This is a scenic and effortless way experience Haugesund! Duration: 2 hours including 5 min walk to bike garage, adjusting bikes and security briefing.

Trade the city’s bustle for a trip into nature, and immerse yourself in southwestern Norway’s dramatic scenery of mountains and fjords, on this cruise from Stavanger. Depart in the morning directly from the city’s pier, and travel into the Lysefjord, a 26-mile (42-kilometer) fjord framed by rugged peaks and rock formations. You can admire the famed Pulpit Rock from the water, see the Vagrant’s Cave, and taste the glacial water directly from the Hengjane Falls.

NEW AND UPDATED! This tour is specially made for families and you who like Vikings, authentic historical surroundings, and short walks! There will be storytelling and Viking activities for children organized by our guides. We board the express boat MS Gyda at the cruise terminal and set the course to the Vikings at Avaldsnes (approx. 20 min). Along the seaway, you will get a guided presentation of the surroundings, with local history and the development of the oil and gas industry until today’s green energy in the region. At Avaldsnes, you enter the old Viking harbor and will be met by local Viking guides from the Avaldsnes museum. It will also be time to explore on your own, do activities specially made for children, and visit the Viking boathouse before we set the course back. On the return, we sail to the city center, through “Smedasundet.” Among the old boathouses, before entering the cruise terminal for disembarkation. (Total time for the adventure is 2,5 hours)

Venture into nature, and discover some of southern Norway’s most dramatic scenery, on this cruise trip from central Stavanger. In the morning, make your own way to the waterfront and hop aboard. Your destination is Lysefjord—a 26-mile (42-kilometer) fjord. Admire the granite cliffs that surround it as you go, stop to taste water from a glacial waterfall, see Pulpit Rock, and discover the hidden Vagabond’s Cave.

Leave the city behind for the day and embark on a cruise down the fjords to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock). This tour from Stavanger takes you sailing past idyllic islands, rocky shores, steep mountains, and powerful waterfalls. Then you'll disembark at the village of Oanes to head for the Preikestolen trailhead so that you can embark on a self-guided hike to the famed plateau.

This tour takes you through the city-islands off Stavanger. Here it is chill and quiet, we go at a slow speed to make the trip a social and pleasant experience for the passengers. This is the trip if you want a day / evening trip with friends or colleagues and eat shellfish or tapas on board before we set you off where you wish.

Consider spending a day climbing the world’s longest wooden staircase. With its 4444 steps, Flørli is known to be one of the scariest stairs in the world. The climb is long and strenuous, but provides great lookout points where you can stop to catch your breath while enjoying the vista over the Lysefjord down below. This is a two-part hike that does not take you through the same scenery more than once. The descent follows the hundred-year old marked trail that was once used by the “Rallarer”. Rallarer were often underprivileged men that were employed in the 1800s Norway to help build infrastructure. They are remembered to have carried up to 80 kg loads on their backs, and are the ones that built the stairs along with the Flørli Hydroelectric Power Station at their base. The dam at Ternevatnet, which the return trail passes, also stands as a reminder of their mastery.

Experience a fun and exhilarating RIB boat tour as you explore the islands around Haugesund. Your captain takes you through the quaint straits around Haugesund which originally gave Norway its name. The straits were the way to the North - the Nor-way! As the straits give way to the open ocean, get ready for the high-speed adventure while you immerse yourself in spectacular Norwegian nature with the smell of the ocean and the wind in your hair! The tour takes you around some of the islands and little canals, with your captain regaling stories of the history and people living in this rough coastal environment. If you’re lucky, you may just spot the White-tailed eagle that has its nesting area on one of the islands. Remember your camera! Meeting point: Cruise terminal Viking Adventure booth Equipment: Life jacket/suit, goggles and gloves (provided) Duration: 2 hours including, short walk to RIB pier, dressing and security briefing (approx 1 hour driving)

This is a guided tour where we visit different sights between Stavanger and into the Lysefjord. Such as. Fantahåla, Jettegryta, Prekestolen, Goats, Henganefossen etc. On the fly-bridge cruiseing in Lysefjord on a sunny day with family, friends, spouse or colleagues, it gives a wonderfully beautiful atmosphere with powerful mountain sides that meet the blue fjord.

The Lysefjord is one of Norway's most breathtaking fjords, and Preikestolen - or the Pulpit Rock - is one of the most archetypal destinations in the world! Join this 6-hour fjord tour with a full sightseeing program. Experience Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), "Vagabond's cave", old mountain farms, local wildlife, idyllic islands, and majestic scenery. Enjoy magnificent views to the Pulpit Rock, which mounts 604 meters above the fjord. The hiking trip to the top of the Pulpit rock takes about two hours each way. Reaching the Pulpit Rock by foot gives you the opportunity to stand on top of the magnificent mountain hill and see the narrow Lysefjorden below.