Off season adventure in Lysefjorden

Off season adventure in Lysefjorden

Hi We are Annika, 33 years and Manuel, 35 years old.Our adventure in Norway began at the beginning of September with a ten days quarantine, followed by wonderful experiences in the southwest.We are in Norway until the end of February and will be moving step by step...

All alone around Lysefjorden in 6 days

All alone around Lysefjorden in 6 days

This is the story about Lasse from Denmark who decided to make the most out of his quarantine in Norway, before going offshore to work. Read all about his adventurous and challenging hike, and follow us on Facebook for episodes of the whole expedition which he also...

Fjord cruise on Lysefjorden 2020

Fjord cruise on Lysefjorden 2020

The tourist ferry will start its popular fjord cruises on Lysefjorden as normal, starting up May 28th. This year it will be the ferry MS Kvinnherad that takes you on this fantastic journey on one of the most scenic fjords of Norway. This ferry can take 99 passengers...

Gøysa Gard received Eco-Lighthouse certification

Gøysa Gard received Eco-Lighthouse certification

We are so excited to finally announce our Eco-Lighthouse (Miljøfyrtårn) certification! Explore Lysefjorden are focusing on sustainable tourism with eco-friendly activities that leaves as little an environmental footprint on our fjords and nature as possible. In...

Gøysa Gard – Lysefjorden guestfarm

Gøysa Gard – Lysefjorden guestfarm

Today, 30.11.19, Explore Lysefjorden has become the proud owner of the beautiful farm "Gøysa Gard". Gøysa Gard has a perfect location in the small village Forsand, which is also the home of Lysefjorden, Preikestolen and Kjerag. From the farm, you have panoramic view...

Lysefjorden hikingfestival 14 – 16 sept 2018

Lysefjorden hikingfestival 14 – 16 sept 2018

Welcome to the most spectacular hiking festival in Norway! Come and discover the epic hikes in one of the world’s most beautiful fjords: Lysefjorden. Widely praised as one of the world's most spectacular fjords, home of iconic natural wonders Preikestolen, Kjerag and...

Week of the year in Lysefjorden

Week of the year in Lysefjorden

Lysefjorden is in the wind like never before, and the coming week is a very exciting week for Forsand and the whole region. The new Mission Impossible - Fallout, kicks of this packed week on Wednesday, August 1st. with a Norwegian premiere out on the mountain behind...

Mission Impossible premiere date is set

Mission Impossible premiere date is set

The new Mission Impossible film, Fallout, will have pre-premiere in Norway on the mountain just behind the Pulpit Rock August 1st around 23:00 - two days before the film is released in Norwegian cinemas. Only strong wind can stop this from happening, according to the...

Mission Impossible premiere date is set

Mission Impossible premiere at Preikestolen

August 3rd 2018, "Mission Impossible 6" has it's premiere in Norway. Today, Forsand mayor Bjarte Dagestad revealed that the movie also will be shown in Lysefjorden, at Preikestolen. Whether or not this will be a pre-premiere is not yet know, so you will just have to...

Flørlistairs up

Flørlistairs up

The race Lysefjorden in in beginning was a success with a new impressive record. Tom Erik Halvorsen managed to finish the 63km long race from Oanes to Lysebotn in amazing 05:47:17. Congratulations. Next race arranged by Lysfjord Running is already June 23. So if you...

Changes in fire ban

Changes in fire ban

From Friday June 8., it is allowed to grill in your own garden, but there is still a general ban on outdoor fires. This also applies to all barbeque areas in forests, parks and shoreline.  The fire ban includes small and large bonfires, both disposable and fixed...

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