ADVENTURE AWAITS
Lysefjorden and its majestic mountains which is carved out and shaped by the ice age is the perfect place to explore real Norwegian nature. People come to this area from all corners of the world to go hiking, kayaking, sightseeing, have teambuilding’s, or just to relax and breath the fresh air.
In these pages we’re hoping to guide you through Lysefjorden with all it’s possibilities of activities and adventures.
Due to the Coronavirus, it is uncertain when we can welcome foreign guests into Lysefjorden again. Despite these challenges, we will continue to inspire you with all the amazing adventures and activities we have to offer. Hope to see you soon..
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Our charming farm Gøysa Gard is perfectly located in the small village of Forsand, with a stunning view over Lysefjorden and the surrounding mountains. This is the perfect place to stay while exploring Lysefjorden and the rest of the region.
Gøysa Gard is also perfect for smaller groups for meetings, teambuildings, courses and other social gatherings.
KAYAKING & SUP
Explore various adventures with kayaks and SUP in and around Lysefjorden. Choose from several different excursions and trips to suit your needs.
Daily tours at 11:00 & 14:00
FJORD SAFARI
Are you looking for a spectacular fjord experience? Check out the excursions with RIB boats to Lysefjorden and Preikestolen.
Daily departure from Stavanger.
GUIDED HIKING
Professional tour-guides take you on memorable adventures to Preikestolen, Kjerag and other ‘off the beaten tracks’ that highlight the region’s fjords, mountains, and valleys.
SIGHTSEEING / CRUISE & HIKE
Experience the famous Pulpit Rock from the fjord! Discover the “mysterious” Vagabonds’ Cave, the goats, and get a taste of the fresh mountain water.
PRIVATE CRUISES
Stavanger’s leading high-end luxury private cruise & charter company. They provide cruises to families and small groups aboard our luxurious boats.
TOURIST FERRY
Enjoy a fjord cruise on the amazing Lysefjorden with spectacular natural phenomena such as the Pulpit Rock and Kjerag mountain.
HIKING ON YOUR OWN
If you want to explore the wild and beautiful areas around Lysefjorden without a guide, here are some tips for hikes and safety information.
WHEN IN STAVANGER
Stavanger is normally a place where you end up before, after or during your visit in Lysefjorden.
Here is some exciting activities for you there.
Pictures from our client´s experiences, inspiring picturesque images from our stunning nature, or just pure fun!
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FEATURED ADVENTURES
Here we highlight some of our favourite adventures that are perfect for the current season and weather.
Feel like cruising throught the fjord with friends or colleagues in a luxury yacht, or perhaps do a guided autumn hike to Preikestolen?
Here at Explore Lysefjorden we have something for all levels of intensity and speed. Featured here are some of our current favourites, and right now you can experience anything from action packed fjord rafting to private fjord cruise, or hiking in our beautiful autumn dressed mountains .
Make sure to check back regularly to see what adventures are in season!
LATEST NEWS
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
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 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
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
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...
Tourist ferry starts June 01.
Friday June 01. 2018, the tourist ferry starts it’s season with 2 daily departures between Lauvvik and Lysebotn. This is an amazing guided tour where you also can bring your car if you want to continue over the mountain through the mountain pass Suleskarvegen, or...
THIS IS NORWAY
Watch a beautiful video made by Pilotviking, highlighting some of the stunning scenery found in the Lysefjorden area and beyond.
MORE ADVENTURES
MISSION POSSIBLE
Do like Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible.
Hike to Preikestolen and experience the amazing views first hand.
This is a mission very much possible...