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The 15 Best Fjord Hikes and Guided Walks

25 trips  ·  from $89 a head

Pulpit Rock, Trolltunga and the ridge walks above the Sognefjord are long days on rough ground. These 15 compare distance, ascent, guide ratios and the season each trail is realistically open.

Stavanger: Electric Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord & Preikestolen - Fantahålå and the story of Vagabond’s Cave
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Stavanger: Electric Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord & Preikestolen

1.Stavanger: Electric Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord & Preikestolen

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8,385 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $93Our pick

Leave Stavanger’s Strandkaien aboard Rødne Fjord Cruise’s quiet electric catamaran. You’ll pass Fantahålå, gaze up at 604-meter Preikestolen, and feel spray from Hengjanefossen. The boat has panoramic windows, leather seats, Wi-Fi, sun decks, an audio guide in English and Norwegian, and a snack bar.

“Despite rainy weather it was worth it! Seeing wild nature of Norway is great experience. Boat is very good quality and warm but if you want to go outside to admire views, prepare for the cold weather.”

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Stavanger: Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock - Ådnøy and the first fjord views
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Stavanger: Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock

2.Stavanger: Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,357 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $89Best value

Cruise from Strandkaien into Lysefjord for a close view of 604-meter Pulpit Rock, Ådnøy, Fantahålå, and the Whiskey Waterfall. Your English-speaking crew provides live guidance and multilingual audio, with a comfortable, wheelchair-accessible boat, toilets, refreshments, and open deck viewing.

“Very nice tour of the fjords below Pulpit Rock with views of waterfalls, fjords, base of pulpit rock, cave & story of robbers, domestic goats, and general area. Very easy to find and short walk from cruise ships and port area.”

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From Stavanger: Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock RIB Boat Tour - Entering Lysefjorden from the water
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From Stavanger: Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock RIB Boat Tour

3.From Stavanger: Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock RIB Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,156 reviews · 2 hours · from $145

Join a small-group RIB tour from Stavanger harbor to Lysefjorden. Your captain, often guides such as Stig or Christian, handles the boat and stories while you race toward Pulpit Rock, Whisky Falls, Vagabond Cave, and other fjord sights in a warm flotation suit.

“The guide was brilliant, very funny with tales and very informative. The trip was exhilarating but very safe. Would definitely recommend”

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Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen - The uphill trail to Preikestolen
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Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

4.Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 390 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $149Top rated

Start with a 7:00 am pickup in Stavanger, cross the fjord, and hike with a guide to Preikestolen above Lysefjorden. Small groups, local stories, photo help, and an early start make the day easier, though steep rock sections, wind, ice, and a long descent demand real fitness.

“Where do I start, the trip was breathtaking. The tour picks you up right before the call time as advertised. You won’t hear anything the day before until pickup so be ready. I went with a group of 3 people and it was so much fun. The tour guide led us through a different less crowded route, definitely a bucket list item. The hike was not difficult at all, I was nervous as I’m not in the best shape but it goes up and down so you get good breaks.”

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Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock RIB-Safari from Stavanger - Lysefjord, the Fjord of Light
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Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock RIB-Safari from Stavanger

5.Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock RIB-Safari from Stavanger

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 374 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $149

Leave Stavanger harbor in a high-speed RIB for a two-hour run through Lysefjord. Your captain points out old Stavanger, Pulpit Rock, Fantahålå, and Hengjanefossen waterfall. The boat carries up to 12 people, with float suits, life jackets, goggles, and gloves supplied.

“Lots of fun, beautiful views. Great trip I would strongly recommend for a family vacation or even a single travler”

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Trolltunga Classic Overnight Hike - What day one is really like
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Trolltunga Classic Overnight Hike

6.Trolltunga Classic Overnight Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 336 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $559

Join Trolltunga Adventures for a two-day hike to Norway’s famous cliff, with an overnight stay, three included meals, and a return visit after breakfast. Guides including Anton, Ola, Marianne, and Hilde lead small groups of up to 10, helping you enjoy Trolltunga with fewer daytime crowds.

“Once in a lifetime experience, cannot recommend it highly enough. Anton and Ola took extremely good care of us!”

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From Stavanger: Pulpit Rock Guided Hike with Pickup - The morning drive through the Ryfast Tunnel
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From Stavanger: Pulpit Rock Guided Hike with Pickup

7.From Stavanger: Pulpit Rock Guided Hike with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 294 reviews · 7 hours · from $145

Join a small group of up to eight for a guided hike from Stavanger to Preikestolen. Your guide handles the Ryfast drive, trail pace, weather call, and optional old route. Guides such as Rasmus, Ivan, Theo, and Alexander are praised for patience, safety, and local stories.

“Ivan was a great guide and the hike was beautiful, view at the top incredible.”

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Stavanger: Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Hike with Local Guide - From Stavanger to the trailhead in about 40 minutes
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Stavanger: Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Hike with Local Guide

8.Stavanger: Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Hike with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 279 reviews · 6 hours · from $167

Join local guides such as Tore, Mats, or Stein for a six-hour Preikestolen hike from Stavanger’s cruise terminal. Ride by comfortable bus through the subsea tunnel, walk rocky forest trails for about four hours, and reach the famous cliff above Lysefjorden. Bring water, food, rain gear, and sturdy shoes.

“Wonderful hike to the amazing pulpit rock. Tore was friendly and communicative, took the initiative to reach out to everyone to start the tour early when our ship arrived earlier than planned. Can’t say enough about this once in a lifetime experience.”

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Stavanger: Preikestolen Classic Hike and Side Trail - Getting ready at the trailhead
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Stavanger: Preikestolen Classic Hike and Side Trail

9.Stavanger: Preikestolen Classic Hike and Side Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 180 reviews · 8 hours · from $140

Travel from Stavanger to Preikestolen with a guide such as Allan, Stephan, Cristian, or Erlend. Expect about 2.5 hours uphill, a possible quieter side trail, changing weather, a small group of up to eight, and sweeping Lysefjorden views from the 604-meter cliff.

“perfect trip，the guide is very nice，help me took a lot of wonderful pictures and talk a lot about Norway culture and nature. Nice trip and experience！i will come back in the future.”

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Stavanger: Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Guided Hike - From Stavanger to the trailhead
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Stavanger: Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Guided Hike

10.Stavanger: Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 121 reviews · from $136

Join a small group of up to eight for a guided hike from Stavanger to Preikestolen. Guides such as Kristy, Sander, Jacob, and Lisa help with pacing, route choices, and local stories. Bring water, lunch, sturdy boots, and rain gear for this rocky fjord-top walk.

“The hiking was gorgeous. We enjoyed a lot and the support wich was given by Catarina, the guide tour, was great. She is so kind and friendly. We really loved the whole tour.”

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Odda: Full-Day Trolltunga Via Ferrata & Sky Ladder Adventure - The lakeside walk sets the pace
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Odda: Full-Day Trolltunga Via Ferrata & Sky Ladder Adventure

11.Odda: Full-Day Trolltunga Via Ferrata & Sky Ladder Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 115 reviews · 10 hours · from $194

Join Trolltunga Active for a demanding full-day hike from Skjeggedal, with climbing gear, a 250-meter via ferrata, optional 50-meter Sky Ladder, and the famous Trolltunga viewpoint. Guides such as Tove, Toine, and Netta are praised for steady pacing, safety, local insight, and excellent photos.

“I am very happy to give this feedback. I had opted for the Trolltunga via ferrata hike. As it turned out I was the only person that day to have opted for this but they didn't cancel it (thankfully!!) and we continued the hike, my guide was Angel. Angel is a great guide who gave me lot of information along the way and kept me informed about our trail as we went along and we had some interesting conversations as well. While driving down Angel was kind enough to also help a few fellow hikers and drove them down. Glad to have Angel has my guide and for not canceling…”

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Stavanger: Preikestolen Winter Hike + Hot Lunch - Getting ready for snow, ice, and changing weather
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Stavanger: Preikestolen Winter Hike + Hot Lunch

12.Stavanger: Preikestolen Winter Hike + Hot Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 8 hours · from $219

Spend eight hours hiking wintery Preikestolen with a small group of up to eight. Guides such as Erlend, Alan, and Stephan lead you safely over snow and ice, sometimes using quieter routes and photo spots, then take you to Villa Rosehagen for hot soup.

“Alan was a superior guide and the trip was fantastic. We were in a group of 8 people and we enjoyed getting to know each other and had a lot of fun, including the lunch afterward. The view on top was on-and-off foggy, but we expected that, and the winter views of the jagged mountains with mist around them were spectacular. Alan created some special photo opportunities for us that my friends at home are already taking about. I picked a company for my son and I that was not the least expensive, and it was totally worth it. Another member of our group had a different company cancel the…”

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From Stavanger: Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock Safari by RIB - Thirty minutes of speed from Stavanger
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From Stavanger: Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock Safari by RIB

13.From Stavanger: Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock Safari by RIB

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 86 reviews · 2 hours · from $141

Take a fast, scenic RIB ride from Stavanger into Lysefjorden with a local English or Norwegian speaking guide. See Pulpit Rock from sea level, pause at Fantahålå cave and Whiskey Waterfall, then meet goats. Warm waterproof gear, hats, and gloves are provided.

“Our RIB Trip was absolutely amazing, far longer than the advertise one on our cruise line. The guide was so knowledgeable and he allowed as the flexibility to stop him wherever we wished to take photos and look for wildlife. The clothing and equipment was perfect and we were treated Very well throughout the entire activity. I cannot recommend this company enough.”

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Preikestolen | Pulpit Rock - Hike with a local guide - The Preikestolen hike is a mountain day, not a casual walk
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Preikestolen | Pulpit Rock – Hike with a local guide

14.Preikestolen | Pulpit Rock – Hike with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $139

Hike Preikestolen from Stavanger with a local guide such as Theo, Dag, Ivan, or Alexander. Expect a strenuous, rocky ascent, fjord views, Norwegian snacks, photo help, hotel pickup, and a small group of no more than eight people.

“Hotel pickup worked perfectly. The hike wasn’t too difficult, and our guide Rasmus led us excellently and gave great explanations.”

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Stavanger: Lysefjorden Cruise and Preikestolen Hike - The fjord views: waterfalls, caves, and high cliffs
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Stavanger: Lysefjorden Cruise and Preikestolen Hike

15.Stavanger: Lysefjorden Cruise and Preikestolen Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · 8h 30m · from $148

Set out from Strandkaien on Rødne Fjord Cruise’s comfortable sightseeing boat, then take a shuttle to Preikestolen BaseCamp for a self-guided, four-hour hike. Expect waterfalls, mountain views, onboard audio guidance, Wi-Fi, a café, and a return bus through Norway’s longest underwater road tunnel.

“Barca molto bella e comoda, Bellissimo giro sui fiordi. L'autobus di ritorno ha la stessa compagnia di quello dell'andata e bisogna chiedere informazioni sugli orari di ritorno all'autista. Nel nostro caso c'erano solo due orari, 16 o 18, noi siamo riusciti a prendere il primo. Il percorso del trekking è ben segnalato e impossibile sbagliare strada.”

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