The 15 Best Pulpit Rock Hikes from Stavanger

1.Scenic Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord and Preikestolen

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,791 reviews · from $82Our pick

Sail from Stavanger’s Strandkaien on a quiet electric catamaran through Lysefjord. You’ll pause at Fantahålå, look up at 604-meter Preikestolen, and feel spray from Hengjanefossen. The boat has panoramic windows, leather seats, sun decks, Wi-Fi, an audio guide in English and Norwegian, and a small kiosk.

“Very nice experience nice boat and staff. Well worth the money and had lot of time for photos to be taken at the main points of interest”

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2.Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock

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

From Stavanger’s Strandkaien, you’ll cruise into Lysefjord aboard a comfortable Helgøy Skyssbåt, with an English-speaking guide or multilingual audio guide. Expect close views of Preikestolen, Ådnøy, Fantahålå, Hengjanefossen, and the Whiskey Waterfall. The boat has indoor seating, outdoor viewing areas, toilets, refreshments, and wheelchair access.

“Very good overall. Beautiful close ups of the various sights”

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3.Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

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

Start early in Stavanger, cross the fjord, and hike with a guide to Preikestolen, Norway’s famous cliff above Lysefjorden. Groups are capped at eight, with hotel pickup, transport, and drop-off included. Guides such as Erle, Ola, Toa, and Marius have been praised for patient pacing, local stories, route choices, and taking summit photos.

“Our guide from Argentina is a very nice guy. He is knowledgeable and patient to allow everyone in the small group to catch up. He also took some beautiful pictures for us. The tour experience was very exciting and rewarding. This is our high point in Stavanger!”

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4.Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock RIB-Safari from Stavanger

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

Join Stavanger RIB for a two-hour ride from Strandkaien into Lysefjord. Your captain, possibly Daniel, Christien, or Sean, handles the route and stories while you see Pulpit Rock, Fantahålå, and Hengjanefossen waterfall. The 12-person boat comes with a floatation suit, life jacket, goggles, and gloves, making this a brisk but well-protected way to see the fjord.

“As other people say, it will be a highlight of your trip. Price seems hi but is worth it. What stands out though is customer service by both the tour provider and by Viator. Really.”

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5.Pulpit Rock Guided Hike with Pickup

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

Join Get Guided Norway for a seven-hour Pulpit Rock hike from Stavanger. Guides such as Ivan, Rasmus, Theo, and Alexander lead small groups of up to eight along the main or quieter old trail, with hotel pickup, a Norwegian snack, and time above Lysefjorden.

“Alexander is a great guide and the tour was really fantastic!! He told us different stories so the tour was very good! The transfer was perfect! It was enough time to make photos! Perfect trip!! Thank you Alexander!!”

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6.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. A comfortable bus takes you through the world’s deepest subsea tunnel to the trailhead, where you’ll climb rocky paths, cross streams, and reach the famous Pulpit Rock. Snacks are included, but bring water, food, warm layers, and proper hiking shoes.

“This was a magnificent day, were picked up at the cruise terminal by our guide Tore in his Mercedes Benz mini bus, transported to pulpit rock (approx 40 mins) then we were given a brief safety guide, and he also checked with the harbour master when the cruise ships were departing so he could guarantee to have you back in time. The hike up pulpit rock was very nice but it was very busy with people passing both ways. Tore was always on hand and let people do it at their own pace not as a group if reqd. We chatted with him a few times, his knowledge and experience…”

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7.Preikestolen Classic Hike and Side Trail

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

Travel from Stavanger to Preikestolen with a small group of up to eight people and a local guide such as Allan, Erlend, Stephan, or Cristian. After a 40-minute drive, hike for about 2.5 hours to the 604-meter cliff, using a quieter side trail when conditions allow. Expect changing weather, photo stops, a snack, and hot berry juice.

“Yesterday, I went on a hiking tour to Preikestolen, and it was absolutely incredible! I've dreamed of visiting the Norwegian fjords since I was a child, and my dream finally came true. Although I booked a group tour, I ended up being the only participant, which I was actually very happy about. A huge thank you to the company for not canceling my tour. I also want to express my heartfelt gratitude to my guide, Erlend Berne. We spent five amazing hours talking about all kinds of topics. He made the hike much easier, showed me the best photo spots, and even took some fantastic pictures of me. Plus, he…”

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8.Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Guided Hike

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

Spend about five hours on the trail to Preikestolen with a small group of up to eight people. Your guide handles transport and trail pacing while you tackle rocky sections and enjoy views over Lysefjorden. Guides including Kristy, Sander, Jacob, Lisa, and Annalise have led this outing, which suits hikers with basic fitness.

“The guide was great, she was very friendly and helpful”

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9.Preikestolen Winter Hike + Hot Lunch

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

Spend eight hours hiking Preikestolen with a small group of up to eight. Guides such as Erlend, Alan, Stephan, and Sean adjust the route to winter conditions, point out quiet viewpoints, and carry safety gear. After the 604-meter climb, warm up with soup and a drink at Villa Rosehagen.

“Fantastic! Our guide, Erlend, was so fun! He was very easy to talk to and very knowledgeable about the trek up the mountain. We felt safe and he kept us informed the whole way if there was something we could do make the hike easier on our bodies. Make sure you do this when in Scavenger!”

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

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

Hike to Norway’s famous Preikestolen with a local guide from Get Guided Norway. You’ll ride from Stavanger through the Ryfast Tunnel, walk a rocky and sometimes demanding trail, enjoy fjord views, and eat a simple Norwegian snack at the top. Guides such as Theo, Dag, Alexander, and Ivan adjust the pace and help with photos.

“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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11.Preikestolen Hidden Trail Hike + Canoe + Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 46 reviews · from $273

Spend nine hours with a small group of up to eight, canoeing across Revsvatnet and hiking an old trail to Preikestolen. Guides such as Allan, Erlend, Line, and Stefan lead the route, share local nature and culture, and help on rocky sections. Expect a demanding hike, packed lunch, hot berry juice, and a quieter approach than the main path.

“It was a holistic experience as we learnt about foraging, bird recognisition and lots of curiosities about Norwish culture. Allan was an excellent guide and he made everyone in the group feel included.”

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12.Preikestolen Sunrise Hike with Breakfast Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $253

Set out from Stavanger before dawn with a small group of up to eight, a local guide, headlamp, and hiking poles. Walk 4 kilometers uphill to Preikestolen, 604 meters above Lysefjorden, then return to Basecamp for breakfast. Guides such as Alan, Stephan, and Erlend have led recent departures, and some hikes include Baba, the friendly guide dog.

“Guide Alan was amazing! Very knowledgeable and even took us up on a secret trial to a higher view point, baldur the dog even came along and was an amazing addition to the hike! First people up on the rock made it even more amazing, highly recommend this trip to everyone!!! Sunrise is the best trip!”

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13.Lysefjord Kayak Safari (Waterfalls & Pulpit Rock)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 6 hours · from $291

Spend six hours kayaking Lysefjord with an English- or Norwegian-speaking guide. Learn basic paddling, pass waterfalls and gorges, look for seals, visit Vagabond's Cave, and stop for lunch below Preikestolen. Guides such as Anna add local stories, wildlife tips, and practical help on the water.

“We had a wonderful time. Our guide explained everything and helped us get set up. He had trivia, he had facts about Norway and the fjord. He even brought snacks! Even though we had some rough weather that day, it was still an amazing trip and activity thanks to Nordic Paddling.”

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14.Preikestolen Sunrise Hike And Breakfast Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $128

Start before dawn with a small guided group and headlamps, hiking about 2.5 hours to Preikestolen, 604 meters above Lysefjorden. Guides such as Erlend, Christian, Stephan, and Hege tailor the pace, and some outings include a friendly dog. After the descent, enjoy breakfast at the mountain lodge.

“L’esperienza è stata fantastica, le guide simpatiche e super competenti, abbiamo condiviso il trekking del Preokenstolen con il cane della guida, fantastico!! Il resto lo ha fatto l’immensa natura della Norvegia!!! Grazie mille!!”

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15.Guided winter hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $149

Start with pickup at your Stavanger hotel or Airbnb at 7:00 am, then ride to the trailhead for a guided winter hike to Preikestolen. Your English-speaking guide leads a group of no more than eight, with crampons available for icy snow. Allow about nine hours, and bring food since lunch is not included.

“A great trip up Preikestolen. The guide, Helga was excellent, very knowledgeable and friendly. We were provided with crampons which worked really well as some parts of the trail were quite icy and full of snow. It got easier once you past the first part of the trail, so keep going! The top was very quiet and we were lucky to have a clear and beautiful sunny day. Thank you for a wonderful experience.”

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