The Spectacular Light Fjord

Journeys of a Lifetime | Lysefjord, Norway

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East of the city of Stavanger in Norway there is this astounding piece of nature called Lysefjord. Lysefjord which means the Light Fjord is a long (42 km) and narrow (1.75 km) inlet of the sea between steep cliffs (over 1km). It has been formed by the ice approx. 10,000 years ago followed by sea flooding when the later glaciers retreated. Visiting the Light Fjord would offer you some very spectacular views of mountainous terrains, impressive cliffs, and astonishing waterfalls that Norway has to offer.

Well-known sights

Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock)

View of the Pulpit rock from Lysefjorden, Norway

The Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) is an iconic natural landmark in Norway. It is a steep cliff of 604 meters with a flat top of 25 by 25 meters. It is a matter of taste if you would like to view the Pulpit Rock from Lysefjord, the other way around, or both. If you would like to hike to Pulpit Rock, it is considered a moderate hike (8km) of about 4 to 5 hours (round trip).

View of the Pulpit rock from the light fjord, Norway

Hengjanefossen (The Hengjane Waterfall)

This beautiful waterfall at one of the sides of the fjords can only be seen by sightseeing boats and private yachts. There are several waterfalls that someone can observe and spectate on the way but definitely, this is one that catches most of the attention.

Fantahålå (The Vagabond's Cave)

Considered a mysterious place where it was believed to be the hiding place of a group of Vagabonds that hid in the cave for months while running from the police

How to get there

To reach the Light Fjord you could use one of the daily cruises from Stavanger. There are frequently itineraries as it is a popular tourist destination as a day trip. Some of the cruise ships travel the full distance of the fjord emphasizing some of the most popular attractions along the fjord.