Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen)

Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen), despite being a tourist site best suited for energetic travelers due to the difficult route required to reach there, is one of Norway's most popular views. The site, which is near Stavanger, takes a two-hour uphill trek to reach the almost flawlessly flat-topped cliff that looks over Lysefjord and is more than 600 meters above the water.

Visitors to Stavanger should also pay a visit to the Norwegian Canning Museum, which is set up like a WWII cannery. The Stavanger Cathedral is another popular tourist destination in the city. A Romanesque basilica, a Baroque pulpit, and a Gothic font are among the styles represented in this 12th-century structure.

You should always be appropriately equipped when trekking in Preikestolen due to rapid variations in weather conditions. For most hikes in Preikestolen, hiking boots and rain gear are recommended. Because there are no facilities at the peak, bring enough food and drink to last you the entire journey.

Location: Pulpit Rock, Preikestolen, Rogaland, Norway
Highlights: hiking Preikestolen
Best time to visit: from April to October