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Preikestolen guides

Everything to sort out before you go to Pulpit Rock: how long and how hard the hike is, how to do it on your own, the boat question, safety at the edge, winter, and how it compares with Kjerag and Trolltunga.

Preikestolen Hike Time 2026: Hours, Distance & DifficultyHours up and down, the real distance and climb, the steep parts, and the latest safe start for each month.Read the guide →Hike Preikestolen Without a Guide 2026: Car, Bus & TipsCar, Ryfast and parking, the hiker buses, the public bus, and when a guide is actually worth it.Read the guide →Preikestolen Boat or Hike 2026: Which View Suits YouWhat the cruises and RIBs really show, what the hike adds, and the combo that does both in a day.Read the guide →Is Preikestolen Safe? 2026 Guide to the Edge, Crack & WindNo railings, one famous crack, two reported falls: what the risks really are and how to stay well clear of them.Read the guide →Preikestolen in Winter 2026: Snow, Spikes & Guided HikesSnow, ice and six-hour days: what the trail is like from November to April, what to bring, and why a guide is advised.Read the guide →Preikestolen, Kjerag or Trolltunga 2026: Which Hike FirstNorway's big three side by side: distance, hours, difficulty, season, and which one to tackle first.Read the guide →

Tours

Choose your Preikestolen tour

The three trips most people choose between. Every tour has its own page with the day, the start point and what guests say.

Pulpit Rock Small-Group Hike with Pickup Max 8 people ★ 4.87 hoursFree cancellation

Pulpit Rock Small-Group Hike with Pickup
On the plateauSmall groupAges 6+

Your guide drives you from your Stavanger hotel and sets an easy pace, with a quieter side trail when conditions allow. Groups stop at eight, and parking at the trailhead is covered.

What's included
  • Guide who is also the licensed driver
  • Pickup from central Stavanger hotels or the port
  • A Norwegian hiking snack
  • Trailhead parking
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
Length7 hours Book this
Preikestolen Hike with a Local Guide Most booked hike ★ 4.76 hoursFree cancellation

Preikestolen Hike with a Local Guide
On the plateauPickupAges 7+

A local guide meets you at the Stavanger cruise terminal and walks you up and down the main trail. Snacks, water and lunch are included, and the bus runs through the Ryfast tunnel.

What's included
  • Guided hike, about 4 hours on the trail
  • Bus from the Stavanger cruise terminal and back
  • Snacks, water and lunch
  • Live guide in English, Norwegian, Danish or Swedish
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
Length6 hours Book this
Electric Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord & Preikestolen No hiking ★ 4.63.5 hoursFree cancellation

Electric Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord & Preikestolen
Seen from belowAny ageWheelchair OK

A quiet electric catamaran sails into the Lysefjord so you can look up at the rock from the water. Close passes at the Hengjanefossen waterfall, with an audio guide on board.

What's included
  • Round-trip cruise from Stavanger
  • Fully electric catamaran with panoramic windows
  • Sun deck and indoor seating
  • Audio guide in English and Norwegian
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
Length3.5 hours Book this

Plan your date before you go

A local guide, the bus from the Stavanger cruise terminal, snacks and lunch: you just walk. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

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