Boat rental in Stavanger

Boating in Stavanger

From Stavanger you can head into the Lysefjord, a 42 km fjord walled by steep granite cliffs, after a short run through the islands outside the city. Most trips pass under the Lysefjord Bridge at Forsand and cruise beneath Preikestolen, with stops at caves and waterfalls along the way.

Where to go by boat

• Preikestolen

  The famous Pulpit Rock, a flat-topped cliff 604 m above the fjord.

• Fantahålå

  Cave in the fjord wall, also known as the Vagabond’s Cave.

• Hengjanefossen

  Waterfall dropping straight down the cliffs, close enough to feel the spray.

• Flørli

  Tiny settlement in the fjord, known for its 4,444-step wooden staircase.

Tip: There are no roads along most of the fjord and only two villages, Forsand and Lysebotn, so plan supplies before heading in.

Stavanger at a glance

When to go boating in Stavanger

Peak seasonBoating seasonOff season

Boat rental in Stavanger: questions and answers