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Lysefjord
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Lysefjord

Lysefjord is a stunning fjord located in the western part of Norway. It is situated in the municipality of Forsand in the county of Rogaland. The fjord is approximately 42 kilometers long and is surrounded by steep cliffs and mountains, including the iconic Preikestolen or Pulpit Rock.

The Lysefjord is a popular tourist destination, with many visitors coming to marvel at the natural beauty of the fjord and surrounding area. It is a popular destination for hikers and climbers, who come to take on the challenge of scaling the Preikestolen. The fjord is also known for its many waterfalls, including the impressive Vøringfossen.

The Lysefjord is also an important historical site. Archaeological evidence suggests that the area has been inhabited since the Iron Age. In the Middle Ages, the Lysefjord was a vital trading route for the Vikings. During World War II, the fjord was used by the German Navy as a base for their U-boats.

Today, the Lysefjord is a popular tourist destination, with many visitors coming to explore the area’s natural beauty. It is also a popular destination for those looking to take on the challenge of climbing the Preikestolen. The fjord is also home to many species of fish, including trout and salmon, making it a popular destination for anglers.

The Lysefjord is a stunning natural wonder and an important historical site. It is a popular destination for tourists and adventurers alike, offering a unique and unforgettable experience.

Excursion tips for a day in Lysefjord

As a tourist in Lysefjord, Norway, there are plenty of activities to take part in during your day. Here are some of the top things to do:

1. Take a boat tour of the Lysefjord and experience its breathtaking beauty.
2. Visit the Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) and marvel at the stunning views.
3. Go hiking and explore the surrounding mountains and forests.
4. Take a kayak tour and experience the fjord from a different perspective.
5. Visit the Kjeragbolten boulder and take a picture with it.
6. Visit the Flørli 4444 Stairs and take in the stunning views from the top.
7. Go fishing in the fjord and catch some of the local fish.
8. Visit the Lysefjord Aquarium and learn about the local marine life.
9. Take a trip to the nearby city of Stavanger and explore its attractions.
10. Spend some time at the Lysefjord Museum and learn about the area's history.

Experience Lysefjord with unforgettable activities by our partner GetYourGuide. The offer is also ideal as a special gift idea for family and friends who are planning to visit Lysefjord. Cancellations are possible up to 24h before the start of the activity (unless otherwise stated in the activity description), with a full refund of the booking price.

The climate in Lysefjord

Lysefjord in Norway experiences mild and wet winters, with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing. During spring, temperatures start to rise, with temperatures averaging between 5-10 degrees Celsius. Summer is the warmest season, with temperatures ranging between 12-20 degrees Celsius. Autumn is typically mild and wet, with temperatures ranging between 5-15 degrees Celsius. The area experiences a lot of rainfall throughout the year, with the highest amount of precipitation in autumn and winter.

Cruise weather for Lysefjord

Our weather forecast for Lysefjord helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.

Date Icon Temperature Wind speed/gusts Cloudiness/Visibility Air humidity/pressure Sunrise/Sunset
Feb. 6th 2026 Feb. 6th 2026 max: -3.4 °C
min: -5.2 °C 		23.8 m/s
87.8 m/s		 91.4 %
24.1 m		 58.4 %
1,006 hPa		 08:32:09
17:06:34
Feb. 7th 2026 Feb. 7th 2026 max: -2.9 °C
min: -4.5 °C 		26.3 m/s
90.7 m/s		 96.3 %
24.1 m		 65.6 %
1,010 hPa		 08:29:45
17:09:05
Feb. 8th 2026 Feb. 8th 2026 max: -3.4 °C
min: -8.1 °C 		26.0 m/s
90.2 m/s		 97.0 %
24.1 m		 67.7 %
1,017 hPa		 08:27:19
17:11:37
Feb. 9th 2026 Feb. 9th 2026 max: -2.9 °C
min: -8.5 °C 		14.4 m/s
13.3 m/s		 44.4 %
24.1 m		 76.8 %
1,015 hPa		 08:24:52
17:14:09
Feb. 10th 2026 Feb. 10th 2026 max: -3.9 °C
min: -9.5 °C 		9.0 m/s
7.6 m/s		 66.1 %
12.8 m		 85.4 %
1,011 hPa		 08:22:24
17:16:40
Feb. 11th 2026 Feb. 11th 2026 max: -5.4 °C
min: -11.4 °C 		9.7 m/s
8.6 m/s		 63.8 %
21.0 m		 69.6 %
1,008 hPa		 08:19:54
17:19:12
Feb. 12th 2026 Feb. 12th 2026 max: -5.5 °C
min: -12.1 °C 		9.2 m/s
7.1 m/s		 13.9 %
24.1 m		 68.8 %
1,009 hPa		 08:17:22
17:21:43
Feb. 13th 2026 Feb. 13th 2026 max: -4.1 °C
min: -11.1 °C 		9.6 m/s
8.0 m/s		 11.5 %
24.1 m		 80.5 %
1,010 hPa		 08:14:49
17:24:14
Feb. 14th 2026 Feb. 14th 2026 max: -4.7 °C
min: -11.4 °C 		10.4 m/s
10.1 m/s		 45.6 %
19.8 m		 75.1 %
1,013 hPa		 08:12:15
17:26:45
Feb. 15th 2026 Feb. 15th 2026 max: -3.2 °C
min: -9.7 °C 		14.5 m/s
16.2 m/s		 87.4 %
21.8 m		 75.2 %
1,012 hPa		 08:09:39
17:29:16
Feb. 16th 2026 Feb. 16th 2026 max: -2.6 °C
min: -6.7 °C 		15.5 m/s
20.5 m/s		 97.3 %
4.5 m		 86.8 %
1,006 hPa		 08:07:03
17:31:47
Feb. 17th 2026 Feb. 17th 2026 max: 0.1 °C
min: -6.1 °C 		12.2 m/s
13.3 m/s		 59.5 %
22.3 m		 83.3 %
1,003 hPa		 08:04:25
17:34:17
Feb. 18th 2026 Feb. 18th 2026 max: -1.3 °C
min: -7.4 °C 		11.9 m/s
9.0 m/s		 64.4 %
12.1 m		 88.7 %
1,010 hPa		 08:01:46
17:36:47

Cruises to Lysefjord

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Scheduled ship calls in Lysefjord, Norway
Date Ship Passaengers (min - max) Arrival Departure Details
Feb. 15th 2026 Sunday, 15th of Feb. 2026 MS Trollfjord 822 07:00 am 09:00 am
Mar. 1st 2026 Sunday, 1st of Mar. 2026 MS Trollfjord 822 07:00 am 09:00 am
Mar. 15th 2026 Sunday, 15th of Mar. 2026 MS Trollfjord 822 07:00 am 09:00 am
Mar. 29th 2026 Sunday, 29th of Mar. 2026 MS Trollfjord 822 07:00 am 09:00 am
Apr. 12th 2026 Sunday, 12th of Apr. 2026 MS Trollfjord 822 07:00 am 09:00 am
Apr. 26th 2026 Sunday, 26th of Apr. 2026 MS Trollfjord 822 07:00 am 09:00 am
May 3rd 2026 Sunday, 3rd of May 2026 MS Finnmarken 526 07:00 pm 07:30 pm
May 17th 2026 Sunday, 17th of May 2026 MS Finnmarken 526 07:00 pm 07:30 pm
May 31st 2026 Sunday, 31st of May 2026 MS Finnmarken 526 07:00 pm 07:30 pm
Jun. 8th 2026 Monday, 8th of Jun. 2026 LE LAPEROUSE 184 - 264 12:00 am 12:00 am
Jun. 14th 2026 Sunday, 14th of Jun. 2026 MS Finnmarken 526 07:00 pm 07:30 pm
Jun. 28th 2026 Sunday, 28th of Jun. 2026 MS Finnmarken 526 07:00 pm 07:30 pm
Jul. 12th 2026 Sunday, 12th of Jul. 2026 MS Finnmarken 526 07:00 pm 07:30 pm
Jul. 26th 2026 Sunday, 26th of Jul. 2026 MS Finnmarken 526 07:00 pm 07:30 pm
Aug. 9th 2026 Sunday, 9th of Aug. 2026 MS Finnmarken 526 07:00 pm 07:30 pm
Aug. 23rd 2026 Sunday, 23rd of Aug. 2026 MS Finnmarken 526 07:00 pm 07:30 pm
Sep. 6th 2026 Sunday, 6th of Sep. 2026 MS Finnmarken 526 07:00 pm 07:30 pm
Sep. 20th 2026 Sunday, 20th of Sep. 2026 MS Finnmarken 526 07:00 am 09:00 am
Sep. 27th 2026 Sunday, 27th of Sep. 2026 MS Trollfjord 822 07:00 am 09:00 am
Oct. 4th 2026 Sunday, 4th of Oct. 2026 MS Finnmarken 526 07:00 am 09:00 am
Oct. 11th 2026 Sunday, 11th of Oct. 2026 MS Trollfjord 822 07:00 am 09:00 am
Oct. 18th 2026 Sunday, 18th of Oct. 2026 MS Finnmarken 526 07:00 am 09:00 am
Oct. 25th 2026 Sunday, 25th of Oct. 2026 MS Trollfjord 822 07:00 am 09:00 am
Nov. 1st 2026 Sunday, 1st of Nov. 2026 MS Finnmarken 526 07:00 am 09:00 am
Nov. 8th 2026 Sunday, 8th of Nov. 2026 MS Trollfjord 822 07:00 am 09:00 am
Nov. 15th 2026 Sunday, 15th of Nov. 2026 LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT 245 12:00 am 12:00 am
Nov. 15th 2026 Sunday, 15th of Nov. 2026 MS Finnmarken 526 07:00 am 09:00 am
Nov. 22nd 2026 Sunday, 22nd of Nov. 2026 MS Trollfjord 822 07:00 am 09:00 am
Nov. 29th 2026 Sunday, 29th of Nov. 2026 MS Finnmarken 526 07:00 am 09:00 am
Dec. 6th 2026 Sunday, 6th of Dec. 2026 MS Trollfjord 822 07:00 am 09:00 am
Dec. 13th 2026 Sunday, 13th of Dec. 2026 MS Finnmarken 526 07:00 am 09:00 am
Dec. 20th 2026 Sunday, 20th of Dec. 2026 MS Trollfjord 822 07:00 am 09:00 am
Dec. 27th 2026 Sunday, 27th of Dec. 2026 MS Finnmarken 526 07:00 am 09:00 am
Jan. 3rd 2027 Sunday, 3rd of Jan. 2027 MS Trollfjord 822 07:00 am 09:00 am
Jan. 10th 2027 Sunday, 10th of Jan. 2027 MS Finnmarken 526 07:00 am 09:00 am
Jan. 17th 2027 Sunday, 17th of Jan. 2027 MS Trollfjord 822 07:00 am 09:00 am
Jan. 24th 2027 Sunday, 24th of Jan. 2027 MS Finnmarken 526 07:00 am 09:00 am
Jan. 31st 2027 Sunday, 31st of Jan. 2027 MS Trollfjord 822 07:00 am 09:00 am
Feb. 1st 2027 Monday, 1st of Feb. 2027 LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT 245 12:00 am 12:00 am
Feb. 7th 2027 Sunday, 7th of Feb. 2027 MS Finnmarken 526 07:00 am 09:00 am
Feb. 14th 2027 Sunday, 14th of Feb. 2027 MS Trollfjord 822 07:00 am 09:00 am
Feb. 21st 2027 Sunday, 21st of Feb. 2027 MS Finnmarken 526 07:00 am 09:00 am
Feb. 28th 2027 Sunday, 28th of Feb. 2027 MS Trollfjord 822 07:00 am 09:00 am
Mar. 7th 2027 Sunday, 7th of Mar. 2027 MS Finnmarken 526 07:00 am 09:00 am
Mar. 14th 2027 Sunday, 14th of Mar. 2027 MS Trollfjord 822 07:00 am 09:00 am
Mar. 21st 2027 Sunday, 21st of Mar. 2027 MS Finnmarken 526 07:00 am 09:00 am
Mar. 28th 2027 Sunday, 28th of Mar. 2027 MS Trollfjord 822 07:00 am 09:00 am
Apr. 11th 2027 Sunday, 11th of Apr. 2027 MS Trollfjord 822 07:00 am 09:00 am
May 16th 2027 Sunday, 16th of May 2027 MS Finnmarken 526 07:00 pm 07:30 pm
May 30th 2027 Sunday, 30th of May 2027 MS Finnmarken 526 07:00 pm 07:30 pm

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