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Flørli

Midway in Lysefjorden in Ryfylke lies Flørli. The small, roadless village is popular for its stairs of 4444 steps up the mountain, the longest wooden stairway in the world.

Utsikt over Lysefjorden fra verdens lengste tretrapp i Flørli.
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The village has a large Jugendstil hydropower factory from 1918, which today has been taken out of service and holds a free exhibition about the Flørli history as well as a summer-open café.

4444 wooden steps

Flørli is popular for its stairs of 4444 steps up the mountain, the longest wooden stairway in the world. There are several marked trail from the village, like the Cliffhike and Flørlineset opp. Flørli is part of the DNT's signaTUR around Lysefjorden.

Café and accommodation

Flørli offers apartments, rooms, hostel dorms and camping for its guests and tasty Norwegian dining in the café.

Canoes and kayaks are for hire to those wishing to hit the fjord.

The historic and idyllic village is indeed one of the finest gems Fjord Norway has to offer.

From the fjord or mountains

To get to Flørli, you must either take the express boat, car ferry, fjord cruise or hike over the mountain from, among others, Vinddalen or Lysebotn, via Kjerag.

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Explore Flørli and the surrounding area

A taster of all the great attractions in the follows below.

Lysefjorden omringet av høye fjell.

The Lysefjord in Ryfylke

The Lysefjord in Ryfylke is one of the longest fjords in Norway. Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), Kjerag, and the Flørli stairs are the major attractions, and fjord cruises from Stavanger are a popular activity.

To personer som nyter utsikten over Lysefjorden fra Kjerag.

Kjerag

Kjerag – The Majesty of the Lysefjord. Towering at an impressive 1,132 meters, Kjerag is the highest peak along Lysefjord, offering a dramatic sight from the water below.

Flere folk som er på platået til Preikestolen.

Preikestolen

Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock) towers 604 metres above the Lysefjord in Ryfylke, and has ranked top in international lists of unique nature-based experiences. Would you like to visit one of the biggest tourist attractions in Norway?

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Ready for 4,444 steps?

Otherwise, there are also other nice hiking opportunities in Flørli.

Flørlineset Opp in Flørli

Flørlineset Opp in Flørli

Flørlineset Opp, in the roadless village Flørli in the Lysefjord, is a steep walk with a great view of the village and the fjord.

Flørli Cliffhike

Flørli Cliffhike

Flørli Klippevandring is an unique hike on the cliffs between Flørli and Kallali in Lysefjorden. One of the highlights is Kallaliklumpen, a boulder high above the fjord.

Hike to Flørlitrappene and Rallarstien in the Lysefjord

Hike to Flørlitrappene and Rallarstien in the Lysefjord

In Flørli in the Lysefjord, Ryfylke, you'll find the world's longest wooden staircase (Flørli Stairs) with 4,444 steps. A demanding but family-friendly hike.

The Lysefjord in Ryfylke

The Lysefjord in Ryfylke

Lysefjorden is a spectacular journey through Norwegian nature. Discover Lysefjorden, one of Norway's most impressive fjords, renowned for its dramatic mountain formations like Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock) and Kjerag.

Hike to Nesatindane near Kjerag

Hike to Nesatindane near Kjerag

Nesatindane: Breathtaking fjord views along the Kjerag trail. A spectacular viewpoint for hikers on their way to Kjeragbolten in the Lysefjord.

Kayak Rentals at Preikestolen BaseCamp

Kayak Rentals at Preikestolen BaseCamp

Rent a kayak at Preikestolen BaseCamp and enjoy several hours on the quiet Refsvatnet lake, close to the path to Preikestolen.

Hengjanefossen waterfall in Lysefjorden

Hengjanefossen waterfall in Lysefjorden

Sightseeing boats and private yachts often stop on Lysefjorden in Ryfylke to savour the view of the beautiful Hengjanefossen fall.

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How to get there

Are you travelling by car or public transport? Wondering how to get there? We can help you!

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Welcome to Flørli!

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Accommodations in Flørli

Accommodations in Flørli

Flørli 4444 has four rental apartments, Flørli Historic Hostel and Special Rooms with shared facilities. All houses and most rooms have a fjord view.

Camping in Flørli by the Lysefjord

Camping in Flørli by the Lysefjord

You can camp on the flat meadow right next to the Lysefjord! There are toilets and a shower in the historic power station 100m away.

Café & kiosk in Flørli

Café & kiosk in Flørli

Kraft Kafé & Kiosk in Flørli i Lysefjorden is an intimate and original café serving coffee, cakes, waffles, lunch and traditional Norwegian dinner.

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