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Lysebotn

Lysebotn is idyllically located at the end of Lysefjorden in Ryfylke. The trail to Kjerag is close by. Here you can have an active holiday both in the mountains and at the fjord.

Oversiktsbilde over Lysebotn med hårnålsvingene og Lysefjorden mens solen går ned.
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Lysebotn is a great tourist destination with over 120.000 visitors every year. Most of them come to visit Kjerag, the popular boulder 1000 meters above the Lysefjord. Lysebotn has camping, cabins, Bed & Breakfast places and also the Lysefjorden tourist lodge with high standards and service.

Activity centre

Lysebotn is also the starting point for many base jumpers who jump from Kjerag. In Lysebotn there is a beginner's course for base jumpers. During the summer guided kayak trips and other activities are offered.

27 hairpin bends

The Lysevegen road and up towards Hunnedalen is only open during summer, normally June to September. Lysevegen, road 500, to Sirdal, goes through 27 hairpin bends up one of the mountainsides and is 29 km long. The road was opened in 1984 and has its highest point at 932 meters. At the top of the bends are parking and service buildings for hikers going to Kjerag.

Travel by boat

There are express boats and car ferries in the Lysefjord all year round.

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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.

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.

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Travel inspiration

Here you will find a selection of articles that give you further insight in our region. Enjoy pages of inspiration and tailor the perfect trip for you.

Flere folk som er på platået til Preikestolen.

Iconic hikes

Fjord Norway is a region of contrasts, from dramatic rock formations at Kjerag, Trolltunga and Preikestolen, to cascading waterfalls at Langfoss and bustling coastal towns.

En båt på Lysefjorden som er på vei mot Hengjanefossen for å fylle drikkevann i en bøtte.

Explore the Lysefjord by express boat or ferry

Take a express boat or car ferry on the Lysefjord in Ryfylke and experience the icons Preikestolen and Kjerag, the world's longest wooden staircase, steep hairpin bends and unique mountain passes.

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Activities near Lysebotn

There are lots of fun things to do in the beautiful area around Lysebotn.

SUP rental in Lysebotn

SUP rental in Lysebotn

SUP- Stand up Paddle Board rental in Lysebotn.

Pedal boat rental in Lysebotn

Pedal boat rental in Lysebotn

Paddle boat rental in Lysebotn.

Street Art in Lysebotn

Street Art in Lysebotn

Experience street art in Lysebotn, the small village in the end of Lysefjorden. On the walls of Lysefjorden tourist cabin you will find a number of art motifs.

Boat transport to and from Lysebotn

Boat transport to and from Lysebotn

SBK BASE's Transport Service takes you to and from Lysebotn by boat. Perfect for you who want to be transported from one place to another in the Lysefjord

Trike Drift Bikes rental in Lysebotn

Trike Drift Bikes rental in Lysebotn

Trike Drift Bikes rental in Lysebotn. Exciting sport, popular to speed down the curves from Øygardstølen and down to Lysebotn.

Middagskjerringa in Lysebotn

Middagskjerringa in Lysebotn

Middagskjerringa gazes down towards Lysedalen 700 meters below and across to Jenafjell on the other side.

Canoe and kayak rental in Lysebotn

Canoe and kayak rental in Lysebotn

Canoe and kayak rental in Lysebotn.

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.

Rent fishing equipment in Lysebotn by Lysefjorden

Rent fishing equipment in Lysebotn by Lysefjorden

Do you want to try fishing in Lysefjorden? At SKB BASE in Lysebotn you can rent fishing equipment.

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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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Dining and accommodation near Lysebotn

Here is an overview of restaurants and accommodation near Lysebotn.

DNT Lysefjorden Turisthytte in Lysebotn

DNT Lysefjorden Turisthytte in Lysebotn

The colourful DNT Lysefjorden Turisthytte is the perfect place to start experiencing Lysebotn, Lysefjorden and Kjerag.

Langavatn Tourist Hut, close to Kjerag

Langavatn Tourist Hut, close to Kjerag

Would you like to make the most of your trip to Kjerag and Kjeragbolten in Ryfylke? Stay the night at Langavatn, a three-hour hike from the tourist attraction.

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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.

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