Lysebotn

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.

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.

The Lysefjord

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

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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.

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.

Activities near Lysebotn

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

Kapellet - Hauane in Lysebotn

On the walk from Lyse Chapel to Hauane, you can explore some of the charming village of Lysebotn, located at the very end of the Lysefjord in Ryfylke.

Rundt Osen in Lysebotn

Around the source of the Lyseelva river is a short local hike in Lysebotn, Ryfylke, which offers many spectacular views.

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.

Sauna in the Lysefjord

From the wood-fired sauna at SBK BASE in Lysebotn, Ryfylke, you can enjoy one of Norway’s most stunning fjord views and take a refreshing dip in the Lysefjord.

Hike to Kjerag in the Lysefjord

Kjerag is called the majesty of the Lysefjord, Ryfylke. Most people are content to enjoy the fjord view, but for many, Kjeragbolten is the highlight.

Boat transport to and from Lysebotn

SBK BASE’s Fjord Boat Taxi takes you between Lysebotn and other villages along the Lysefjord in Ryfylke.

Middagskjerringa in Lysebotn

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

Hike around Lysefjorden

One of Norway’s most spectacular multi-day hiking trails. World-reknown Preikestolen, Kjerag, and Flørli are all located along 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.

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How to get there

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Dining and accommodation near Lysebotn

Here is an overview of restaurants and accommodation near Lysebotn.

DNT Lysefjorden turisthytte

Nestled amongst towering mountains, right at the head of the beautiful Lysefjord, you’ll find the DNT Lysefjorden tourist cabin!

DNT 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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