Autumn in Ryfylke

Such an adventure exists, and it begins before you’ve even landed at Stavanger Sola Airport. Between the clouds you get a glimpse of the white peaks on the ocean waves breaking along the coast of Jæren. Further inland, behind islands and islets, you might just see the narrow Lysefjord vanishing into the misty world between Preikestolen Pulpit Rock and the Kjeragbolten rock formation.

If the landscape is shrouded in heavy rain clouds on the day you arrive, consider yourself lucky. Then you’ll get to experience the true Western Norway – the air, sights and wind that shaped the Vikings 1,200 years ago, and which will shape your own dreams for a long time to come – if not forever.

Ryfylke: The very definition of Fjord Norway

With its deep fjords, romantic beach resorts and abundant nature, Ryfylke offers everything you could ever want from Western Norway. It’s easily accessible by car from Stavanger.

The crisp autumn air on Preikestolen Pulpit Rock gives the perfect taste of the fjord and mountain region Ryfylke. With deep fjords and mighty mountains on all sides, Ryfylke is the very definition of Western Norway: A captivating landscape that shapes the soul – for the better, if you ask the locals.

The first major stop on the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke – one of Norway's most beautiful driving routes – comes just after the exit of the tunnel at Solbakk, between Jørpeland and Tau. A panorama of sea and landscapes opens up towards Stavanger. You can experience the fjord by kayak from Jørpeland and in the Lysefjord.

Read more: Guided kayak tour around Jørpeland

The viewpoint Høllesli

Local produce in Hjelmeland

Beautiful Hjelmeland is easy to reach from Stavanger or from Jørpeland and might be a nice place to stop, ideally for an overnight stay after your culinary experiences. There are guided tours and apple cider and apple juice tastings, as well as award-winning salmon and cheese. In other words, it’s a mecca for anyone who loves low-mileage food and natural seasonal flavours that come straight from nature.

Local produce:

Wine tasting at the vinyard Hebnes

Cheeses from Ryfylke Gardsysteri

Cider tasting at Apal Sideri

Cider tasting at Omcider

The famous salmon smokehouse at Mikals Laks at Skiftun

Suldal: In the footsteps of the salmon lords

The choicest part of Ryfylke begins in Suldal, where the mountains climb into the heavens and the unyielding Suldalslågen river reigns. The massive influx of large salmon from the Atlantic Ocean has created a paradise for salmon fishers since the early 1800s. Experience the rush of the salmon biting and the battle between man and beast.

If you’re short on time, why not go on a salmon safari and then drive further up through Bratlandsdalen valley on the way to Røldal. It was here that the eighth attraction along the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke was recently opened: Flesefossen waterfall picnic area promises the very best of nature and architecture.

If you’re travelling south, there’s a chance to see Jelsa, Ryfylke's best-preserved beach resort with wonderful small houses dating from the 18th century.

Read more about salmon safaris on Suldalslågen river

The rest erea Flesefossen waterfall

How to get to Ryfylke:

It's easy to explore Ryfylke taking Stavanger as your starting point.
You can take a flight or boat to Stavanger. There are many international services that operate into Stavanger Sola Airport via Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Frankfurt and Oslo, and there are also many direct flights into the region from a range of European cities. You can find more information about direct routes here: https://avinor.no/en/airport/stavanger-airport/

You can also travel on domestic routes between such important gateways to Fjord Norway as Oslo, Bergen and Ålesund.

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You can travel by ferry from Denmark, where Fjordline's routes operate services directly from Hirtshals.
If you would prefer to travel by train, you can take the Sørlandsbanen line from Oslo or Kristiansand.

You can rent a car at Sola Airport, where you can choose from a wide range of cars.

Alternatively, you can start your trip in Bergen.