Enjoy an active holiday in Ryfylke!

Flere personer med overlevelsesdrakt, dykkermaske og snorkel som svømmer sammen med laksen. — © Skattkammeret Suldal. Foto: Lise Bjelland

1. Swim with the salmon in Suldalslågen, Suldal.

A salmon safari is not a traditional safari where you admire the object from a safe distance. At Mo Laksegard, you are equipped with a wetsuit and directed to the currents of Suldalslågen, a popular salmon river. Qualified guides will provide a short course beforehand and accompany you in the water in a canoe. The currents take you around 2.5 km downstream, while you study trout and salmon at close range through your diving mask. Watching them in their natural element is an unforgettable experience.

Salmon Safari in Suldalslågen in Sand

On a salmon safari with Mo Laksegard in Sand, Ryfylke, you'll float down the Suldalslågen river in a dry suit while seeing wild salmon and sea trout up close underwater.

En person som står på Preikestolen og nyter soloppgangen over Lysefjorden. — © Outdoorlife Norway

2. Enjoy a beautiful sunrise at Pulpit Rock

Watching the sun rise behind the mountains along the Lysefjord is a unique experience. From Pulpit Rock, you can enjoy panoramic views and, if you’re lucky, you’ll have the iconic plateau, 604 metres above the fjord, almost to yourself.

Flere folk som er på platået til Preikestolen.

Hike to Preikestolen in the Lysefjorden

Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock) rises 604 metres above the Lysefjord in Ryfylke, and is one of Norway's biggest attractions. The view at the top is stunning.

3. Explore the zinc mines at Allmannajuvet, Sauda

Go on a guided tour of the old zinc mines at Allmannajuvet. You will be equipped with a helmet and a torch, and walk along the old gravel road and on 600 metres into the dark, cold and dank mines. You will hear the history of this successful mining site and get a taster of what life in the mines was like at the end of the 19th century.

Guided tours Allmannajuvet, Sauda

Join a guided tour in Allmannajuvet in Sauda, Ryfylke. It will be daily guiding throughout the summer season. Listen to the story of the mining adventure and get a taste of how life inside the mines was in the late 1800's.

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

4. Go on a cruise on the Lysefjord

You can experience the majestic scenery of the roughly 42-km-long Lysefjord on a Rødne Fjord Cruise. You will see the iconic Pulpit Rock towering 604 metres above you, and you also get up close to Fantahålå, Hengjanefossen waterfall and small islets.

Fjord cruise to the Lysefjord and Preikestolen from Stavanger

Rødne Fjord Cruise offers a must-try fjord cruise to breathtaking Lysefjord from Stavanger. Highlights include Preikestolen and Hengjanefossen waterfall.

To menn som er på vei ut på golfbanen. — © Preikestolen Golfklubb

5. Play golf in beautiful surroundings, Strand

Preikestolen golfklubb is in an idyllic setting beside the road to the Pulpit Rock car park. It offers a nine-hole course with 18 tee-markers, an interesting layout and wonderful views. Near the clubhouse, there is a driving range with ten covered booths, an outdoor grass range and a putting green.

Preikestolen Golf Club near Jørpeland

Preikestolen Golfklubb, which is located near the iconic Preikestolen in Ryfylke, has a challenging and spectacular 9-hole course in scenic surroundings.

6. Taste locally produced cider, Hjelmeland

The mild climate and unique soil of Ryfylke are ideal for growing fruit. OmCider, Apal Sideri and Eiane Gard at Hjelmeland produce apple juice and apple cider made from the apples grown at their farms. You can buy the unique products at the farms, and at OmCider and Apal Sideri you can join a guided tour with tasting.