LYSEFJORDEN

This is one of the most spectacular fjords in Norway with mountains that are more than 1000-meter high at the same time as the fjord is about 500 meter deep and 42 km in length.

The Pulpit Rock is only a short distance away. It is a massive cliff 604 metres above the fjord. The top of the cliff is approximately 25 by 25 metres, square and almost flat. Once on the edge of the top, as many hikers have experienced it, one may definitely feel the desire to jump, invited by sort of a mystic voice, in a real dream of flying, that contributes to Preikestolen's majestic reputation. It is quite normal to see people up there sitting with their feet over the edge. It has yearly about 150 000 visitors.

Some friendly goats have become an attraction among the ships that passes. A popular activity is to feed the goats from the vessels.

Another attraction is the Whisky waterfall. It is named so because the boats use to stop for water to have in their glass of whisky.

Kjærag is a very popular for base jumpers. About 3000 persons jumps from the 1000-meter high rock each year.

In the end of the fjord is Lysebotn. It is possible to rent a car and drive up to Øygardstølen (the Eagle's nest). The road consists of nearly 30 hairpin curves and there is a stunning view all the time.

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