Pulpit Rock

Local namePreikestolen
LocationVestlandet, Norway

Preikestolen or Prekestolen is a tourist attraction in the municipality of Strand in Rogaland county, Norway. Preikestolen is a steep cliff which rises 604 metres above Lysefjorden. Atop the cliff, there is an almost flat top of approximately 25 by 25 metres. Preikestolen is located near the Western part of the fjord, and on its North side.

Tourism at the site has been increasing in the early 21st century, with between 150,000 and 200,000 visitors in 2012, making it one of the most visited natural tourist attractions in Norway. BASE jumpers often leap from the cliff. Due to its increased popularity, the most used path to the site was improved by Nepalese Sherpas in 2013.

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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preikestolen

Official site http://preikestolen.no/

Link https://youtu.be/_XXw_I1MCUQ

Address 4110, Norway

Coordinates 58°59'10.95" N 6°11'19.134" E

Tours and activities: Pulpit Rock

Stavanger: Preikestolen Sunrise Hike with Breakfast Buffet

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Preikestolen with hotel pickup

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from 131 USD

Stavanger: Preikestolen Classic Hike and Side Trail

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from 160 USD

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