Excursion Cruise to lysefjord tour at Stavanger

The town of Stavanger is the centre of the oil industry, and is the fourth largest town in Norway.  It lies at the entrance to the Gandsfjord, protected from the North Sea, of which the town is very dependent.  Many of the islands in the area are today part of the town and connected to the central parts by bridges.  Here you find both industry areas as well as charming suburbs with attractive homes.

Lysefjord Cruise

Depart the pier via boat in the direction of Lysefjord.   It cuts almost 31 miles (50 kilometres) deep into the country surrounded by steep mountainsides, polished by glaciers and waterfalls.  There are only a few small farms located here.  On the southern side of the fjord is "Helleren" - an overhanging cliff that in former days gave shelter to the people that fished and hunted in this area.  On the northern side of the fjord the well-known protruding rock formation" the Pulpit" is situated. On top it is completely flat with an extension of 82 x 82 feet (25 x 25 metres).  The height above sea level is more than 1800 feet (549 metres).

The tour will conclude at the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Stavanger, North Sea, Gandsfjord, Lysefjord, Glaciers, Waterfalls, Helleren Cliff, Pulpit Rock Formation, Suburbs, Homes, Small Farms

Note

Please note: This tour involves minimal amount of activity, and it is suitable for guests with limited mobility and those guests who utilise a wheelchair who are able to embark and disembark the boat via the steps. A walk of up to 500 metres (0.3 miles)  may be required to reach the boat, depending on its docking location. There may not be room for all guests outside at a time and also the seating possibilities out on deck are limited.  Binoculars are recommended.