Guided sunrise hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen
Overview
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10 hours
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This guided trip will take you on one of Norway’s most popular and spectacular hikes. It is for good reason that this hike has gained its popularity with visitors to Norway and locals alike. Why don't experience Pulpit Rock in sunrice over the mountains and beat the crowd from daytime? Situated only a few hours from Stavanger, Pulpit Rock – or Preikestolen in Norwegian – is a towering cliff-plateau directly suspended over Lysefjorden. To stand (or sit) so close to the edge is probably the moment that hikers look forward to the most, although it is no easy deed. The top offers unobstructed views over the meandering blue fjord that was formed by the glaciers during the last Ice Age, making it a good spot to enjoy a photo session and possibly a light snack.
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Dress code is hiking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Sunrise hike to Preikestolen Pulpit Rock. Pickup is from your hotel/airbnb in Stavanger. We'll have a short drive to the trail head for the hike. When arrived at trail head, we'll start hiking to Pulpit Rock, and reach the plateau before the sun rises.
What‘s Included
Great view
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Round-trip private transfer
Port pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Lunch
Pickup points
Scandic Royal Hotel, Stavanger
Loekkeveien 26 Stavanger Norway
Scandic Stavanger City
Reidar Berges Gate 7 Stavanger Norway
Options
Guided sunrise hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen
Pickup included
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great trip
Lazarrus S,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice tour with a very knowledgable guide. We had a rain when we went there. I would like to go there again without the rain.
Beautiful hike and our...
Alain S,,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful hike and our guide Geir was amazing and very kind. The time of the activity was moved due to rain and he was able to accomodate us
Terrible company
Vicente S,,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Cancelled 8 hours before tour was due to start . Reason for cancelling was that not economical for tour company since I was the only person on tour.
Just dreamlike and magical
Antonella A,,Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00All around everything was perfect Guide, hike, view just to recommend as practically alone on the road
Unique hike to a great place in the morning
Tomas H,,Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The hike was a great experience for all 8 participants of our group. It was exhausting to walk to the rock from the parking lot. We were traveling for about 2.5 hours. Our hiking guide regulated the pace well so that all of us came along and we made it to sunrise. There were three climbs to master. A great view and a special quiet atmosphere in the morning rewarded us when we arrived at the destination. There were very few people on the rock and we had the complete Preikestolen for us alone. Monika our hiking guide showed us the best positions to photograph and we had enough time to take all the wonderful pictures. The view and the ascent we made together were impressive, so we didn’t think it was bad that the sunrise wasn’t particularly beautiful to see. On the descent Monika led us over another smaller and beautiful path through the forest, it offers great views. At the end of the descent many hikers met us, who expressed their admiration for our sunrise hike. A great experience and a very good guide during the hike will stay with us.
Fabulous - the beautiful views at the summit were well worth the effort of getting there!
Meander589027,,Jun 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Communication, pick up and drop off all smooth. Our guide was great, very encouraging and patient with me especially (the slowest of the group). The 3 of us really enjoyed the hike and the reward at the top was stunning.
Sunrise in peace over a wonderful summit
iannickf2023,,Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great hike with an excellent guide both friendly and interesting. The idea of doing this night hike is superb and having the opportunity to see the sunrise at the summit without the crowd usually present during the day is priceless. Hiking accessible to all and the guide adapts well to the abilities of each. I highly recommend. Definitely one of the highlights of my trip to Norway
Breath taking Views
Catherine S,,May 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful visit, completed this with my partner and was guided by the fantastic Benedicta. She was great with guiding us to the top and gave us great information about lsyefjord The word breathtaking is often thrown about very loosely but it was definitely accurate for the views at the top It was great value for money and I would definitely recommended anyone who is able to do it
Amazing experience with Hege
Charlene S,,Sep 26, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Went on a hike to pulpit rock last Saturday with Hege and I had the most enjoyable time, she was sick a lovely person, very helpful, interesting and caring- making sure we were all okay up and down and also letting us go at our own pace and stop to take A LOT of pictures!!!!! Thank you so much Hege for making my first trip to pulpit rock and Norway very special!
It was a perfect...
JohnnyMarkakis,,Jun 8, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a perfect experience. It is totally worth it the night hike was great and we had the chance to see Pulpit Rock without all the crowd
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