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Hike to Preikestolen 7 (52605780417)📷 Maarten Heerlien from Voorschoten, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0

Preikestolen

Jørpeland, Norway

Nature

A flat rock platform 604 m above the Lysefjord, about four hours there and back on foot.

Nearest town
Jørpeland, Norway
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
58.9864, 6.1904

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Norway: Electronic tolls by number plate. Automatic toll roads and toll rings; many routes include car ferries. Motorway limit for cars: 110 km/h.

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Southern Norway: Kristiansand to Preikestolen – A lighthouse stands proudly over the oceanPhoto by Rino Falstad on Unsplash
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Southern Norway: Kristiansand to Preikestolen

282 km5 stops3 days
Rv13
In-depth road trip guides

Blossom, waterfalls and fjord walls – by camper from the Hardangerfjord via Preikestolen and the Lysefjord to the Sørlandet coast

664 km13 stops8 days

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Campsites nearby

  • Preikestolen CampingCampsite
    6 km from Preikestolen
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Landa ParkCampsite
    10 km from Preikestolen
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Wathne CampingCampsite
    12 km from Preikestolen
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Tysdal CampingCampsite
    13 km from Preikestolen
    TentsCaravansMotorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Wohnmobilstellplatz Vaula GardMotorhome stopover
    13 km from Preikestolen
    Motorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • TengesdalsvatnetCampsite
    17 km from Preikestolen
    TentsFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Norway · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Preikestolen?

Preikestolen is in Jørpeland, Norway, at GPS 58.9864, 6.1904. It is about 26 km from Stavanger.

Can you camp near Preikestolen?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Hikers nests, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 18 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Preikestolen?

Preikestolen is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Southern Norway: Kristiansand to Preikestolen and Blossom, waterfalls and fjord walls – by camper from the Hardangerfjord via Preikestolen and the Lysefjord to the Sørlandet coast.

What is there to see near Preikestolen?

Places worth a stop nearby: Gamle Stavanger (26 km), Lindesnes Lighthouse (122 km), Steinsdalsfossen (155 km) and Vemork (163 km).

When is the best time to visit Preikestolen?

Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)