Lysefjord cruise port guide
The Lysefjord is a stunning example of the Norwegian fjords' spectacular natural beauty. Carved into the landscape by glacier movement in the Ice Age approximately 10,000 years ago, Lysefjord is lined by magnificent mountains and dramatic cliff faces – some soaring over 1,000 metres high into the unpolluted skies above. In some sections of the fjord the water is as deep as the mountains are high, however at the shallowest point the water depth drops to just 13 metres. This means only small ships such as those in the Fred. Olsen fleet can cruise the Lysefjord. Sailing along the glassy waters on board a smaller cruise ship is without doubt the best way to take in the fjord's eclectic sights. Lookout for tumbling waterfalls, wonderful wildlife and pretty settlements dotted along the shores; and marvel at the sight of the impressive Lysefjordbrua suspension bridge as so you sail into the fjord. On a clear day it is possible to see the famous Preikestolen – a huge 604 metre-high flat mountain plateau – and Kjeragbolten, a large rock wedged in one of Mount Kjerag’s crevices. If you’re very lucky you may hear the gunshot-like bang of Kjeragsmellet – an unexplained natural phenomenon that’s particularly prominent in the winter months.
About Lysefjord
The Lysefjord is a dramatic 42-kilometer-long fjord in Rogaland county, southwestern Norway. Flanked by sheer granite cliffs rising over 1,000 meters, it is home to two of Norway's most iconic hikes: Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) and Kjeragbolten. Cruise ships visiting Stavanger include the Lysefjord as a scenic sailing — the ships navigate the fjord before docking in Stavanger or taking passengers ashore at the tiny village of Lysebotn at its head.
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Norwegian Fjords Bank Holiday Break
Bolette · Scandinavia · 13 nights
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Nine Nations of Northern Europe
Bolette · United Kingdom · 13 nights
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Scenic Fjords & Mountains of Norway
Bolette · Scandinavia · 13 nights
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Bank Holiday Fjords of Norway
Bolette · Europe · 13 nights
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Springtime Falls & Fjords of Norway
Borealis · United Kingdom · 8 nights
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Hamburg to Reykjavík via North Atlantic Islands
MS Fridtjof Nansen · Polar Regions · 12 nights
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