Rogaland

A fjord gateway in southwestern Norway, drawing many visitors to classic hikes such as Preikestolen and Kjerag.

Rogaland lies in southwestern Norway, with Stavanger as its administrative seat. Sheer cliffs rise on both sides of the Lysefjord, and Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) and Kjerag, with its boulder wedged in a rock crevice, are among Norway's most popular hiking destinations; you can also admire the fjord from below on a cruise. Stavanger's Old Town preserves many white wooden houses, and the Jæren region has wide sandy beaches. Summer (Jun–Sep) is the best hiking season. Stavanger Sola Airport is the main gateway, and there are also ferries and a coastal road to Bergen.

Destinations

• Stavanger & Lysefjord

Itineraries

• Lysefjord to Hardanger: 8-Day Hiking Itinerary – Travel north from Stavanger to Bergen, conquering Norway's big three hikes: Pulpit Rock, Kjeragbolten, and Trolltunga.
• South Coast Family Road Trip – Drive from Oslo along the south coast to Stavanger, visiting white-painted towns, a zoo, and lighthouses at a relaxed p…