The Experience
Have you ever tried going up on the edge of a cliff and peering down below? Try it 604 meters from the ground at Preikestolen in Norway. It will surely make your spine tingle and take your breath away and not everybody will be able to stand or sit on the Pulpit Rock’s edge. Many adventurous tourists would conquer their fear of heights by inching near the ledge and peering down at Preikestolen in Norway. The edge of the cliff is a flat but rough plateau where people camp out and even eat lunches with a good view of the Lysefjord. You may also marvel at the Preikestolen's beauty from the Lysefjord aboard a small cruise liner. From down below, it looks like a pulpit, hence its moniker "pulpit rock".
When to Go
The best time to visit Preikestolen in Norway is from the months of May to October. The reason for this is that lots of tour guides, cruises and accommodations are available during this season. To get there take the ferry from Stavanger to Tau. From Tau, there is a bus that will take you to the parking area called Preikestolhytta. It is good to go early in the morning to catch the first ferry and avoid the influx of people going up the Preikestolen and it is wise to hike with a buddy or a group especially if you are not a strong hiker as boulders can be wet and steep at the same time. The weather can be unpredictable so bring light rain gear and extra dry clothes to prevent yourself from getting hypothermic. Not everyone is a hiker, accept your limitations and forego the hike if you feel too scared about the heights and too tired to go up slippery boulders because there is not much to cling on and this is the only way to get up at the Preikestolen. Your safety is much more important than anything else. Moreover, don't push or hurry people who are slow, some people don't really know what to expect and get surprised when they see what they have to climb to get to Preikestolen. The trail to the ledge is well-marked and you may bring camping gear if you want to spend the night on it. Finally, once you get to Preikestolen, take a moment to marvel at the beauty of the place and ever so slowly and carefully, walk or crawl to the edge and take a peek down at Preikestolen in Norway.
Odds n' Ends
The view is breath-taking so don't forget to bring your camera and extra batteries because cold weather really shortens battery life. It wouldn't hurt if you ask somebody to take your picture while perched on the ledge because this is a scary, once in a lifetime opportunity! Bring and wear proper shoes to prevent yourself from slipping and hurting yourself. Wear warm clothing because it can get chilly and relieve yourself before going up because there are no toilets in the area. This climb is not for the faint-hearted and very young children. Bring trail food and lots of water in case your knees begin to buckle from exhaustion. Enjoy your journey to Preikestolen! You may try the Skagen Brygge Hotell, it is very near the harbor where the ferries and restaurants in Stavanger.
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