Cities and places

The Lysefjord in Ryfylke is one of the longest fjords in Norway. Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), Kjerag, and the Flørli stairs are the major attractions, and fjord cruises from Stavanger are a popular activity.

Suldal Municipality is located along the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke. Here, you will find tall mountains, deep fjords and award-winning industrial architecture. Suldal is participating in the Sustainable Destination Program.

In the county's second-largest city located in the very heart of the Gandsfjord you can find all you need; niche shopping, accommodation, a museum, a skate park and playground, cafes and restaurants. Plenty of activities for a nice holiday!

Årdal is located along the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke in Hjelmeland municipality. The old Årdal church and the Fairytale Forest are popular attractions in the village.

Sand in Suldal, beautifully situated on the Sandsfjord, has preserved much of its historic character, with clusters of charming, white wooden houses. The Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke passes through Sand.

Lysebotn is idyllically located at the end of Lysefjorden in Ryfylke. The trail to Kjerag is close by. Here you can have an active holiday both in the mountains and at the fjord.

Tau is a village in Strand municipality in Ryfylke, and has a hotel, petrol station, shops, R13 center, restaurant, cafes and a large marina.

Midway in Lysefjorden in Ryfylke lies Flørli. The small, roadless village is popular for its stairs of 4444 steps up the mountain, the longest wooden stairway in the world.

Jelsa in Suldal is the best-preserved fjordside village in Ryfylke. There has been a church here since the 13th century and commercial activity since the 17th century.

Nesflaten is a village in Suldal municipality in Ryfylke. It is situated on the northern shore of Suldalsvatnet lake. The Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke, Rv. 13, passes through the village.

As part of the establishment of the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke, renowned Swiss architect Peter Zumthor designed new facilities at Allmannajuvet gorge in Sauda in Ryfylke.

Sauda is situated in the innermost reaches of Ryfylke. The small town has several shops, restaurants, cafés and hotels.

Hjelmelandsvågen is located along the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke in Hjelmeland municipality. You can visit the worlds largest traditional chair, the spinning mill and fruit farms producing apple cider.

Songesand is a small village by Lysefjorden, not far from Preikestolen and Kjerag in Ryfylke.

The small village of Forsand in Sandnes municipality is located at the crossing point between the Lysefjord and the Høgsfjord i Ryfylke.

Jørpeland is the closest town to the iconic Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock). The town has a rich selection of shops, and is the administration centre for Strand municipality in Ryfylke.