Preikestolen
Preikestolen or Prekestolen () is a tourist attraction in Strand Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. Preikestolen is a steep cliff which rises above Lysefjorden. Atop the cliff, there is an almost flat top of approximately . Preikestolen is located near the western part of the fjord, and on its north side.
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- Mountain.name
- Preikestolen
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- Prekestolen
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- Lyse Fjord et Preikestolen.jpg
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- Preikestolen overlooking Lysefjorden
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- yes
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- 11
- Mountain.location
- Rogaland, Norway
- Mountain.elevation_m
- 604
- Mountain.type
- Granite
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Preikestolen or Prekestolen () is a tourist attraction in Strand Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. Preikestolen is a steep cliff which rises above Lysefjorden. Atop the cliff, there is an almost flat top of approximately . Preikestolen is located near the western part of the fjord, and on its north side.
Tourism at the site has been increasing in the early 21st century, with 300,000 visitors in 2024, making it one of the most-visited natural tourist attractions in Norway. BASE jumpers often leap from the cliff. Due to its increased popularity, the most used path to the site (a long hike) was improved by Nepalese Sherpas in 2013.