Lysefjorden 2019

The old ferry "Riskafjord" entering Lysefjorden.

Brattalia.

From the power station, Flørli

The café , Flørli power station.

Room for rent.

The tourist cabin, Flørli

Towards Skåpet tourist cabin.

Towards Skåpet tourist cabin.

Skåpet tourist cabin.

Skåpet tourist cabin.

Flørli guest harbour. After trekking.

The power station, Flørli

The ferry calling at Lysebotn

The new harbour, Lysebotn.

Lysefjorden and Flørli

 Info-link (eng.), see also Sailing the fjords: Høgsfjorden and Lysefjorden



Lysefjorden towards Kallalia, next to Flørli.

 Although I’m not too fond of long "dead end" fjords, I‘d planned to visit the small community of Flørli in Lysefjorden for some time. From Stavanger the distance is 26 nautical miles, five-six hours of sailing. The tourist industry is totally focused on one single rock in the fjord, the so called “Pulpit rock” (Preikestolen), but the fjord has fare more to offer, and Flørli is the icing on the cake. It is charming, a pronounced contrast to the impressive but somewhat barren landscape of this famous fjord.

The old DS "Oscar II" approaching Lysefjorden. 



Stora Bergholmen.



The Pulpit Rock on the right.

  

Flørli. The old school on the right.



The 4444 steps.



Step 500

The power station laid the foundation for the Flørli community. Now most of the houses are private summer houses, but some are still owned by the municipal of Stavanger. The Trekking Association has one house in Flørli. This is open, and you don’t have to book in advance. One smaller cabin further up in the mountains, you have to reserve in advance. There is a ferry to Flørli, but only in summer.

In the old power station, there are summer exhibitions and a cafe. You can also eat breakfast in the old schoolhouse. The main attraction at Flørli, though, is the 4444 steps, following the old pipeline far up in the mountain. From here, marked tracks give you all the options you may wish. Most of the tourists take a four hour round trip. Next time I’ll do this; this time I tried the shorter trip (20. min?) – starting from step 700.

The Norwegian (Stavanger) Trekking Association, offers reasonable accommodation.

Inside The Trekking Association's cabin.



The Outdoor Counsel, Ryfylke friluftsråd, made a new  visitors pier in 2012.

   

Painting the summer cafe floor.



When I visited Flørli, the hostesses Inger Lise Tangen and Marit Haddeland were busy preparing the cafe and the schoolhouse for the summer season. They both have strong connections to Flørli, and have more than one story to tell. Tell everyone to visit us, they say. They offer bed and breakfast, all traditional food made of local products.

Inger Lise: +47 9778 6843, iltangen12@gmail.com

Marit: +47 9096 9470 , post@torvlobakkangard.no



Lysefjorden is more than The Pulpit Rock

 

  


Pipeline and steps can be seen far off.



Høgsfjorden / Lysefjorden

Sea chart, Lysefjorden info.(Eng.), hiking: Kjerag, hiking: Pulpit rock,
Flørli - hiking, Flørli art Lysefjorden, Flørli powerstation, Flørli tourist cabin (No.)

Running into Høgsfjorden,

you leave astern the relatively sheltered archipelago surrounding Stavanger.

Høgsfjorden is far more exposed, and heavy sea may occur, especially when the wind blows from the southeast.

58°59N 05°55E. From the Island Idse, east of Stavanger, Høgsfjorden lies stretched out to the southeast, about 15 nautical miles towards the small village Frafjord at the head of the fjord. Midway on the east shore, the mouth of famous Lysefjorden opens up. This fjord stretches 20 nautical miles to the northeast, surrounded by steep mountains and huge cliffs like Pulpit Rock. The distance from Stavanger to the head of Lysefjorden is approximately 34 nautical miles, to far for ordinary day sailing. A tourist ferry from Stavanger might be an option, or for those who like mountain hiking, a bus from Jørpeland towards Preikestolen fjellstue (Jørpeland, by the way, offers a good visitors harbour). By leaving your own boat behind, however, you miss the opportunity to visit many nice spots in this waters.

Høgsfjorden seen from Idsal

Tingholmen at the mouth of Høgsfjorden is always a nice place to let your anchor go. If staying overnight, though, the tiny Torskaviga, two nautical miles further to the southeast, is calmer, but the steep mountains near this cove will cast shadows in the morning. On the opposite shore of Høgsfjorden lies the island Idsal with several beautiful coves around Regeneset. You may also rest to the lee of Marholmen. Idsesundet and Idsalsundet, leading towards Idsefjorden, are - unfortunately - blocked by bridges. Further south on the east side of the fjord, lies the narrow Lerangsvågen. Cabin construction work makes the spot less alluring than before, but you may still anchor in the cove. On the west side of the fjord, behind Aspøy, you will find the entrance to Hølefjorden. Here you ought to glide into the narrow inlet to the lee of Foreholmen, Husabøvågen, a sheltered lagoon with elegant summerhouses. You can make fast along the rocks just beyond the old ferry quay or swing at anchor. From the ferry quay nice cart roads and footpaths wind their way trough the beautiful Ådnøy. Southeast of Hølefjorden, lies Trodalsvågen, a cove with good anchorage. 

From here you can steer straight towards Lysefjorden, world famous for its impressive landscape. In the fjord, the small "village" of Flørli is a must, including its old power-station and the famous 4444 steps following a pipeline up the steep mountainside. In 2012 the steps are being restored, and the Flørli quay improved also, offering the visitors of the fjord a harbour while enjoying the Flørli village, art exhibitions or the power-station, or while climbing the steps or hiking in the impressive mountains. Unfortunately the brand new breakwater is gone, though, it was destroyed during a heavy storm.

The many base-jumpers risking their precious lives on the Kjerag-cliff, is another attraction in Lysefjorden, of course (YouTube). Jumping is legal but not recommended, at least not for yachters trying to reuse their old jib or something.

(Guest harbours/natural harbours near/in Lysefjorden: Forsand (no), Lysefjorden marina,  Helleren/Vika (No.), Preikestolen/Revsånå (No.),  Flørli (No.), Flørli (eng.) Lysebotn. Accommodation in Lysebotn.

 Husabøvågen, Ådnøy

SY Maritornes' second mate exploring Ådnøy

Summer house at Ådnøy.

Lysefjordsenteret, at the mouth of the fjord.

Heading for Lysefjorden.

Bergsholmen, Lysefjorden

The Pulpit Rock

More on Sailing the fjords: Lysefjorden and Flørli

Idsefjorden

Natural harbours: Lådervik  Jørpelandsholmane , Guest harbour , Map

58°59,35’N 05°59,80’E  Idsefjorden is located 6 nautical miles east of Stavanger, and stretches out between the to islands Idse and Idsal and the Ryfylke village Jørpeland. Unfortunately, a bridge in Idsalsundet prevents sailboats from entering Høgsfjorden and also from circumnavigating the islands. Due to this, Idsefjorden may feel like a detour, but a beautiful one, though. Idsal has nice swimming and anchorage spots in coves on the eastern shore, like Lådervik. 

59°00,49’N 06°01,71’E  Just off Jørpeland lie the Jørpeland islets with a beautiful lagoon. The southern entrance is narrow, but the lagoon is fabulous and worth the challenge. The lagoon is shallow near the shore, so it may be necessary to land in the dinghy. Jørpeland offers a guest harbour. From here it is possible to take a bus (or a taxi) to the new and architectonic impressive Pulpit Rock Mountain Lodge - Preikestolen fjellstue. From her you may hike towards Lysefjorden and the Pulpit Rock.

Tingholmen

Pier (disembarkation only) chart

58°58,08’N 05°52,82’E. Tingholmen is å popular recreation area, situated four nautical miles east of Stavanger. The island has nice grassy plains and small beaches, a toilet and a dumper. Tingholmen has mooring point on the rocks, but securing the anchor might be difficult due til rocky seabed and occasional waves from passing boats. The nice Litle Teistholmen is situated one nautical mile west of Tingholmen.

Treat the sheep with respect. They maintain the landscape.

Litle Teistholmen

Pier Map

Litle Teistholmen.

58.58,30'N 05.51,40'E. Litle Teistholmen is a small islet and recreation area, with a nice sheltered cove. Watch out for shallow water between Litle Teistholmen and Teistholmen to the north. The pier is exposed to northwestern winds. The popular Tingholmen is situated one nautical mile to the east.

Norwegian/Norsk:

Litle Teistholmen er en ørliten øy og friområde med en flott og skjermet bukt og fint landskap for mindre rusleturer. Her er fint å bade. Se opp for grunner mellom Litle Teitstholmen og Teistholmen i nord. Brygga er noe utsatt for vind fra nordwest. Den populære Tingholmen ligger bare en nautisk mil mot øst.