Mountain peaks
Kjerag
Most people are satisfied with taking in the mesmerising views from the top of the mountain, however for some hikers, the highlight seems to be taking one’s photo on the Kjerag boulder, this round chunk of rock wedged into the crack of the mountain. Kjerag has also become a popular goal for mountain climbers and base jumpers.
Fun facts about Kjerag
At mountain Kjerag, in one specific place just before reaching the top of the mountain, you can sometimes hear a sound similar to that of a gunshot and see smoke coming out of the mountain. This happens again from time to time. A surveying engineer experienced this phenomenon in 1855. His story goes: “I first heard a few bangs that gradually became more frequent and stronger, then I heard a terrible noise as I witnessed a beam of light shooting horizontally out from the rock and into the middle of the fjord, where it dissolved and vanished. “ Why this happens, nobody knows for sure, however, the locals have for years assumed that it is water being forced out of the mountain.
Getting to Kjerag by ferry, bus and car
With car and ferry:
In spring, summer and autumn, you can get to Kjerag by taking the express boat or car ferry to Lysebotn, and then go by car or taxi further up to Øygardstøl, the starting point of the trip.
If you have your own car, you can either take the ferry or drive through Sirdal to Lysebotn (closed road during winter from around October to May/June, contact Statens vegvesen, phone 175).
There is parking with a fee at Øygardstøl.
With bus:
In high season, you can go by express bus from Stavanger to Øygardstøl.
Travel inspiration
Activities near Kjerag
Outdoor activities and nature
Hike to Kjerag in the Lysefjord
Lysebotn
Kjerag is called the majesty of the Lysefjord, Ryfylke. Most people are content to enjoy the fjord view, but for many, Kjeragbolten is the highlight.
Outdoor activities and nature
SBK BASE in Lysebotn
Lysebotn
The activity center SBK BASE is located in Lysebotn, at the end of Lysefjorden and close to Kjerag in Ryfylke. The village is perfect if you want an active vacation.
Outdoor activities and nature
Jenafjell in Lysebotn - hike
Lysebotn
From the top of Jenafjell in Lysebotn in Ryfylke can you enjoy the view over Lysefjorden from a different angle than people usually do.
How to get here
How do you travel to Stavanger and the surrounding region? It doesn't matter how you get here, as long as you get here. We are not that far away, whether you’re travelling by plane, bus, ferry, car or train.
Getting to and around the Stavanger regionAccommodation and transportation near Kjerag
Accommodation
DNT Lysefjorden Turisthytte in Lysebotn
Lysebotn
The colourful DNT Lysefjorden Turisthytte is the perfect place to start experiencing Lysebotn, Lysefjorden and Kjerag.
Transport
Ferry on the Lysefjord (Lysebotn-Forsand-Lauvvik)
The Lysefjord in Ryfylke
Experience the Lysefjord with Kolumbus' passenger boat and car ferry between Lysebotn, Flørli, Songesand and Forsand and Lauvvik in Ryfylke.
Transport
Bus between Lysebotn and Kjerag car park
Lysebotn
SBK BASE's transport service runs between Lysebotn by the Lysefjord and the starting point of the mountain hike to Kjerag, Ryfylke.
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