Preikestolen Sunrise Hike And Breakfast Buffet: Experience Magical Dawn With Guided Logistics

Experience the magical dawn at Preikestolen with our guided sunrise hike. Avoid the crowds and enjoy the peace and quiet of dawn. Join us for an unforgettable experience!

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Preikestolen Fjellstue - The adventure starts with being picked up very early in the morning by our guide from one of several designated locations in Stavanger. Pick-up times varies, so please check out pick-up time table. Also, book on the morning you wish to see the sunrise, not the night before. After a 45-minute drive, we arrive at the start of the trail (where restrooms are available). When everyone is ready, and the headlamps are on, the hike begins. The landscape is dark and quiet. The towering trees in the forest make the imagination run wild! The pace allows for time to adjust clothes and equipment, time to rest and enjoy snacks.

After ca. 2.5 hours of hiking, we will arrive at Preikestolen, 604 meters above the legendary Lysefjorden. The sheer cliff overlooks the fjord makes for a fantastic reward after all the work it took to get there. If we are lucky, the sun will show itself as it climbs over the mountain ridges.

After we have enjoyed the scenery and relaxed for a while, we head back down. It normally takes about 2 hours to get back down to Base-camp. In the comfort of the mountain lodge, we will enjoy a simple, but fresh and tasty breakfast. Exhausted but satisfied, we get back in the car.

What's Included
  • Breakfast included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Hiking poles provided
  • Headlamps available
Additional Information

If you partake in our sunrise guided trek, there’s no need to fuss over planning or scheduling. This is especially encouraged if you wish to evade the massive crowds that frequent the trail during peak season (June, July, August). Enjoy the tranquility of early morning hikes instead!

Experiencing the transition from twilight to dawn at the peak is almost enchanting. Even if the day is overcast, the absence of a crowd makes the early rise well worth it.

Location
Preikestolen Fjellstue
Preikestolvegen
Please be ready at the Lodge restaurant/lobby at the time specified in our pick-up information.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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921stelap
Jul 17, 2024
Sunrise hike-A hike that always be remembered ! - It was an amazing experience and I want to share it with all the people that are thinking to do this hike.Please do not hesitate to book the Preikestolen hike with Explore Lysefjorden!!! We were a small group of people that wanted to do the sunrise hike.They came to pick us up exactly on time ,we had a car ride for about 40 minutes and our guide Erlend was extremely friendly and made us all feel comfortable.He has an amazing dog that followed as through the hike and we all loved him!His nickname is Baba. The sunrise hike is amazing because it feels more mysterious and calm at the same time and the scenery changes hour by hour.We had head lamps that helped us during the first hour of hiking but to be honest after that we didn’t use them at all.As you go through the colours of the scenery around you are amazing and Erlend took some beautiful photos for us.Finally when we reached the Preikestolen it was the time that the sun was rising so we saw all this beauty from the beginning and Erlend gave us snacks and hot berry juice that we really enjoyed!We took breath taking pictures ,we saw a marriage proposal ,enjoy the morning sun with the few people that were there at that time (that’s another privilege of the sunrise hike )and started to go back.We enjoy the nature with the morning light and we had a delicious breakfast provided with the hike at the Preikestolen base Camp with an amazing view at the fjord! It was an experience that I will always remember and I thank Erlend ,Baba and Explore Lysefjorden for that.It was my second hike (first was reinebringen but I find Preikestolen more easy and interesting ) SUNRISE HIKE IS THE BEST!Weather makes a big impact to the hike as well!We were extremely lucky with that!So check the weather forecast and if you have time and days to spend choose the best weather option . Enjoy hiking in Norway because is the best!
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Doloresa2023
Jun 16, 2024
Wonderful experience, beautiful hike! - Wonderful experience, beautiful hike, loved it!! We were there almost on our own (with the guide! And no one else) Then we went back via a different trail, a mountain trail, it was a true hike experience with amazing views and magical sunrise! And a Great breakfast after the effort of an early rise and hike. Thank you!
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Christel_l
May 23, 2024
WONDERFUL!!! - WONDERFUL midnight hike up to Preikestolen. We were the first and (for a little while) the only ones there. It has been an AWESOME experience and I would highly recommend this trip. Just fabulous 👌🏻
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Bonnie_c
Apr 28, 2024
Top 10 Life Experience! - The Sunrise Hike to Pulpit Rock was an incredible experience. Erlend and his dog, Balder, were the best guides. While the hike can be done without a guide, so much would have been missed without Erlend’s expertise. Also, there’s something so very special about hiking with a dog - Balder brought so much joy to the day. Erlend was attentive to our capabilities and went out of the way to take many gorgeous pictures - two which are attached to this review. Of course, it helped that the weather was on our side, but even without perfect conditions, the view would have still been a stunner. We were allowed all the time we desired to absorb the beauty of the sunrise. After the hike, we visited a local bakery for the most delicious meal. The bread in Norway is out of this world. I highly recommend doing this specific tour. Definitely in my top 10 experiences!
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Wander20953010791
Oct 31, 2023
Awesome hike, great company and stunning views! - This trip was incredible and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone who has the opportunity to go. Erlend is an amazing, friendly and knowledgable local guide. His dog is adorable and made the trip even better. The trip was very well organised; and I was catered for at breakfast as a coeliac (gluten free) without any hassle.
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Bridget_c
Oct 12, 2023
A MUST DO! Perfect start to the day! - The experience was really awesome. The pickup was sharply on time. Hege knows everything about hiking in that area and was accommodating to all of our different needs. I was deciding between this sunrise tour and the normal daytime one and I'm happy to report that the sunrise one is the BEST decision. You arrive when noone is there yet and got time to leisurely enjoy the view and take as many photos as you want. No waiting in line. It was so peaceful and incredible. The view is absolutely stunning, as gorgeous as the photos appear or even better. The hike was pretty easy and I estimate if hiking alone you could do it in 1.5-2hr since it's only 4km each way and low elevation. I did it on the first week of October and once you arrived at breakfast they already started to clear everything up since it's a little late so you get a sandwich instead of the proper buffet breakfast - but honestly the sandwich was surprisingly so good - i think it must be even better than having the generic breakfast spread that you'll get if you do the tour in the summer! Overall, highly recommend!
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Victor_p
Aug 20, 2023
You need to try it! - Hiking in the dark with a torch towards the brightening sky was magical! With each overcome hill, more and more beauties of local landscapes opened up around us. And, most importantly, without any crowds of tourists striving to fill all the free space. We were able to fully appreciate it, having already descended, watching the caravans of people starting their ascent.
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Carol_m
Jul 13, 2024
So worth going at this time to miss the crowds. - Would love to have given it 5 stars but unfortunately we were given the incorrect meeting time so that didn’t set us up for a great start. All correspondence said 12am but really it should have been 1.10am. Apart from that the hike was great, our guide was excellent, didn’t get our sunrise but felt fortunate to have views. Loved having the rock to ourselves and got some awesome pictures!!
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