Stavanger pairs a charming old town of whitewashed wooden cottages — the largest such district in Northern Europe — with a buzzing harbor and Norway's oil-capital wealth. It's the gateway to the Lysefjord and the legendary Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen), a flat-topped cliff towering 600 metres above the water. Cobbled lanes, a lively food scene, and dramatic fjord scenery make it a varied stop.
The Pulpit Rock hike is spectacular but demanding (around 4 hours round trip) and tightly timed against the ship — if you're not a confident hiker, the Lysefjord boat cruise gives you the cliff views with none of the climb.
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