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Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock) towering over the Lysefjord in Ryfylke, Norway Photo: Olav Breen

Key facts about Ryfylke

The scenic Ryfylke Road links the area's five municipalities together.

In Ryfylke, 28,500 people share a vast area – so the chances of discovering your own tranquil corner are excellent.

The closest towns and cities are Sandnes, Stavanger and Haugesund.

The region has five municipalities: Forsand, Strand, Hjelmeland, Suldal and Sauda. The scenic Ryfylke Road (rv. 13 and rv. 520) links them all together.

Cultural landscape

Along the way, you will notice the changing beauty of a cultural landscape formed by people who have had their livelihood here for thousands of years. From the Stone Age until today, people have thrived here – and for good reason.

Fishing and farming have long been important livelihoods along the fjords of Ryfylke, but the region also has a proud industrial story to tell. Chapters include hydropower development in Sauda, mining, forestry and modern aquaculture.

Last updated:  2011-04-15
Kjeragbolten in Ryfylke, Norway - Photo: Hanne Sundbø
Kjeragbolten in Ryfylke, Norway
The Ryfylke Road along Nedre Tysdalsvatn Lake, Norway - Photo: Hanne Sundbø
The Ryfylke Road along Nedre Tysdalsvatn Lake, Norway
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Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock) towering over the Lysefjord in Ryfylke, Norway - Photo: Olav Breen

Key facts about Ryfylke

The scenic Ryfylke Road links the area's five municipalities together.

Key facts about Ryfylke

Source: Visitnorway

About Ryfylke

Ryfylke

Ryfylke is home to the Lysefjord and the mountain formations of Kjerag and Preikestolen (The Pulpit Rock, also called Prekestolen).

Tourist information in Ryfylke

There are several tourist information offices in the Ryfylke area.

Key facts about Haugesund and Haugalandet

Haugalandet is a geographical region in the county of Rogaland, in Western Norway. Haugesund is its main city.

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