Rogaland Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

I was enraptured by this mesmerizing view 🏞 It took me about 2hrs to get to the top but it was worth it 💚 (September,2021)

The Pulpit Rock

Preikestolen or Prekestolen is a tourist attraction in the municipality of Strand in Rogaland county, Norway. Preikestolen is a steep cliff which rises 604 metres above Lysefjorden. Atop the cliff, there is an almost flat top of approximately 25 by 25 metres. Preikestolen is located near the Western part of the fjord, and on its North side. Tourism at the site has been increasing in the early 21st century, with between 150,000 and 200,000 visitors in 2012, making it one of the most visited natural tourist attractions in Norway. BASE jumpers often leap from the cliff. Due to its increased popularity, the most used path to the site (an 3.8-kilometre (2.4 mi) long hike) was improved by Nepalese Sherpas in 2013. #hiking

Time is not enough + money is limited, you need to know these when driving in Norway fjords

Types of play, duration of play, average cost (yuan) European multi-country romantic tour▶1 day 300 Norwegian fjords are formed by the mutual biting and swallowing of the sea and land, and the large and small fjords form its unique landscape line, which fascinates tourists from all over the world. But because Norway's terrain is narrow and long, it is difficult for anyone to see all the fjords in a limited time. If you are like us, time and money are limited, but you have a restless heart and want to control the steering wheel to appreciate the fjord style of Norway, then I recommend you to live in Jorpeland (the address of the homestay we found is Tulipanstien 6), there are 5 reasons: 1. The tour of Lysefjord is close at hand, and you can also reach the parking lot of Freiskstolen scenic spot in half an hour by car, which can save you from the trouble of ferry + bus from Stavanger. 2. The fjord scenery on the way to Oslo is changeable and full of surprises, and you will not be aesthetically tired. 3. It is very convenient to visit the old city of Stavanger, half an hour by car, or about an hour by bus if you don't drive. PS: I don't like this overly touristy, noisy, and high-priced city, although its old city seems quite quiet and there are many traces of decoration, but it loses its original taste. 4. The town looks very remote and there are not many people on the road, but in fact there are several supermarkets there, and you can buy daily necessities and food in a few minutes. Free parking, a must for poor travel! Self-driving route: Oanes-Oslo takes the central route. After referring to many strategies and combining our own time and the advice of the homestay landlord, we chose this route and selected "avoid toll stations" in Google Maps to reach Oslo. 7. Play time: 8-10 hours. Because the journey is far and the scenery is diverse, we stop and go, play while walking, plus waiting for the ferry, eating and going to the toilet in the middle, the actual time spent is much more than the navigation estimated time, it is recommended that everyone set off as early as possible in the morning. Highlights along the way: The scenery along the way is as shown in the picture, the sea water, streams, hanging waterfalls, un-melted snow on the top of the mountain, pastoral with traditional Norwegian wooden houses, wooden churches, leisurely crossing the road Little sheep*** It's a step by step, but for the driver, it's a torment because I want to watch the scenery and I have to watch the road at all times. The road conditions are very good, even if it is a free road. Norway has invested a lot of money in the roads for self-driving tours of the fjords, and the road conditions are very good. It's just that some sections have many bends and narrow roads, so driving needs to be careful.

My Top 12 Global Hiking Routes in 2023, Must-Visit in This Lifetime

I have compiled the classic global hiking routes I have walked in 2023, each one is a must-visit in this lifetime, let's see how many you have walked! 1 Norway·Three Great Strange Stones Devil's Tongue Preaching Stone-Mission Impossible filming location Miracle Stone-Brave Stone, the highest peak of the fjord Devil's Tongue-A huge rock hanging 700 meters above sea level Preaching Stone/8km, Miracle Stone/11km, Devil's Tongue/30km 2 Nepal·ABC Hiking in Nepal with Everest at your back, encounter a feast of snow mountains, with the sacred Fish Tail Peak accompanying you all the way Hiking: 60km Season: March-May, September-December 3 Nepal·EBC Known as the route "in the paradise of snow peaks", admire 4 8000-meter-level snow mountains up close Hiking: 130km Season: March-May, September-December 4 Nepal·ACT Circuit Rated as the top of the world's top ten hiking routes by National Geographic Hiking: 100km Season: March-May, September-December 5 Indonesia·Rinjani Volcano Lonely Planet heavily recommends it as a must-visit in this lifetime, a unique sight of a large volcano enclosing a smaller one! Hiking: 28km Season: April-December 6 Japan·Kumano Kodo Cross through the primitive forest of Wakayama, a pilgrimage to cleanse the soul Hiking: 1000km Season: March-May 7 Spain·Way of St. James One of only two global cultural heritage routes, with no fixed starting point, the final destination is Santiago. Southern Route/1000km, Northern Route/800km, French Route/764km, Portuguese Route/610km Season: May-October 8 Italy·Dolomites Known as the backyard left by God in the Alps, a fairy-tale-like beautiful scroll of dolomite snow mountains, alpine grass slopes, Catholic churches, and small towns in the valley Hiking: 150km Season: June-October 9 France Italy Switzerland·TMB Circuit around Mont Blanc National Geographic's most beautiful hiking route in the world, pilgrimage to the Alps, hiking through three countries of Italy, France, and Switzerland Hiking: Essence Section 60km Season: July-September 10 Iceland·Laugavegur Trail Rhyolite mountain range presents a variety of strange colors, matcha cake-like green mysterious canyon Hiking: 55km Season: June-August 11 Peru·Inca Trail One of the New Seven Wonders of the World, crossing the Andes and the Amazon rainforest to reach the "City in the Sky" Machu Picchu Hiking: 43km Season: April-August 12 Chile·Torres del Paine National Park Geographic Magazine rated as "Top Five Most Beautiful on Earth", the world's top outdoor hiking route Hiking: 76km Season: November-March Where do you most want to go hiking in 2024? Leave your New Year's outdoor flag~

Norwegian Petroleum Museum: A Techno-Cultural Journey into the Heart of Norway's Industry

📍🔥 Step into the gem of Western Norway, Stavanger, a city that is not only the fourth largest in Norway but also a significant landmark in Europe's oil industry. Here lies a unique museum that stands like an oil drilling platform at the harbor, the Norwegian Petroleum Museum. 🔨🏗️ This distinctive building, which carries the glorious history of Norway's modern industry, invites you to unveil the mysteries of the North Sea oil fields and explore the past and present of oil, the 'black gold'. 1️⃣ Highlights 🏗️🏭 The Norwegian Petroleum Museum opened its doors in 1999 with a unique architectural design that seems to bring a real offshore platform onto land, allowing you to immerse in the strong atmosphere of the oil industry the moment you step into the museum. ⛽️⛽️ The museum's detailed exhibits showcase the entire process of oil from geological formation, exploration, discovery to extraction and transportation, combined with modern display techniques to make science education engaging and fun. 2️⃣ In-depth Experience 🇳🇴 On this educational journey, you can gain a deeper understanding of oil's significant impact on Norway's economy and the global energy landscape, experience simulated drilling operations, watch precious historical footage and physical exhibits, and witness how Norway transformed from a fishing-dominated country to an important oil-exporting nation. 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Especially the interactive exhibition areas are suitable for the whole family to participate in, where children can learn scientific knowledge through games, while adults can profoundly appreciate the balance between technological progress and environmental protection. 3️⃣ Practical Information 👉 Address: Located in Stavanger, Norway, the specific location can be easily found through major map navigation apps. 👉 Opening Hours: Please refer to official or authoritative channels such as Trip.com for the latest operating hours. 👉 Ticket Price: Tickets can be booked directly through Trip.com or other online travel service platforms to enjoy group purchase discounts. Tickets are usually valid all day, allowing visitors to enter and exit multiple times within a day. 👉 Combined Ticket Offers: The Norwegian Petroleum Museum sometimes offers joint tickets with nearby attractions such as the Canning Museum and the Maritime Museum, which are highly cost-effective. It's worth visiting them together to appreciate the diverse cultural essence of Stavanger. 4️⃣ Travel Tips 👀❗️Visitors planning to go to the Norwegian Petroleum Museum are advised to plan their itinerary in advance, arrange the visiting time reasonably, especially group visitors may consider booking a guided tour for a richer experience. 🚨‼️ Moreover, considering the beautiful seascape and urban scenery of Stavanger, combining the visit to the Petroleum Museum with other local attractions such as the old town area Gamle Stavanger and surrounding natural landscapes can create a comprehensive Western Norway experience. 😘🥰 Bring a curious mind to the Norwegian Petroleum Museum, and you will gain new insights into the oil industry and sustainable development on an educational and entertaining journey. This is not just a journey of technological exploration but also a wise dialogue connecting the past and the future.

Small and exquisite museum in Stavanger, Norway Figure 1-4

Trolltunga

Trolltunga is a rock formation situated about 1,100 metres above sea level in Ullensvang Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The cliff juts horizontally out from the mountain, about 700 metres above the north side of the lake Ringedalsvatnet. Popularity of the hike to Trolltunga and rock formation itself has exploded in recent years. The increased popularity has turned Trolltunga into a national icon and a major tourist attraction for the region. Until 2010, fewer than 800 people hiked to Trolltunga each year. In 2016 more than 80,000 people hiked the 27-kilometre (17 mi) round-trip from the village of Skjeggedal, making it one of Norway's most popular hikes. #hiking

After 7 hours wandering up the hill, here I finally see the destination and this heavenly landscape

My Top 12 Global Hiking Routes in 2023, Must-Visit in This Lifetime

I have compiled the classic global hiking routes I have walked in 2023, each one is a must-visit in this lifetime, let's see how many you have walked! 1 Norway·Three Great Strange Stones Devil's Tongue Preaching Stone-Mission Impossible filming location Miracle Stone-Brave Stone, the highest peak of the fjord Devil's Tongue-A huge rock hanging 700 meters above sea level Preaching Stone/8km, Miracle Stone/11km, Devil's Tongue/30km 2 Nepal·ABC Hiking in Nepal with Everest at your back, encounter a feast of snow mountains, with the sacred Fish Tail Peak accompanying you all the way Hiking: 60km Season: March-May, September-December 3 Nepal·EBC Known as the route "in the paradise of snow peaks", admire 4 8000-meter-level snow mountains up close Hiking: 130km Season: March-May, September-December 4 Nepal·ACT Circuit Rated as the top of the world's top ten hiking routes by National Geographic Hiking: 100km Season: March-May, September-December 5 Indonesia·Rinjani Volcano Lonely Planet heavily recommends it as a must-visit in this lifetime, a unique sight of a large volcano enclosing a smaller one! Hiking: 28km Season: April-December 6 Japan·Kumano Kodo Cross through the primitive forest of Wakayama, a pilgrimage to cleanse the soul Hiking: 1000km Season: March-May 7 Spain·Way of St. James One of only two global cultural heritage routes, with no fixed starting point, the final destination is Santiago. Southern Route/1000km, Northern Route/800km, French Route/764km, Portuguese Route/610km Season: May-October 8 Italy·Dolomites Known as the backyard left by God in the Alps, a fairy-tale-like beautiful scroll of dolomite snow mountains, alpine grass slopes, Catholic churches, and small towns in the valley Hiking: 150km Season: June-October 9 France Italy Switzerland·TMB Circuit around Mont Blanc National Geographic's most beautiful hiking route in the world, pilgrimage to the Alps, hiking through three countries of Italy, France, and Switzerland Hiking: Essence Section 60km Season: July-September 10 Iceland·Laugavegur Trail Rhyolite mountain range presents a variety of strange colors, matcha cake-like green mysterious canyon Hiking: 55km Season: June-August 11 Peru·Inca Trail One of the New Seven Wonders of the World, crossing the Andes and the Amazon rainforest to reach the "City in the Sky" Machu Picchu Hiking: 43km Season: April-August 12 Chile·Torres del Paine National Park Geographic Magazine rated as "Top Five Most Beautiful on Earth", the world's top outdoor hiking route Hiking: 76km Season: November-March Where do you most want to go hiking in 2024? Leave your New Year's outdoor flag~

Beautiful scenery at the Trolltungga 2023

#2024wish The Trolltungga hike is one of the absolute highlights in Norway, the beautiful scenery is really amazing and impressive when you see it yourself. Get ready some comfort wear and warm clothes as you required to hike to reach the scenic view point. And also warm clothes as the weather is really cold. This is definitely a tour that must be included in your itinerary. In 2024, I wish to visit United States 🇺🇸 to experience different kind of adventure . #couplestrip #awesomepic

Stranger in Stavanger

It was towards the end of October and I was coming from a Travel Conference in Copenhagen and I took the opportunity to fly further north to Stavanger to get the chance to unwind and explore like a stranger in an unfamiliar place. Stavanger is a city in southwestern Norway. It is about a little more than an hour flight from Kastrup (CPH) in Copenhagen to Stavanger Sola (SVG) in Norway. Travel was short and easy, but it is an altogether different environment that will greet you compared to the Copenhagen. Stavanger is the third-largest city and one of the oldest settlements in Norway. Its many museums feature everything from sardines to Vikings and its Old Town boasts 173 restored wooden buildings. The quaint, small white cottages are enhanced by beautiful gardens and cobblestone streets. The best thing about Stavanger is its walkability. I spent most of the 2 day stay I had walking and admiring its natural charm #celebratewithtrip

Stavanger Norway.... Christmas 🎄🎁

My Top 12 Global Hiking Routes in 2023, Must-Visit in This Lifetime

I have compiled the classic global hiking routes I have walked in 2023, each one is a must-visit in this lifetime, let's see how many you have walked! 1 Norway·Three Great Strange Stones Devil's Tongue Preaching Stone-Mission Impossible filming location Miracle Stone-Brave Stone, the highest peak of the fjord Devil's Tongue-A huge rock hanging 700 meters above sea level Preaching Stone/8km, Miracle Stone/11km, Devil's Tongue/30km 2 Nepal·ABC Hiking in Nepal with Everest at your back, encounter a feast of snow mountains, with the sacred Fish Tail Peak accompanying you all the way Hiking: 60km Season: March-May, September-December 3 Nepal·EBC Known as the route "in the paradise of snow peaks", admire 4 8000-meter-level snow mountains up close Hiking: 130km Season: March-May, September-December 4 Nepal·ACT Circuit Rated as the top of the world's top ten hiking routes by National Geographic Hiking: 100km Season: March-May, September-December 5 Indonesia·Rinjani Volcano Lonely Planet heavily recommends it as a must-visit in this lifetime, a unique sight of a large volcano enclosing a smaller one! Hiking: 28km Season: April-December 6 Japan·Kumano Kodo Cross through the primitive forest of Wakayama, a pilgrimage to cleanse the soul Hiking: 1000km Season: March-May 7 Spain·Way of St. James One of only two global cultural heritage routes, with no fixed starting point, the final destination is Santiago. Southern Route/1000km, Northern Route/800km, French Route/764km, Portuguese Route/610km Season: May-October 8 Italy·Dolomites Known as the backyard left by God in the Alps, a fairy-tale-like beautiful scroll of dolomite snow mountains, alpine grass slopes, Catholic churches, and small towns in the valley Hiking: 150km Season: June-October 9 France Italy Switzerland·TMB Circuit around Mont Blanc National Geographic's most beautiful hiking route in the world, pilgrimage to the Alps, hiking through three countries of Italy, France, and Switzerland Hiking: Essence Section 60km Season: July-September 10 Iceland·Laugavegur Trail Rhyolite mountain range presents a variety of strange colors, matcha cake-like green mysterious canyon Hiking: 55km Season: June-August 11 Peru·Inca Trail One of the New Seven Wonders of the World, crossing the Andes and the Amazon rainforest to reach the "City in the Sky" Machu Picchu Hiking: 43km Season: April-August 12 Chile·Torres del Paine National Park Geographic Magazine rated as "Top Five Most Beautiful on Earth", the world's top outdoor hiking route Hiking: 76km Season: November-March Where do you most want to go hiking in 2024? Leave your New Year's outdoor flag~