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	Lysefjord - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Lysefjord (or Lysefjorden, the suffix "-en" is a form of the definite article in the Norwegian language) is a fjord located in Ryfylke in south-western Norway.
		Lysefjord is an extremely popular tourist attraction and day trip from nearby Stavanger, from where cruise ships travel the full distance of the fjord.
		French writer Victor Hugo poetized in Toilers of the Sea admiring the scenery after a visit in 1866 that the Lysefjord was the most terrifying of the ocean reefs.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lysefjord (444 words)

	LYSEFJORD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		One attraction is Kjeragbolten, a boulder wedged into a crack in the mountain.
		Innermost in the magnificent Lysefjord lies the village of Lysebotn, the perfect base for exploring the fjord and nearby mountains.
		In Lysefjorden centre presents the history of the Lysefjord - how it was created and it´s culture throughout the ages - all organised in an exciting, exhibition and adventure centre.
	www.gonorway.no /go/lysefjord.html (346 words)

	GoNorway - ØYGARDSTØL CAFE
		The centre pesents the "Lysefjord Saga", an unique multi-media experience invoking film, light, writings and pictures of Lysefjorden´s culture, geology, nature and history.
		You can experience the history of the Lysefjord - how it was created and its culture throughout the ages - all organised in an exciting, exhibition and adventure centre.
		The famous, 40 km long Lysefjord, surrounded by impressive mountains carved out during the Ice Age is the dominant feature.
	www.gonorway.no /norway/sidevisning.php?id=198 (398 words)

	Lysefjord - Holidays in Western Norway
		Lysefjord, one of most spectacular fjords in Norway and one of those "must see's".
		Close to Stavanger Lysefjord is a popular tourist area.
		Prekestolen, or Pulpit Rock is a spectacular attraction looming over the fjord, while Kjeragbolten may not be as large but is arguably more breathtaking.
	www.norwaydirect.co.uk /western-norway/lysefjord.asp (147 words)

	Man and Ocean: Wreck : D/S Lysefjord 1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Diver and engine-room telegraph on the wreck of D/S Lysefjord 1.
		A diver is decompressing after a 20 minutes long dive at 80 metres on the wreck of D/S Lysefjord 1.
		Engine-room telegraph on the wreck of D/S Lysefjord 1 which rests at 80 metres of water.
	articles.uwphoto.no /oversikter/Man_and_Ocean_Wreck_Lysefjord.htm (116 words)

	norway-ljsnov2000
		When it began to melt and move, it shoved earth and boulders toward the coast, resulting in what is known as threshold or bar fjords, meaning they are shallowest where they join the rest of the ocean and deepest farther inland.
		The 26-mile-long Lysefjord is only 30 to 60 feet deep at the coastal towns of Oanes and Forsand but sinks to a depth of 1,312 feet about halfway in.
		Lysefjord's also the one with the boat ride that's no more demanding than a drink from a waterfall, and the one where prehistoric pictographs can be found just off Route 13, the official Fjord Road.
	www.hprcc.unl.edu /nebraska/norway-ljsnov2000.html (2345 words)

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		Lysefjord Hyttegrend is only 1.5 kilometres from Oanes ferry quay and the perfect base for exploring the magnificent beauty of the surrounding countryside.
		The Lysefjord centre is only 1 km from the cabins and has tourist information and numerous brochures detailing attractions and activities in the area.
		If you prefer to do this trip by car, the car ferry to Lysebotn is only a 7 km drive from the cabins.
	www.lysefjord-hyttegrend.no /opplev_ENG.htm (264 words)

	Fjordhopping.com
		The Lysefjord is imposing and unquestionable the most distinctive fjord in Rogaland county.
		From the ferry stage of Oanes and the commune centre of Forsand, the fjord carves its way inland almost thirty miles due east between high and precipitous cliffs.
		As other fjords in the Ryfylke region, Lysefjord was formed under the glaciers of the Ice Age.
	www.irogaland.no /ir/public/openIndex/view/list_.html?ARTICLE_ID=1056720479796 (279 words)

	Lysefjord
		M/F "Lysefjord" tilhører nå forhenværende fergeflåte i Rogaland, hun opererer nå i Karribien.
		M/F "Lysefjord" now belongs to the former fleet of Rogaland Ferries, her operations now beeing in the Carribean.
		She then had a sailing all the way in the Lysefjord, a sailing 'half way' to Lauvik and back into Lysebotn, before she arrived back in Stavanger in the evening.
	www.stp-norway.com /STP/FISKE/Lysefjord/lysefjor.htm (966 words)

	Location Explorer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Lysefjord in Ryfylke is one of the most spectacular fjords in Norway.
		All Norwegian fjords are different in character, but with the surrounding mountains plunging straight into the fjord, the Lysefjord is a unique and breathtaking experience.
		The trip to the Pulpit Rock takes about two hours on foot, but the rock formation can also be enjoyed from the sea by a fjord sightseeing cruise.
	www.cruise.com /LE5/Default/LocationID_11030/index.html (273 words)

	Lysefjord
		Ende des Lysefjords mit Blick auf den Campingplatz in Lysebotn Auf dem spannenden Fjordarm gelangt man mit dem Schiff, entlang an steilaufragenden Felswänden, nach Lysebotn.
		Hier ragt der Kjerak, mit seiner 1000m hohen Wand, steil in den Himmel.
		Hier mit Blick über den 40 km langen Lysefjord Richtung Lysebotn....
	www.bickbernhard.de /Reisen____neu/Norwegen/Lysefjord/lysefjord.html (86 words)

	Noorwegen Online . com - plaats - Lysefjord (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		De Lysefjord is een smalle fjord van zo'n 40 kilometer lang in de buurt van Stavanger.
		De Lysefjord is een van de bekendere fjorden vanwege een aantal attracties aan de fjord en het feit dat er een toeristische boottocht mogelijk is over de fjord.
		Lysebotn is de naam van het plaatsje aan het begin van de Lysefjord.
	www.noorwegenonline.com /plaats/lysefjord (192 words)

	Lysefjord, Norway
		To the east of Stavanger, beyond the Høgsfjord (pleasant trip by motor launch from the Strandkai), lies the Lysefjord, a cleft in the mountains 37km/23mi long, up to 2km/1.25mi wide and up to 457m/1,500ft deep, with bright green water.
		The fjord is enclosed by sheer walls of rock rising to above 1,000m/3,300ft.
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	www.planetware.com /stavanger/lysefjord-n-rgl-lyse.htm (66 words)

	Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines \| Excursion \| Stavanger, Norway \| BOAT TRIP TO LYSEFJORD
		After walking along the pier, we board a boat which will take us on a lovely tour of the Stavanger archipelago and the splendid Lysefjord.
		Lysefjord, which cuts almost 50 kilometres (31 miles) deep into the country, is surrounded by steep mountainsides and polished by glaciers and waterfalls.
		Victor Hugo wrote in Workers at Sea that the Lysefjord was the most terrifying of the ocean reefs.
	www.fredolsencruises.co.uk /fredolsen/process/shoretours/shoretour_detail/id=821,portcode_id=494.html (243 words)

	The Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen)
		The plateau is located in Forsand municipality on the northern side of Lysefjord.
		From the plateau there is a magnificent view of Lysefjord and the surrounding mountain scenery.
		It normally takes between 3 and 4 hours to walk along the path from the car park at the youth hostel and back again.
	www.lysefjordeninfo.no /en/goxpage00000012.html (103 words)

	Lysefjorden
		This town is on the south side of the entrance to the Lysefjord.
		This is the famous Kjeragbolten or "hole in the wall." It is a rather large boulder wedged between 2 rock mountains.
		At the east end of Lysefjord we come to the beautiful community of Lysebotn.
	www.wheelerfolk.org /norweb/photos/32fjord/lysefjord.htm (942 words)

	Stavanger : Side Trips \| Frommers.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		It can be visited on either a boat or bus trip, or by a car-ferry trip and short drive, taking about 45 minutes from the center of Stavanger.
		The walk has an elevation of 350m (1,148 ft.) and requires both you and your footwear to be in good shape.
		Poets have been inspired by the 42km (26-mile) Lysefjord or "light fjord," many considering it the country's most scenic.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/stavanger/3311010011.html (524 words)

	Norway Tour 96 - A Motorcycle Vacation Travelogue - Day 6
		Before we got back to Lysebotn we thought it could be a good idea to try make a reservation on the ferry that would take us out on the Lysefjord, so we used the cell phone to do this.
		Around 3:30 PM we arrived at Oanes on the north side of the inlet to the Lysefjord.
		That would be the ultimate feeling, a lot worse than the experience on the Kjerag rock earlier the same day, because this time you could see all the 2,000 ft down to the blue green surface of the Lysefjord.
	travel.zerogdesigns.com /ntour96_day6.html (2289 words)

	Lysefjord by boat - Stavanger Travel
		Lysefjord is one of the pearls of Fjord Norway - and the most southerly "big fjord" in Norway, making it accessible to more people.
		You can take a sightseeing boat from the main harbour in Stavanger.
		It is possible to take a boat one way and a coach or your own car the other way.
	www.stavangertravel.com /trip/lysefjord-by-boat.cfm (209 words)

	Kjerag and Nesatind above Lysefjord - Stavanger Travel
		Kjerag itself is the plateau on the top with a magnificent view over the impressive Lysefjord.
		Make sure you take the "diversion" to Nesatind, which has better views and is just as scary as Kjeragbolten, which you get to by clambering down a stream bed.
		As an alternative to the long drive back through Sirdal, take the car ferry through Lysefjord to Stavanger in the afternoon.
	www.stavangertravel.com /trip/kjerag.cfm (211 words)

	Arctic Dreams - cycling to the Nordkapp
		After crossing the pass the path goes up and down, sometimes there are great views seven hundred meter down in the Lysefjord.
		A grey layer of clouds is hanging above the mountains and the sea.
		The road to the Lysefjord passes tiny fishing villages.
	stimpy.rtij.nl /lonelycyclist/Norway1.htm (2006 words)

	Scenic Attractions - with Pulpit Rock, the Lysefjord and Kjerag, the scenic Ryfylke Road , Forsand, Strand, Finnøy, ...
		Scenic Attractions - with Pulpit Rock, the Lysefjord and Kjerag, the scenic Ryfylke Road, Forsand, Strand, Finnøy, Hjelmeland, Suldal and Sauda.
		In addition to the dramatic panorama from Pulpit Rock and Kjerag, you might be equally rewarded by tranquil vistas from a hillside by the fjord or overlooking the lush valleys of inner Ryfylke.
		In the summer, temperatures in the fjord won’t scare you from the water, but a swim will be invigorating.
	www.visitnorway.com /templates/NTRDestinationArticle.aspx?id=163520 (359 words)

	Børge Ousland - Trips & Expeditions - Lysefjord
		This trip is perfectly suited for people who wish to combine a range of fun outdoor activities including kayaking/hiking/camping/fishing/rapelling in a spectacular setting.
		The Lysefjord is located near Stavanger on the SW coast of Norway.
		This area is famous for its breathtaking fjords and the Lysefjord is one of the most spectacular fjords in Norway.
	www.ousland.no /english/trips_exploring_norway_lysefjord.html (126 words)

	Lysefjord - Wikipedia
		Der Lysefjord ist ein Fjord östlich von Stavanger in der Provinz Rogaland in Süden von Norwegen.
		Der Lysefjord zweigt vom Høgsfjord bei den Orten Oanes und Forsand in nordöstlicher Richtung ab.
		Die Länge des Lysefjords beträgt etwa 40 Kilometer, er ist an der tiefsten Stelle bis zu 500 Meter tief.
	de.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lysefjord (290 words)

	Skjaeveland Lysefjord Cardigan
		The Lysefjord pullover is made of 100% premium medium weight cotton.
		The Lysefjord design is based on classic Norwegian patterns and coupled with the lighter blue and navy Scandinavian colors, provides an attractive and contemporary look.
		The Lysefjord is made exclusively in and imported directly from Norway.
	www.alpenstyle.com /detail.aspx?ID=158 (191 words)

	D/S Lysefjord - Norwegian Merchant Fleet 1939-1945
		To Lysefjord on the "Ships starting with L" page.
		There's a Lysefjord 1 listed in the "Homefleet" section.
		A few details have been added from a summary of survivors' statements, received from Tony Cooper, England (from British archives).
	www.warsailors.com /singleships/lysefjord.html (456 words)

	Lysefjorden Marina
		The Lysefjord Marina lies in Forsand, 800 M along inside the entrance to Lyse Fjord.
		Here you will find boats and everything you need for your tour: A peaceful and spacious small boat Marina with many guest births, freshwater, petrol, diesel, groceries, rubbish conatianers, shower, WC facities and washing machine.
		An old trading place has been transformed into a modern Marina and starting point for both boat and mountain tours alongside the beautiful Lysefjord, as well as a unique venue for hosting special occasions and small conferences.
	www.lysefjorden.no /en (218 words)

	Lysebotn Things To Do - Travel Guides - VirtualTourist.com
		This famous rock, 25 by 25 m in size and hanging 600 m above the Lysefjord is a well-known destination of hikers.
		It had started raining, so we decided to give the hike a miss, but the view of Preikestolen from the fjord was breathtaking.
		Situated on the steep rocky edge of the Lysefjord, it offers a great view of the fjord and the mountains.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Norway/Rogaland/Lysebotn-216042/Things_To_Do-Lysebotn-R-1.html (965 words)

	Norway Pictures
		It is on the south west coast and is surrounded by scenic fjords, mountains, and some of the greatest nature I have ever seen, all only a short bus or ferry ride away.
		Many of these pictures are from Lysefjord, the long fjord just outside of Stavanger and one that I have a lot of fond memories from.
		A little boat along the coast of Lysefjord.
	konrad.lawson.net /pages/places/norway.html (230 words)

	Pulpit Rock - Preikestolen beside Lysefjord - Stavanger Travel
		Pulpit Rock is a flat plateau jutting out above Lysefjord with 600m vertical drop to the fjord below.
		It is a famous and spectacular landmark of the Ryfylke and visitors have been coming for years to hike up and onto the rock - it is a very popular daytrip from Stavanger with its hotels and restaurants.
		There are five stages to the walk; it starts with a steep climb up from the carpark, then a long section of more undulating terrain, then another climb, a gentle sloping plateau beside a couple of lakes and finally a spectacular walk along the edge of Lysefjord to the rock itself.
	www.stavangertravel.com /trip/preikestolen.cfm (308 words)

	Norway trip report 16 Lysefjord Landa Nag
		Forsand - Cruise up to Lysebotn and back on Lysefjord - Prehistoric village at Landa - Visit with the Nag family.
		We had to be at the dock at Forsand by 10:00 AM to board the Turistruten (tourist route of Rogaland Trafikkselskap) ferry boat that sailed the Lysefjord (Click here for for an online ferry schedule and tour info.) This meant we got to traverse the new bridge we mentioned earlier.
		The Lysefjord reaches 25 miles from Høgsfjorden on the west to the village of Lysebotn at the eastern tip.
	www.wheelerfolk.org /norweb/reports/nortrip16.htm (1855 words)

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