The Brujfell Potholes and an Epic Cruise Through Lysefjord

You will be in absolute awe of this viewpoint. It's called the Manestolen Utsiktspunkt and it has some seriously stunning views of the Rosfjorden and the Lyngdal fjord. The hike up is short and easy enough for all levels as long as you have comfortable clothes and outdoor sneakers. In the forest, you might catch sight of a squirrel or hear some birds in the trees. This is a great place to ignite your adventurous mood. Surrounded by nature and incredibly scenic views, this will be a superb start to your day.
You will find a small bay for parking a little further down the road, just after the crossing of Rosnesveien and Jåsundveiensafe. There is information on the route to the viewpoints on sign boards.

The phenomenal horizontal potholes at Brufjell were created during the Ice Age about 20 000 years ago, when the sea level was much higher. The unique potholes lay horizontally, around 20 meters above sea level. There are several, and are all of different shapes and sizes.
How to get there The walk to the potholes is through a forest so you'll need good walking shoes. Once climbing up/down the rock face there'll be steel bolts and handles in the mountain for when it gets a little steep.
You will drive on The North Sea road) to Ana- Sira. Driving down the mountain from Flekkefjord, pay attention to the sign Roligheten on the left side. You will pass a small town with a couple of buildings. On the left-hand side, take note of a sign written Brufjell on a stone wall beside a torn-down barn. The trail begins at this point.
The best and most convenient place to leave your vehicle is by the school that you would've passed driving just a few hundred meters back.
There is a trail that has signage along the way, when you reach the top of Brufjell you will notice a mailbox. If you like, you can write your name and nationality on the book. From this point, you walk head towards the sea following signs all the way down the mountain. At this point, the trail becomes quite steep, this may prove to be a challenge for people who are afraid of heights but don't be afraid, there are safe handles that have been put up to facilitate the short but steep climb.

Hauen Kro is as authentic as Norwegian food gets. This restaurant and pub serve delicious home-cooked food and it's done so in a cosy, and welcoming place. It's quite popular among the locals and travellers alike. Hauen Kro is located conveniently along the route to Stavanger.
Their opening hours are:
Monday - Thursday: 11:00 - 22:00 Friday & Saturday: 11:00 - 00:00 Sunday: 13:00 - 20:00

This is an experience of a lifetime and probably the cherry on the cake for this trip. You will sail from Stavanger to Lysefjord and Preikestolen. It's between 3 to 3 and a half hours cruise filled with excitement and jaw-dropping views the entire time. This trip is for everyone, there are quite a lot of fun activities for all during your time on the boat. You will get to see a cave, the infamous Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) where Tom Cruise climbed the sheer mountain face in the movie Mission Impossible 6, then we continue to Hengjanefossen waterfall.
The boat has some facilities available for use such as sundecks, a spacious cabin and a kiosk that offers fresh baked goods, snacks and cold/hot drinks.
The boat departures are at 10:00am and 15:00pm during the summer but are subject to time changes. Please make sure you are there on time.
To make a booking please go onto Rodne Lysefjord Cruise.

Olivia's is a beautiful restaurant right by the harbour. They serve delicious Italian cuisine and there's a great atmosphere, they're considered to be reasonably priced for the quality of the food. The service is great and there is a wide selection of wines to pair with your meal.
There is an indoor and outdoor dining area, sitting outside is just lush as you'll be surrounded by olive trees and a lovely view of the harbour. Olivia's can get quite busy, so it's best to call ahead and make a reservation.
To book a table, please go to Olivia Torget.
Their opening times are: Monday - Wednesday: 11:00 - 23:00 Thursday - Saturday: 11:00 - 00:00 Sunday: 12:00 - 22:00

This is where the trip ends, and hopefully, it's ended on a high note. The journey from Oslo to Stavanger has been an adventurous and active one, with some once-in-a-lifetime experiences and breathtaking views all along the way. You've hopefully had some experience of how Norwegians live and perhaps met some friends along the way.
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