Preikestolen Hotel & Basecamp - Preikestolen Trailhead - Jorpeland

Trailhead hotel at the starting point of Norway's most famous hike

Location & Trailhead

Preikestolen Hotel & BaseCamp sits directly at the trailhead for the Preikestolen hike, offering guests the earliest possible start to reach the mountain plateau. The property provides free parking and an electric vehicle charging station, so arriving by car is straightforward. A variety of other trails start from the hotel, including walks around the lake and routes toward the Lysefjord, 21 km away.

Accommodations & Amenities

Guests at Basecamp Preikestolen can choose among hotel rooms with private bathrooms, wooden cabins with hostel-style accommodations, or a camping area with small cabins that share bathroom facilities. The property features a minimarket on site, a shared lounge with a fireplace, and an outdoor picnic area with a fireplace. All units include bed linen, and the hotel supplies earplugs in rooms due to the wooden construction that carries sound.

Dining & Bar Options

Two on-site restaurants serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a daily breakfast buffet available at the hotel. The bar, snack bar, and coffee house on site provide additional options for meals and drinks throughout the day. Special diet menus and kids' meals are available upon request, and the restaurant offers lake views from its windows.

Activities & Wellness

An open-air bath and a sauna are available for guests to use after a day on the trails. The property rents bicycles and canoes, and a disc golf course is located on the grounds. Hiking, fishing, and walking tours are popular activities in the area, and the hotel provides packed lunches for day trips.

Family & Accessibility

Preikestolen Basecamp offers family rooms and board games for children, along with a dedicated kids' meal menu in the restaurant. The property is wheelchair accessible, with toilets that have grab rails, and an allergy-free room option is available for guests with sensitivities. CCTV, smoke alarms, and fire extinguishers are installed throughout the hotel for safety.

• Location: Directly at the Preikestolen trailhead - 3.7 km from The Pulpit Rock
• Rooms: Hotel rooms, wooden cabins, and camping cabins with shared or private bathrooms
• Dining: 2 restaurants, bar, snack bar, and coffee house on site
• Activities: Open-air bath, sauna, bicycle rental, canoeing, disc golf, hiking, fishing
• Family: Family rooms, board games, kids' meals, wheelchair access