Pulpit Rock, Norway | I almost got excited when I saw this scene in Tom Cruise's "Mission: Impossible 6"

Have you watched "Mission: Impossible 6"?

Although I am not a pure fan of 24K action spy movies, but because of the handsome looks of Daniel Craig and Tom Cruise, I will watch the 007 and Mission: Impossible series every time.

The video is a bit long. Moreover, there are slightly more death-defying scenes of Tom Cruise, and the plot is also reversed again and again. But I have to say,

"Even if you know that this person has the aura of the protagonist, he will not die.

When you watch him jump from the rooftop of a building to the next building, and watch him climb onto a helicopter high in the sky without any equipment, you still can't help but stare with your eyes wide open and feel heartbroken for him. "

There are also many scenes used in this film, from France to the United Kingdom, from Norway to New Zealand (the scenery here is set in Kashmir)

And when I watched the final fight on a cliffside platform of more than 20 square meters, I was so excited that I almost spilled my popcorn and Coke.

“Isn’t this a pulpit?!”

Having doubts, I quickly took out my mobile phone to check. It turns out that many film reviews or famous travel blogs have already discovered this place.

This feeling of seeing a distant place that I have visited in the film is so subtle.

The trip to Norway took place on last year’s National Day. At this time, another golden holiday of the year is coming.

I can't help but want to dig out the little guide for this place. Maybe my friends who are making preparations will come in handy.

Norwegian Pulpit Stone

📍Preikestolen, Songesand, Norway

Pulpit Rock is located in the southwest of Norway and is one of the three famous local hiking routes. Because the scenic spot is located at an altitude of 600 meters on the edge of Lysefjord, it has a unique shape and charming scenery.

Most importantly, the area is not accessible by any facilities and must be reached on your own by hiking for several hours. And without any protection at high altitude, standing on the edge of the rock platform will be really frightening.

Because of this, the soul can be greatly satisfied, both visually and experientially. Therefore, it continuously attracts travelers from home and abroad.

✈Nearby cities

The city closest to Pulpit Rock is Stavanger.

Although the airport here is not yet connected to direct domestic flights, as an international city, it is also allowed to set up an entry gate here.

So even if you want to come over and see this scene in person in Europe, you can come directly with a valid visa and apply for entry directly.

In addition, as the fourth largest city in Norway, Stavanger is also very rich in tourism resources, whether it is hardware facilities such as food and accommodation, or famous sightseeing and historical monuments, etc. .

🏃How to get there

There are two roads from Stavanger to Pulpit Rock: one runs 36.5 kilometers and the other runs 61.3 kilometers. But you may not believe it, but the latter is almost the same as the former.

The reason is that although both roads require passing by ferry (cars can drive on board). However, the former's voyage spans a large area and takes a long time. So no matter which one you choose, you won't be able to save much time.

Due to the famous scenery of Pulpit Rock and the large number of tourists, there are many ways to depart from Stavanger.

And the most free and flexible way is to drive by yourself.

Rent a car in Stavanger and pick up and drop off at the same location. Not only is your time freely controllable, but you can also enjoy the scenery along the way.

However, it is best to rent a car from the platform in advance. Because you have to handle it at the front desk, there may be insufficient inventory or the rental price is too high.

If you consider the unfamiliar road conditions and the safety of self-driving, you can depart from the pier in Stavanger, and then buy a bus ticket from the pier to Pulpit Rock on the ferry.

If this is the case, you need to check and consider the bus and ferry schedules when planning your itinerary to avoid missing out on your return trip.

In addition, due to winter weather, buses will also be suspended around the end of September every year . So be sure to double check and plan well.

🏰Attraction information

Pulpit Rock does not require admission. But if you come by car, you need to pay a parking fee of 200 kronor when you show up.

I remember that there were no human workers at that time, and the machines did not support credit card swiping. I had to go into the visitor center to exchange 200 yuan of coins and put them into the machine before I could be released.

Thinking about it this way, domestic QR code payment is very convenient.

There is a visitor center at the foot of the mountain, which has dining and rest . There are also professional staff to provide guidance and answer questions for passengers. There are also souvenir sales and clothing and equipment rentals.

If you encounter rainy days or don’t have enough equipment, you can also come here to rent . There are matching jackets, trousers, and shoes.

I rented it here on a rainy day because I didn’t have waterproof pants and hiking boots. But it’s also very expensive: a pair of pants costs 140 kronor to rent, and a pair of boots seems to cost 90 kronor.

👟Traffic conditions

The road round trip is 5 kilometers. Due to differences in pace and physical fitness, some people can go back and forth in 3 hours, while others need 5 or 6 hours.

The road condition is not too bad, there are artificial rock steps and gentle dirt trails. However, due to the steep slope of the mountain, the gap between each step is also very large, so it is a bit difficult to climb up.

It is not as easy as the mountain climbing in our domestic parks, so it is not recommended for those with poor physical condition or little outdoor experience. In addition, safety must be paid attention to during hiking.

Although the path is obvious. You should also pay attention to the red arrow signs during the itinerary (some are conspicuous white pillars, some are wooden signs, and some are directly carved on the stone). Do not keep your head down and walk blindly.

Although the square pulpit is the end point, you can find the way up by walking back. Only when you look at it from a higher angle can you see the entire mesa and the fjord.

I didn't see anything because of the rainy weather and heavy fog. I still feel annoyed.

But things often go wrong when traveling. Maybe the sunny weather is a little favor and recognition from nature.

🌀Weather and equipment

Norway’s climate is unpredictable and often windy on Pulpit Rock, so a jacket or jacket is necessary.

If you encounter bad weather, you might as well wear an extra set on rainy days.

I saw tourists holding umbrellas on the road. Not only is this a safety hazard for pedestrians in front and behind, but the umbrella may also get caught on branches in the mountains, and may be blown over due to strong winds when reaching the top of the mountain.

It is recommended that the equipment should be as simple as possible outdoors.

Due to the protection of the original appearance of the mountainous area, there are no restrooms or shops on the road. Internal affairs need to be settled at the foot of the mountain first.

Water is a must. For energy replenishment, I suggest bringing some biscuits, bread, chocolate, etc. After eating and drinking please take away the garbage together and do not leave it on the mountain.

At the same time, because it requires physical strength, it is best not for children and the elderly to participate. After all, in the event of an emergency, rescue in the mountains may not come in time.

🌇Other activities

If you intend to watch the sunrise from the pulpit, you may consider booking a walking activity online in advance.

It’s just that we need to leave at two or three in the morning. It’s quite a challenge to climb a mountain in the dark without getting enough sleep.

Interested friends can visit the local website "outdoor life norway". Or you can directly find an agent on Taobao to help make a reservation. The price is around 1000RMB.

A small aside here,

Foreign "spy fans" are so cool.

2,000 movie fans spontaneously organized an event: they prepared projection equipment, climbed up the pulpit and watched the movie collectively.

After Tom Cruise learned about this feat from the fans, he even tweeted that he was very surprised: "This is the most incredible movie viewing of "Mission: Impossible 6". I wish I was there at that time." Live .

Zu Qi also wishes he could be there~