2025 Strand Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

🇳🇴 Norway, Stavanger 📍 Preikestolen, Pulpit Rock 🏞 One of Norway's top 3 trekking destinations 🏞 A hiking spot offering a panoramic view of Lysefjord 🏞 Round trip: 8 km, approximately 4 hours 🏞 Hiking boots recommended; sneakers can be slippery 🏞 Use the restroom at the entrance beforehand 🏞 Bring water and a light meal for lunch 🏞 Make sure to take your trash back with you

I recently took my kids to the Hilton Ocean Flower Island Resort, and it was an amazing experience. I have to recommend it to all parents! 🚗 Super convenient transportation. As soon as we got out of the car, we were blown away by the hotel's futuristic twin towers. The 80-meter-high observation deck offers breathtaking views of Ocean Flower Island. 🏨 The rooms are family-friendly, with warm decor and soft, comfortable bedding. They even thoughtfully provide children's toiletries. Opening the curtains reveals the sea and gardens outside, instantly melting away any fatigue. 🍽 The dining experience is exceptional! The hotel's specialty restaurants offer a variety of cuisines. The buffet breakfast has a wide selection, including the kids' favorite cartoon-shaped buns, waffles, and delicious seafood porridge. They ate to their hearts' content. For lunch, we ordered several Cantonese dishes at the Chinese restaurant. The ingredients were fresh, and the cooking was flavorful. The whole family couldn't get enough. 🎡 The surrounding entertainment options kept the kids endlessly entertained. The Ocean Flower Island Ocean Park, within walking distance, offers close-up views of beluga whales and dolphins, and the exciting animal shows captivated the children. At the Water Kingdom, both adults and children can find suitable rides and enjoy the refreshing fun of playing in the water. The fine sand of the Twin Beaches is perfect for kids to dig and build sandcastles, while my husband and I relaxed and soaked up the sun. It was incredibly pleasant. 💁‍♂️ The service was impeccable. The check-in process was quick, and they even offered a room upgrade. While exploring the resort, the staff provided enthusiastic guidance, making us feel very welcome. At the Hilton Ocean Flower Island, the kids had a blast, and the adults could relax and unwind. Whether it's a family vacation or a weekend getaway, this is an excellent choice. Parents still wondering where to take their kids, don't hesitate, just go for it!

Preikestolen in winter had a special charm that was hard to express in words. The round trip of about 3 hours was not short at all, but the silence and grandeur of nature I encountered during that time made me forget all my fatigue. Perhaps because it was winter, there were hardly any people, so it felt as if only I and this huge rock cliff existed. The steep fjord spread out beneath my feet and the endless scenery beyond it were so overwhelming that it took my breath away. Only the breath exhaling in the cold weather, the sound of snow crunching under my feet, and the sound of the wind blowing through the trees filled the silence. That space without people was peaceful, and at the same time, it had the power to make me reflect deeply. The moment when I was completely in contact with nature, away from the noise of civilization, was so intense that it was difficult to simply say 'good'. However, in winter, the sun sets early, so I strongly recommend leaving early. It can be difficult to find your way as it gets dark after the sun sets, so it is safer to leave early in the morning and enjoy the scenery to the fullest. Also, you have to consider transportation. You have to take a bus and then change to a taxi at a certain point, so the transportation fee may be a little higher. Nevertheless, it was a place worth paying the cost. I want to convey this feeling to people. I believe that if you stand there, everyone can feel their own small existence and at the same time, experience being embraced by the vast embrace of nature. I hope that someone reading this article will visit Preikestolen in winter and feel the same emotion as I did. #MarchTravelSupportEvent #pulpitrock #Stavanger #Preikestolen

| The Bolder Cliff Chalets. | The Bolder Cliff Chalets The hotel is hidden above the Norwegian fjords, perched on the edge of a cliff, enjoying beauty all year round. Not only does it have the most famous scenery, it is also the filming location for "Mission Impossible 6". Forbes magazine named it one of the 25 most surprising places to sleep in the world. Designed by Danish design firm VIPP, the cabins consist of four cabins suspended above the ground. Designed to be in optimal harmony with the surrounding natural environment. The four cabins, located on the edge of the cliff, are named Stylten, Myra, Stjerna and Eldhuset. The cabin seeks to blend in with the landscape and minimize the impact on the surrounding natural environment. They are raised above the ground on large concrete stilts, allowing guests to admire the natural surroundings from within their private cabins. When you are in it, you will even have the illusion of "sleeping on the clouds". This edge building is not only the ultimate visual enjoyment, In order to be fully functional, each cabin has a skylight on the roof. Designed for stargazing at night.

This is probably one of the shortest hikes in Norway. It's said to be a hike overlooking the beautiful Lysefjord. Unfortunately, the day I visited, it was cloudy and I couldn't see anything. I guess that made the dizzying cliff less scary. There were many people lining up to take pictures on the cliff. #TravelSupportEvent