Preikestolen
Preikestolen or
Prekestolen, also known by the English translations of Preacher's Pulpit
or Pulpit Rock, is a famous tourist attraction in Forsand, Ryfylke,
Norway. It consists of a steep cliff which rises 604 meters (1982 feet) above Lysefjorden, opposite the Kjerag plateau, with an almost flat top of approximately 25 by 25 metres (82 by 82 feet).
The authorities have opted not to install fencing or other safety
devices as they felt it would detract from the natural beauty of the
site and the fact that fatalities at the site are extremely rare,
despite having approximately 200,000 visitors each year.
Furthermore, there were concerns that fences or other devices might
encourage dangerous behavior such as climbing onto the fences. It should
also be noted that it is a policy from Norwegian
authorities that "we cannot fence in all nature in this country", and
this is supported by the Norwegian population who are generally more
accustomed to "dangerous nature" of their country than foreign tourists.
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