Ryfylke Region, Norway

Ryfylke is a traditional district in Norway, located northeast of Stavanger and east of Haugesund. In the east it borders Setesdal and Sirdal. Ryfylke comprises the contemporary municipalities of Sauda, Suldal, Finnøy, Hjelmeland, Forsand, Strand, Kvitsøy and Rennesøy. There are no big cities in Ryfylke, but there are two major towns, Sauda and Jørpeland Scenic attractions include the world famous attractions of Lysefjord with Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) and Kjerag. Ryfylke is one of the 15 districts in Western Norway.