Lysebotn

Lysebotn is a place at the end of the Lysefjord in the community Forsand the Norwegian Rogaland county. The town consists mainly of a power station, a ferry terminal and a few tourist facilities.

The power plant, which was formerly the main employer in the region caused by increasing automation and the associated loss of jobs a drastic population decline. Was discovered only when the nearby Kjerag for base jumping, tourism is a new economic pillar was for Lysebotn.

Accessible is Lysebotn by ferry across the fjord (only in summer season ) or via a mountain road from Sirdal from. The place is known for the 1984 -built winding road with 27 hairpin bends and a spiral tunnel which connects it with the southern plateau. 640 m above Lysebotn is located on this road " Øygardstølen " a starting point for hikes to Kjerag.