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Lysefjorden & Preikestolen Fjordcruise

Feast your eyes on the majestic Pulpit Rock soaring into the sky above incredible Lysefjord as you travel in silence on a fully-electric fjord cruise! The Pulpit Rock is ranked as one of Norway's foremost nature-based destinations and on this trip, you will experience the mighty plateau from the beautiful Lysefjord.

The Pulpit Rock is an incredible and dramatic mountain plateau that rises 604 meters above the Lysefjord. It is ranked as one of Norway's foremost nature-based destinations and on this trip, you will experience the mighty plateau from the beautiful Lysefjord.

Tour description

This exciting Lysefjord cruise is sure to create memories for life. In the center of Stavanger, you board a brand new fully electric boat, which first takes you to the "Vagabond’s Cave". Here you will hear the legend of this mysterious opening in the mountain. The boat continues its journey into the Lysefjord and with the Hengjane Falls, the boat will carefully nudge its bow up to the waterfall and you can actually feel the spray of the fresh water on your face!

But the definitive highlight of the tour has to be Preikestolen. As the boat stops in the Lysefjord you can tilt your head back and see the majestic mountain plateau rise 604 meters above you, a truly amazing sight to behold!

You can enjoy all this striking scenery from the comfort of the boat's sheltered cabin, through panoramic windows, or venture out on the spacious sundeck.

Have a great trip!

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The remarkable Pulpit Rock

Strandkaien, stavanger.

Departure 11:00 or 12:15

March - November

The lysefjord is one of norway’s most breathtaking fjords, and preikestolen – or the pulpit rock, is one of the most iconic destinations in the world, fjord cruise.

Daily at 12:15

June - October

Enjoy this wild and wonderful fjord landscape with idyllic islands, old farms, waterfalls, local wildlife and majestic scenery..

at 11:00 or 12:15 from Strandkaien in Stavanger Return time: 14:45

Alternative departure from: Lysefjordsenteret Duration: about 2,5 hours Periode: March – November

Ticket sales

Tickets are sold at the pier before departure, at norled.no or at the Tourist information office.

Extra departures

on busy days, contact us via [email protected] for more information.

Useful information

Attractions Pulpit Rock, Fantahålå

Distance Roundtrip

Family ticket 2 adults and up to 4 childeren: 2100,- . When purchasing tickets online, choose 1 family (2+4) in order to get the correct price.

Groups/Extra departures There may be extra departures on busy days. Are you travelling with groups, please contact us at [email protected] for group discounts.

Guiding We have audio guide in several languages.

Ticket sales Tickets are sold at the pier before departure, at norled.no or at the Tourist information office.

Universal design Our boats have a universal design with easy access for wheelchair users.

Sognefjorden - Bergen to Flåm

Kr. 1060,- per adult

Bergen - Strandkaiterminalen

April - october, hardangerfjord to eidfjord.

Kr. 950,- per adult

Bergen buss-stasjon

May - september, ca. 12,5 hours, half day trip to skjerjehamn.

Kr. 650,- per adult

ca. 4,5 hours

Hardagerfjord fra norheimsund.

Kr. 275,- per adult

Norheimsund kai

From 3 hours, lysefjorden - preikestolen cruise.

Kr. 760,- per adult

ca. 2,5 hours

Kr. 500,- per adult

ca. 4 hours

Sognefjordcruise to nordeide.

Kr. 790,- per adult

Saturday trip to Skjerjehamn

Kr. 960,- per adult

ca. 6,5 hours

Hardangerfjord to kinsarvik, inc. bus.

Kr. 830,- per adult

Hardangerfjord to Ulvik, inc. bus

Bergen - buss-stasjon.

Fjord cruise to the Lysefjord and Preikestolen from Stavanger

Rødne Fjord Cruise offers a must-try fjord cruise to breathtaking Lysefjord from Stavanger. Highlights include Preikestolen and Hengjanefossen waterfall.

Experience the magic of the fjord with Rødne

Welcome aboard on a fjord cruise to Lysefjorden - your gateway to a fantastic adventure through majestic fjords and historic sites. This 3-3.5 hour fjord cruise is tailor-made for both young and old and promises unforgettable experiences along the way.

Explore Fantahålå: The hiding place for vagabonds

Get acquainted with Fantahålå, or the Vagabond's Cave, a place where the vagabonds once hid from the sheriff in the old days. Let your imagination run wild as you imagine the exciting stories hidden in these ancient mountains.

Tom Cruise's stunt at Preikestolen

Get ready for a visual feast when you spot Preikestolen, the iconic mountain plateau where Tom Cruise performed incredible stunts in the film Mission Impossible 6. Take in the spectacular views and feel the adrenaline pumping as you imagine yourself as an action hero in the film

Hengjanefossen waterfall: Mighty and refreshing

Travel on to the mighty Hengjanefossen waterfall, where the power of nature manifests itself in an impressive wall of water. Be prepared to be surprised, and maybe even get a delightful water shower on your face - a refreshing experience you won't soon forget.

Sun-hungry seals on the rock

Be enchanted by the beauty of nature while you might be lucky enough to spot seals resting and sunbathing on the rocky shore.

Comfort on board the boat

MS Rygerelektra gives you the perfect platform to enjoy this unique journey. With large sun decks, a beautiful lounge with panoramic windows and an inviting kiosk, your comfort is their priority. Savour fresh, locally sourced baked goods from a local bakery, enjoy snacks and choose from a selection of hot and cold drinks.

Eco-friendly fjord cruise with Rødne

Rødne proudly offers an eco-friendly fjord cruise experience. MS Rygerelektra is an electric boat that respects nature. Rødne's wish is to provide travellers from all over the world with a top-quality sustainable fjord experience, and they hope you will join them on this exciting journey through the beautiful Lysefjord.

Please note that changes in boats may occur, but the promise of an unforgettable experience remains unchanged. Welcome to a fjord cruise to the Lysefjord - your ticket to fjord magic!

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Departures from January to February

Departures from 1 march - 21 march, departures from 22 march to april inclusive, departures in may, departures from june to august inclusive, departures in september, departures in october, departures in november and december.

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• Preikestolen cruise & hike – summer
• Preikestolen cruise & guided hike - winter
• Day trip to the Flørli stairs
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Lysefjord - Passenger boat from Stavanger

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Experience the beautiful Lysefjord

Passenger boat between Stavanger and Lysebotn

Our passenger boat takes you to several destinations in the Lysefjord from our first departure point in Stavanger. On Saturdays and Sundays, we take you through the mighty fjord scenery of Lysefjord with stops along the way. Get the perfect fjord experience on board and at your destination.

We make a stop at Lauvvik and Oanes quay – before continuing further into the Lysefjord. Past the majestic Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) in beautiful surroundings, we sail on to the next destination, Songesand.

The next stop on the route is the idyllic hamlet of Flørli – a roadless community that offers a wide range of activities and beautiful nature. Planning a day trip to Flørli and want to walk the world’s longest wooden staircase with 4444 steps? Read more about the day trip to the Flørli stairs here.

Further into the fjord we can catch glimpse of the famous Kjeragbolt hanging 1000 meters over the fjord, before we continue to the last stop deep into the Lysefjord- Lysebotn. Take a bus to experience the popular tourist road Lysevegen, with its 27 sharp hairpin bends, until you reach the end of the ascent. Here you’ll find the stunning view restaurant Øygardstøl and the starting point for the hike to Kjerag, Lysefjord’s highest mountain.

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2023 season is over. Look back for updated information. 

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Departure from Strandkaien, Vågen in Stavanger with stops at Lauvvik, Oanes quay, Songesand, Flørli og Lysebotn.

Tickets must be pre-booked at rodne.no and can’t be purchased on board. Vehicles and bikes are not allowed on this route.

Accessibility

Suitable for baby carriages and a limited number of wheelchairs .

Saturdays and Sundays 26 August – 30 September

Facilities on board

All our boats have toilets, access to changing tables, sun decks and spacious lounges. Kiosk offering snacks and refreshments.

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Silent Lysefjord & Preikestolen Cruise

Fjord cruise on the lysefjord with electric boat to preikestolen.

Strandkaien 36, 4005 Stavanger, Norge

30 minutes before departure

January - December

Exploring the fjord and Preikestolen gliding through the waters on a boat is something special. Join the quiet all electric boat on a cruise to experience Preikestolen from below.

From the fjord you get a unique view of the towering Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) carved out by glaciers over 10,000 years ago. Admire the majestic rock formation reaching high into the sky above the Lysefjord.

The boat will carefully go close to the Hengjane Falls where you may feel the spray of mountain waters.

Enjoy the striking scenery along Norway’s southernmost fjord from the comfort inside of the boat, or step out onto the spacious sundeck.

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Lysefjord Cruise & Pulpit Rock Hike (& How to Do It in One Day)

By Author Jurga

Posted on Last updated: January 15, 2024

Visiting Stavanger in Norway and wondering how to do a Lysefjord cruise and Pulpit Rock hike in one day? This article is for you!

Most people come to Stavanger for two reasons – to see the famous Lysefjord and to do one of the most iconic hikes of Norway – Preikestolen , or the Pulpit Rock .

When I first started planning our 2-week Norway trip , however, I thought that you need two days in order to do both – the Lysefjord cruise and the Pulpit Rock hike .

Every guidebook, every website seemed to suggest that Lysefjord cruise and Pulpit Rock require two separate trips on two separate days. Luckily, we found a combination tour of the Lysefjord Cruise and Pulpit Rock hike that allowed us to do both in one day.

TIP: If you have no time to read about our experience, you can find more information and book this day trip on Viator or directly with Rodne Fjord Cruise .

If you have more time in Stavanger, you can, of course, make these two trips separately. However, there is so much more to see and do in this beautiful region.

If you can save some time (and money) by combining these two trips in one day, it leaves you more time to explore the amazing museums in Stavanger ( the Norwegian Canning Museum is a must!) or do some more hiking in the area (we highly recommend Florli 4444 ).

Stavanger is a perfect base for hiking and outdoor enthusiasts, so if you love nature, plan at least 3-4 nights in town. Here you can find some more ideas for the best things to do in Stavanger .

Lysefjord Cruise & Pulpit Rock Hike

Traveling around the Stavanger region might seem a bit overwhelming at first. But you don’t have to worry about any practicalities if you book this combination trip (Lysefjord cruise and Pulpit Rock hike), because everything is extremely well organized and explained.

Below you can read about our experience with doing the Lysefjord cruise and Pulpit Rock hike in one day, as a day trip from Stavanger. Find out!

Lysefjord Cruise

At 10 AM we took a boat from Skagenkaien – it’s located at the main harbor in Stavanger city center. We spent a bit more than two hours on the water sailing deep into the Lysefjord, passing some beautiful islands and idyllically located colorful houses that are so typical for Norway.

The boat is big and comfortable, it has all the facilities and a beautiful indoor setting area with huge windows on all sides, or you can choose to stand on one of the decks outside.

On the morning we visited, we had the worst weather: it was cold, it was raining, and the wind was literally blowing you off the deck, so it was difficult to stay outside all the time.

Luckily, the fjord was incredibly beautiful even in the rain. We spent as much time as we could outside. And yes, we needed really warm and waterproof clothing to actually be able to enjoy it.

What makes this Lysefjord cruise trip great is that the boat slows down at the most beautiful places and gives you lots of explanation about everything you see along the way. The commentary is available in several languages.

There were lots of people on board on the day of our visit, but it never felt crowded.

Transfer to the Pulpit Rock Trailhead

After a 2-hr Lysefjord cruise, around noon, our boat made a short stop in the tiny harbor of Oanes to drop off the passengers with the combination ticket for the hike.

Only a handful of people left the boat together with us. There was a bus waiting for us at the harbor, and 20 minutes later we were at the Pulpit Rock trailhead.

Good to know: Please note that at the moment, the boat stops at Forsand and not in Oanes as it did in the past. But the rest is the same – you take the bus from there to the Pulpit Rock trailhead. The company has a bus waiting for you when the boat arrives – it’s all very well organized.

As I said, it was raining in the morning, but the weather forecast for Preikestolen showed dry weather in the afternoon. So instead of continuing straight to the Pulpit Rock, we decided to have a relaxing lunch first and wait for the rain to stop. And it did!

There is a lodge with a restaurant at the Pulpit Rock trailhead. You can get a snack or a warm meal here, use a bathroom, refill your water bottles, or just warm up on a rainy day.

Note that food is very expensive here. So if you want to save time and money, you better pack a picnic and some snacks. The prices in Norway are very high, especially in the rural areas.

Pulpit Rock Hike

The hike to Pulpit Rock is about 4km and 2 hours each way (so 8km, 3-4 hours in total) . Some experienced hikers will say it’s an easy hike, but for us regular folks it definitely isn’t.

It’s a moderate hike with several steep climbs along the way, and you definitely need proper hiking shoes for Preikestolen. In dry weather, you might be ok in sneakers, but when it’s wet (and it usually is), you will need sturdy walking shoes with a good grip. The reviews from other travelers show that most people underestimate this hike.

The Pulpit Rock hike is not just about the Preikestolen itself. The scenery along the way is beautiful. And once you get to the top you will be rewarded by the most spectacular view over Lysefjord! We were extremely lucky that it stopped raining and there was no mist, so we could enjoy the view to the fullest.

After a bit less than 2 hours we reached the Pulpit Rock. It was just as spectacular as I had imagined!

Also, it was a bit intimidating! The sheer drop of this 604-meter rock is dizzying to say the least. You better don’t look straight down when you stand on the edge. And please don’t do any stupid things and stay safe!

The hike back down took us about 1h30.

You can find more detailed information about this hike in our guide via the link below.

LEARN MORE: Pulpit Rock Hike

Bus from Pulpit Rock to Stavanger

When we visited, the trip back to Stavanger involved a bus followed by a ferry. However, after the opening of the new sub-sea tunnel, the trip back to Stavanger can now be done with a direct bus.

When we traveled, the ticket price for the bus was included in the Rodne Pulpit Rock cruise & hike combination ticket. From what I see, it’s the case now as well.

The bus picks you up after the hike, at around 6 PM, and you’re back in Stavanger at around 7 PM. That’s at least an hour faster than the bus + ferry combo in the past.

Practical Information for Lysefjord Cruise and Pulpit Rock Hike

• There are daily departures with Rodne boats from Stavanger, from May till September, at 10 AM. In July and August, they sometimes offer additional trips as well.
• Plan the whole day for the Lysefjord cruise and the Preikestolen hike. In summer (May – September), you’ll leave Stavanger at around 10 AM and be back at around 7 PM. In winter, you should do the hike with a guide!
• Lysefjord cruise can be done by anyone, but the Pulpit Rock hike requires good physical condition. That being said, our kids of 6-8 years old could easily do the hike.
• Dress in layers and carry a rain jacket. Wear good hiking shoes. Pack a picnic and carry plenty of drinking water. You can refill your bottles at Preikestolen Base Camp.
• For more practical information about the exact trip, please check the Rodne Fjord Cruise website .

More tips for your trip to Norway:

• Best Things to Do in Stavanger
• Pulpit Rock Hike and Florli 4444
• Where to Stay in Stavanger
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• Northern Noway Itinerary (2 weeks in Lofoten – Vesteralen – Senja – Tromso)
• What to Wear in Norway in Summer 
• What to Wear in Norway in Winter
• Budget: How Expensive is Norway
• More destinations:  For more travel tips and other popular destinations, please check our  Norway travel guide .

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Monday 12th of September 2022

Hi, we are going to Stavenger October 13. Can we still hiking to pulpit rock. the tour "pulpit rock and hike in style" date stop on September 30th. Rodne fjord cruise still available in October

@Jurga, Thank you. I think it is make senses that the day become shorter and we cannot do 2 in 1 anymore.

Hi Andreas, from what I see, the cruise & hike combo is indeed only available until September. So you'd have to do the two separately. I guess it could be due to the fact that the days are much shorter, so maybe there's not enough daylight for both on the same day. I'm not sure though. It's possible that there is simply less demand and it makes no sense for them to have the bus running.

chaitra harsha

Thursday 8th of September 2022

hi, this is amazing. can the cruise be booked one way so that i do pulpit rock hike and head back on my own?

Hi, unless you book some guided tour and simply go with a cruise+ hike option, the hike is always unguided. So you hike on your own. First, you do the cruise. Then they drop you off at the bus that takes you to the trailhead, and from there on, you are alone. I think that nowadays they have a bus to take you back to Stavanger, but I'm not sure if it's just one bus at a specific time (I doubt it), or they have a few buses that you can take depending on when you get back down from the mountain (I think it's the case indeed). In any case, if you stay much longer or decide to camp or whatever, nobody will be expecting you back. So you'll have to get back to Stavanger on your own (be sure to research how you'll do it and how late buses run).

Saturday 16th of July 2022

This is just what I was looking for, thanks so much.

Tuesday 19th of July 2022

Glad to help. Have a great time in Stavanger!

Friday 3rd of June 2022

Your website has been so helpful in planning our trip! Do you think the cruise is worth the money if we are already going to see Sognefjord and Geirangerfjord? Thanks!

Saturday 4th of June 2022

Hi Rosemary, we did all three of these fjords and enjoyed them all. While each is somewhat different, of course, it's also a rather similar experience. So you don't absolutely have to see each of them. We did the Lysefjord cruise in combination with the Pulpit Rock hike and then the other day - on our way to Florli4444 hike. So for us, it was just part of the day that included other great attractions/ hikes as well. In both cases, we found it totally worth it. If you are only in Stavanger for one day, you can easily fill the day just visiting the city (but visiting all the museums, etc. won't be cheap either - but really interesting too) - see our guide to the best things to do in Stavanger. But if you have more than a day in the city and the weather is nice, I'd definitely do it (potentially in combination with one of the hikes, as we did). Have a great trip!

Jennifer Frankenhoff

Wednesday 4th of May 2022

Thank you very much for sharing your experiences, I’ve enjoyed following along! I’m heading to Stavanger next week and would love to fit in both the Lysefjord cruise and Pulpit Rock hike in the same day also. I can’t seem to locate the combination tour, did you book the morning hike to the Pulpit Rock and then the cruise separately? I’m wondering if I’ll have enough time to do the 5am hike and be back to make the 10am cruise? Thank you again for your recommendations!!

Thank you soooo much for the quick responses and additional information!! I’m really looking forward to the trip and wish I had more time to explore. Many thanks, again!

Hi Jennifer, all the info is in our article, but indeed some tours are now unavailable so I updated those links. Anyway, I was able to find this tour on Viator that is exactly what we did - the cruise and then hike (on our own). Or you can also book it on Rodne website as explained in the article. You don't have to return to the city. After visiting the fjord, the cruise drops you off where there's a bus waiting to bring you to Preikestolen. After the hike, you have to return to the city on your own, which is really easy to do too. If you absolutely want to have a guide for your hike, then you'll have to do these two trips separately (see tours here), but if you don't mind hiking on your own, these are really the best options. And no, even if you take a 5am trip, you won't be back in the city at 10am. Most Preikestolen hike tours from Stavanger and back take about 9 hours. Have a wonderful trip!

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Half Day Lysefjord Cruise

Duration : Half day (5 hours)

Lysefjord is one of the most spectacular fjords in Norway. See the famous mountain formation of the Pulpit Rock ( Preikestolen ) rising above you, with an impressive supporting cast of waterfalls, idyllic island and a magnificent scenery of cliff and canyons. It´s an adventure of a lifetime!

Full Day Lysefjord Cruise

Duration : Full day (8 hours)

This highly recommended and unforgettable cruise tour will take you from Stavanger into the spectacular Lysefjord, passing the famous Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), the waterfall Hengjarfossen, Kjerag Boulder (The crown of Lysefjord), exploring the old village of Flørli and beyond.

City Island Cruise

Duration : 3 hours

Enjoy an exclusive 3 hours cruise around Stavanger’s idyllic islands and taste the good life on board your very own private yacht. Your captain will take you to some of Stavanger’s most beautiful surroundings, whilst you enjoy a glass of bubbles with the amazing view.

1-3 Day Lysefjord & Ryfylke Cruise

Duration : 1 to 3 days

The anchor will be dropped between idyllic islands and engines stopped to enjoy the nature, silence and some delicious Norwegian seafood - together with the stunning scenery of the fjords. This trip is for the ultimate Lysefjord experience.

5-6 day cruise Stavanger to Bergen

Duration : 5-6 days

Discover the best of South-Western Norway. We cruise along the west coast from Stavanger to Bergen, visiting the small fishing village at Røvær. See the beauty of Hardangerfjord & Murangerfjord with the stunning glacier at the top. Stay at the beautiful village of Rosendal. 

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In addition to the cruise itself, and the sights we take you to, you have the option of adding optional activities that vary depending on the day, location and conditions. Have a look at some of the activities you can look forward to here!

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“Three couples, one motorboat, a terrific skipper and beautiful scenery…all the ingredients for a brilliant day on the water. Our cruise took us through the breathtaking Lysefjord to gaze up in wonder at the famous Pulpit Rock, where we drank champagne washed down with clear, pure water scooped from the nearby waterfall. It was an idyllic, laughter-filled, memorable trip that we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. Thank you to our friendly, knowledgeable and professional skipper”

– one of many 5 star reviews on Tripadvisor, this one from user “Sjammal” 

GUIDED HIKES

Explore the iconic natural wonders of Norway together with a local and experienced guide! We offer guided hikes to Preikestolen, Kjerag and other amazing places!

Guided hikes to epic destinations – all year around

Our experienced guides have guided thousands of tourists to the breathtaking mountains of Lysefjorden, as well as other hidden gems in the region. We have a selection of hikes to both Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) & Kjeragbolten (The Kjerag Bolt). In addition, you can book a private tour for your colleagues , family or group of friends which can be tailored to your desires.

Gøysa Gard – accommodation with stunning scenery

Live on a traditional norwegian farm with panorama view over Lysefjorden, and close to Preikestolen, Kjerag and Flørli. At Gøysa Gard we can accommodate 25 persons divided into 5 comfortable and well equipped apartments. This is t he perfect place to stay to explore Lysefjorden and the Stavanger region  

OTHER ACTIVITIES

KAYAK TOURS & RENTAL

Explore various adventures with kayaks and SUP in Lysefjorden. Choose from several different tours to suit your needs.

SIGHTSEEING / CRUISE & HIKE

Experience the famous Pulpit Rock from the fjord! Discover the “mysterious” Vagabonds’ Cave, the goats, and get a taste of the fresh mountain water.

FJORD SAFARI

Are you looking for a spectacular fjord experience? Check out the  excursions with RIB boats to Lysefjorden and Preikestolen. Daily departure from Stavanger.

WHEN IN STAVANGER

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The first in the history of the power plant refueling, that is, the replacement of spent nuclear fuel with fresh one, is planned to begin before 2024. The manufacturer of nuclear fuel for all Russian nuclear icebreakers, as well as the Akademik Lomonosov FNPP, is Machinery Manufacturing Plant, Joint-Stock Company (MSZ JSC), a company of Rosatom Fuel Company TVEL that is based in Elektrostal, Moscow Region.

The FNPP includes two KLT-40S reactors of the icebreaking type. Unlike convenient ground-based large reactors (that require partial replacement of fuel rods once every 12-18 months), in the case of these reactors, the refueling takes place once every few years and includes unloading of the entire reactor core and loading of fresh fuel into the reactor.

The cores of KLT-40 reactors of the Akademik Lomonosov floating power unit have a number of advantages compared to the reference ones: a cassette core was used for the first time in the history of the unit, which made it possible to increase the fuel energy resource to 3-3.5 years between refuelings, and also reduce the fuel component of the electricity cost by one and a half times. The FNPP operating experience formed the basis for the designs of reactors for nuclear icebreakers of the newest series 22220. Three such icebreakers have been launched by now.

For the first time the power units of the Akademik Lomonosov floating nuclear power plant were connected to the grid in December 2019, and put into commercial operation in May 2020. The supply of nuclear fuel from Elektrostal to Pevek and its loading into the second reactor is planned for 2024. The total power of the Akademik Lomonosov FNPP, supplied to the coastal grid of Pevek without thermal energy consumption on shore, is about 76 MW, being about 44 MW in the maximum thermal power supply mode. The FNPP generated 194 million kWh according to the results of 2023. The population of Pevek is just a little more than 4 thousand, while the FNPP has a potential for supplying electricity to a city with a population of up to 100 thousand people. After the FNPP commissioning two goals were achieved. These include first of all the replacement of the retiring capacities of the Bilibino NPP, which has been operating since 1974, as well as the Chaunskaya TPP, which has already been operating for more than 70 years. Secondly, energy is supplied to the main mining companies in western Chukotka in the Chaun-Bilibino energy hub a large ore and metal cluster, including gold mining companies and projects related to the development of the Baimsk ore zone. In September 2023, a 110 kilovolt power transmission line with a length of 490 kilometers was put into operation, connecting the towns of Pevek and Bilibino. The line increased the reliability of energy supply from the FNPP to both Bilibino consumers and mining companies, the largest of which is the Baimsky GOK. The comprehensive development of the Russian Arctic is a national strategic priority. To increase the NSR traffic is of paramount importance for accomplishment of the tasks set in the field of cargo shipping. This logistics corridor is being developed due regular freight voyages, construction of new nuclear-powered icebreakers and modernization of the relevant infrastructure. Rosatom companies are actively involved in this work. Rosatom Fuel Company TVEL (Rosatom Fuel Division) includes companies fabricating nuclear fuel, converting and enriching uranium, manufacturing gas centrifuges, conducting researches and producing designs. As the only nuclear fuel supplier to Russian NPPs, TVEL supplies fuel for a total of 75 power reactors in 15 countries, for research reactors in nine countries, as well as for propulsion reactors of the Russian nuclear fleet. Every sixth power reactor in the world runs on TVEL fuel. Rosatom Fuel Division is the world’s largest producer of enriched uranium and the leader on the global stable isotope market. The Fuel Division is actively developing new businesses in chemistry, metallurgy, energy storage technologies, 3D printing, digital products, and decommissioning of nuclear facilities. TVEL also includes Rosatom integrators for additive technologies and electricity storage systems. Rosenergoatom, Joint-Stock Company is part of Rosatom Electric Power Division and one of the largest companies in the industry acting as an operator of nuclear power plants. It includes, as its branches, 11 operating NPPs, including the FNPP, the Scientific and Technical Center for Emergency Operations at NPPs, Design and Engineering as well as Technological companies. In total, 37 power units with a total installed capacity of over 29.5 GW are in operation at 11 nuclear power plants in Russia. Machinery Manufacturing Plant, Joint-Stock Company (MSZ JSC, Elektrostal) is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of fuel for nuclear power plants. The company produces fuel assemblies for VVER-440, VVER-1000, RBMK-1000, BN-600,800, VK-50, EGP-6; powders and fuel pellets intended for supply to foreign customers. It also produces nuclear fuel for research reactors. The plant belongs to the TVEL Fuel Company of Rosatom.

Rosatom obtained a license for the first land-based SMR in Russia

On April 21, Rosenergoatom obtained a license issued by Rostekhnadzor to construct the Yakutsk land-based SMR in the Ust-Yansky District of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia).

ROSATOM and FEDC agree to cooperate in the construction of Russia's first onshore SNPP

ROSATOM and FEDC have signed a cooperation agreement to build Russia's first onshore SNPP in Yakutia.

Rosatom develops nuclear fuel for modernized floating power units

Rosatom has completed the development of nuclear fuel for the RITM-200S small modular reactor designed for the upgraded floating power units.

‘Total Disgrace’: Anger, Frustration as Mass Heating Failures Across Russia Leave Thousands in the Cold

P ODOLSK, Moscow region – Residents throughout Russia affected by unprecedented winter heating outages in recent days have expressed their frustration and urged local authorities to restore heating in their homes.

In Podolsk, a town some 30 kilometers south of the capital Moscow, at least 149,000 residents — nearly half of its population — were left without heating when a heating main burst at a nearby private ammunition plant.

“It’s a total disgrace. There is no heating and no hot water. We have to sleep in sleeping bags,” Yuri, a local resident, told The Moscow Times.

“I have no words to describe how bad the situation is," said Yuri, who declined to provide his surname. "We have had no heating for almost six days."

Heating issues have affected residents in the Moscow region, where temperatures have plunged to as low as minus 20 degrees Celsius in the past week, as well as people in the Far East Primorye region , the cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg , Penza , the southern Voronezh and Volgograd regions and more.

In the Tver region, a group of residents filmed an appeal to President Vladimir Putin, saying that they “are freezing from the cold” in the village of Novozavidovsky.

“We're literally being killed by the cold,” a woman in the video said, adding that they have been sending requests to local authorities since September after their houses were connected to a boiler room whose power was reportedly insufficient.

“This is some kind of torture and extermination of the population 100 kilometers from Moscow,” she added.

Residents of the Moscow region town of Elektrostal lit a fire in the street to draw the authorities’ attention to the heating problem.

“It’s impossible to stay in our houses. We're freezing!” a group of women in the video said.

Suffering from subzero temperatures, residents are placing the blame on local authorities and utility services for failing to take necessary precautions and not taking action to resolve the situation.

“We are sending complaints everywhere but no one listens to us. We have portable heaters working in every room, but the temperature inside is still 10 degrees Celsius,” Yelena from Podolsk said.

“There is a clinic and a hospital, as well as kindergartens, where there is no heating. And we have no answers, no assistance, no explanation,” Yelena added.

Podolsk authorities opened temporary heating centers and declared a state of emergency.

Local authorities linked the heating problems to the fact that the town is heated by a boiler plant owned by the Klimovsk Specialized Ammunition Plant, a private ammunition factory and one of the largest weapon cartridge production enterprises in the country.

“The facility is under tight security conditions, which limits our ability to oversee winter preparations,” the Moscow region’s Vice Governor Yevgeny Khromushin said last week. “We were unaware of the problem for nearly a day.”

An unidentified Moscow region official and two senior executives at the plant were arrested on suspicion of providing unsafe services, Russia’s Investigative Committee, which probes major crimes, said in a statement Tuesday.

Investigators said that Podolsk’s deputy mayor was accused of misusing authority by issuing a readiness certificate for the boiler house at the plant.

In the neighboring Tver region, the authorities opened a criminal case over the laundering of over 84 million rubles ($938,993) in heating bills paid by residents, the Astra Telegram channel reported this week, citing unidentified sources. According to investigators, the heads of the local water intake and boiler house misappropriated the heating payments for personal use.

Reacting to the heating failures, Putin on Tuesday asked Emergency Situations Minister Alexander Kurenkov to provide heat and electricity to the affected residents.

The outages appear to be the latest effect of several decades of crumbling infrastructure in Russia which have been linked to endemic corruption and mismanagement.

The overall decay of Russia's municipal infrastructure surpassed 70% in 2022, the pro-Kremlin newspaper Izvestia reported .

According to Sergei Pakhomov, head of the State Duma’s Construction, Housing and Utilities Committee, water pipes that were 90 years old or even older were still in use as recently as two years ago in some cases.

Housing, utilities and communal services are a common source of problems for Russians during the winter.

In St. Petersburg, residents regularly complain about extensive ice coverage on city streets and sidewalks, with many people ending up in the hospital over the years due to slipping and falling accidents.

In the Siberian republic of Khakassia, two villages were left without electricity last month due to apparent issues with outdated communication systems.

In the winter of 2020, five people in the Perm region were killed after a pipe burst.

When asked about the latest heating outages, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov acknowledged the problems and linked them to poor municipal infrastructure, saying that people “had to endure a lot of inconvenience in the cold and without electricity.”

"Despite all the titanic efforts to update all housing and communal services systems, there's still a certain part that remains considerably deteriorated. These programs will continue, but it is impossible to update all pipes and all housing and communal services systems in 10-15 years,” Peskov said.

As for now, residents affected by heating issues appear to lack optimism that the problems will be solved efficiently.

"It's been a week since we've had heating, and the temperature in my apartment is around 11 degrees Celsius,” Podolsk resident Lidiya told The Moscow Times.

“Unfortunately, no one knows when it will be repaired,” she added.