Visit Åmli
Åmli is an inland municipality in Southern Norway that offers wonderful nature and excellent opportunities for bathing, climbing, canoe and bicycle tours. Here will also find Rjukan waterfall in Tovdal, Hillestad Gallery, Pan Garden and Trogfjell Via Ferrata.
Photo: Familien Hehr
Photo: Åmli turistforum
Photo: Ståle Knudsen
Photo: Hillestad
Recreational activities in Åmli
Whether in a canoe, wearing hiking boots or on skis, recreational activities in Åmli offer many and varied nature experiences. Åmli Tourist Forum has signposted and marked 20 different walking routes in the municipality. There are information boards and signs at the start of the nature trails. At the head of the trails you will find a guest book and a card punch. Those who complete all of the trails receive a prize! You can also register your trips on telltur.no. Read more about the Top 20 Trails. You can also download the brochure Top 20 Åmli Trails.
Cycling
Åmli offers excellent opportunities for cycling trips, on trails, gravel and tarmac. Skjeggedal, Tovdal and Gjøvdal are wonderful trip destinations by bicycle. All of the valleys and lowlands offer fantastic nature and several cultural heritage sites. In Øvre Ramse in Tovdal, below the mighty Napen fell there is a striking cultural landscape. Tou can also cycle the historical railway track between Åmli and Treungen.
Some recommended peak hikes and viewpoints:
- Gjevdenuten (908 m asl). The path to the peak follows the Tourist Association trail from Gjevden to Mjåvasshytta. 3 km one way.
- Trogfjell (430 m asl). Distance one way 1.6 km. Hike (return) approx. 1.5 hours.
- Rjukanfossen (470 m asl). Fossefallet waterfall, with a height of 45 metres is the highest in Agder county. 3 km one way.
- Lindeknuten (860 m asl). At the peak is a building used by the military. Fantastic view! 2.5 km one way.
- Harnesknatten (208 asl). 1,5 km one way.
- Vardeheia (208 asl). 7 km one way.
Download the brochure Top 20 Åmli Trails for more information.
Things to see and do in Åmli
Hillestad Gallery
Art exhibitions, sale of handicrafts and production of Tovdal jewellery - in Hillestad in Åmli.…
Rjukanfossen waterfall in Åmli
Rjukanfossen waterfall (470 m asl) in Tovdal in Åmli municipality has a fall of 45 metres and is the…
The tall, smooth side of the mountain Trogfjell is very characteristic and the landmark of the town Åmli.
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ÅmliThe tall, smooth side of the mountain Trogfjell is very characteristic and the landmark of the town Åmli.
Åmli offers numerous and varied nature experiences. Åmli Tourist Forum has signposted and marked 20 different…
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ÅmliÅmli offers numerous and varied nature experiences. Åmli Tourist Forum has signposted and marked 20 different…
Here you can see the four largest Scandinavian carnivores: bear, wolf, wolverine and lynx and smaller…
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ÅmliHere you can see the four largest Scandinavian carnivores: bear, wolf, wolverine and lynx and smaller…
This ride will take you along the historical railway track between Åmli and Treungen.
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ÅmliThis ride will take you along the historical railway track between Åmli and Treungen.
Production, exhibition and sale of glassart, paintings and photos in Åmli.
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ÅmliProduction, exhibition and sale of glassart, paintings and photos in Åmli.
Municipal activity and recreation area, within walking distance from the centre of Åmli.
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ÅmliMunicipal activity and recreation area, within walking distance from the centre of Åmli.
Årdalen Nature Reserve is located in Bygland and Åmli municipality.
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ÅmliÅrdalen Nature Reserve is located in Bygland and Åmli municipality.
For the slightly more ambitious, follow the Nidelva river southwards from the Nelaug train station with…
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ÅmliFor the slightly more ambitious, follow the Nidelva river southwards from the Nelaug train station with…
Rostveitplassen cultural heritage site is an old manor place that has been restored.
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ÅmliRostveitplassen cultural heritage site is an old manor place that has been restored.
Visit Wilderness Tverstøyl in Åmli
For more than 20 years, Visit Wilderness has arranged canoe trips, climbing and hiking. Here you can either rent equipment or book a trip with both equipment and a guide. The comfortable cabins are located in a crofter’s smallholding, rich in tradition.
They also supply equipment and guide services to the Via Ferrata trail on Trogfjell. Visit Wilderness is run by the Spelten family, who moved to Norway in 2008.
Telemarksvegen route
Telemarksvegen (‘Telemark Road’) - Rv. 41 – runs through 6 municipalities from southernmost Norway to inland Telemark. On its way through the municipalities of Kristiansand, Birkenes, Froland, Åmli, Nissedal, and Kviteseid, Telemarksvegen offers 180 km of real Norway.
Along the route you will find art, culture, activities, local food and accommodation. Read more about Telemarksvegen.
Accommodation in Åmli
Hillestad Feriesenter
The holiday houses have 5 bedrooms, kitchen with an eating area, living room and a smaller living room on the…
Pan Garden
Pan Garden is a hotel situated in the middle of beautiful nature in Åmli. From here it's only…
Visit Wilderness in Åmli
Visit Wilderness in Åmli offers accommodation and activities. Here you can both be active and one…
Sigridnes camping in Åmli
Sigridnes campsite in Åmli has close to 60 power outlets distributed throughout the campsite and…
Gangsei Hytteutleie cabins
Gangsei Hytteutleie have three cabins for rent. Each cabin can host 5-7 people. The cabins are…
Vindilhytta in Gjøvdal
Comfortable and cosy Vindilhytta is 500 m above sea level at the south end of Nesvatn, uppermost in…
Events in Åmli
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Food in Åmli
You will find Åmfoss cafe along the Telemark Road, which runs from Kristiansand to Seljord.
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ÅmliYou will find Åmfoss cafe along the Telemark Road, which runs from Kristiansand to Seljord.
Transportation to Åmli
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Åmli by rail
You can reach Åmli by rail from Oslo or Stavanger/Kristiansand. The closest station is Nelaug on the Sørlandsbanen rail line. You will find updated rails schedules at: vy.no.
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Åmli by bus
Here you will find timetables for Risør, Gjerstad, Tvedestrand, Vegårshei and Åmli. The timetables are also available on board buses and from the AKT customer centres. For updated timetable information, use AKT’s travel planner or call 177.
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Åmli by road
Åmli is approximately 1 hour by car from Arendal, 1.5 hours from Kragerø and 1 hour 15 mins from Vrådal.
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