We spend two nights in a longhouse in Lista before taking the ferry in Kristiansand. From Lista, we visit the mining village of Knaben and the coastal town of Flekkefjord. Both places are not large on the map, but they have a rich history, in which even the Dutch appear. We are curious about the…
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Sirdal is the place in Southern Norway where you can check off a bucket list item if a dog sledding tour is on your list. The journey to Sirdal Husky Farm itself is breathtaking, passing snow-covered roads with typical Norwegian red and yellow houses standing out against the white snow, nestled…
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Located 100 kilometers from Kristiansand, Bortelid in Setesdal holds the title of Norway's southernmost ski area. It's even possible to take a day trip by bus from Kristiansand, making it an ideal spot for those looking to enjoy a day on the slopes without committing to a full ski vacation in…
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Discovering the silver lining of your ski holiday becomes reality when you venture out with your family to ski in Brokke while staying in Valle, famously known as the "Silver Town" due to its extensive silver smithery. Our experience during our Christmas holiday journey through Southern Norway…
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During our trip planning to South Norway, we connected with Inger Lise Stulien, a renowned musician from Syrtveit, and her welcoming family. Inger Lise, learning about our Christmas holiday journey through Setesdal, invited us to their farm to immerse us in Norwegian Christmas traditions. After a…
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Setesdal is an area in Southern Norway, starting just north of Kristiansand and extending up to the elevated ski resort of Hovden. In Setesdal, there are several ski resorts, including Brokke and Bortelid, which we also plan to visit during our two-week Christmas vacation in Southern Norway. These…
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During our winter trip preparations to Southern Norway for the Christmas holidays, sea fishing wasn't initially on our minds. However, it turned out to be a highlight of our trip near Kristiansand, in the North Sea, where we spent an entire day immensely enjoying the activity! This was largely…
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When visiting Southern Norway, it's highly likely you'll arrive by ferry in Kristiansand with your family. It would be a miss not to stay a day or two, as Kristiansand is fun for kids! In winter, this port city turns into a magical Christmas town. A Christmas market, an ice rink in the church…
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After years of skiing in Europe's largest ski area, we want more than just skiing during the Christmas holiday: a complete winter trip. Our previous winter adventure was in Swedish Lapland, without skiing, which Fleur and Léon particularly enjoyed. This time, we choose Southern Norway for the…
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