Setesdal
Welcome to the Setesdal valley
Setesdal offers spectacular nature, rich cultural heritage, and unique experiences. Discover silversmithing, UNESCO-listed folk music, fascinating museums, and diverse outdoor activities. Enjoy hiking, cycling, fishing, and rafting in majestic surroundings. Explore a living cultural history – welcome to Setesdal!
The Setesdal valley is centrally located in Southern Norway and easily accessible from continental Europe.
Spring in Setesdal
Setesdal is 190 km long and lies 300 to 1507 meters above sea level. Spring is thus very different from place to place. In Åseral and Evje, the furthest south of the valley, spring usually starts in April, but the further north you go in the valley, the later spring starts. In Hovden, it is…
Hovden Badeland
Hovden Badeland – A New Facility Opening in Fall 2025 Welcome to Hovden Badeland, a paradise of water play, wellness, and relaxation for the whole family. Here you’ll find water slides, a lazy river with obstacles, waterfalls, hot tubs, a baby pool, saunas, and comfortable lounge chairs…
Highlights in Setesdal
Highlights in Setesdal In the Setesdal valley you will find living silver handicraft and traditional music.In the countryside or in exhibitions, you can see minerals from "the beginning of time". Iron production from the Viking Age, local building styles, art and handicraft are exhibited…
Accommodation in Setesdal
Hotel, apartment, cabin, caravan or tent. The choice is yours. The typical overnight…
Attractions in Setesdal
The Setesdal valley has century-long traditions in the silversmith's craft and…
Food and drink in Setesdal
Local food and long traditions. On your journey through Setesdal you may…
Shopping in Setesdal
Setesdal has long traditions in the art of silversmithing, folk music and bunad…
Summer activities in Setesdal
Go rafting in the river Otra, find a nice beach in Bygland or splash around with the…
Setesdal all year round
Winter in Setesdal
Thanks to its location and climate, the entire Setesdal Valley enjoys long and stable…
Spring in Setesdal
Setesdal is 190 km long and lies 300 to 1507 meters above sea level. Spring is thus…
Autumn in Setesdal
Setesdal offers a lot of good autumn experiences both on foot, by bike and in various…
Summer in Setesdal
The Setesdal valley is centrally located in Southern Norway and easily accessible…