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Setesdal

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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

River and mountain landscape in spring time with melting snow
Photo: Gro Skjellanger

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

mennesker som bader
Photo: 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

Folklore in Setesdal
Photo: Kulturpatrulja

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…

Setesdal all year round

Views from Valle
Photo: Anders Martinsen Fotografer

Summer in Setesdal

The Setesdal valley is centrally located in Southern Norway and easily accessible…