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 – 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 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…