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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.  

Hovden Fjellbad Grand Opening – September 27 at 09:00

Svømmehall med 25-meters basseng og stupebrett på 1, 3 og 5 meter
Photo: Hovden badeland

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

snowboarder i nypløyd bakke med sol og blå himmel i Setesdal
Photo: Visit Setesdal

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…

Winter in Setesdal

Fjellgarden Hovden
Photo: Marit Kvaale

Winter in Setesdal

Thanks to its location and climate, the entire Setesdal Valley enjoys long and stable winters. From wide, open country to floodlit trails through the forest, you are guaranteed to find your own skiing paradise. If you prefer hitting the slopes, Hovden is the largest alpine centre in…

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…

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