Setesdal
Welcome to the Setesdal valley
The Setesdal valley is centrally located in Southern Norway and easily accessible from continental Europe.
The highway RV9 passes through many villages and the landscape varies from flat countryside to wild and beautiful mountains. Around every bend, in the 210-kilometre long valley, new vistas and activities await you.
In the winter you can choose between two skiing destinations; Brokke and Hovden.
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 in the valley's museums.
Choose peaceful days relaxing by your cabin or take a swim in the lake or go rafting in the foaming rapids As you explore our impressive landscape, please show consideration for your surroundings for the benefit of future generations.
Have a nice stay in the 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…
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…
Summer activities in Setesdal
Go rafting in the river Otra, find a nice beach in Bygland or splash around with the…
Shopping in Setesdal
Setesdal has long traditions in the art of silversmithing, folk music and bunad…
Hunted in to the wild VIPS
https://en.visitsorlandet.com/destinations/setesdal/things-to-do-in-setesdal/hunted-into-the-wild/Hunted Into The Wild is a program on the Dutch channel NPO1 where we follow 6 duos who try to hide from 'hunters' in an untouched wilderness somewhere in Europe. The hunters are led by former head of investigation Marcel Van De Ven and consist of various experts who analyze clues from…
Setesdal all year round
Spring in Setesdal
Setesdal is 190 km long and lies 300 to 1507 meters above sea level. Spring is thus…
Summer in Setesdal
The Setesdal valley is centrally located in Southern Norway and easily accessible…
Autumn in Setesdal
Setesdal offers a lot of good autumn experiences both on foot, by bike and in various…
Winter in Setesdal
Thanks to its location and climate, the entire Setesdal Valley enjoys long and stable…