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Top attractions in Kristiansand
Experience Norway's largest zoo and amusement park, a very special performing arts centre and an old vintage steam train.
What's on in Kristiansand
Concerts, festivals, theatre and lots of other events. Here's your guide to what's on in Kristiansand.
Shopping in Kristiansand
Kristiansand has a variety of shopping - from shopping malls to small boutiques, antique shops, Norwegian design brands, international brands and local handicraft shops.
1 day in Kristiansand
Suggested 1-Day in Kristiansand itinerary and self-guided tours. If you're only in town for a brief trip, there's still time to visit many of Kristiansand's attractions.
Hovden terrain park
The 1250-metre terrain park at Hovden is considered one of the largest and best snowboard and freeski parks in Norway. It contains more than 30 creative and exciting elements. The smallest children have their own park in the “Tusseland” section.
Winter in Hovden
In Hovden, the winter season lasts from November to May. Hit the slopes in the region’s largest alpine centre, or explore our vast network of cross-country trails.
Hovden ski report and web camera
Powder on the slopes? Which cross-country trails are groomed? Find the answer here?
Ski reports and web camera in Setesdal
In the southern part of the Setesdal valley, in Evje and Hornnes, the local sports club has an elaborate network of ski trails, mainly in the forest. Further north are the three ski resorts Ljosland, Eikerapen and Bortelid in Åseral, and Brokke in Valle. Here, the trails are closer to the mountains, approx. 700 metres a.s.l. Even further north you may enjoy the extensive trail network at Hovden, leading up to mountain plateaus at an elevation of about 1200 metres.
Cross-country skiing in Hovden
Hovden boasts 170 kilometres of cross-country trails which are daily groomed during the season. From sheltered trails in the forest to the open country, you are guaranteed to find your favourite! We have trails for young children and beginners, and for those of you who want to experience the wide mountain expanses. The trails are groomed for classic as well as skate skiing.
Hovden Alpine Centre
The chairlift to the summit Nos has been in operation since 1968. Today, the Hovden Alpine Centre is a modern and well-adapted facility for the whole family. The children's area "Tusseland" has become an eldorado for our youngest guests; and the terrain park "Bukkerittet" is more spectacular than ever.
Randonee skiing in Setesdal
Setesdal is known for its steep mountainsides, rising from the valley floor and easily accessible from the main road RV 9. In the upper part of the valley, in Valle and Bykle, several mountains are suitable for randonee skiing. Berg in Valle is the starting point for a trip that will give you a 1000-metre descent, and at Hovden you may conquer several summits in just one day.
Ice climbing in Setesdal
So far, Setesdal might have been an unknown climbing paradise, but its numerous waterfalls and mountains provide world-class routes both summer and winter. When winter has well and truly set in, the waterfalls turn into magnificent ice climbing spots.
Downhill skiing in Geilo
Geilo is the perfect ski destination for the whole family, with several ski areas and slopes varying from beginner to expert level.
