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Art and culture in Setesdal
Setesdal has long traditions within the silversmith's craft, folk music and production of the bunad, the Norwegian national costume. We recommend a visit to the traditional store Setesdal Husflid in Valle. Setesdal also has a glassblowers workshop and art galleries which are worth a visit.
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Activities in Setesdal
Go rafting in the river Otra, find a nice beach in Bygland or splash around with the kids in Hovden Aqualand. Explore the climbing forest in Evje, the steep mountains and the new via ferrata in Valle or try activities such as mountain biking, go-karting or bowling. Enjoy the great outdoors - go fishing in the river or hike the beautiful mountains in Setesdal.
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Attractions in Setesdal
The Setesdal valley has century-long traditions in the silversmith's craft and folk music.The beautiful minerals are of course, even older. The most recent attraction, however, is the elk park Elgtun in Bygland.
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Folk music in Setesdal
The Setesdal valley has raised a number of nationally renowned artists within traditional music and dance. As a visitor you may get the opportunity to enjoy concerts and performances by local musicians and dancers. The folk music from Setesdal is on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
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Sustainable destinations in Southern Norway
Southernmost Norway have two regions labelled as sustainable destinations; Lindesnes and Setesdal. Sustainable Destination is the Nordic region’s only national labelling scheme for travel destinations.
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Climbing in Setesdal
With more than 200 climbing routes this area is an eldorado for climbers. Solid granite with excellent friction makes climbing here an unforgettable adventure. Several of the routes have recently been equipped with stainless steel bolts and the belay stances have bolted chain protection. For inexperienced climbers we recommend the new via ferrata.
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Hiking in Setesdal
Throughout the valley there are excellent opportunities for walking and hiking. From Evje in the south to Hovden in the north, amazing viewpoints await you. In addition to the short round trips, there are several hiking routes connecting the various cabins of the Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT).
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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 the region.
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As a part of the process of making Setesdal a sustainable tourist destination, several charging stations for electric vehicles have been installed along the main road RV 9. The latest addition is the new, large car park in the centre of Hovden.
Go to: Take your EV to the mountainsTake your EV to the mountains
As a part of the process of making Setesdal a sustainable tourist destination, several charging stations for electric vehicles have been installed along the main road RV 9. The latest addition is the new, large car park in the centre of Hovden.
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Setesdal stretches from Evje in the south to Hovden in the north, a total of 147 kilometres. The RV9, starting in Kristiansand, runs through the entire valley. Setesdal is also an ideal starting point for day trips in this part of Southern Norway.
Go to: Getting to Setesdal and aroundGetting to Setesdal and around
Setesdal stretches from Evje in the south to Hovden in the north, a total of 147 kilometres. The RV9, starting in Kristiansand, runs through the entire valley. Setesdal is also an ideal starting point for day trips in this part of Southern Norway.
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Valle and Rysstad are good places to stop and enjoy the surroundings and the local culture. There is plenty of space in the Valle area, with…
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The lake Byglandsfjord is 34 km long and is part of the river Otra. This gives wonderful recreation opportunities in idyllic…
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Explore this interesting area only one hour by car from Kristiansand. The gateway to Setesdal offers a number of activities and is…
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With good experiences naturally comes good food. The a la carte menu at Revsnes hotel offers a mix of continental cuisine and traditional courses from…
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Welcome to Sølvgarden Hotell og Feriesenter! Here you will find modern accommodation and wonderful food.
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Literally translated as «Bread & Water», this restaurant in central Hovden has a wide selection of dishes: lunch, dinner, small dishes…
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Bykle Hotel is situated 100 metres from the main road Rv 9 and has a pleasant restaurant and cafeteria. The restaurant normally seats 36 guests, but…
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The Hovdestøylen restaurant is open daily from 17 to 21. Choose from our à la carte and pizza menus. Takeaway pizza also…
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Visit our pleasant restaurant, where we take pride in using local produce and preserving local traditions. The requirements of our guests have always…
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Furumo is located in the yellow house right in the center of Hovden. The venerable old wooden house, has historically been the cafe, post office,…
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Tip Topp burger og sånt, centrally located in Evje, has a wide selection of hamburgers, baguettes,pizza, hot dogs and various warm dishes. In the…
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner Open daily from 08.00 hours - Cafeteria - Restaurant
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Large cafeteria with a variety of small dishes, baguettes, soups, salad bar, pizzas and hamburgers. Enjoy your meal inside or on our spacious terrace.…
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Offpiste is Hovden's most energetic restaurant and bar. For lunch Italian pizza is served, baked in a wood-heated oven by our brilliant pizza bakers.…
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Located in the middle of the slopes, this exceptional restaurant offers lunch and dinner, après-ski and cocktails. The chef has prepared an…
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Cabins, boats and fishing. Kilefjorden, a 3-star campsite, is located along highway 9 in Setesdal, 45 km north of Kristiansand. In these beautiful…
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Stay at Mineralparken in the old "Setesdalshus" (cog-joint timber house) from the 1700s, a the campsite or go "glamping" in yurts.
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Hornnes Camping was established in 1934 and have been affiliated with NAF (Norwegian Automobile Federation) since 1936. We have 110 spaces for rent,…
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Camping by the river Otra! Campsite with 14 cabins for 2 to 5 persons. Situated near the river Otra, 3 km south of Evje. Kiosk. Renovated sanitary…
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Odden Camping is a quiet and idyllic camp site with great opportunities for swimming. 500 metres from central Evje, access from the main road Rv 9.
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A small and quiet camping place with space for about 18 camper units and 3 cabins with 2, 3 and 5 beds. There are also campervan facilities. The…
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The Rafting Centre TrollAktiv at Evje offers accommodation in lavvos, a youth hostel, or cabins, in addition to miscellaneous activities in the…
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Open all year! Neset Camping is a peaceful, 4-star campsite situated in beautiful surroundings on a headland overlooking Byglandsfjorden, by Highway…
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Just one hour's drive from Kristiansand! Idyllic family campsite by the lake of Byglandsfjorden, next to Highway 9. Trampoline, playground, kiosk,…
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Lakeside cabins
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Reiårsfossen Camping (May-Sept.) Hostel, 28 rooms - 49 beds 7 camping cabins - 28 beds Tent/caravans/caravanettes Kiosk Function rooms available by…
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Welcome to Sølvgarden Hotell og Feriesenter! Here you will find modern accommodation and wonderful food.
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Kallefoss cabin village is situated in Dale, 5 km north of Valle, new amenity block of high standard for the season 2010.
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Situated in Setesdal by the Otra, about 6 km north of Valle. 3-star campsite with cabins and modern sanitary facilities.
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In beautiful surroundings, near the river, only 9 km north of Valle, are facilities for caravanettes with hook-up points for electricity and water.
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On the top of the Setesdal Valley, 2.7 km north of central Hovden, you find Hovden Fjellstoge. In beautiful surroundings close to the river Otra,…
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Enjoy the crystal clear water and the sound of the roaring river
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Gloppefoss is one of the highest waterfalls in the Setesdal Valley, with a great flow of water through the whole summer season.
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The first part of the trail follows an old timber track, which later gives way to a path. The area has a rich wildlife, and if you are lucky, you…
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The summit Fennefossfjellet is a well known, local landmark, easily visible from all directions with its tall radio/TV/cellphone tower. The trail…
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A taste of the high mountains - also accessible for children. With central Hovden as a starting point, the summit is reached within one hour.
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The walk starts on an old timber track on the north side of the mountain. On the way to the summit at 460 m.a.s.l. you walk partly on forest path,…
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At an elevation of 1209 metres, Nos is the highest summit, offering splendid views of Hovden and the surrounding mountains to the east and west. The…
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A walking path with rich impressions of nature and culture
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On the 8th of September 1941, four B17c bombers (Flying Fortress) took off from England on a raid against German ships in Oslo. One plane probably…
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Himmelsyna is a familiar concept in Evje in southern Norway.
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The 1919-metre Hovdenuten is one of the summits near Hovden. Enjoy magnificent views of Hovden and the surrounding mountains to the east and west.
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Søre Hartevassnuten 1155 m.a.s.l. Along the lake Hartevatn…
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Uvedalsfjellet (795 m.a.s.l.) is one of four summits surrounding Brokke, offering spectacular views. The hike starts at Brokkestøylen, along…
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Fånefjell – Bygland Starting point is the southern entrance of the Fånefjell tunnel on highway 9. From the parking you may follow…
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Ørnefjell ("Eagle Mountain") is centrally located, with Oddeskogen as a starting point. The trail winds through forest and has some…
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Hovdenuten - 1209 m.a.s.l The highest of the summits, marked from central Hovden. Follow the river Otra upstream on gravel road to the Hovden…
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Løefjell (934 m.a.s.l.) is one of four summits surrounding Brokke. It offers a spectacular view of Brokke and the landscape conservation area…
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The walk starts from the parking place at Årdal Church, next to highway 9. Follow the road to Landeskogen. Opened in 1916, this was…
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This trail starts at Lia school. Steep ascent to the mountain Fennefossfjellet. As the initial 1.1-km stretch has a height difference of approximately…
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Great area for family hikes, running and bicycling
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Vardefjellet (819 m.a.s.l.) is one of four summits surrounding Brokke, offering spectacular views. The hike starts at Brokkestøylen, along the…
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The first part of the trail follows a fairly well-groomed road. It is rather steep, but rewards you with several places of nice view. This is followed…
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Furustovhei is an area characterized by hills (hence the name “hei”) and forest west of Masi / Mt. Fennefossfjellet. Winding through the…
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You traverse a magnificent mountain terrain at an elevation of 1000 to 1200 m.a.s.l. To get the full benefit from such a trip - where you may explore…
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Kvisletoppen (780 m.a.s.l.) is the top station of Brokke Alpinsenter, surrounded by a magnificent terrain ideal for summer and winter activities.…
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Tjovhola (the thief’s cave) – Bygland, 385 m.a.s.l. The trail starts from highway 9; 500 metres south of Neset Camping. Adequate…
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Masi is a viewpoint behind the Dåsnesmoen residential area in Hornnes. The trail follows a path through forest terrain. There are several open…
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Take a walk in Rysstad Turpark, nature park, just south of the centre of Rysstad. The park is signposted from Highway 9. From the car park, a path…
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Turn off from highway 9 in the roundabout in Byglandsfjord and follow municipal road 305 across the bridge to Senum. At the next crossroads turn right…
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The hike over the Homfjellet mountain to the village Homme takes you through magnificent scenery with breathtaking views.
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The Nature Trail starts at Oddeskogen and passes through woods and fields to the Evje Mineral Trail (Evje Mineralsti). Along the trail there are…
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With its polished surface, Mt. Nomelandsfjellet is a landmark in Valle and an attractive goal for climbers. The hiking trail starts on the western…
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Accessible with bicycle and pram
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The walking path "Neire Lauvås" (Lower Lauvås) is centrally located in Valle. It starts from the cattle grid above the…
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This is a year-round trail developed and maintained in collaboration between the sports club Otra IL, the municipality and the national defence. It…
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Rygnestad/Flateland is one of 20 cultural landscapes in Norway appointed by the Norwegian Enviroment Directorate. The buildings up hill is the…
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The trail runs through a traditional mining and mineral area, in forest terrain with magnificent views of Evje and the river Otra. Recommended…
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To begin with, the trail follows a tractor road and is fairly flat, before turning into a path with a gradual ascent to the top. Several good…
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Byklestigen is an old path up the hillside about 5 km south of the centre of Bykle. The path was first mentioned in sources from 1770, and until 1879,…
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Abusdalsknuten is the tallest summit in the area between the main road RV 9 (Setesdalveien) and FV 42 (Tonstadveien) in the southwestern part of…
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Bispestolane (“The Bishop’s chairs”) are old stone chairs from the 17th century. According to history, this was a coaching station…
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Allmannavegen (“The public road”) is an ancient historical road from Evje to Arendal. Starting at Odde-stemmen is continues in a…
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This undulating trail winds through the forest. As it has some steep sections, especially around the Mt. Ørnefjell, walking poles may be…
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A beautiful half hour trip to the top with superb views.
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An old legend tells that when seven brothers marry seven sisters, the mountain will fall.
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This summit hike goes directly from central Valle to Mt. Valefjell (1,162 m).
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Mt. Ljomsnuten, at 1,268 m, is the highest peak in the mountains east of Valle.
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