Guidebook for Edland
Parks & Nature
Trolltunga is one of the most spectacular scenic cliffs in Norway. Trolltunga is situated about 1100 meters above sea level, hovering 700 meters above lake Ringedalsvatnet. The view is breathtaking. The hike starts in Skjeggedal and goes through the high mountains, takes 10-12 hours (27,5 km in total to Trolltunga and return) and the ascent is about 1000 meters. It is a long and demanding hike. The trail is marked from the parking lot in Skjeggedal to Trolltunga. Along the trail there are signs showing the distance left to Trolltunga. By car it takes you about 1 hour and 15min to get to Odda, where there is buss shuttle to Skjeggedal. This it the most preferred traveling method.
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Trolltunga
Trolltunga is one of the most spectacular scenic cliffs in Norway. Trolltunga is situated about 1100 meters above sea level, hovering 700 meters above lake Ringedalsvatnet. The view is breathtaking. The hike starts in Skjeggedal and goes through the high mountains, takes 10-12 hours (27,5 km in total to Trolltunga and return) and the ascent is about 1000 meters. It is a long and demanding hike. The trail is marked from the parking lot in Skjeggedal to Trolltunga. Along the trail there are signs showing the distance left to Trolltunga. By car it takes you about 1 hour and 15min to get to Odda, where there is buss shuttle to Skjeggedal. This it the most preferred traveling method.
An easy walk on a gravel path that twists nicely along the river and through the mountain birch forest. You may bring a children's buggy along the entire path. With a wheelchair, you will be able to access fishing, observation points and the barbecue area. A walk for people of all ages, perfect as a short stop on the car journey across the mountain.
Arbuvollen Mountain Shop
An easy walk on a gravel path that twists nicely along the river and through the mountain birch forest. You may bring a children's buggy along the entire path. With a wheelchair, you will be able to access fishing, observation points and the barbecue area. A walk for people of all ages, perfect as a short stop on the car journey across the mountain.
Røldal
Entertainment & Activities
Welcome to laughter and joy, pleasant temperatures and a good time in our indoor and outdoor pool where the water holds 30 °C.
Hovden Badeland (Aqualand) is an eldorado for children as well as adults, with activities ranging from baby pool to water slide and hindrance river.
Relax in the Jacuzzi, sunbeds and lounge chairs. Catering areas by the pool and in the entrance hall area. New and stylish wellness facilities. Enjoy a Finnish sauna, sanarium, steam room and foot bath. Flowing river, comfortable seating and fireplace.
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Hovden Water Park & Spa
9 SkulevegenWelcome to laughter and joy, pleasant temperatures and a good time in our indoor and outdoor pool where the water holds 30 °C.
Hovden Badeland (Aqualand) is an eldorado for children as well as adults, with activities ranging from baby pool to water slide and hindrance river.
Relax in the Jacuzzi, sunbeds and lounge chairs. Catering areas by the pool and in the entrance hall area. New and stylish wellness facilities. Enjoy a Finnish sauna, sanarium, steam room and foot bath. Flowing river, comfortable seating and fireplace.
A taste of dogsledding!
This tour is aimed for people who are curious on dog sledding. The ride out of the mountain takes about 1 hour, but we calculate ca. 1.5 hours including instruction and preparation. The tour starts with instructions and information. Two people sharing to drive a dog team, one behind the sledge while the other sits inside the basket, we switch midway. You choose whether to be a passenger or whether to run your own sled. So we head off on a tour of beautiful mountain wilderness! Check out www.hundespann.no
23min (28km) drive from the cabin
Haukeli Husky
800 ArabygdvrgenA taste of dogsledding!
This tour is aimed for people who are curious on dog sledding. The ride out of the mountain takes about 1 hour, but we calculate ca. 1.5 hours including instruction and preparation. The tour starts with instructions and information. Two people sharing to drive a dog team, one behind the sledge while the other sits inside the basket, we switch midway. You choose whether to be a passenger or whether to run your own sled. So we head off on a tour of beautiful mountain wilderness! Check out www.hundespann.no
23min (28km) drive from the cabin
A very family friendly ski center but also lots of free ride opportunities. The bottom lies at 860m with the top lift at 1216m. There are 6 lifts and 16 downhill slopes. Longest slope is 3000m. A terrain park with 3 big jumps and 6 rails. There is also a free slope for children with ski and/or sledges, with a 80m long autowalk (flat escalator) to the top. Skirental, cafè and afterski with various events and entertainment. Located 250m from the cabin.
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Haukelifjell Skisenter AS
A very family friendly ski center but also lots of free ride opportunities. The bottom lies at 860m with the top lift at 1216m. There are 6 lifts and 16 downhill slopes. Longest slope is 3000m. A terrain park with 3 big jumps and 6 rails. There is also a free slope for children with ski and/or sledges, with a 80m long autowalk (flat escalator) to the top. Skirental, cafè and afterski with various events and entertainment. Located 250m from the cabin.
ELGSAFARI. In the summertime from 1.july to 1.sept they arrange elgsafari in a minibus every day at 22.00-01.00 in the evening/night. Cost per pers NOK 500. For booking call 37939404, minimum 4 pers. Located 40min drive to the East.
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Hovden Alpinsenter
ELGSAFARI. In the summertime from 1.july to 1.sept they arrange elgsafari in a minibus every day at 22.00-01.00 in the evening/night. Cost per pers NOK 500. For booking call 37939404, minimum 4 pers. Located 40min drive to the East.
The Via Ferrata route in «Kyrkjeveggen» opened May 25th 2019. They offer guided tours for individuals or groups. Via Ferrata Kyrkjeveggen situated in Fjæra in Åkrafjorden is perhaps Norways toughest Via Ferrata- route. The route is primarily on rock surface. In more challenging parts steps and holds have been installed for easier access. From the start (Innsteget) 50 MAMSL to the top shelf (Topphylla) 550 MAMSL the route is approximately 900 meters long. Fjæratoppen 731 MAMSL is the highest point. The last hike to Fjæratoppen is on a trail.
All activities at Kyrkjeveggen MUST be registered at Åkrafjorden Nature B&B AS.
FACTS
· We recommend booking with a climbing guide.
· Experienced Via Ferrata climbers may climb at own risk, but must register and pay a fee at Åkrafjorden Nature B&B.
· Equipment may be rented at Åkrafjorden Nature if you wish to climb on your own.
· All climbing is at own risk and and a form needs to be filled out before climbing.
· Recommended age limit is minimum 12 years of age.
· Expected climbing time with a guide is 5-7 hours including breaks.
· Bring: Food, 1,5 litres of beverage (more on hot days), wind resistant jacket, pants with long legs, neck gaiter/beanie, hiking shoes with rubber sole and good grip, backpack 5 kg maximum.
· Rescue fee: of you climb on you own but need to be rescued by Åkrafjorden Nature B&B, you will be charged with a 5000 NOK fee per person.
· Questions? mail@a-nature.no or phone 908 44 918.
PRICES
· Via Ferrata Kyrkjeveggen with guide and equipment NOK 1200,- per adult and NOK 950,- per child (12-15 years)
· Family, 2 adults and 2 children NOK 4000.
· Climbing on your own with own equipment NOK 450 (covers route maintenence).
· Climbing on your own with rented equipment NOK 800.
FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO CLIMB ON YOUR OWN WITH OWN VIA FERRATA EQUIPMENT AT OWN RISK:
There is a safety demand that you have Via Ferrata slings with fall safety (shock absorber) or Y-sling in order to climb.
1 hour and 5 min from the cabin
Akrafjorden Nature B&B AS
138 FjæravegenThe Via Ferrata route in «Kyrkjeveggen» opened May 25th 2019. They offer guided tours for individuals or groups. Via Ferrata Kyrkjeveggen situated in Fjæra in Åkrafjorden is perhaps Norways toughest Via Ferrata- route. The route is primarily on rock surface. In more challenging parts steps and holds have been installed for easier access. From the start (Innsteget) 50 MAMSL to the top shelf (Topphylla) 550 MAMSL the route is approximately 900 meters long. Fjæratoppen 731 MAMSL is the highest point. The last hike to Fjæratoppen is on a trail.
All activities at Kyrkjeveggen MUST be registered at Åkrafjorden Nature B&B AS.
FACTS
· We recommend booking with a climbing guide.
· Experienced Via Ferrata climbers may climb at own risk, but must register and pay a fee at Åkrafjorden Nature B&B.
· Equipment may be rented at Åkrafjorden Nature if you wish to climb on your own.
· All climbing is at own risk and and a form needs to be filled out before climbing.
· Recommended age limit is minimum 12 years of age.
· Expected climbing time with a guide is 5-7 hours including breaks.
· Bring: Food, 1,5 litres of beverage (more on hot days), wind resistant jacket, pants with long legs, neck gaiter/beanie, hiking shoes with rubber sole and good grip, backpack 5 kg maximum.
· Rescue fee: of you climb on you own but need to be rescued by Åkrafjorden Nature B&B, you will be charged with a 5000 NOK fee per person.
· Questions? mail@a-nature.no or phone 908 44 918.
PRICES
· Via Ferrata Kyrkjeveggen with guide and equipment NOK 1200,- per adult and NOK 950,- per child (12-15 years)
· Family, 2 adults and 2 children NOK 4000.
· Climbing on your own with own equipment NOK 450 (covers route maintenence).
· Climbing on your own with rented equipment NOK 800.
FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO CLIMB ON YOUR OWN WITH OWN VIA FERRATA EQUIPMENT AT OWN RISK:
There is a safety demand that you have Via Ferrata slings with fall safety (shock absorber) or Y-sling in order to climb.
1 hour and 5 min from the cabin
Essentials
1 min by car.
Small grocery store with only the basic. Season opening hours. Find out more about opening hours on facebook: Arbuvollan fjellbutikk
Arbuvollen Fjellbutikk
1 Arbuvegen1 min by car.
Small grocery store with only the basic. Season opening hours. Find out more about opening hours on facebook: Arbuvollan fjellbutikk
14 min by car (18km)
Small grocery store with
everything you need.
Opening hours:
Mon-Fri 09:00 - 20:00
Saturday 09:00 - 18:00
Sunday 12:00 - 19:00
Joker Haukeligrend
2 Gugardsvegen14 min by car (18km)
Small grocery store with
everything you need.
Opening hours:
Mon-Fri 09:00 - 20:00
Saturday 09:00 - 18:00
Sunday 12:00 - 19:00
Esso
256 StoregutFuel. 15 min by car (20km)
A small small town with everything you need located beautifully in between massive nature. 30min by car to the west.
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Røldal
A small small town with everything you need located beautifully in between massive nature. 30min by car to the west.
Shopping
Small city center with multiple shopping centers, hotels and shops. It takes 37min (45km) to
drive to Hovden.
Hovden
Small city center with multiple shopping centers, hotels and shops. It takes 37min (45km) to
drive to Hovden.
15 min by car (20km)
Small shopping center with Grocery store, General store and Sporting Equipment store.
Haukelitunet
15 min by car (20km)
Small shopping center with Grocery store, General store and Sporting Equipment store.
Food Scene
The kitchen at Haukeliseter has a food concept mainly based on local ingredients such as lamb, reindeer, grouse and trout which are prepared with an international inspiration. They offer both three-course dinner and a menu with different homemade dishes. 11 min by car (11km).
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Haukeliseter planinska kuća
2917 HaukelivegenThe kitchen at Haukeliseter has a food concept mainly based on local ingredients such as lamb, reindeer, grouse and trout which are prepared with an international inspiration. They offer both three-course dinner and a menu with different homemade dishes. 11 min by car (11km).
Located 30 min by car in beautiful Røldal. Serves buffet and a la carté.
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Røldalsterrassen
18 HagabekkLocated 30 min by car in beautiful Røldal. Serves buffet and a la carté.
Vågslidtun Hotell AS
19 VågslidtunSightseeing
Røldal stave church
34 KyrkjevegenThe municipality of Sauda, with assistance from the Scenic Routes Section of the Norwegian Public Roads Administration, is behind the building of the path and has secured the final stretch of the path up to the entrance to the mine. The path, which has been cut into the mountainside, was severely damaged during a flood in the autumn of 2015, and has now been restored with new bridges along the Storelva river. Extensive work to protect the path against rockslides has also been carried out over the last year, in order to make the walk as safe as possible without detracting from the experience. The mining path is the final element to complete the attraction that was opened in 2016. Allmannajuvet was designed by Swiss architect Peter Zumthor and is a tribute to the workers who toiled their way through the rock to extract zinc from 1881 to 1899. The 3 buildings with a gallery, a café and service facilities have now been supplemented by a staging hut where visitor don helmets in preparation for the spectacular walk along the river. Finally arriving at the mines, they venture inside to gain insight into the strenuous lives of the miners who cut their way through the rock, and in the course of 18 years excavated 12 000 tonnes of zinc ore and several hundred meters of mine drifts in the tough rock.
The NPRA Scenic Routes Section is pleased to welcome visitors to the first season at full operation in Allmannajuvet.
The zinc mines Allman gorge
SaudavegenThe municipality of Sauda, with assistance from the Scenic Routes Section of the Norwegian Public Roads Administration, is behind the building of the path and has secured the final stretch of the path up to the entrance to the mine. The path, which has been cut into the mountainside, was severely damaged during a flood in the autumn of 2015, and has now been restored with new bridges along the Storelva river. Extensive work to protect the path against rockslides has also been carried out over the last year, in order to make the walk as safe as possible without detracting from the experience. The mining path is the final element to complete the attraction that was opened in 2016. Allmannajuvet was designed by Swiss architect Peter Zumthor and is a tribute to the workers who toiled their way through the rock to extract zinc from 1881 to 1899. The 3 buildings with a gallery, a café and service facilities have now been supplemented by a staging hut where visitor don helmets in preparation for the spectacular walk along the river. Finally arriving at the mines, they venture inside to gain insight into the strenuous lives of the miners who cut their way through the rock, and in the course of 18 years excavated 12 000 tonnes of zinc ore and several hundred meters of mine drifts in the tough rock.
The NPRA Scenic Routes Section is pleased to welcome visitors to the first season at full operation in Allmannajuvet.