Norway

Hirtshals

Kristiansand

Sørlandet

Setesdal

Østlandet

Vestlandet

For those seeking action-packed nature experiences, Fjord Norway offers activities such as canyoning, rappelling, and challenging climbing parks. Try rafting in one of the region's many rushing rivers.

A popular way to explore the Norwegian national parks is on horseback, where you can enjoy the stunning views of high mountains, waterfalls, lakes, valleys, and villages.

During the summer, the chances of encountering the king of the forest, the moose, are high. Moose safaris in minibuses often take place at dusk and include tastings of moose products.

With countless lakes, rivers, fjords, and waterfalls, Fjord Norway is a paradise for water enthusiasts. There are top-notch beaches, and many places rent canoes, kayaks, and SUP boards.

Angling is an enjoyable activity for all ages. The region offers excellent fishing waters, from fjords to rivers and mirror-like lakes, with especially renowned trout fishing.

Experience the area uniquely by taking a mountain tour with dog sleds on wheels. Relax while the eager dogs take you to the high mountains, where coffee/tea and buns are served before returning down the mountain.

The Høyt & Lavt chain has 17 climbing parks across Norway, where the family's climbers can frolic in treetops and on mountainsides or zip over lakes and rivers on long zip lines.

Dinner tastes better when cooked together over a campfire. In Norway, many places have approved fire pits near cabins and rest areas, making meals extra cozy.

Many mountain peaks in Norway can be reached by cable cars, gondolas, and ski lifts, making it easy for the whole family to reach the top. Several places offer coffee, tea, and traditional Norwegian waffles at the summit.

Fjord Norway offers nature experiences for holidaymakers of all ages. Here are nine ways to get up close and personal with the fascinating nature.

9 Nature Experiences for the Family

Fjord Norway offers an abundance of first-class hiking and cycling routes, alongside various other nature experiences suitable for all ages. Here are nine ways to intimately encounter this fascinating nature.

Spectacular mountains in all directions, the rushing river Otra winding through the town and the idyllic mountain lake Hartevatn. This is the recipe for a holiday paradise for nature lovers in the heart of Norway.

First–class high–mountain experiences

At an altitude of around 780 metres above sea level and in the middle of the Norwegian mountains, Hovden offers a wealth of spectacular hiking and cycling trails of all levels of difficulty. There are short, family–friendly walks of five km and guided tours for the experienced walker.
 If you'd rather rest your legs for a day, take the chairlift to the top of Nos mountain, which at 1,183 metres offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains – on a clear day you can even see all the way to Hardangervidda.

Most of the area around Hovden is protected, so you can look forward to experiencing wild and untouched nature. If you're lucky, you'll come across wild reindeer, the area between Setesdal and Ryfylke is the second largest area of wild reindeer in Norway.

Whether you want indoor or outdoor water adventures, Hovden has plenty to offer. Hovden Badeland & Spa attracts everything from 30–degree outdoor pool over 70 meters water slide, 65 meters obstacle course with bathing rings and children's pool to an exquisite spa and wellness department with plenty of self–indulgence.

The Otra River and Lake Hartevatn lure with their idyllic shores and warm bathing waters, and the more adventurous can dive beneath the surface of Otra and experience fish life up close on an exciting snorkelling safari.

During the summer, you have the opportunity to meet the king of the forest, the elk, at close quarters when a elk safari is organised. The tours take place at dusk in a minibus, and the guide also tells about small and big attractions in Hovden. The tour includes the opportunity to taste homemade elk soup, and the chance of seeing elks is high – should they choose to hide, you'll get half the price back.

Hegni Leisure Area – everything an outdoor heart could desire

By Lake Hartevatn you'll find the Hegni Leisure Area, which offers a host of hiking trails, a playground, beach volleyball court, swimming beaches and fishing opportunities from land or in a rowboat. After the day's adventures, find a cosy spot to sit back and enjoy an ice cream on the shores of the idyllic lake, which is surrounded by mountains in some of the most beautiful Norwegian countryside.

If you want to experience the area in a unique way, you can go on a mountain tour with huskies.
 Let the eager dogs take you up to the high mountain, where coffee/tea and rolls are served while the dogs exhale and you can enjoy the spectacular views before heading back down the mountain.

Accommodation in the middle of beautiful nature

In Hovden you stay in one of Hovden Høyfjellsenter and Hyttepark's cosy cabins – and thus get to live with the whole beautiful nature area right outside the door.

Read more about what to do, see and do in Hovden below and find inspiration for your holiday in our travel articles about the area.


The idyllic mountain village of Hovden in Setesdal offers experiences for holidaymakers of all ages.

Hovden – Experience the best of Norway's wild nature

Hovden

If you go on this year's ski holiday to Voss with Fjord Line, you can look forward to staying in cosy cabins with the ski area right on your doorstep. 

9 Nature Experiences for the Family

Vacation with Action

Vacation on Horseback

Moose Safari

Water Adventures

Fishing for All Ages

Dog Sledding

Climbing Parks

Campfire Fun

Family-Friendly Summit Trips