The idyllic Setesdal provides the perfect setting for your winter holiday adventures in Hovden. Here, the endless, fascinating snowy landscape offers a wide range of winter experiences: Enjoy the untouched mountain scenery on a long snowshoe hike, glide across the large outdoor ice rink of natural ice, or race down the large ski slope at the Hovden Alpine Centre at high speed.

For ski enthusiasts, Norway's sixth-largest alpine centre offers 34 alpine slopes for skiers of all skill levels, with varying challenges for both beginners and experienced skiers with a passion for off-piste skiing. The region also offers 170 km of cross-country ski trails, as well as plenty of fun and action in the impressive, well-planned terrain park, HovdenParken.

If you'd like to add a touch of tropical heat and ambiance to your winter holiday, visit the Hovden Water Park & Spa with its excellent water slides, a sauna, and a heated outdoor pool with a fantastic view of the winter mountain landscape. And at the end of an eventful day, as the first snowflakes begin to fall in the gathering dusk, your cozy Scandinavian-style holiday cabin welcomes you with a warm and comfortable atmosphere.

If you travel with Fjord Line to Kristiansand, you can reach the winter holiday destination of Hovden after about a three-hour drive from the port. You can set out from Hirtshals in the morning, enjoy a relaxing and enjoyable crossing to Norway, and arrive in Hovden before nightfall.