Interesting museum about Norwegian houses and how they live in the last centuries. Houses are real, rebuilded on site. And an extra for kinds: behind the main build a little hike for active play

Interesting place to get to know the norwegian way of life in the Sogn area. Museum inside gives a lot of information, the houses outside gives a feeling of how people lived during the centuries since ca 1500.

We saw the sign on the street and the museum was a good surprise! The guides were super friendly and helpful.

Very interesting museum. Three flours indoors about daily life in Norway in the last few centuries. And outside you can see the inside of the old houses. There are several places that don't have an English translation for the Norwegian texts next to the exhibitions. There are also several short walks with explanations about nature, but yet again without English translation. I do recommend taking a visit here. It takes about 2 to 3 hours to complete.

Museum covering Norwegian rural folk life over the ages. Inside exhibition of artifacts of farming and folk costumes, outside there are historic buildings and houses that have been moved to the site. Well done guided tour was enlivened by a ninety year old lady who lived the old ways and has seen all changes to modern times. 👍

Nice place to walk through including exhibition. All about living in Norway in the last 200 years

Excellent visit. Very interesting and the guides were brilliant. Really enjoyed singing a Norwegian song in the old school.

Absolutely stunning! Closed for renovations (they were painting the exterior mid-April 2025), but still cool to walk around! There is an electric fence, but it’s to keep the deer out! Just enter through the gate, and close it behind you.

It's closed and surrounded by 5feet high electric fence but you can still see it well from outside and admire it.

Interesting building dating back 12 century, only 28 of these churches left in Norway, if you get the opportunity to visit one do so.

Nice church at a cemetery, flowers at every grave. Access costs 220 NOK for a family and 200 NOK for a book about the stave churches. See it as cultural heritage support.

Beautiful church with a beautiful backdrop

A fascinating church in the middle of this little town, where there is no place for eating. Entrance costs 7€ maybe expensive for one church, but It Is very beautiful, after that we suggest walking to Amla and if you need ti buy something catch a bus to Sogndal.

A beautiful little stave church. Unfortunately we arrived too early to go inside (opens at 10:00) but it is located in a beautiful place. (Everywhere in Norway is beautiful though) There is a little gravel parking lot to the right of the building and graveyard. The oldest gravestone was from the middle of the 17th century.

This was a great experience! Tom and Jack were amazing guides and very willing to share ideas for the rest of our trip. They were knowledgeable and shared interesting facts throughout the trip. It was amazing to be on the fjord and experience the landscape around us thanks to FjordSeal. It was sunny and warm, and we all wore shorts and t-shirts.

Highly recommended! Very friendly (family) staff, nice kayaks, cool pace, cosy lunch stop and super interesting facts and trivia about local economy, culture and nature along the way. Thanks to Paul, Tom & Bob for the nicest trip!! Pro tip: if you’re going out on a single kayak and it’s your first time: get your balance dialed! 😅

Such a great experience Jack was a true gentleman and an apostle legend taking us out of normal hours to a fab spot for cliff jumps and a spot of light reading. Well worth everything to go here to experience just a few hours with Jack and the stunning scenery. Best view of waterfalls, fjords and glaciers.

Our group of five took the kayak tour with Tom. He was an excellent tour guide and gave us so much information about the area and also the culture. There were beautiful views. On the day we kayaked, we had the entire fjord to ourselves, not even another boat nearby. It was too cold to swim but we had a lovely lunch at the halfway point. I highly recommend this tour if you are in the area.

Paul and Jack were wonderful guides. Besides the actual tour, there were several stops where they told us a lot about the Sognefjord, their company or the Norwegian communities. An absolute recommendation

Wonderful kayak trip with Tom ! Very nice place, quiet, super guide that takes time to explain à lot of things about history, geography and fun fact about the area. I warmly reccommend !

We had an amazing trip. The fjord is beautiful and our guide Tom was very friendly, informative, and funny.

What an unbelievable experience to finally see it in real life. It's a must see when you're in Norway

It's a bit off the beaten path but it's worth a visit. Service is nice but the guide that was present ignored us and wasn't very helpful. Would recommend a visit anyways - 100 NOK entrance fee is not bad

One of the oldest stave churches in the world. It was built in 1180 and too old but preserved very well. It has an entrance fee to go inside (not to see it from the outside). It was worth it! The construction made us awe struck. Sadly, there were no surviving paintings. The bell tower is under some renovation so we were not able to go up to see it. The staffs were friendly both at the exhibit and near the church as well. They helped us with the history. But it is recommended to first see the exhibit and understand the history before going in the church.

A place that worth visit if you're around. There are two main church's well conserved. They're kinda different of what you usually see. There's no much other things around the area, except for a museum and a small River

There are also spanish guided tour in the Church. Amazing!. A terrace for sunny days avaliable.

Beautiful and underrated church - highly recommended! This is a very beautiful church. In my opinion, even more impressive than Unesco Urnes Stave Church. It’s easy to reach, with a large parking area and surrounded by lovely nature and peaceful surroundings. Just one thing to keep in mind: the church closes already at 5 PM, which might feel a bit early during the summer season. So make sure to plan your visit accordingly.

Humble church standing next to the beautiful Borgund Stave Church, no less beautiful in its own way. We didn't get to enter the church as it was closed.

We rented bikes here early in the season. Karlis had our bikes ready and opened up the shop just for us. We had an incredible ride along the romantic road and up through the valley. We got an e-bike and two regular bikes so everyone was able to bike together. Bikes also came with good lights for the tunnels. Karlis was very accommodating and gave us good directions for where to go, would highly recommend.

We had an amazing day thank you! The team was easy going, very nice and professional! Our guide (from New Zeeland) was awesome! Absolute highlight of our trip, I highly recommend this company and the experience to anyone!

The most amazing experience I’ve ever had!!! ♥️♥️♥️My heart and my soul filled with joy and happiness!! We were given uniforms for the cold and rain. Our guide Carles made the RIB cruise unique with his music choices and beautiful stops !! Totally recommended when in Skjolden! ♥️♥️♥️

Such a great day out, had a wonderful time on the water, stunning views and friendly people

The RIB boat tour was really amazing. We got an enthusiastic, very friendly guide, the views are fantastic, and the music on board gives it an extra dimension.

What a great trip, the guys that run this were amazing, very professional and also made you feel relaxed, all the gear is provided to keep you warm and safe. Can't tell you it's a must to book this trip, we had an amazing time. Book directly with them or walk up like we did and book, we waited 20 mins. Save alot of money doing it directly than going through the cruise liner.

We rented bikes for a reasonable price (400 nok for a whole day). A short trip tot Drivandefossen (8km one way), afterwards a sportive ride to Urnes (29km one way) for the Urnes Stankyrkja. You pass through serveral unlit tunnels. The locals consider this the "romantic route". Truely beautiful! Other options such as fishing or a boat trip on the fjord are also recommended!

We went to visit the farm, and we really enjoyed It. The personal were very kind and nice. They explained about those animals, and let us stay with them for a while. We could feed them and stroke them. My kids loved It. I recommend It.

We had a great day at the farm, the llama's are lovely and we had a beautiful walk along the river with them. The owners were also really kind and told us a lot about the area. Definately recommended.

Amazing experience at the llama farm. 🦙

Our ship was delayed in Skjolden for an extra day due to mechanical issues. We did the Llama walk & it was an absolute highlight! A very unique experience, one that we wouldn't experience at home. Highly recommend.

Our family had the most amazing experience visiting the Llamas. It was one of the big highlights of our cruise. The staff were so nice and friendly and the llamas were such characters. You could really see their different personalities shining through and they answered to their names too which is a clear indication of how well they are looked after. It was hilarious to see the sheep and goats running down the mountain when the staff shook the bucket of food. They were so gentle to the kids feeding them. Thanks so much for such a great tour

(Translated by Google) I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the son of the farm owner, who, despite his non-working day, showed us the llamas and the farm. 🌿 My daughter had a wonderful time - taking the llamas to the pasture and feeding them 🦙. Also, many thanks to the farm owner for his attention and hospitality! We received a lot of positive emotions. Book a visit in advance, write to Facebook or call by phone or write to email . (Original) Хочу выразить огромную благодарность сыну хозяина фермы, который, несмотря на нерабочий день, показал нам лам и ферму. 🌿 Моя дочь провела чудесное время — водила лам на пастбище и кормила их 🦙. Также большое спасибо хозяину фермы за внимание и гостеприимство! Мы получили массу положительных эмоций.бронируйте заранее посещение пишите в Facebook или звоните по телефону или пишите на почту .

(Translated by Google) Alex is very handsome👍 (Original) Alex veldig kjekk👍

My favorite trail in Jotunheimen National Park. Not so challenging, but with a lot of trees and green all around. The views are beautiful and you will cross a river on bridges few times. Prepare that the last part of the trail leading to the biggest waterfall is quite off-road even for hikers. You walk a lot on the rocks so you need to mind your steps.

Great hike to Norway’s highest free-falling waterfall at 275 m. The trail starts at the Hjelle parking lot, which is free, well-sized, and even has a WC. We saw someone drive up to Vetti Tourist Station, but it’s unclear if this is allowed for non-residents, and the road is so narrow that it’s not recommended anyway. The hike itself is easy to medium: from Hjelle to Vetti (Tourist Station) the gravel path is pleasant, well maintained with several ups and downs, and walkable even in rain. Shortly before reaching Vetti it gets steeper on a paved road, but still manageable. From Vetti you can choose between the top (longer hike) or the bottom (about 30 min, passing a great suspension bridge) of the falls. In total the hike to the bottom takes about 4–5 h (out and back, ca. 15 km, ca. 500 m up/down), depending on pace, rest and photo stops. The last stretch requires more sure footing, and to get close to the bottom you may have to cross slippery rocks or shallow water. Waterproof shoes with good grip are essential. It is worth mentioning, that the route passes four beautiful waterfalls: Hjellefossen, Avdalsfossen, the almost tropical-looking Høljafossen, and finally Vettisfossen.

One of the most stunning hikes and waterfalls in Norway. This one is a gem. Easy 2h hike with stunning views. Be sure to take the left trail to the bottom of the Waterfall. It might get a little slippery on the way down. You can fill up your water bottle along the little creeks along the way. Take the first parking place or you will miss the first waterfall.

Great walk with a tougher last third. Worth both the upper and lower viewpoint to see. Lovely nature, great place for an afternoon stroll!!!

It has a free parking that has toilet and bathroom. You need lots of time to visit it. There is about 1:30 hour long walk to a hotel. It was a very easy path. Then you should choose a path to the top of it either to the bottom. The bottom one is 1 km and the top one is 1.5 km. We wanted to take the top one but we gave up because it was a little hard for us and it needed lots of time. So we got back.But if you have time and are in good health conditions, it won't be hard for you because the path is marked.

Amazing! The hike too the waterfall is as amazing as the waterfall itself. For cirka five kilometers you will walk along a beautiful bluegreen river. I prefered too view the waterfall from the top. This is a must visit.

Unforgettable hike along the emerald valley stream, with stunning views of multiple waterfalls.

Went there 24 January. If you want to be accused of being on drugs, this is the place for you…got accused of being on drugs because of “after ski glasses”. Told me to take the glasses of, and I did, and then continued to ask me if I was okay. I have never tried anything like this. I know safety is importen, but this kind of accusations is just way off.

300NOK at 7pm?! That’s outrageous and unacceptable. We had to come home and do our own party. Please fix your pricing, it’s not worth it.

If you have been to a club, I would say basically anywhere else in the world you are gonna be disappointed. You will find semi many people in there, and it could definitely be a good party. But you are not allowed to “go crazy” and really have fun. So most people just casual “dance”(more like stand) and the tables singing. And if you chose to give it a bit more throttle you are gonna have those too jacked, too trouble looking and too tanned bouncers looking to give you a hard time. It was clearly like this from looking at how people was treated, well even our selves. Only reason they get two stars, is that they played some danish music together with the Norwegian. Absolutely NO RECOMMENDATIONS from here.

madness !!! best afterski I've EVER been to . Pure madness . Great DJ amazing sercurity in and around the nightclub and fast staff in the bar .Not all the pictures are taken inside the nightclub but around the sight.. It's a must do experiencel

Be careful! Very violent security! Choking until fainting, pushing one small guy who was not being rude to the ground with 3 people and following him outside the property to throw him on the ground again with four people…. We were a large party of 750 people partying here a whole week every evening peacefully. On one of the last night the also opened up for other guest and the security, which was okay all week, went wild. They got extraordinary violent for no reasons and one of us was a bit drunk and willingly leaving with his hands up. That apparently gave the very unreasonable security the right to choke him until he almost fainted and then throw him on the ground and sit on him with 3 guys. They followed him outside with four people and wanted to throw him face first, arms behind his back on the ground again. They were NOT willing to solve the situation but only to let out their aggression.

World's best afterski! Great place to party! Buy a beer, get on top of the tables, and enjoy the music form a legendary dj.

It's the only night club in Hemsedal but I would say hollvin and skistua is better for afterski. Really expensive but it's Norway so normal prices

Truly, this is a sacred place where craftsmanship and devotion meet in perfect harmony. The splendor of this church is a testament to the reverence and faith of those who built it. In every beam and carving, there is a reflection of divine artistry.

Visiting this stave church was incredible - I had no idea the history nor had I heard of them before. Our tour stopped for a brief visit and the local guide shared so much fascinating history. It was WELL worth the stop and I highly recommend, especially with a guide. To think this gem could have been torn down as “parts” for the new church boggles the mind.

Very interesting story by a friendly and enthusiastic guide ( sorry forgot the name).

One of the oldest stavechurches, and one of the only existing using the Borgund style. Only the main ship is preserved, but it is stunning, and well worth the 5 min drive off the main road. Tip: spend a few bucks pn a guide, it's a very interesting story, and you support the preservation of the church.

Nice historical site. We received ample explanations from a sympathetic guide. Thank you.

It's a nice little church that's well worth a quick stop

Nice litle church 😊

Stayed in single economic room. An amazing hotel with a perfect location and service. The breakfast was fantastic, the pool and sauna is perfect. Sometimes there is a live music in the evenings and cozy places in hall just to stay and relax.

Here’s a tighter, sharper version with your added details baked in: ⸻ Storjefell Resort — A low point in an otherwise fantastic Norway trip We stayed one night in two double rooms (one for my brother and me, one for our parents). From check-in to check-out, it was a catalogue of failures. Rooms & cleanliness • One room had dirty bedsheets and a dirty toilet. • The second room had a very low, sloped ceiling with no warning, making it unsafe—my 80-year-old father hit his head twice just standing up from the bed. • Bedsheets in that room were also torn in multiple places. Pool & facilities • No slippers or towels provided for the pool. • The jacuzzi jets didn’t work. • The pool was visibly dirty, with brown sediment on the bottom. Restaurant: broken promises and bad food • After we raised the issues, reception said dinner was “on the house.” At the restaurant, we were told only one person’s dinner would be covered. That’s not a gesture; that’s a technicality. • Menu mostly in Norwegian, which doesn’t help non-Norwegian guests feel welcome. • Food quality was the worst we had in seven days of travelling around Norway. Example: The tenderloin’s béarnaise sauce was clearly reheated multiple times—the colour was off, it was so viscous it wouldn’t pour, and it stayed put when the container was turned upside down. Payment policy & treatment • We were never informed of the non-standard policy that dinner can’t be charged to the room. • Staff initially wouldn’t let us leave the restaurant to go to our rooms to get our cards—despite already having our IDs and credit card details on file. • After a six-hour drive, it was late and we were tired; the plan was to settle at checkout, and staff eventually agreed to that. Owner’s behaviour • At 22:15, the owner banged on my parents’ door while they were sleeping, accusing us of refusing to pay. • Once he understood we had never said that and that his staff had agreed we could pay at checkout, he told us he hoped we wouldn’t return. On that point, we agree. Bottom line This was by far the worst experience of our trip. Everywhere else in Norway we met friendly staff, clean facilities, and good food. Storjefell Resort was the lone black mark. If you’re planning a visit, this is the one place we strongly recommend you avoid.

Best hotel and buffet for us.And stuff service is also great. There is a swimming pool, Jacuzzi bath and sauna. But you need to pay for bubble of jacuzzi. There is not enough snow for downhill and cross country skiing at this time.

There are delicious dinners here, and live music with dancing, but I don't know if it's always like that.

The dinner buffet stands out -- they do not cut corners here. You will find dozens of dishes, including high quality meat cuts, multiple fish dishes, salads, and probably 15 types of dessert. The dining room is clean and well staffed. The pool area could use a small upgrade, but I nevertheless enjoyed the pools, sauna and jacuzzi (particularly around 13:00 when it is pretty quiet). Lots of attractions for the kids at night including table tennis, shuffleboard, a disco, and a magician. They recently installed some 8 electric vehicle chargers, which is appreciated as the car comes up the hill fully loaded.

Great location, however decent rooms and decent staff.

An amazing hotel with a perfect location and service. Being in the mountains, you have all conditions to relax comfortable way. The food is fantastic, the pools are perfect joy for kids and saunas for adults. There is a live music in the evenings and cozy places in hall just to stay and relax.

Absolutely amazing place. Great guide with professional knowledge sharing. Tunnel itself is like from another planet. If you will get there you will have also drive the highest road in Norway - 1866m. We really enjoyed everything!

An incredible experience. walking in the area surrounded by frozen plateaus, semi-frozen lakes and inside the ice cave. The very good guide explained to us the incredible nature, the life of the glaciers and the life of the hunters. The ice cave is incredible in its beauty, the formations, the artistic forms of ice, the artefacts preserved in ice cases, the tunnels, the theatre where we watched the documentary. Above us the fast-flowing clouds carried by a strong wind. Absolutely not to be missed. Tip: dress very, very well to protect yourself from the cold and wind. Domenico, Italy

Fantastic tour that everyone that is in the area should see. I would recommend visiting first visiting the norwegian mountain museum in Lom and then go up in the mountain and see the ice tunnel. I also recommend to not only see the ice tunnel but take the tour with the guides that will show you that what you see around is not only rocks and ice but so much more full of life!

Our guide Kathnika(apologies if I have misspelled) was enthusiastic. She gave demonstrations wherever possible, and this helped me understand the concepts e.g.: the polygonal hole softening and the Gabro Vs Feldspar stone sounds. I learned the crucial role played by the permafrost layers. I appreciate the fact that organizers have dedicated more time to the outdoor specimens than the cave. While I was impressed by the cave's creation history, it's not much there from a learning perspective. They can add some more technical information about the cave's current maintenance or if it is used for any experiments or so on. I highly recommend the tour.

Excellent tour guide giving us detailed information about local flora and fauna. Ice cave itself is absolutely amazing! A mixture of Nordic myth and Ice Age style artifacts frozen in the walls. Ice tunnel slide is highly recommended- if you are not afraid of really really tight spaces and sliding head first into the unknown dark :-)

The artistic ice sculptures hidden in the cave beneath the glacier were stunning—like stepping into a frozen gallery of natural beauty and creativity. The tour guide offered fascinating insights into post-glacial nature, weaving in subtle hints about the effects of global warming. A perfect blend of art, science, and environmental awareness. Highly recommended!

Fantastic nature experience. It gives you a much better understanding of the glacier, fauna and flora, as well as climate change challenges. This is a guided tour anyone could benefit from!

Jotunheimen National Park, meaning "Home of the Giants," is one of Norway’s most iconic and dramatic natural areas. Established in 1980, it spans over 1,150 square kilometers across Innlandet and Vestland counties. The park is home to more than 250 peaks over 1,900 meters, including Galdhøpiggen (2,469 m) and Glittertind (2,452 m), the two highest mountains in Northern Europe. --- Landscape & Nature The landscape is a breathtaking mix of towering peaks, deep valleys, sparkling glaciers, and alpine lakes. Ancient gabbro rock formations and glacial carving have shaped this rugged terrain into one of Scandinavia’s top destinations for hikers and mountaineers. --- Outdoor Activities Hiking & Trekking: The park offers over 50 marked trails. One of the most famous hikes is the Besseggen Ridge, with stunning views over the green Lake Gjende and blue Lake Bessvatnet. Mountain Climbing: Popular summits include Galdhøpiggen and Glittertind. Climbs can be done via marked paths or guided glacier routes from places like Juvasshytta and Spiterstulen. Glacier Walking: Guided walks on glaciers such as Svellnosbreen are available during summer. Winter Sports: During winter, Jotunheimen becomes a prime location for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Multi-day ski tours like the Jotunheimen Haute Route are available. --- Wildlife & Nature The park supports wildlife such as reindeer, moose, wolverines, lynxes, and numerous birds. Its rivers and lakes are ideal for trout fishing. The flora varies from hardy alpine plants to lush mossy meadows in sheltered valleys. --- Accommodation & Access Visitors can stay at well-maintained mountain lodges and tourist cabins such as Gjendesheim, Spiterstulen, and Eidsbugarden. Many are operated by the Norwegian Mountain Touring Association (DNT). Access to the park is via scenic routes like the Sognefjell Road, one of Norway’s highest mountain passes. In summer, bus connections are available from Oslo, Bergen, and Trondheim. --- Weather & Safety (May 26, 2025) Current conditions include light rain and temperatures around 4°C. A yellow avalanche warning is in effect due to wet snow, so hikers should take precautions and check local advisories before setting out. --- Getting There Jotunheimen is about 4–5 hours by car from Oslo, Bergen, or Trondheim. It lies centrally in southern Norway, making it an accessible destination for those exploring the country’s national parks and natural landmarks.

I spent few hours at this national park on the hike to Vettisfossen, the tallest waterfall in Norway. This was one of the highlights on my vacation in the country. I recommend to try the same, if you are not into super challenging hikes, or something else in the area.

An absolutely beautiful national park which is great, although sometimes challenging, for hiking and camping. The hours shown on maps are for lighter backpacks so plan for longer hikes with heavier pack. Requires some fitness and experience I'd say. Favorite parts of our 7 1/2-day hike was Gjendebu to Memurubu (even though "Bukkelægret" was a challenge) and of course Besseggen.

Awesome jaw dropping ride. Many possible trails with different difficulty levels.

Besseggen hike is one of the best I’ve done in my life so far! The views are just out of this world. Come well equipped

Must have! This place, cant be Skipped on youre Trip!

The national park is perfect if you love to hike mountains. The park has several peaks that is over 2000m which can be hiked. And many of them are have a trail to the top. Ut.no is a website where you can find different hiking options in Jotunheimen NP.

It's a beautiful and very scenic hike. We went before the hiking season in the norway starts so there was a lot of snow there. The hike suddenly became tough from moderate. But the final views were worth the pain. If you're in the region do not miss this hike.

We had an amazing one-day hiking trip to Bitihorn in a partly cloudy day in August. A family with our 10-year old son. It was quite manageable for kids over 8 in my opinion although we saw even younger kids on the path. The internet coverage was good during the whole hiking path and there are marking showing the route. We enjoyed the taste of wild blueberries and walking on small running streams. We drove from Oslo in the morning and came back the same evening. It became a compact beautiful memory in the nature.

Fun walk to a nice summit with fantastic views. We did the walk in summer and kids were delighted to find a patch of icy snow. Can do the walk from 2 sides, the Beitostolen side is steeper but shorter with some scrambling short cuts if you choose... the kids did! We made a video search "twoplustwocrew bitihorn" and you should find it. Views from the top look back down the valley towards Beitostolen one way and across to the mountains on the other side with a few lakes thrown in. We took our jetboil and snacks and had a mini picnic at the top while we enjoyed the view. As with any walking in Norway go prepared for changeable wether.. it was pretty chilly at the top!

A delightful view from the top of the ⛰️ Mountain. Yes! Even though it took a long way to reach the top. But don't forget to bring some water and snacks.

This is a must hike that will take you around four hours (this includes extra time to absorb the views and have a bite on top) if you're in good shape. There are enough maps and markers to give you a general idea of which way to go and the top of this hike (cell phone antenna station) offers amazing views though the winds can be incredibly powerful.

Iconic mountain. Great view and reasonably easy hike assuming you're of decent health. It's a shame the tower on the top is an eye sore.

Nice hike, but Besseggen trail more scenic and gives more beauties of Jotunheimen.

Fantastic ski school! We travelled with our two boys aged 13 and 11, and booked 4 mornings of lessons (via Crystal Ski) varying from beginner to intermediate. As we visited in low season, the boys were put together (2:1) with Henric, and learned so much! They progressed to parallel turns and 'hockey stops', explored the main ski area as well as kid-friendly bumpy/activity tracks and even some off-piste in the 'woods'! Henric was so kind and patient, and the boys both loved spending time with him. Us adults were both taught by Lasse, albeit in different groups. Again we both thoroughly enjoyed our lessons and found them so beneficial. Lasse was very knowledgeable about the resort and local area, and a very experienced skier with lots of interesting stories and great tips for all abilities. It's worth mentioning too that there were plenty of other instructors around, and they all seemed to love their job, and had such a lovely way with the children. Thank you, we are already researching a return trip!

LOVE Beito Aktiv! I did two activities with them and can’t wait to come back and try the rest of them! I did the Sauna which was nice and private. Looking out at the lake it had a very nice view. I definitely recommend. And I did the fishing which was the most fun I’ve had in a while. I hadn’t been fishing in years and it’s perfectly okay if you’re a beginner. You won’t feel left out at all. We smoked the fish that was caught and we had some coffee with boiled lake water cause it’s a fresh water lake. Great time. The most fun I had in Beitostølen for sure.

This Ski School is very good and all of the instructors we spoke to are fun and friendly. We will definitely be returning and using your service again.

World class instructors and ski school! I can also recommend their other activities like snow rafting, fun adrenaline rush 😁

My family and I have just returned home from a beautiful skiing holiday at Beitostolen where we all received exceptional skiing lessons from the instructors at Beitostolen Aktiv. We'd like to give a very special shout-out to Henric and Lasa for their wisdom and for creating the perfect environment for learning. Thank you.

Understanding and flexible ski instructors who can teach anyone and any ability!

The best ski instructors! Excellent team building events for both summer and winter! Learned how to throw an axe and burn through an ATV course. Ask them about Knuts Elk Stu; it's legendary 😀

We climbed the magnificent Bessegen Ridge starting from Gjendesheim and completing a route which led us up and along the ridge, then around the Bessvatnet lake and back to Gjendesheim car park. We completed the route during the last week of May 2025, with at least 3/4 of the route fairly heavily covered in snow. Warm clothes and walking boots were required, as there are many sections that require scrambling and pulling yourself over rocks. Due to the presence of snow and ice still on the ridge, it took almost 10 hours to summit and return, but it was worth it to see such a magnificent view from the top and the completely frozen Bessvatnet lake. Much of the route around the lake was snow covered, so we had to forge our own route which significantly slowed progress. Well worth it if you have a reasonable level of fitness and determination.

Took the popular path Memurubu to Gjende hike. Difficult hike but breathtaking experience! Avoid if you have height problems—you literally have to climb on knife’s edge! Camping on the way would be more relaxing. Take plenty of water or fill up on your way from the stream (That’s what I did and still alive, some locals said I shouldn’t as there can be bacterias). Lastly bring your best protein bars and food. Highly recommended! Pro tip: if you miss the last bus to the parking lot ask someone in the shop to drop you off and show your ticket. you might be lucky. Including swimming, breaks, food and sightseeing it took 11 hours for me. So start early and enjoy!

Undoubtedly one of the true highlights of our trip to Norway. While we were worried at first reading some of the reviews here, we can safely say that with moderate fitness and adequate preparation you should be able to undertake - and enjoy ! - this unique hike. It took us about 6,5 hours, including stops - taking the early ferry at 8am, meaning we were back in time for the first bus back at 15pm. The first section of the hike was the most challenging for us as it’s constantly uphill for about 1.5 - 2 hours. The actual ridge climb proved to be less straining and scary than initially anticipated. Do make sure you stay focused towards the end of the hike when fatigue might set it: you will face a steep descend back to the ferry terminal where it can get very slippery in case of rainy weather…

One of the most amazing hikes I have ever done. We decided to start the trail in Memuburu, we booked our spots for the ferry and the parking lot/shuffle bus for the earliest morning ferry, I recommend to take this route as it is so much nicer to not worry about getting to the ferry on the way back from the hike. I’m not an experienced hiker, however, I do training (gym mostly) and this was my longest and most technical hike so far, I have to say in terms of views, it exceed my expectations, it was completely wonderful and memorable, we were so lucky with the weather. The hike itself, it is quite technical, very rocky and the way up can be quite tiring. The most challenging parts for me were, the climbing part in order to reach the top, I got quite scared as it is definitely more dramatic than it looked in the pictures/videos specially, for people with fear of heights and also quite long hahah. After the climbing part, it gets a bit better until it get worse, when you’re starting to go downhill, it’s hell hahah, I have bad knees, and I have train and prepare myself for this moment, brought all the gear (hiking poles, knee sleeves, etc ) and that’s usually good enough, but god, it was so long, technical and so much impact on my knees that I almost gave up hahaha. If you have bad knees like me, be aware of this and take your considerations, the way down isn’t tiring itself but it is very hard on your knees. The most memorable views are honestly in the first half of the trip if you start from Memuburu, so take this in consideration for pictures/videos, because when you reach the top after the climbing part you might think the view is even better there but is not hhahah, so, if you don’t want to go the climbing part, you could even just go back after reaching the half and you have seen all the pretty tbh. I would recommend to take this route instead, because the climbing part going downhill would look even scarier 😆 Overall, great experience! Even with super bad knees, I made it on time, 7 hours 40 min, and it was totally worth it, loved this experience 🥰

The most terrifying but thrilling hike/climb I’ve ever done. What an amazing experience! Would highly recommend. I’m not the best climber but have done my fair share of hikes and this I would rate a 7/10 on difficulty. The views. My goodness, the views were absolutely breathtaking. So worth the climb to see the top and the waters below. Cannot wait to come back!

Its amazing feeling when you reach the top. The ridge is doable and its something new. Its climbing. Its a bit scary if you look but when you do it, its not so bad. You will get more confident and then suddenly you are at the top. Way down is long but intresting.

Amazing view – highly recommend! If you have a fear of heights, I suggest taking the route from Memurubu to Gjendesheim, which means you’ll be climbing up the ridge. Going in the opposite direction—down the ridge—can feel much scarier. The hike is about 14.5–15.5 kilometers from Memurubu to Gjendesheim.

Beautiful mountain area. Love these kind of endless mountain roads. Perfect for photography and hiking. 📸: @nikolasgogstad

Fantastic 👌👌👌

(Translated by Google) For the first time we drove over Valdreflye where we experienced light drifts of snow and sun every second. In several places, the plow edges were high and the stone-covered landscape was covered with snow. Great road over the mountain, but large parts of the road up to Beitostølen were like driving in a riverbed (not much to show the tourists who come to Norway). Great trip in snowy surroundings. (Original) For første gang kjørte vi over Valdreflye der vi opplevde lett snødrev og sol om hver andre. Flere plasser var brøytekantene høye og det steindekte landskapet var dekt med snø. Flott veg over fjellet , men store deler av vegen opp til Beitostølen var som å kjøre i et elveleie (ikke mye å vise turistene som kommer til Norge). Flott tur i snødekte omgivelser.

(Translated by Google) Overnight in the car with my lovely wife. Lovely place to wake up to sunrise. Hcwc is open all the time. 2022.09.10. (Original) Overnatting i bilen med min kjære kone. Nydelig sted å våkne til soloppgang. Hcwc er åpent hele tiden. 2022.09.10.

(Translated by Google) Nice walking areas for the four-legged too. (Original) Fine turområder for de firbeinte også.

(Translated by Google) Fantastic to drive over Valdresflya. Good roads and many rest areas. Watch out for sheep, shepherds and other animals. Beautiful view up to Bitihorn. It is worth a visit to the souviner shop, which has been there for 13 years. Many starting points for nice trips. Enjoy the view and have a good trip. 😊 (Original) Fantastisk å kjøre over Valdresflya. Gode veier og mange rasteplasser. Vær obs på sauer, gjeter og andre dyr. Nydelig utsikt opp til Bitihorn. Det er verdt ett besøk innom souviner butikken som har vært der i 13 år. Mange utgangspunkter for fine turer. Nyt utsikten og god tur. 😊

(Translated by Google) A fantastic mountain section on the roof of Norway. The road winds its way at an altitude of over 1,000 m. So here you just have to take the trip You won't be disappointed for sure, have a good trip. (Original) Ett fantastisk fjellparti på Norges tak . Veien slynger seg frem på over 1000 m høyde . Så her er det bare å ta turen Du blir garantert ikke skuffet, god tur.

Lom is a verry nice place to stay. It is an old Norwegian town, that has a lot of history. The Church is a verry nice building and worth a visit. Ok to walk around the church, but you have to pay in order to go inside.

If you want to visit the church from inside, check the opening hours in advance. There are also some messes happening in the church, if you are interested in those. From the outside, the church is nice, but I still liked the old tombstones the most. You can walk around them as in a park, still enjoying something that's old and has a great historical value.

A truly special place. The staff at the entrance were very kind and welcoming. The church is in excellent condition, and being inside felt deeply spiritual — unlike anything I’m used to from stone cathedrals back home. The wooden construction, the scent of old timber, the slightly faded paint, the chandelier with its own story — it all creates a powerful, hard-to-explain atmosphere. A moving and unique experience, both culturally and emotionally.

Wonderful stave church! While the entrance fee might be a bit hefty it provides you with the possibility of visiting the church from the inside - which I’d highly recommend. If you’re lucky you also get to join a nice, short guided tour through the building by a very knowledgeable guide. If you were to visit a stave church while in Norway this would be a very good pick.

This is a very nice place. We discovered it on our way to Geiranger. Definitely worth a visit.

Beautiful church. Admission ticket overpriced. Free large parking on site

Wow, not many of them left but this is one of the biggest. Sadly came too late to get inside but even walk around was really good

Beautiful stone and crystal collection. And also awesome handcrafted earrings or necklaces. Entrance is free, so buy some things to support these lovely people.

I mean, if you’re into it, you’ll love it. It’s a massive collection.

Amazing museum So interesting and educational Such a great verity of rockw and fossils

Truly passionate collection of minerals of Norway, fossils, and, separately, minerals from all over the world. The gift shop is a captivating museum within museum too. Highly recommend!

Absolutely stunning collection of stones, minerals, crystals and fossils. The owners are two professional geolists who devoted their lifes to traveling and looking for them. Now they present and sell some of their finds as well as other goods at their store. The museum entree is free. Such a lovely place and couple!

It's been a few years since I've been there. For me personally, it was an absolutely beautiful place. Many different minerals and semiprecious minerals. A few very nice fossils. And a wonderful part-staff from Sweden :-) Anyway, I bought very well at great prices. I highly recommend.

Beautiful museum.

The photos look lovely but it was closed when we visited at 14:00 on a Monday in June - Maps show it as open but this is not accurate

Another great Norwegian Stav Kiele

You have to see this church, the oldest parts of it is from 1150...

Beautiful on the outside, but closed for visitors

EXPECTACULAR

(Translated by Google) Visited Vågå Church on a lovely autumn day with the morning sun which really lifted the fine church from its best side. Vågå church is a half-timbered cruciform church from the 1620s. There was previously a medieval stave church on the site and parts of the building materials are from this and perhaps from other stave churches in the area. What is interesting to me are the wonderful carved tomb supports in Akanthus. Acanthus is a stylistic and ornamental motif, based on the strongly lobed leaves and marked leaf veins of plants in the acanthus family. The Greeks used the motif from the years 600–500 BCE, in Norway the acanthus motif became common from the 17th century and has been particularly used in rose painting, wood carving and architecture. And the support for Jo Gjende, which is located here in Kleberstein, is of course nicely carved with Akanthu decoration So a trip here is worth the trip both to see the fine church and the wonderful Grave Pillars. (Original) Besøkte Vågå Kirke på en nydelig høstdag med morgensola som virkelig løftet den fine kirka fra sin beste side . Vågå kirke er en korskirke i bindingsverkskonstruksjon fra 1620-tallet. Det var tidligere en middelaldersk stavkirke på stedet og deler av bygningsmaterialene er fra denne og kanskje fra andre stavkirker i området. Det som for meg er interessant er de fantastiske utskårne gravstøttene i Akantus . Akantus er et stilistisk og ornamentalt motiv, basert på de sterkt flikede bladene og markerte bladnervene til plantene i akantusfamilien. Grekerne tok i bruk motivet fra årene 600–500 fvt., i Norge ble akantusmotivet vanlig fra 1600-tallet og har særlig vært brukt innen rosemaling, treskjæring og arkitektur. Og støtta til Jo Gjende som ligger her i Kleberstein er selvsagt fint uthugget med Akantus-dekor Så en tur innom her er verdt turen både for å se den fine kirka og de fantastiske Gravstøttene .

(Translated by Google) Vågåkyrkja as it stands is a cruciform church in heavy half-timbering built in 1628, so not a stave church... But it is no less exciting for that reason! It is rich in church art, old stave church parts (!) and local history! The church has some opening days during the tourist season where you can enter for NOK 50, but there is no problem contacting the church office on e.g. Facebook to enter outside of season/opening hours. Or you can drop by at a church service on a Sunday and hear the beautiful organ! 🤩 (Original) Vågåkyrkja slik den står er en korskirke i tungt bindingsverk bygget i 1628, altså ikke en stavkirke... Men den er ikke mindre spennende av den grunn! Den er rik på kirkekunst, gamle stavkirkedeler (!) og lokalhistorie! Kirken har noen åpningsdager i turistsesong hvor man kan komme inn for 50,- NOK, men det er ikke noe problem å kontakte kirkekontoret på for eksempel facebook å komme inn utenom sesong/åpningstid. Eller så kan man jo ramle innom på gudstjeneste en søndag og høre det flotte orgelet! 🤩

If you're going to Norway, you should definitely visit Go Rafting Sjoa. We had an amazing day a week ago on Monday. We went family rafting with our family. Safety comes first, and everything is done with a good dose of humor, so it's highly recommended—even if you find it a bit exciting or nerve-wracking. Our guide was Sasha, and you can tell he’s experienced—he’s very sociable and friendly, and has a great sense of humor. We laughed a lot! The other guides who joined us were also fantastic. You can really see that they work together as a team and are well coordinated. We were really impressed with the photos taken during the trip. Kuba did an amazing job— the pictures are high quality, there are lots of them, and they perfectly capture the fun and excitement of the day. They were absolutely worth it! It’s an experience we’ll never forget. Thank you so much Sasha, Kuba, Mariano, Finn, and everyone else working at GoRafting. The atmosphere is fantastic, and everything is well organized and taken care of—from the receptionist, to the bus driver, to the person who bakes the cake. Every detail is thought of. Greetings from the Netherlands! Stefan, mirjam, Jessin en Moïse Siempre amigos!

What a nice day we had at the Sjoa river! The environment is beyond stunning. The rafting guides, Griffen and Rob, were super friendly and professional. Beautiful and high quality pictures were taken that you can purshase afterwards for a small price. After the trip you can take a warm shower and drink coffee or tea and soup.

My partner and I stayed in the Europe room for the weekend rafting trip and a couple extra days. Our room was roomy with a lovely view of the river. The BBQ included with the weekend trip was incredible. The free breakfast is a proper Scandinavian breakfast. It’s a small camp which meant less crowd and more quiet. Clean, tidy. Located conveniently between multiple other towns with hikes and sites, it was a perfect place to stay central to the area. Staff was incredibly helpful with advice on what to experience apart from their rafting and shared recommendations for the next stop in our roadtrip. Highly recommend if you’re looking for more of a personalized cozy camping experience.

The best rafting experience I've ever been on, the guide (Kuba) explained everything perfectly in English and in Czech was nice and fun to talk to and knew his way around the river. Mikel was a great company and fun to watch him

Scared woman, 48 years: " I didnt think I would be brave enough to do the rafting. I through I would chicken out in the last moment. But thanks to the great guides I was able to do it! Their experience and humour made me relaxed enough to join the daytour rafting. I through it was really fun and I didnt feel scared. I wore my sunglasses so I could see properly (the chauffeur lend me some small rope to tie the glasses). We practiced how to go into the water and drag up a person which felt good. I recommend to stay at the rooms at the rafting place also so you dont feel stressed in the morning. After the rafting you get lunch at 14:00 and the photographer will show the group all the photos during the ride. (You can buy all of the photos). Thank you, Jerry, Sasha and the brittish guide.

Had such a fun experience here with the best guides! It was absolutely freezing when we did it, but as soon as we were on the water, it didn't matter anymore. The rafting was so much fun, and felt completely safe even though it was much wilder than expected. Got awesome photos too, definitely recommend this!

Fantastic rafting center. Super professional guides and crew with strong focus on safety and making sure everyone enjoyed their time on the river. Super-friendly staff at the basecamp with great service and wonderful food. Strongly recommend 👌🤩

Had an amazing few days here rafting & camping. It is a beautiful spot and the rafting team and staff on site are all super friendly. Shout out to Schrodi who captained us down the river safely & Armon who looked after us on site. One of our favourite memories of Norway.

This place is awesome! Staff represents a fun funky mix of nationalities and personalities coming together to make for an incredible experience for their customers. Love the cabin feel and flow through the facilities. Fun signage throughout adds to the appeal. Ample facilities for parking, storage of personal items and changing. Given the amount of wet suits in the changing rooms, the only down side is the funky odor…. Ew. The team makes a point of safety first and takes it very seriously from the wet suits to life jacket to multiple safety briefings to bringing along a medical dry bag in case of emergencies. Such fun people leading the rafts and they truly play to the crowd steering adventurous groups into the real white water and more timid groups through the (boring) flat stuff. Definitely a work out but nothing a reasonably fit person couldn’t handle. Our rafting adventure included a delicious, huge and body warming lunch. We had a soup with a mix of veggies and meats along with a huge assortment of breads and rolls with butter. So delicious.

It’s my second time in Sjoa, and the whole team are super professional, and they make you feel safe even when you are scared. You can buy pictures from your trip if you want to keep with you. You'll feel you are alive! 😅

This place is Awesome, i did 2 great rafting tours with good instructors. Everyone on the staff was very kind and in for a laugh, and even after the rafting was done, it was still a lot of fun, with a good Bonfire and a very nice bar area so easily a 5* rating. If i ever come back to Norway i will most definitely go rafting here again!

An absolute must do!!! I had fantastic time rafting with Ben as our guide. I couldn’t recommend a more professional and fun bloke to take us out rafting. He made me feel so safe and comfortable, especially for someone like me who hadn’t had much experience in rough water conditions. Thanks so much Ben and Sjoa Rafting, I’ll definitely be coming back :))

4th time going for rafting here in Sjoa and as before, it didn't disappoint. Had a great time on the river with my friends during the day and enjoyed good food and drinks in the evening. We slept well in the cozy cabin we rented. The hot tubs by the river was a nice new addition to the whole experience, very relaxing to get into after the rafting! Upgraded facilities since my last visit; they felt really fresh and clean! All of the staff was really friendly and service-minded; even when we had to change our booking on the go. And a special mention goes out to our great guide Pedro who managed to give us some extra excitement by surfing the rapids with the boat several times! We're coming back, for sure!

A fantastic experience! We had a great time at Sjoa rafting with Ben as our guide. He and the other guides were incredibly fun and professional - I can't rate them highly enough! I will definitely be back! 😁

Great first rafting experience with the whole family. Loads of fun ! It wasn't only about paddling but also enjoy the water. Highly recommended. Cheers Matt and Ben for your beer!

Attended family rafting! Good fun and not too scary for the kids. Great instructors as well.

These people get it right. Slick organisation without a businessy feel: you feel welcomed into an exciting event in a relaxed way. The Family Rafting trip is very well suited for families without any rafting experience. Smaller children at Sjoa’s lower age limit will enjoy this as well as adults. They throw some water fun into the mix and organise a well rounded event.

Nice rafting with the kids. Adventure, but safe with small children (8 and 10).

Rafting and camping. Went family rafting with some great guides. About 2.5 hours with preparations and return trip. Fun for the whole family. Camping cabins are quite new inside and shared sanitary facilities are also nice and clean.

This a beautiful place, with happy and helpful staff. They have several options for overnight stay, and do not seem overpriced. Their guides for the rafting are fun and positive types that care as much for the fun of rafting, as your safety. Would definitely recommend this place.

Excellent family adventure. The guides were great with the kids, entertaining with games and activities between the rapids. The rapids weren't huge, but perfect for a first-time-rafting experience.

Fantastic viewpoint Qe walked from the train station via the parking to the viewpoint We thought it would be easy, but we nearly defeated by the wind You have wind, storm and snøhetta Unbelievable We read about it in other reviews be were still overwhelmed The view is great An oasis without wind The design of the viewpoint is flabbergasting Compliments to the architect Don’t forget to take pictures from the outside (including the big windows) when starting your decent Enjoy

Great experience.. you have to park car and walk just around 1 and half km . It’s not that difficult way. 🥾 🫧🧚🏻‍♂️

Simple walk to viewpoint. Viewpoint itself is beautiful! And the view is amazing. There was a park ranger present to answer questions. She also had her binocular pointed to an ox, and everyone was invited to see it. Very helpful, great experience

It's a very pleasant walks to go there from the parking area. The viewpoint is nicely placed and it's an indoor venue. They actually have a fireplace there, so it's quite warm inside. Beside the reindeer watch, I was also listening to the guide from reindeer conservation institution I guess. And the explanation was very informative, interesting and well delivered.

Truly breathtaking encounter of nature and architecture! Great work Snøhetta! And you can see the mountain Snøhetta through the big glass screens! Amazing!

What an amazing place! But please double those steps with the years on then and development since Ice Age in English at least. Not everybody coming here speaks Norwegian.

The toll for the Hjerkinn-Tverrfjellet road to access this location is 49.59 SEK. My car is registered in Sweden, and I automatically settle all my tolls in Norway through Epass24. Despite this, a month and a half after my visit, I received an invoice for 348.35 SEK, which included a collection fee. All foreign visitors should know this, and I absolutely do not recommend visiting this place.

Fantastic possibilities for hiking. Rocky terrain as you climb higher. But the views are well worth the effort.

The great place "Must " to visit with families. Kids can come here , the road is not that much difficult, some part walk on the snow, some part walk on a small river. This time is time for couldberry flowers , you can enjoy it ,take a picture. The last past is difficult because you have to walk up all the time, but "Be strong " is fine. # Prepare well for hiking shoes because all the way have a lot of stone if shoes are not good ,you can hurt your feet. You can also hike visit another mountain ⛰️ around there. Recommend for visit 🇳🇴♥️💕

A must visit when in Norway!

It was a pit stop at Rondane. The confluence of at least 3 streams flowing down from the mountains into a free flowing beautiful river, is beautiful. It is a wet land area and rich in biodiversity. The small wooden bridge across the river is lovely. One can take pictures on a giant wooden chair. All in all, a nice place for a brief stop. There is a wonderful viewing spot near by from where one can see lots of mountain peaks.

Magnificent place. It's a tundra. Many beautiful places wort to visit. First park in Norway.

This is a beautiful park. There are a few things you should know though. Most of the walks are big. This is especially so since the trail is rocky, I mean super rocky! Like Sylvester Stalone was your hike! It's also marshy and muddy. An experienced hiker with a 15kg overnight backpack will be lucky to do 3km/hr on average. Furthermore, it's mostly above the treeline, temps drop in the evening and it gets windy if you're camping. Staying in the Hut is about 50 euros per night per person and breakfast is also expensive, so do bear that in mind. However, trails are extensive, well marked and views are stunning!

Beautiful and amazing place. Approximately 5 hours from Oslo. A lot of hiking trails in the mountains. I stayed at Rondvassbu, which was a great and cosy place to stay. Felt like being in a homey cottage. From Stange (which is th3 furthest place you can drive with your car) it is possible to rent a bike and cycle in to Rondvassbu. If I stayed in Rondane for a week I would do day trips and walk from cabin to cabin.

We had an amazing day on the Musk Ox Safari. We saw a Musk Ox herd and two females. Our Guide Morten knew a lot of interesting facts about flora, fauna and history of the national park. He brought a telescope through which we could see the animals very well. Would absolutely recommend. Thank you very much 😊

The trip that took place on July 16, 2025, was a disappointment. The guide showed us musk oxen from a distance of about 4 km. They were impossible to see with the naked eye and barely visible even through professional equipment. That was the whole trip. I believe that charging €50 for this kind of walk is definitely excessive. If the organizer guarantees (as stated on the website) a 99% chance of seeing the animals from a distance of 200 meters, I expect it to be true. If not, the money should be refunded.

I had a wonderful experience with Al. We were lucky to have spotted several musk oxen from close up, and they actually moved towards our perch so we could get a closer view from about 50 meters, after which we moved a bit farther for safety. We saw a heard of 5, with 1 fully grown male and female, one baby ox and two growing males. He carried a telescope so that we could get some nice pictures with our phones and we also got some complimentary cinnamon buns and tea/coffee :) With the telescope we saw a few that were a few kilometers away, maybe 20 in total. We did not have to walk a lot, and the whole trip lasted about 5 hours with a group size of about 15-20. He was very knowledgeable, while being funny, and we talked about arctic foxes, lichen and how to measure snowfall by looking at trees, among other things. I would really recommend taking the tour with him, if you can arrange that.

Our guide Sigbjørn was excellent. It was a good combination of hiking, explanations regarding flora and fauna, with a focus on musk ox of course, and general information. The group of 19 participants was a bit large but nice. We had great Musk Ox sightings for quite some time. Clearly recommendable! Special thanks to Tell for carrying the coffee.

We decided to do the Musk Ox Safari, which was an 11 km hike (up hill in the beginning) with a guide, Hedda. She was really sweet and helpful guiding us and answering questions. We saw two Musk Ox on another mountain and around 7-8 far away (about 7 km away) from us. It was therefore very important to have binoculars on the trip. Hedda had a very pro kind, which she borrowed us to see them. Super nice hike even though we didn’t see any Musk Ox near us :-) We also got coffee and cinnamon buns on our lunch break. Very nice!

I went on the musk ox safari guided by Erlend Ekeland (Al). We saw 9 musk ox in total, including a couple of young ones (one a few months old, the other a yearling) and two males. We were able to get fairly close to them with Al ensuring that we did not disturb them in anyway. Cinnamon buns and coffee were of course a treat, but the best part was Al's enthusiasm and knowledge. He clearly knows the area like the back of his hand, and is extremely passionate about the nature the national park conserves. Would highly recommend, and will even try to come back in the winter months. Brilliant!

Did the musk ox safari with this company. The guides were great! Fun and personable. We spotted a few musk ox from a VERY far distance (you could only see with a specialized telescope they brought). Unfortunately wild life acts on its own accord and it is never guaranteed to spot wildlife. But the guides are well educated about musk ox and did their very best till the last minute to ensure we saw one at least and that was appreciated. There's various ways this company could have improved this experience that I feel they failed to mention. 1) Musk ox are cold weather animals. I did the safari on a very very hot day. The hotter the weather, the farther the musk ox migrate, the more you have to hike and the less likely you are to see them. 2) Due to the hot weather and other circumstances, we only saw musk ox through the telescope. Considering it is called a safari i expected a more closer encounter, enough to where i could actually see them from a distance and take photos. It was unfortunate. It is not a true safari but more of a "guided hike". The pathways are clear, labeled and paved and very much could be done on your own with binoculars and a sharp eye. 3) The tour group was way too big. We had 22+ people in our group. With such a large group doing the hike of various ages, hiking abilities, etc. Often we found ourselves waiting for the people with not as much capabilities to do such a strenuous hike. It was quite steep, hard and a 6-7 hour day. It made it harder on a hot day. Please do not attempt this if you aren't much of a hiker, except in winter when the musk ox are likely lower on the mountain. Many elderly individuals and families with kids couldn't make it all the way to the top due to how steep it got. 4) They could have done a better job on their website explaining musk ox preference for cold weather, the hiking abilities expected. They did "split" the group safari day but still way too large of a group. Made an impersonal experience. I presume if we did get close to a musk ox it would be alot of people and we'd scare off a musk ox with this amount. They also changed the meet-up location for me 15 minutes before arrival, while I was driving up. Ghe guide tried to talk through and explain the instructions while i was driving. It can be hard this way. The guides were patient and kind with everyone and checked in alot which was nonetheless appreciated. Grateful for the experience, just wasn't worth the cost for me.

Nice, but very small

I was really satisfied about my visit of the museum. I came there by the Thamshawn line, visited the Old Mine, did some hiking in the post-industrial grounds around and went back also by Thamshawn. All the staff there was really friendly and professional, giving the presentations in perfect english and willing to do the visitation for every single person. The historic trains had fantastic style and the sceneries seen from its windows were glamorous. Really well-spent day.

Fantastic museum about the development of one of Norways most important industries.

Ageing museum, but interesting history.

Interesting☺️

(Translated by Google) Super great narrow-gauge railway that brings the old days back to life. For railway fans it is simply wonderful. Super friendly staff. Especially Mr. Pål Rombarg showed us around the museum railway in Løkken Verk. (Original) Super tolle Schmalspurbahn die die alte Zeit wieder aufleben lässt. Für den Eisenbahnfans ist es einfach herrlich.Super freundliches Personal .Besonders Herrn Pål Rombarg iführte uns durch die Museumsbahn in Løkken Verk.

(Translated by Google) The museum is cute and small. I was impressed by the luxury of the royal carriage. The most impressive thing was the 1908 train ride. Tickets must be booked in advance, because you may not get on the train. Children's delight from this trip! (Original) Музей милый и небольшой. Впечатлила роскошь королевского вагона. Больше всего впечатлила поездка на поезде 1908 года. Билеты нужно бронировать заранее, потому как на поезд можно и не попасть. Детский восторг от этой поездки!