All of Valdres, right outside the door
From the slope at the cabin to mountain peaks, cross-country trails, fishing lakes and stave churches — Valdres offers something in every season.
Valdres stretches from the Begnadalen valley in the south to the high mountains of Jotunheimen in the north. The landscape changes all the way — and so do the activities. Here is a selection, season by season.
Winter
Dec – AprilAlpine & snowboard
Valdres Alpinsenter is right at the cabin. Groomed pistes for every level, plus off-piste and ski touring in the surrounding peaks.
Cross-country skiing
What Valdres is best known for. Mile after mile of groomed trails across the plateaus and through the forest.
Dog sledding
Glide through silent winter valleys behind a team of huskies — one of the region's most memorable experiences.
Ice fishing
Drill through the ice on a frozen mountain lake and wait for the trout. Quiet, slow and very Norwegian.
Snowkiting
Open, wind-swept plateaus make Valdres a favourite for kiting across the snow.
Sledding & snow play
Toboggan runs, snow-shoeing and pure snow play for the whole family — no skis required.
The slope starts at the cabin door
Ski in, ski out — the lift is just 60 m away, and the cross-country track about 700 m. Here is the piste map for Valdres Alpinsenter so you can see the runs and lifts before you go.
Summer
June – SeptHiking
From gentle family walks to Besseggen, Norway's most famous ridge hike. Signposted trails everywhere.
Cycling
Mjølkevegen is one of Norway's most beautiful cycling routes, running right through the Valdres mountains.
Fishing
Over twenty recommended fishing waters across the region, with a local fishing guide to point the way.
Horseback riding
Ride out across the summer mountain farms with views over Jotunheimen and the lakes.
Summer mountain farms
Valdres has the most active summer mountain farms (setre) in Northern Europe — several open to visitors.
Golf, rafting & more
Valdres Golf, river rafting, climbing and canoeing fill the long, light summer days.
Culture & nature
Year-roundStave churches
Six of Norway's 23 medieval stave churches stand in Valdres — extraordinary wooden architecture.
Valdres Museums
The Valdres Folk Museum is Norway's 4th largest open-air museum, voted museum of the year.
Valdresflye
The National Tourist Road over Valdresflye climbs into the high mountains beneath Jotunheimen.
Ready for a weekend in the mountains?
Use the cabin as your base and explore Valdres all year round. Check availability and book your stay.