Hemsedal is in the south of Norway, right between Oslo and Bergen. This makes Hemsedal the perfect base for day trips both to the fjords and mountains. Here are some tips:
the Sognefjord, only 1 hour drive from Hemsedal.
Flåm
located by the Sognefjord, is appr. 2 hour drive from Hemsedal. Here you can take a cruise on the Sognefjord and take the famous and 4th most visited attraction in Norway,Flåmsbana.Langedrag
a wolf park located 1,5 hour drive away. A lot fun for the whole family. They also have farm animals and other wild animals such as lynx, moose, deer and fox.the Bear Park in Flå, Watch the bears in their natural habitat, bathing and climbing trees. They also have bear babys summer 2009! Other animals are moose, rabbits, goats and more.
Hardangervidda
only 1-1,5 hour drive away.Jotunheimen
also just 1-1,5 hour drive awayThe tourist office in Hemsedal has a booklet with 7 day trips by car, costs NOK 40.
more information
Hemsedal Tourist Office (http://www.hemsedal.com), tel +47 32 05 50 30, e-mail: [email protected]
contact
Internet:
WIFI - Hemsedal Cafe, Skogstad Hotell, Hemsedal Tourist Office, Cafe Dali, Hemsedal Alpin Lodge, Experten Sportsbar, the library.
Internet Stations - the library