Norway

Here, the youngest members of the family can get a safe start on skis, while the more experienced can romp around on the alpine slopes, in the terrain park or on the cross–country ski trails in beautiful high–mountain terrain.

Gautefall is an two hour drive from Kristiansand and perfect for a family ski weekend. The area offers everything you can imagine for the perfect skiing experience – not least for the little ones, who can safely romp with the forest trolls in the beginners' area, practice on Norway's longest roller coaster in the terrain or take a ski break in the play area or the LEGO area.

Gautefall has Norway's finest ski shooting facility, where you can try your hand at the exciting sport that offers both speed and action on the skis and calm and concentration when the bullet hits the target.

Your guide to a great ski holiday in Gautefall

Read more about Gautefall's facilities below and find inspiration for your holiday in our travel articles about the area.

Hirtshals

Kristiansand

If you're a first–time skier, Gautefall is the perfect destination – and it's close to Denmark, just a 90 minute drive from Langesund. 

Ski holidays in Gautefall

Setesdal

winter

On this page you can read about the facilities at Gautefall Ski Center – and the many fantastic snow experiences that await you in the area.

Ski facts and experiences in Gautefall

We've teamed up with a number of Danish ski experts and locally renowned guides to share advice,
tips and tricks that can help you and your family and friends have a fantastic ski holiday in Gautefall.

Read travel articles from a range of Danish ski experts and locally renowned guides, who share their advice, tips and tricks for your ski holiday in Gautefall.

Travel articles about Gautefall – Ski Holiday Inspiration

Gautefall – Fun for the whole family on skis

Vestlandet

Sørlandet

Østlandet

Listen to the Norwegians themselves when choosing what to experience on holiday – Here are the 15 most popular attractions and destinations among Norwegians in 2013 (Source: Visit Norway):

The Norwegians' own favourites

Norway has just been voted one of the world’s best destinations in 2022 by Lonely Planet – thanks in large part to its key focus on sustainable travel experiences. 

Norway – A sustainable destination

Norway offers a wide range of beautiful cycle routes across varying terrain. The magazine ‘Reiser & Frihed’ and Norwegian Cyclists Association have put together a list of the country’s ten best cycle routes. (Source: Visit Norway).

Top 10 cycle routes in Norway

The Telemark Canal means great holiday experiences for the whole family. The area offers a pearl of natural and cultural experiences, guaranteed to give you memories for life.

Telemark Canal– Eastern Norway's adventurous waterway 

Quiet roads that pass through endless green forests, along the deep blue fjords, over snow-covered mountain passes, through deep gorges and past thundering waterfalls – it’s no surprise that Norway is one of the world’s most popular holiday destinations.

Visit Norway

Come fishing in Norway: experience some of the world’s the best sea fishing and river-and-lake fishing.

Get a record catch

Kristin Krohn Devold, former Secretary General of the Norwegian Tourist Association, offers a few inspirational facts about some of Norway’s best mountain hiking (Source: Visit Norway).

Norway’s best mountain hikes

Norway is best known as a hiking mecca, but our northern neighbour offers a wealth of other unique experiences among the beautiful natural surroundings. 

Norway – Holidays for everyone

Join a fjord cruise with Fjord Line and get up close to some of the world’s most breathtaking natural scenery. Or what about a cruise on a lake in the mountains - or the southern Norwegian archipelago?

Experience Norway’s most beautiful fjord

We’ve listed a number of highlights below – remember that you’ll find lots of fantastic family activities at all of our destinations in Norway, so you can find more inspiration on each individual destination page here in our travel universe.

Norway for kids

If you’re planning a holiday in one of the welcoming towns of Telemark, such as Hovden, Rauland or Gausta – a drive along the Hardangervidda National Park route – also known as the Telemark Mountain Road – is a must.
The route goes from Heddal Stave Church in the east to Haukelifjell in the west and is 235 kilometres in total. The trip is dotted with attractions, viewpoints, charming villages and impressive natural surroundings, so most people enjoy the journey in shorter sections, so you have time to make stops along the way and enjoy the many sights on offer. 

Hardangervidda National Park route – a string of adventures

AutoPASS is the name of the automatic system for the collection of tolls on roads and ferry fees.  Vehicles registered abroad also have to pay tolls in Norway. That is why registering your car is a good idea of making sure you are charged the correct toll rate. 

AutoPASS: Easier travel on toll roads in Norway 

Get inspired for your next hiking trip! Here are four tips for spectacular hiking trips in Telemark. 

Hiking trip in Telemark

Visit some of Norway’s lesser known viewpoints and attractions – and come away with unique experiences and holiday memories for life. 

Untraditional destinations

Would you like a holiday filled with freedom, flexibility and fantastic experiences in natural surroundings? Why not take a motorhome to Norway?  On this page, we’ve gathered some excellent advice and a suggested itinerary for your motorhome holiday in Telemark. Remember that we have special motorhome packages on our crossings. 

Experience Telemark in a motorhome

Motorhome parked by the fjord and beautiful mountains.

The Norwegian exchange rate is still historically low – so you can once again get great holiday experiences at small prices! Read our 5 top tips for an incredible Norwegian adventure. 