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The museum has something for everyone – whether you want to experience how the Vikings mined iron in the area at the Hovden Ironworks Museum, explore the area's geology at the Evje Mineral Trail or the Fennefoss Museum, delve into Norwegian military history at the Evjemoen Defence Museum or set sail on the steam–powered sightseeing boat "Bjoren".

There are both open–air museums where you can explore the impressive old buildings and indoor exhibitions about Setesdal's development, culture, crafts and history.
The museum's locations are spread throughout Setesdal from Hovden in the north to Ivedal in the south, so set aside a day or two if you want to visit all the museum's exciting experiences.
Read more and see opening hours on the Setesdals Museum website.

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Hovden

Setesdals Museum  covers 14 different locations in Setesdal, each showing a particular part of the area's history. 

Setesdals Museum  – A pearl of experiences

Hovden - Setesdalsmuseet

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Alpine slopes of all levels, top–class cross–country skiing with beautiful mountain views, "Tusseland" for the kids and perhaps Norway's very best terrain park – that's what you'll get if you go on this year's ski holiday to Hovden.

In Hovden you will find Norway's sixth largest alpine centre, offering 34 km of alpine runs with challenges for both beginners and experienced off–piste skiers. The area also offers 170 km of cross–country ski trails and plenty of fun and action in the impressive HovdenParken terrain park.

If you need to treat those sore ski muscles, visit Hovden Badeland & Spa, which has slides, a sauna and an outdoor heated pool with unique mountain views.

Real ski atmosphere in a cosy mountain cabin

If you travel to Hovden with Fjord Line, you can stay in one of Hovden Høyfjellsenter & Hyttepark's atmospheric cabins. Here you get the perfect combination of several bedrooms and a large common area, so you can have your own cosy afterski in the cabin and turn the day's experiences on the slopes.

Your guide to a great ski holiday in Hovden

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

Alpine slopes in every colour, top–class cross–country skiing, a wonderful children's area and perhaps Norway's very best terrain park – that's what you get if you go on this year's ski holiday to Hovden.

Ski holiday in Hovden

Get the real ski atmosphere in one of Hovden Høyfjellsenter & Hyttepark's cosy cabins.



The cabin area is only around 800 metres from the ski area, so you can maximise your time on the slopes and easily have lunch and afternoon breaks at home in the cabin.




Get the real ski atmosphere in one of Hovden Høyfjellsenter & Hyttepark's cosy cabins. The cabin area is only around 800 metres from the ski area, so you can maximise your time in the slopes.

Accommodation in Hovden

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

Ski facts and experiences in Hovden

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

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

Setesdals Museum – A pearl of experiences

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