
Blåfarveværket , around 1 hours from Norefjell, is a completely unique museum. The converted buildings of the area's mining industry (which supplied the beautiful blue cobalt to customers all over the world) now house both fascinating art and cultural exhibitions and fascinating exhibitions about the mining industry.
Blåfarveværket is located in beautiful natural surroundings, and the area's exciting cultural and historical experiences beckon both above and below ground. Here you can explore the "cultural trails" through the mining area, but also take a guided tour down into the historic mines themselves, where you can experience first–hand what life as a miner was like. The tour takes an hour and a half, and if you dare, you can step out onto an underground glass floor or the newly opened 32–metre suspension bridge.
One of the museum's permanent art exhibitions is the collection of works by the Norwegian fairytale artist Theodor Kittelsen, who created all kinds of mythical creatures in drawings, woodcuts, paintings and more. A visit here is sure to spark the imagination of young and old alike.

Read more and see opening hours and prices on Blåfarveværket's website.

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Blåfarveværket and the Cobalt Mines

The climbing park is around one hour southeast of Norefjell and is a popular destination for both locals and tourists.
The park has slopes of varying difficulty, so even the youngest can join in, while there are plenty of challenges for the family adventurers on the more challenging elements.
As a special feature, the park's climbing wall is a natural mountainside with safety equipment installed so you can try your hand at real mountain climbing.
See opening times and prices on the park's website.
If you need even more excitement, the world's biggest ski jump is just 20 minutes from the climbing park. Here, you can whiz down the hill in a cable car – at no less than 100 km/h!

Climbing Park Høyt & Lavt – Modum

Two of the artists who have found inspiration in the area's fascinating nature are the fairy–tale artist Theodor Kittelsen and the painter and writer Christian Skredsvig.

Theodor Kittelsen's (1857–1914) house, Lauvlia

, is beautifully situated with views of mountain, forest and lake. Here you can visit his home and see examples of his adventurous art, including. elfs, trolls, the Nixie and other mythical creatures.

Children and children at heart can take a walk along the "Children's Path", where fairy tales and fables are brought to life through elaborate sculptures inspired by the Kittelsen universe.
 
When you visit Lauvlia, you'll also get a fascinating insight into how the artists lived in an area where they were very different from the locals. Everyone who visits the museum gets a personal tour with one of its guides.

Read more and see opening hours on the museum's website.

If you want to see even more of Theodor Kittelsen's fascinating art, visit the Kittelsen Museum at the Blåfarveværket.

Christian Skredsvig's (1854–1924) home, Hagan

, is one of Norway's best preserved artists' homes. Here you can feel the authentic atmosphere of a real artist's home with the original interior and at the same time experience Skredsvig's beautiful art in the landscape that inspired him. The museum counts some 150 original works by Skredsvig and several of his artist friends. In addition, there are regular shorter thematic exhibitions.

Culture tour – Visit local artists' homes

At the Bear Park, located around 45 minutes from Norefjell, the whole family can look forward to a day full of exciting and fun experiences.
Large predators such as bears, lynx, wolves, leopards and (calved) foxes are at home, and elk, reindeer and deer romp alongside alpacas, sheep and goats.
The animals live in large open enclosures and there are hourly feedings in special feeding areas where you can get up close to the animals. Here you can hear the dedicated animal keepers talk about the animals and the work of the park.
The bravest of the family can explore Crocodile Land and discover American alligators, Cuban crocodiles, python snakes and turtles in the large reptile exhibition.
In addition to the animals, the Bear Park also has an indoor and outdoor play area, "Plaskeland" with fountains and water cannons, a theatre show with the bear brothers Grisk and Gomle and the Gyldenklo slide.


See opening times and prices on the Bear Park website.

Bear Park – Experience Norway's animals up close

In the middle of nowhere on a mountain at an altitude of 1,020 metres is a rather unconventional location for a work of art – but nevertheless this is where you can visit the granite statue of the Madonna in Eggedal, around 40 minutes west of Norefjell.
 
The statue was erected in 2009 at the request of Anne Margrethe Bugge, who had donated a large part of the surrounding area to Sigdal Municipality as part of Norway's largest protected forest area, "Trillemarka".
The Madonna quickly became a popular attraction for locals and tourists alike, so in 2016 Nepalese Sherpas helped build a stone path to make the statue more accessible and minimise wear and tear on the area's fragile natural environment
The hike, which is about 6 km. round trip goes through beautiful mountain terrain and is accessible for young children as well as the elderly. You can choose to walk up and down the same way, but we recommend doing the tour as a round trip, taking one path from the car park up to the statue and the other back down. Both are easyto walk on and well marked.
As you pass Lake Svartjern, you can stop at the shelter, where there is both good seating and the opportunity to light a fire. There are also several seats at the top where you can enjoy a packed lunch or a cup of coffee from the thermos.
With spectacular scenery, fascinating traditional Sherpa crafts and an exciting cultural experience, it deservedly won the 2018 Audience Award for Norway's Best Tour Route.


Read more about the trip and the statue at visitsigdal.no

Hike to the Madonna in Eggedal

Exciting history, fascinating art and culture and cosy shopping – Norway's capital has it all.



If you're interested in art, a visit to the newly opened Munch Museum should be your first stop – perhaps followed by a visit to the Nasjonalgalleriet, which opens in a new building in summer 2022. Vigelandsparken also attracts with its 212 sculptures, which have made the park one of Norway's most visited attractions.



If you want to feel the wings of history, visit the Viking Ship Museum or Akershus Fortress – or perhaps the Fram Museum, where you can get an insight into life as a polar explorer more than 100 years ago.



If you want to do some shopping and have a good time, the famous main street Karl Johan is a mecca of exciting shops and plenty of good food.



Find more inspiration for your visit to Oslo here.




Day trip to Oslo 

Norefjell is home to a string of charming historical experiences – and why not experience three of them in one day?
1: Krøderbanen
Norway's longest veteran railway, Krøderbanen, has a length of around 26 km.
 The railway was opened in 1872, and the beautiful steam locomotive pulls the historic teak carriages through the beautiful East Norwegian countryside every Sunday during the summer In addition, a number of thematic days and special events will be held during the summer.
2: Kryllingen
The cosy cruise ship M/S Kryllingen II takes you on a nice and relaxing trip around Lake Krøderen. Sit back and enjoy the beautiful scenery around you and especially Norefjell, which rises above the idyllic lake.
During the summer months, the little ones can join guided "Skip o'hoi" trips, where they can take both a skipper's certificate and a fishing certificate.
3: Villa Fridheim
Villa Fridheim, idyllically located in the middle of the island Bjørøya in Krøderen, is Norway's largest and best preserved wooden house in the elaborate Swiss style – and it's the country's only fairytale museum. The beautiful building itself is like something out of a fairytale, and inside the furniture and decor provide the perfect setting for your adventures among some of Norway's most exciting fairy tales and legends.
The three historical experiences can be visited on different days, but on selected Sundays you can buy one ticket for all three experiences via the Kruederbahn's "Train, Boat and Adventure" tour.
 Read more on the Krøderbanens website.

Fascinating time travel in Norefjell

Nastad Castle is a fascinating recreation of castle culture from the 12th to the 18thcentury. Attention has been paid to detail in every part of the castle, from the imposing exterior down to the smallest piece of fixture, and it is clear that authenticity and accuracy have been the focus of the castle's reconstruction.

A guided tour of the spectacular building takes you on a journey through European history, architecture, art and styles. If you want to delve even deeper into the history of the place, it is possible to book a two–hour guided tour with the castle's builder, Svein Yngvar Dynge.

If you are travelling with a larger group (10–16 people), it is also possible to arrange a special tour with dinner on Fridays.

Read more and book your visit at 

Nastadborgen – A fascinating journey through time.

Norway

Do you want a holiday with first–class nature experiences, a visit to a real mine and a journey into the world of adventure? Then head for Norefjell in eastern Norway – here you can put together a holiday with the best of nature, culture and history!

In the Bear Park, you can experience some of the largest Nordic animals up close. Bears, lynxes, wolves and (calved) foxes roam here, and elk, reindeer and deer frolic alongside alpacas, sheep and goats. The bravest of the family can explore Crocodile Land and discover American alligators, Cuban crocodiles, python snakes and turtles.

Villa Fridheim is Norway's largest and best–preserved wooden house in the elaborate Swiss style – and it's the country's only fairytale museum.
 The beautiful building itself is like something out of a fairytale, and inside the furniture and decor provide the perfect setting for your adventures among some of Norway's most exciting fairy tales and legends.

The blue dye works and cobalt mines are one of Norway's most visited tourist attractions. The buildings are set in beautiful natural surroundings, but the most exciting experiences lure you underground. Here you can take a guided tour of the historic mines and experience first–hand what life as a miner was like. The tour takes an hour and a half, and if you dare, you can step out onto an underground glass floor or the newly opened 32–metre suspension bridge.

Right at Norefjell you will find Norway's longest veteran railway, Krøderbanen, with around26 km of track. The railway was opened in 1872, and the beautiful steam locomotive pulls the historic teak carriages through the beautiful East Norwegian countryside every Sunday during the summer. In addition, a number of theme days and special events will take place over the summer.

Norefjell is a sought–after ski resort, and the area's mountain landscape also offers plenty of first–class nature experiences outside the winter season. The village of Krødsherad at the foot of Norefjell offers a wealth of beautiful hikes, and as a new feature you can "collect" mountain tops and earn prizes if you have visited a certain number of the twelve hikes included in the concept.

Norefjell is home to a wide range of historic buildings, from cosy artists' homes to the historic Eggedal Mill and the idyllic Veikåker farm and farm shop, where 700 organic chickens frolic among happy forest pigs, highland cattle and big beautiful horses.

In Norefjell, you can pamper yourself after the day's holiday adventures.

As a guest at Norefjell Ski & Spa, you have access to the hotel's facilities – from the exquisite restaurant to the many offers in the hotel's spa area (for a fee).

Your guide to a great holiday in Norefjell.

Read more about what to do, see and do in Norefjell below and find inspiration for your holiday in our travel articles about the area.

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Kristiansand

Get up close to bears and elk, visit Norway's only adventure museum, and delve into the depths of the cobalt mines. You can experience all this, and much more, in Norefjell.

Norefjell – the adventure mecca northwest of Oslo