What to do and see in Bykle Municipality, Southern Norway: The Best Outdoor Activities

Hovden boasts 170 kilometres of cross-country trails which are daily groomed during the season. From sheltered trails in the forest to the open country, you are guaranteed to find your favourite! We have trails for young children and beginners, and for those of you who want to experience the wide mountain expanses. The trails are groomed for classic as well as skate skiing.

LAGG Skischool is situated at Hovden Alpine Centre in Hovden, on the very top of the famous Setesdal. In addition to ski school, LAGG offers an updated ski- and snowboard rental, with a range from standard rental equipment, to high end equipment and ELAN official test centre in Norway. In connection with the rental, you´ll find a shop with everything you need for for your ski experience. From the latest fashion in ski wear, to a range of skis, boots, snowboards, helmets, goggles etc. Everything with a focus on good quality to fulfill your needs!You´ll also find a top notch workshop, for tuning your skis and snowboard, and a broad range of activities to join during your stay.

Downhill at the ski resort with a professional instructor. Take the ski lift to the top and try our two organized downhill trails with different degrees of difficulty.

The Tusse Trail is where the youngest members of the family can get introduced to cross-country skiing-uphill,downhill and straight ahead- in an easy terrain. The cross-country arena at Hovden is an excellent starting point. Go from parking place to the end of the stadium.Turn right towards Royrvik-asen. Follow the outer trail along the Hartevatn lake. The complete round is approximately 3km, but there is no shame in turning back if the little ones get tired.

Tusseland is the children's own ski area with easy descents, special children's pistes and fun activities. The area has platter lifts and a magic carpet. At the bottom of the hill there is a ski carousel for the youngest ones. The children may play and practice turning techniques at the same time! Tusseland has its own toboggan run and recreation area providing a good view of the pistes, in addition to a kiosk and a small lounge. Free ski pass for children up to and including the age of 6 if they wear a helmet