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Rafting on the Numedalslågen River, Norway Photo: Serious Fun

What to do in Uvdal

The scenery of Uvdal creates the backdrop for outdoor family activities. Try rafting down the Numedalslågen River, riding, walking and cycling.

Rafting

Try whitewater rafting on the Numedalslågen River. Serious Fun offers rafting in different categories; extreme, normal and family. The guides are of an international standard and have the right experience and knowledge to ensure that all guests have the experience of a lifetime.

New this year: Try duckies – a two person raft – for an extreme experience.

Serious Fun also offers wilderness camps, absailing, canoes and paintballing.

Get up close to wolves and reindeer

E.K.T. Langedrag Nature Park has magnificent views of the lakes and mountains between Hallingdal and Numedal. Here you can encounter rare, wild animals such as wolves and lynx as well as elk and reindeer.

On the farm, visitors can interact with all the animals, join in on feeding rounds, help in the dairy or just pet one of the many furry inhabitants. At Langedrag there is a variety of activities for children – riding, fishing and tours by horse-and-carriage.  In winter there is also dog sledging. The farm is open to visitors all year round.

A bit of history and culture

On the hillside at Kirkebygda, only ten minutes from the centre of Rødberg, you will find the Nore og Uvdal Bygdemuseum (open air museum). The site used to be a rectory, but is now a collection of seventeen historic buildings from the area. Visitors can step inside an old school, the original rectory food store, a barn and a grain house from the valley, among others. 

Also on site is Uvdal Stave Church from 1168. The museum and the churches are open from June until the end of August. Throughout the summer there is a wide variety of activities, guided tours and concerts.

See Uvdal on horseback

Uvdal has two excellent equestrian centres.

Stall Numedal has a number of safe and friendly ponies, perfect for young children. Stall Numedal can take you out on one of the many treks in the surrounding area, as well as teach you about dressage and jumping.

Uvdal Activityfarm is a western style centre and offers riding lessons as well as tours on horseback in the forest and horse and carriage rides.

Hiking and cycling

Uvdal is a wonderful destination for anyone who loves the outdoors, and is a great starting point for excursions. Whether you are going for an hour or a day – you will find a path suitable for you. A wide choice of signposted footpaths make it possible for visitors to experience something new every day, whether on foot or on a bike.

National cycle route no. 5 goes through Uvdal, and has been voted one of the 10 most beautiful cycle routes in Norway. The old traderoute Nordmansslepa is excellent for off-road cycling as well as hiking. With the great Hardangervidda Mountain Plateau just around the corner you will never tire of nature in Uvdal.

Last updated:  2011-04-05
Riding at Stall Numedal, Norway - Photo: Grazyna Skarpås
Riding at Stall Numedal, Norway
Concert at Nore og Uvdal Bygdemuseum, Norway - Photo: Kristin Helgerud
Concert at Nore og Uvdal Bygdemuseum, Norway

Topic:  Museums & Galleries, Rafting, Biking, Hiking, Riding & Sledging, Family & Fun

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Rafting on the Numedalslågen River, Norway - Photo: Serious Fun

What to do in Uvdal

The scenery of Uvdal creates the backdrop for outdoor family activities. Try rafting down the Numedalslågen River, riding, walking and cycling.

What to do in Uvdal

Source: Visitnorway

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Attractions in Numedal

In Numedal you are surrounded by nature, history and tradition. See stave churches, go hiking on the Hardangervidda or meet wolves at Langedrag.

About Uvdal

Uvdal

Located midway between Kongsberg and Geilo, Uvdal blends Norwegian nature, culture and traditions into a pleasant experience.

Tourist information in Numedal

To make the most of your stay in Numedal, make sure you come by the Visitor Information Centres in Lampeland and Rødberg.

Key facts about Uvdal

At the top of the long Numedalen Valley, lies Uvdal which has a rich history and cultural heritage.

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