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Valdres, Norway Photo: Kjell Arne Berntsen

Valdres

The region of Valdres is known for hiking, cycling and fishing in the summer, and more than 1,000 kilometres of cross-country trails in the winter.
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Valdres, Norway - Photo: Kjell Arne Berntsen

Valdres

The region of Valdres is known for hiking, cycling and fishing in the summer, and more than 1,000 kilometres of cross-country trails in the winter.

Valdres

Source: Visit Norway

Explore Valdres

Getting to Valdres and around

Getting to Valdres is relatively easy. You can drive, take the bus, take the train, fly or even cycle to Valdres.
Interest: Getting here and around

Attractions in Valdres

There is so much to explore in Valdres for those who are interested in art, culture and history.
Interest: Cultural heritage, Museums & Galleries, Mountains

Where to stay in Valdres

In Valdres you have plenty of opportunities for accommodation. Choose between hotels, mountain lodges, camping or summer farms.
Interest: Hotels, Camping, Cottages & Holiday houses, Farm holidays

What to do in Valdres

Valdres is known for hiking, trout fishing in mountain lakes and cycling. During winter, Valdres is an Eldorado for cross-country and alpine skiing.
Interest: Biking, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking, Rafting, Mountains

Winter in Valdres

Valdres is one of Norway’s most attractive and varied winter areas, and is an ideal choice for families.
Interest: Snowscooter, Kiting, Fishing, Skiing, Riding & Sledging, Dog sledging, Mountains

Hiking in Valdres

Walk the Besseggen Ridge, one of Norway's most popular hikes, or enjoy the view of the Jotunheimen Mountains from the top of Bitihorn.
Interest: Tour suggestions, Hiking, Mountains

Shopping in Valdres

The town of Fagernes celebrated its 150th anniversary as a town centre in 2007.
Interest: Shopping

Eating in Valdres

Valdres is famous all over Norway for its rakfisk - salted and fermented trout. There is even a Rakfisk Festival every November.
Interest: Food & Drink

About Valdres

Key facts about Valdres

The many inland fjords make Valdres one of the most varied and panoramic valley regions in Eastern Norway.

Tourist information for Valdres

There are three Tourist Information centers in Valdres: Fagernes, Beitostølen and Filefjell.
Interest: Tourist information

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