Numedal
Historical roots
In Numedal the main attractions are the mountain heights. With stave churches and medieval roots you can also get a unique glimpse of Norwegian history.
Numedal is the southernmost valley of the major valleys in Eastern Norway. It is located between Kongsberg and Geilo, and is within easy reach both from the east and the west with several options for getting here and around.
Over half of the area is located 900 meters or more above sea level, and there are many opportunities for hiking and skiing while enjoying magnificent views. Numedal is a popular area for cabins, and the municipality covers a large part of Hardangervidda National Park.
If you want a taste of how Norwegians lived in the Middle Ages, the inhabitants of Numedal are proud of their historical roots. The valley of Numedal is known for its collection of building from the middle ages, and especially for its four stave churches.
In the Middle Ages Numedal was also on the trading route between east and west, and locals were able to purchase or barter for what they did not produce themselves. Today this historic track is a popular hiking route.
Each summer since 2001, the festival Middelalderuka (“Medieval Week”) has been held, with a variety of cultural events. The area is also known for its local food, especially the Spælsau - a breed of sheep, and through food markets and local specialist shops you should be able to buy selected local foods such as sausages, trout and honey.
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Where to stay
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Food and drink
Taste delicious local food and book a table at a fine restaurant.
Getting here and around
Plan your trip and buy tickets for public transportation with Entur, Norway's national travel planner.
Local travel
Starting in the seaside town of Larvik, the Numedal cycle route takes you via the old mining town of Kongsberg to the high mountains of Dagalifjellet and Geilo.
By car
The distance between Uvdal in Numedal and Oslo is 178 kilometres. If you go by car, travel to Kongsberg, then follow Rv40. Travel time is around three hours.
Plan your route, check traffic alerts, ferry information and more at the Norwegian Roads Administration website.
By bus
There are daily bus departures between Geilo and Kongsberg, with several stops in Numedal. Travel time between Kongsberg and Geilo is approximately three hours and 20 minutes.
By plane
Oslo Airport and Torp Sandefjord Airport are the closest international airports.
From Oslo Airport, the Airport Express Coach and the The Airport Express Train have frequent departures to Oslo Central Station. From here, you can go by train or bus to Kongsberg and Geilo.
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By train
Several trains depart daily from Oslo and Bergen and stop at both Geilo and Kongsberg on the way.
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