Kicksledding is one of Norway's oldest transportation methods, and it's so much fun for both children and adults. Kick your way from A to B or just enjoy a ride through the Norwegian winter landscape for fun.
Kicksledding
Get ready for serious winter fun!
Wohoo!
Kicksleds, called spark in Norwegian, are genius when touring through the snow.
And anyone can learn how to use one ...
... simply kick and slide!
You can even show off your skills in Norway's two kicksledding championships!
Slide away!
Although kicksleds have been used in Norway since 1885, their popularity really took off in the early 20th century.
Today, kicksleds have pretty much the same design as they did back then, with a wooden seat, a standing/kicking space at the back, and flexible metal runners underneath. The metal runners make the kicksled glide perfectly on snow and ice, which is genius for a winter nation like Norway.
Keeping the tradition alive
As more cars took over the Norwegian roads in the 1960s, kicksleds became less used in the larger cities. But that doesn't mean there are no kicksleds around!
In smaller villages and cities, and places with stable snow conditions throughout the winter, like Røros in Trøndelag, people love using them. They are especially popular with children.
In Henningsvær in Northern Norway, you can try riding a kicksled with wheels during Førjulseventyret,a festival celebrating the cosy time before Christmas. Førjulseventyret is held every weekend in November and December.
Rent a kicksled: Many tourist information offices, activity and rental centres, and places to stay around the country rent out kicksleds.
Book nowRørosRøros Tourist information
Røros Tourist Information is located in the center of Røros. Here you will find most of the information you need for your stay in the region. With us, you can book apartments or cabins for your stay. We help you also with the order of other accommodation and activities. We sell hiking and road maps, ticekts for some conserts and other arrangements, and you can also rent a spark(kicksled) in the winterseason During the Christmas Market and Rørosmartnan we have other openinghours. Welcome!
Book nowHedalenFosstopp
Fosstopp – Magical treetop accommodation Want new adventures? The treetops in Vassfaret are waiting for you! Does a luxury cabin in a unique landscape sound tempting? Here you live at one with nature and in close contact with the forest and the animals that live there. The cabin is fitted with large windows to provide panoramic views over a beautiful natural landscape. While living comfortably in the cabin, you can enjoy a magical natural experience overlooking forests, mountains and waterfalls. In the evening you can fall asleep under a magnificent starry sky, and wake up the next day to warming sunbeams through the windows. The cosy veranda extends around the entire cabin, and is equipped with furniture suited for long days in the sun and evening shelter around the fire. Here you can simply enjoy the tranquillity and calmness of nature, and also partake in a number of activities available both in summer and winter. You have free kick-sledges and snowshoeing. Our own cross-country trails let you experience the forest and the waterfall in a very special way in the winter terrain. Around the cabin there are endless miles of untouched snowy landscape - perfect for a ski trip or a trip with the dog-sledding company Hedalen Husky. In summer you can enjoy the beautiful forest. Do you like quiet forest walks or maybe you want to catch your own fish? Or go for a bike ride through the woods? The area is also great for off-road cycling! The cabin was built in 2017, and is secured to pine trees, 6 meters above the ground located near the waterfall. It contains a living room / kitchen, bathroom and spacious sleeping alcove with double bed, as well as a large and airy loft. The cabin accommodates 5 people and has all the necessary amenities. You can drive directly to the cabin all year round. Everything is made for you to have a wonderful and unforgettable cabin experience with your family, friends or partner! www.fosstopp.no Fosstopp AS Telephone: + 47 906 27 368 E-mail; [email protected]
GeiloGeilo Tourist Information
The tourist information can be found in the center of Geilo, between SkiGeilo and Sport 1 Geilo, inside the Information Centre. In the tourist information office it is easy to find the information in order to make the most of your time for what you actually came for. Here you will find a large selection of brochures for your stay as well as some information about the next stop in the fjords and Hallingdal. The tourist office has a large area that everyone can explore. Here you will find a planning table with trip tips, information, attractions and other useful information. You will find an exhibition of the three well-known cutlery suppliers Geilo has to offer, and information about the Factory Tour. Explore the interactive 3D model of Hallingskarvet National Park and learn more about the park, a mini exhibition about Tveragstein and Arne Næss. There is also a reading corner with two armchairs and a selection of books. You will also find sales of local books, as well as the Visit Geilo book called "Generation Geilo" which is a picture book with the portraits of local residents who have and will develop Geilo into a lifelong travel destination. The pictures from the book were taken by Emile Holba. There are also sales of maps, local fishing lisence, postcards, stamps, magnets, stickers and pins. There is also rental of snowshoes and kicks in the winter and canoes (DNT) in the summer. More detailed information, booking activities and accommodation, trip suggestions and much more can be found on our own website geilo.com
KvaløyaLauklines
Lauklines is located on Kvaløya, only 30 min drive from Tromsø Airport and they offer transfers if needed. It’s a warm, personal, welcoming resort which is a perfect base for those seeking an active “out of the city” adventure or if you just want to relax and stay close to the nature. Enjoy and explore pure nature with the touch of personal service!
Kicksledding championships
Come along and celebrate the kicksled! Both Geilo, one of Norway's top skiing destinations, in Eastern Norway and Hurdal, in Romerike, northeast of Oslo, arrange kicksledding championships every year. They are both great fun for the whole family.
Spark VM in Geilo
In 2023, Geilo celebrated 40 years of its kicksledding championship, Spark VM. The self-professed world championship includes separate races for children and adults, and is like a winter festival, with music, food, and entertainment.
Anyone can sign up to participate. Don't worry, you don't need amazing kicksledding skills! Competitors are judged on who makes the best show, and people usually wear fun costumes and decorate their kicksleds.
If you don't want to ride yourself, it's always fun to watch from the sidelines! Enjoy something warm to drink and see all the cool kicksleds. The event takes place each year on the last weekend in January.
How to get there: If you're travelling from the capital Oslo or from Bergen in Fjord Norway, you can take the beautiful Bergen Railway Line to Geilo. The trip takes about 3.5 hours from both cities. Check out the cool stops along the way.
VM spark utfor in Hurdal
The downhill championship in Hurdal started off in 2011 and is a fun festival for the whole family. Participants can compete in different categories, with options for both those who want to take it slow, put on a show, or simply want to compete in crossing the finish line first.
The championship is held on the second weekend of February each year, and is open for everyone. So bring your family and enjoy a fun race!
How to get there: Hurdal is about a one-hour drive from Oslo. Find routes and timetables with the travel planner Entur.
The world's largest kicksled
Do you want to take your photo on a giant kicksled? There are some huge ones in both Geilo and Tynset!
The kicksled in Geilo was made in connection with the kicksledding championship in 2011, and was the biggest kicksled in the world at the time. But now you'll find an even bigger one at Tynset.
The Tynset kicksled is six times the size of a normal kicksled, and you can see it in the city centre.
Check them out:
TynsetThe capitol of kicksleds in Norway
Tynset's most photographed object stands on Tynset square. The kick is 6 times the size of a regular kick with its length of 11.60 meters, height of 5.25 meters and width of 3.72 meters. The reason why this huge kick stands right in the center of the city is that Norax, a local industrial company, produced kicks from 2002 to 2020. This production has now been discontinued, but they have honored this means of transport as a large sculpture right in the heart of Tynset. Tynset is known as the kick capital of Norway and kicking is in the soul of those who live there.
GeiloKicksled
In 2011 was the 30. time of Spark-VM in Geilo. One team made a 4,53M high kicksled to celebrate this year event. At this moment it was the biggest kicksled in the world. The friends from Sandefjord Snakk, Snaps and Sparkstøttingforening made the kicksled and dragged it 600m in one of the contest in Spark-VM. They got help from a tractor up the hill. After the contest they donated it to Geilo as a gift for 30 years of Spark-VM anniversary gift. The kicksled is now standing in the Geilo city.
More fun winter activities
Go dog sledding, try ski touring and cross country skiing, and discover fun things to do without skis.
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