10 Nature & Parks in Bykle Municipality That You Shouldn't Miss

The two dams in Vatnedalen are among the highest reservoirs in Northern Europe. They are situated to the west of Berdalsbru, approximately 15 kilometres south of Hovden. You may drive your car all the way up to the dams, where you will find a large parking area and information board. Free admission. Closed when snow.

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.

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

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.

The Bukkerittet terrain park is considered one of the best snowboard parks in Norway. The park offers exiting features such as rails, boxes, big jumps, funboxes and various other jumps.

The Hegni recreation area is located by the lake Hartevatn, approx. 1 km from the centre of Hovden. Here you find hiking paths, playground equipment, trampoline and a beach volleyball court, as well as a kiosk offering a cafeteria menu. Start your fishing trip at Hegni, whether you prefer to fish from the shore or rent a rowing boat. It is also an excellent starting point for hiking or bicycle trips. Another option is to relax on the beach or take a swim in the lake Hartevatn.