6 Horseback Riding Tours in Nordland That You Shouldn't Miss

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Hov Gard Riding Center is situated in beautiful surroundings at Hov on the island of Gimsøy, by a white sandy beach with a view of the ocean and the midnight sun, on the far side of the Lofoten Islands. At the moment we have 46 Icelandic horses and 1 Shetland pony. Here at Hov, you can ride in the mountains, on the beach and along roads that the predecessors of our "Viking horses" rode on over a thousand years ago.

Stall Pedersen is a privately owned farm located at Grytting, Hadsel county, 11 km from Stokmarknes and 17 km from Sortland. The farm is surrounded by a fantastic nature that is used for horseback riding in a varied terrain. The farm is open for riding all four seasons. The barn holds 16 well educated, safe(both in traffic and the woods) horses and ponies who can do showjumping, dressage, trail riding and handicap riding. We can offer riding on an outdoors riding arena with an instructor in both showjumping and dressage, rides out in the nature – all depending on the riders experience.We can offer horseback riding with instruction in both show jumping and dressage, trail riding out in the nature in varied terrains - all depending on the rider's experience. Private lesson dressage 300 NOK per personGroup lesson dressage 200 NOK per personPrivate lesson show jumping 400 NOK per personGroup lesson show jumping 250 NOK per personTrail riding w/leader:Trip I is a trip in a flat terrain that brings you in to the amazing Gryttingsdalen. Inside the valley is a beautiful lake, surrounded by great mountains and a view of the ocean and the Alps of Vesterålen. The trip takes about 40-60 minutes, depending on the riders experience. 40-60 min. Easy terrain, beginner/lightly practiced ridersGroup with more than 3 people: 300 NOK each. Group with less than 3 people: 400 NOK eachTrip II A trip in a steeper terraing, but with with an easy tempo. The trip goes along the foot of the mountains behind the farm, brings you up to the top of Gjerstad where a terrific view of the ocean, the mountains and Stokmarknes can be enjoyed. Takes about 100-120 minutes.100-120 min. Steep terrain, for somewhat practiced riders. Group with more than 3 people: 400 NOK each.Group with less thant 3 people: 500 NOK each.Trip III This is a trip for those with a bit more experience because of very varied terrains and longer stretches for a nice run. The trip takes between 100-120 minutes. 100-120 min. More challenging grounds and a higher tempo. Group with more than 3 people: 400 NOK eachGroup with less than 3 people: 500 NOK each

We are a riding centre in Bø in Vesterålen offering riding lessons, riding safaris and more. We have kind and social animals including horses, pigs, cats, a dog and a donkey and anyone is free to visit anytime.