Sightseeing in Norway

Åmli is located in the municipality of Aust-Agder in Norway and has 1800 inhabitants. The area is known for its art and cultural history. There are exhibitions and small shops with unique souvenirs. There are many opportunities for hiking and cycling in the beautiful Norwegian countryside, as well as canoeing or fishing in the fresh waters of Vallekilen and Nidelelven.

Find a cheap holiday to Norway and visit Åmli town centre where Åmli activity and bathing park is located. The park offers a wide range of activities. The area has a fishing area, a swimming bridge out in the water, a barbecue area with seating, a beach volleyball court, mini golf, tennis, badminton and a skateboard park. Parking and toilets are also available in the park. Risskov has plenty to offer and it's easy to find child-friendly hotels when planning your trip.

Trogfjellstien is a path with a cultural and historical theme. Starting from Åmil and Elvarheim Museum, you walk up the mountain over a famous stone bridge, one of the oldest of its kind in Northern Europe. The trail is safe to walk and therefore also suitable for families with children. The walk takes about two hours, is 1.6 km long and the highest point is 430 metres. At the top of Trogfjeldet there are benches where you can sit and enjoy the beautiful view. You can park by the Elvarheim Museum.

For those interested in spending a full day in nature, a hike on Trongedalsnuten, the area's highest mountain, is recommended.

The hiking trail takes you 929 metres above sea level, so you need to be in good shape to cope with the exertions, which take about 9 hours.

The hike starts in Gjøvdal, where you can park along the main road at Trongedalsnuten. Brochures and other necessary information can be found at the nearby tourist office. If you like active holidays or just like hiking, a short break or a long weekend at Trongedalsnuten is the perfect choice!

Book a golf holiday in Norway at Risskov and play at Arendals Golf Club, which was built in 1994 and today has more than 1000 members. The main course has 18 holes, while their smaller course has 9 holes.

The club also has a restaurant and a golf shop. You can book a hotel at Risskov - and then head to Arendals Golf Club - the perfect place for a golf holiday, a self-drive holiday or just a weekend break with golf on the menu!

Go on a ski holiday in Norway and see the many family-friendly trips Risskov offers. Hillestadheia in Tovdal has four cross-country ski runs with different levels of difficulty, suitable for both beginners and experienced skiers. The routes vary from 2, 6 to 10 km.

In summer you can go for a walk in Hillestadheia. Here you can hike on trails of varying lengths between 5 and 11 hours. Parking is available in the area. Find child-friendly hotels in the area and go on a cheap winter holiday to Norway with Risskov.

For those who love to ski, we recommend Gautefall Ski Centre.In Gautefall there are six ski lifts and 15 ski slopes, of which 5 are green, 3 are blue, 3 are red and 4 are black. The difference in altitude is 700 metres. The winter season is from mid-December to April.

There is also a 55 km long cross-country skiing trail.

Go to Norway on a cheap self-drive holiday and discover the beautiful nature. Find child-friendly hotels in the Trogfjeldet area, then try a climb on the Via Ferrata. This is a safe climbing and hiking trail with safety equipment. You can climb 200 metres and get a fantastic view of Åmli.

It is recommended to bring a guide if you have no climbing experience, which can be hired on site along with equipment. Find a cheap hotel stay at Risskov and go on a real family holiday.

Find an active holiday to Norway at Risskov and take the family on a fishing trip. Drive yourself to Vegårshei where there is a varied selection of fishing spots. You need to buy a fishing licence, which can be purchased at several places in the area. Fishing licenses can be purchased at Esso in Vegårshei or at Vegårshei Hunting & Fishing. The fishing area includes upper Storelva from Høl to Presteveien, Solberg Water, Kallberg Water, Ekksjø, Kalsvann, Kordsdalskjennene and the waters around Slettå.

One of the places is Vega, the area's largest lake, which is also one of Norway's largest fishing areas. Trout are often caught here. Find cheap hotels in the area and go on a fishing trip in Norway with Risskov.

Skisenteret har en højdeforskel på 830 - 1.130 meter og der er 26 pister der tilsammen udgår 19 km. Åbningstiderne er hver dag fra klokken 10:00 - 16:30.

Go on a ski holiday in Norway and whiz down the slopes of Vierli Skisenter, located at 1000 metres altitude and offering 6.5 km of groomed slopes spread over 9 runs. Vierli Kælkecenter is among Norway's largest and here you can hurtle down 3 different toboggan runs. The ski centre is open on weekdays during the winter season from 10:00 - 16:30.

Go on a self-drive holiday to Norway and get close to nature in Skinnarbu National Park, which is an attractive fishing area both in summer and winter. Here you'll find the large lake, Møtvatn, and many smaller lakes where you can try your luck with a fishing rod. Please note that fishing is not permitted from 15 September to 15 October.

Visit Norway on a cheap self-drive holiday. If you're travelling to the Oslo area, the Krossobanen is located west of Oslo and is known as Northern Europe's first cable car. The lowest cable station has a large car park, and from here the brave are transported up to almost 900 metres above sea level. There are stunning views of Rjukan, Gaustatoppen, Vermork and the area where the famous sabotage of the heavy water plant took place. At the top, hot coffee is served at the Gvepseborg Café. Find child-friendly hotels and take the whole family on an active holiday in the beautiful Norwegian countryside. There are great opportunities for lovely walks in the fresh mountain air.

Dagali Fjellpark er et familievenligt skicenter med fem lange skibakker, et skiområde til børnene samt Norges længste kælkebakke.

Geilo Husky takes its guests on an adventurous trip starting from Dagali, and together with a team of top trained dogs, which also participate in the Finnmark race and Iditarod. There are also shorter trips around Mustedalsfjorden in Geilo or much longer trips towards Hardangervidda.

On Fridays there are half-day trips from Dagali, and the slightly shorter trips start from Geilo on Wednesday and Saturday. In high season there are several offers to choose from. Group arrangements and day trips are also available on request.

Find a family holiday with cheap hotels in Norway at Risskov and drive yourself on summer holiday or winter holiday in Norway. Stop by the Langedrag Nature Park. Here you can experience wild and domestic animals up close. Help feed the moose and reindeer, meet the cute northern diggers and see all the cute rabbits. Perhaps you'll dare to venture into the wolf farm too?

Langedrag Nature Park is open all year round. All days from: 10:00 - 18:00. Find your self-drive holiday at Risskov and enjoy an affordable family holiday at your own pace.

Go on holiday in your own car and discover the Bear Park in Flå, Norway. Meet the many famous and large predators: bear, wolf, lynx and wolverine. There are also cosy farm animals to pet, fun playgrounds and exciting activities. In summer the park has its own theatre with different performances.

In the new crocodile section, you can see not only crocodiles but also turtles and snakes. Dare to hold a snake? In Crocodile Land you can test yourself.

The park is open in spring, summer and autumn.

Low season: 08.April - 14.June / 21.August - 22.October

High season: 15 June - 20 August. Drive to Norway and find family-friendly trips to the area at Risskov.

A visit to Hardangervidda Nature Centre at Eidfjord is a completely different way to both experience and learn new things about the animal and plant kingdom. Find out how glaciers are formed or meet the medieval weatherman. Feel for yourself how the reindeer's fur can insulate the animal's body from the winter cold. Don't miss the exciting panoramic film either, where spectators can enjoy a flight over Hardangervidda. A great experience for children and adults alike. From Hardangervidda it is also not far to the Westland, where there are a lot of beautiful lakes, it takes only 1.5 hours to drive from Dagali to Eidfjord, so both places are highly recommended on a self-drive holiday in Norway!

Rafting is an experience you just have to try! Here you'll challenge yourself to a super thrilling experience with lots of excitement. It's guaranteed to make your stomach churn, your face water and you'll be smiling. There are several different types of rafting trips, ranging from quiet family trips to extreme tours.

Dagali, located at Geilo, is world-renowned in the paddling community for its fantastic opportunities in this water sport, which has been taking place here since 1989. The Dagali Falls, the upper part of the Numedal Lock, is one of Europe's best river stretches for rafting. The trip is technically demanding, which means that something is happening all the time and you have to work well together. The trip is challenging and fun for participants all the way. Of course, there is an experienced guide in each boat.

Bring your bathing suit and towels. You can borrow a wetsuit, shoes and all necessary safety equipment.

Holmenkollbakken is a ski jump hill located at Holmenkollen in Oslo. The ski jump hill is one of Oslo's landmarks and should definitely be visited, especially by ski enthusiasts, on a winter holiday or weekend break in Oslo. Holmenkollbakken is an incredibly popular tourist attraction and one of the world's most famous ski hills. Take the tram up to Holmenkollen Skiarena, where you can experience the world-famous ski jump hill and visit the Ski Museum.