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Attractions in and around Hovden


Attractions and sights may be all sorts of things. Anything from a special rock formation in the mountains to an educational day at the museum - or perhaps a visit to a local craftsman.

Use the links below to get to know some of the many attractions available when you stay at Hovden Høyfjellsenter og Hyttepark.
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Rock Carvings at Storhedder
Runes and rock carvings, chiselled into the mountain, were the written language of the Vikings. Storhedder is situated on the heaths between Bykle and Hovden, and is home to several rock carvings.
Read more about the rock carvings at Storhedder
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Bykle Church
Bykle town centre is home to one of the smallest, but also one of the most beautiful churches in the country.
Read more about Bykle Church
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Ållmanvegen Road
Experience the old route between Bykle and Byklestøylane.
Read more about Ållmanvegen
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Vatnedalsdammen Dam
The Vatnedalsdammen dam was built in Setesdalsheiene when water power was developed as an industry in Norway. This is one of the largest rock-fill dams in the country, and definetely worth a visit.
Read more about Vatnedalsdammen Dam
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Byklestigen Road
Byklestigen is the oldest known road to and from Bykle (from the south) and runs 1 kilometer up a mountain side. The road was the only connection to the south until 1879. Must be experienced!
Read more about Byklestigen
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The Hovden Museum of Iron Production
The Viking age actually saw more people living in Hovden than today. This was because of the rich deposits of iron ore.

Hovden jernvinnemuseum gives you the chance to learn how the Vikings took advantage of this resource.
Read more about the Hovden Museum of Iron Production
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