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Go all out in Uvdal Yearning for an adventure in true Norwegian wilderness? From the village of Uvdal, located a few hours’ drive from Oslo, you can easily head west onto the vast, aweinspiring mountain plateau Hardangervidda – the largest in Europe – to find lakes, rivers and streams flush with sprawling fish, herds of wild reindeer roaming freely and well-kept trails in every direction. The valley of Numedal, where Uvdal is situated, is perhaps most famous for its four stave churches dating back to the 12th century, but it is often the surrounding nature that gives visitors a near-religious experience. Fishermen, hikers and adrenaline junkies alike travel to the Norwegian village to access Hardangervidda, the largest mountain plateau of its kind in Europe, on foot, horseback, bike or by skiing swiftly through freshly prepared tracks. “Hardangervidda was shaped by retreating glaciers during the Ice Age. The average elevation is 1,100 metres and there are several stunning peaks, but large areas are still quite flat. The varied landscape, together with the extensive network of trails and cabins, makes the plateau perfectly
suited for long hikes,” says Jenny Torke, trainee at the destination company Uvdal – Closer to Nature. The region, which can be explored on a draisine, is also home to several ski resorts, museums, the nature park Langedrag – where you can witness both wolf and lynx – and local companies offering exhilarating activities including rafting, canyoning and
Photo: Bernt Nor
By Eirik Elvevold
paintball. If you are a fishing enthusiast scouting for your next great catch, Torke has some good news. “The two neighbouring municipalities Nore og Uvdal and Hol are currently working together to offer all-inclusive fishing trips on the plateau,” she says. “You can fly fish in rivers, go out on lakes in a boat or try fishing in deep puddles – a dream holiday for the eager fisherman.” For more information, please visit: www.uvdal.no or www.visithardangervidda.com
Photo: Destinasjon Uvdal
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