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A woman and two children walk in the green grass under the chairlift in Myrkdalen on a nice summer day. Myrkdalen Hotel and apartment building seen in front of Svolefjellet.

Myrkdalen

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Welcome to Family-Friendly Myrkdalen Mountain Resort

Myrkdalen is the perfect place if you are looking for an active holiday for the whole family, both summer and winter. During winter, the focus is all about the joy of skiing. This powder paradise in western Norway offers varied slopes, cross-country trails and terrain parks for everyone.

In summer, Myrkdalen is the perfect base for memorable experiences surrounded by dramatic mountain and fjord scenery. You will find great hiking opportunities right outside your door, fun cycling trails for younger children, and easy access to activities in Voss, Flåm and the rest of the Sognefjord region.

Choose between a hotel stay or self-catering accommodation in a cabin or apartment, and enjoy being close to everything the region has to offer!

Myrkdalen – the perfect base for an active holiday!

Not sure where to spend your summer or autumn holiday? Whether you're travelling with kids or grandkids of different ages, or with a partner who loves staying active from morning to night; Myrkdalen is the perfect destination for you!

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Popular Activities

In Myrkdalen, you are never far from nature-based adventures and activities for all ages, from climbing parks, cycling and scenic chairlift rides in the mountains to fjord experiences, ziplining and guided tours across the region. Discover the very best of Norway’s fjords and mountains!

Summer chairlift

The Myrkdalsekspressen chairlift takes you high into the mountains in no time.

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Voss High Rope & Zip-Line Park

Voss High-Rope & Zip-Line Park is situated in scenic surroundings by Strandaelva river. Here are varied, fun and challenging activities for all ages!

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Flåm Railway, Flåm Zipline and Cycling

Ride the Flåm Railway, zipline, and bike the Flåm Valley! The ultimate mountain adventure with Norway's best.

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Guided RIB Tour on the Sognefjord

Join an unforgettable RIB tour from Vik and explore some of the most breathtaking and untouched fjord arms of the mighty Sognefjord.

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Free Activities

There are also plenty of free experiences for the whole family to enjoy. Explore nature trails, pump tracks and cycling paths, try a round of frisbee golf, or head out on scenic mountain and summer farm hikes surrounded by beautiful mountain landscapes. In Myrkdalen, everything is in place for active days outdoors, with experiences for both young and old.

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Pump track, bike trail and jump lines

Myrkdalen has a great selection of biking opportunities that are perfect for families. Test the super-popular pump track at the Myrkdalen Hotel, practice mountain biking on the bike trail or try your hand at the jumping lines.

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Educational Nature Trail to Vetlebotn

Make the mountain hike more enjoyable for young and old! The nature trail in Myrkdalen goes from Helgatun to the Vetlebotn Mountain Lodge.

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Disc golf

Play disc golf in Myrkdalen! Who can traverse the course with the fewest throws?

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Accommodation in Myrkdalen

Choose between modern hotel rooms at Myrkdalen Hotel or spacious self-catering apartments and cabins, perfect for families and friends looking for flexibility and plenty of space. Stay close to activities, hiking trails and experiences throughout the region.

Book your stay at Myrkdalen Hotel here.

Cabins and apartments in Myrkdalen

Renting a cabin or apartment is an excellent choice for families and groups travelling together who want the option to cook their own meals.


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Get to know Myrkdalen better and find inspiration for your holiday.

A group of hikers on their way across the mountain towards a mountain pasture in the autumn.

Five great hikes to summer mountain farms

Old summer mountain farms in beautiful western Norway are great destinations for the whole family. In and around Myrkdalen, there are many splendid summer mountain farms, and we have selected five easy and varied hikes in the area. Four of the hikes start from Myrkdalen Hotel, and the hike to Vetle Grungen is just a short drive away.

Both young and old children play on their bikes at the pump track outside Myrkdalen Hotel.

Family-friendly mountain biking in Myrkdalen

If you're looking for an active cycling holiday with the whole family, Myrkdalen is the perfect destination for you! In Myrkdalen, you'll find an 850 sqm pump track, jump lines of varying difficulty, a purpose-built trail with various features, bike rental, courses, and guided tours for both adults and children.

The climbing park seen from ground level. A child balances on sticks high up among the trees.

Activities in Voss

Myrkdalen is located in the northern part of Voss region, just 30 minutes from the centre. Voss is a well-known destination, primarily due to the Extreme Sports Week, the world's largest festival of its kind. You'll find many activities for the whole family near Voss, from extreme sports to bowling. During the summer, you can join a wide selection of adrenaline-filled activities - jump out of a plane high above the ground, feel the power of nature on a rafting trip, balance from tree to tree in the climbing park, or take a dip in the Vossabadet swimming pool.

Events in Myrkdalen

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Fjellatter

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Myrkdalen Hotel

Knitting Weekend

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Myrkdalen fjellandsby

Frequently Asked Questions

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