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Autumn Holiday in Myrkdalen

A colourful blanket covers the landscape, the air is crisp, and the mountains invite you to play! Myrkdalen has everything you need to enjoy the autumn holiday in the mountains - with hiking, cycling, horseback riding, games, and of course, plenty of delicious food and drinks. Below, you’ll find a full overview of everything happening with us during the autumn break!

Program

Saturday October 4th

  • 11.00 AM – 2.00 PM: Open Farm at Årmot - Meet horses, ponies, foals, rabbits, chickens, and sheep at Myrkdalen Horse Center. There is also a café and the opportunity to ride a horse or pony.
  • 12.00 PM – 2.00 PM: Viewing in Sendo - Meet the real estate agent at the booth in the square.
  • 2.00 PM – 3.00 PM: Viewing in Hagamyra - Meet Hege from Levehytter in our beautiful show cabin in Hagamyra.
  • 7.00 PM – 10.00 PM: Knit & Drink – We’re warming up for the Knitting Weekend with an informal and social evening at Myrkdalen Hotel, where we gather to knit - or crochet, embroider, and do other handicrafts - in good company. Enjoy a cup of coffee, a glass of wine, or another tasty drink while your hands work and the conversation flows. The event is perfect for both beginners and experienced crafters. (Note: 18+ age limit.) No registration needed, just show up!

Sunday October 5th

  • 12.00 PM – 2.00 PM (registration at the square from 11.00 AM – 11.45 AM): Finn’s Orienteering Race – Join a family-friendly orienteering race in Årmotslia! The route is approximately 5 km long, and you should expect to spend between 1.5 to 3 hours completing it. Bring a compass (your phone works just fine) and rubber boots (it’s often wet in Årmotslia!).

Wednesday October 8th

  • 12.00 PM – 2.00 PM: Finn’s Lavvu Trip with Activities – Welcome to the lavvu! We’ll keep the fire going if you’d like to grill your own food. We’ll also arrange fun activities for the kids, such as nature bingo, archery, treasure hunts, and other exciting games in the forest.
  • 4.00 PM – 5.30 PM: Family Quiz at Kamben – Welcome to a family quiz at Kamben Café & Games! Sign up your family as a team and join us as we challenge you with questions from a variety of categories. The quiz includes tasks tailored for kids, along with some trickier questions for teenagers and adults. There will be a prize for the winning team!

Thursday October 9th

  • 10.00 AM – 3.00 PM: – An exciting day filled with curiosity, learning, and entertainment for both children and adults! Explore science in a fun and engaging way, with hands-on activities and a spectacular science show.

Friday October 10th

  • 1.00 PM – 3.00 PM (registration from 12.00 PM – 1.00 PM): Finn’s Obstacle Race – The track is short and intense, approximately 100 metres, and suitable for both kids and adults. There will be different categories with prizes for children, teenagers, and adults. Timing will be done with Alge Timing (self-timer). Meet outside Myrkdalsstovo (2nd floor).
  • 4.00 PM – 6.00 PM: Sauna and Aroma Therapy – A sauna ritual with essential oils, herbs, herbal tea, steam, music, singing, and cold water - led by a certified sauna master. You can find more information about our sauna here.
  • 5.30 PM – 7.00 PM: Kids’ Disco at Pudder – We invite all children aged 5 to 12 years to a fun kids’ disco at Pudder! There will be a DJ, limbo, and exciting activities. Our mascot Finn will also join us to dance. We’ll be serving popcorn and tasty mocktails.

Saturday October 11th

  • 9.30 AM – 11.30 AM: Sauna and Aroma therapy - A sauna ritual with essential oils, herbs, herbal tea, steam, music, singing, and cold water - led by a certified sauna master. You can find more information about our sauna here.
  • 11.00 AM – 2.00 PM: Open Farm at Årmot – Meet horses, ponies, foals, rabbits, chickens, and sheep at Myrkdalen Horse Center. There is also a café and the opportunity to ride a horse or pony.
  • 12.00 PM – 2.00 PM: Viewings of Sendo and Levehytter cabins. Meet the real estate agent at the booth on the square!
  • 6.00 PM – 8.00 PM: Musical Wine Tasting with Knut Bjørnar Asphol

30% off at Myrkdalen Hotel during Autumn Holiday!

Stay affordably in Myrkdalen between October 4 and 12! Great prices on rooms - both with an without breakfast and dinner.

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We recommend packing hiking shoes

The mountains around Myrkdalen are even prettier during autumn!

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The perfect base for an active holiday

Not sure where to spend your summer or autumn holiday? Are you travelling with children or grandchildren of different ages, or perhaps with a partner who loves to stay active from morning till night? Then Myrkdalen is the perfect destination for you!

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