Nore og Uvdal

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Nore og Uvdal is Viken’s mountain-framed heritage basin - a municipality where stave churches rise beside alpine slopes, reindeer roam the Hardangervidda, and grain barns crown the coat of arms. With around 2,500 residents and a landscape shaped by the Numedal valley, Uvdal plateau, and the villages of Rødberg, Nore, and Uvdal, Nore og Uvdal is the kind of place where you can hike past waterfalls, ski into national parks, and still catch a folk tale beside a medieval altar. It’s got wilderness, woodwork, and a name that simply means “Nore and Uvdal.”

Top Attractions

• Hardangervidda National Park

  Europe’s largest mountain plateau with hiking, fishing & reindeer herds

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• Uvdal Stave Church

  12th-century wooden church with ornate 1600s interior & open-air museum

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• Nore Stave Church

  compact medieval church with painted altar & Romanesque details

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• Nore og Uvdal Bygdetun

  folk museum with historic barns, farmhouses & cultural exhibitions

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• Uvdal Alpinsenter

  ski resort with 620 m vertical drop & direct access to Hardangervidda

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Unique Experiences

• Trillemarka Nature Reserve

  205 km² of old-growth forest with rare species & untouched valleys

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• Stall Numedal

  horseback riding tours for all ages through forest trails & mountain views

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• Rødberg Hydropower Trail

  walk past dams, turbines & energy history in the heart of Numedal

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• Pålsbufjorden Paddle Route

  kayak across scenic lake with fishing & picnic stops

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• Numedal Medieval Trail

  drive or cycle past stave churches, stone bridges & Viking echoes

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Where to Stay in Nore og Uvdal

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Getting There

Nore og Uvdal lies along County Road 40 between Kongsberg and Geilo, with Rødberg as its administrative center. Buses serve Uvdal, Nore, and Ragrend. The area is best explored by boots, skis, or bold curiosity - especially if you’re chasing stave echoes, plateau lore, or the hush of birch leaves beside a grain barn.