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Søndre Land is Innlandet’s forest-framed fjord basin - a municipality where wetlands teem with birdlife, clover leaves crown the coat of arms, and hiking trails trace the footsteps of timber traders and kings. With around 5,600 residents and a landscape shaped by Randsfjorden, Hov, Fluberg, and Odnes, Søndre Land is the kind of place where you can ski past pearl mussels, explore cultural festivals, and still sip spruce tea beside a 1781 church. It’s got wetlands, woodcraft, and a name that simply means “southern Land.”
Top Attractions
Gamle Ridevegen
20 km historic trail through forest, marsh & open landscapes
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Landåsvatnet
scenic lake with summer trails & winter cross-country skiing
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Dokkadeltaet Wetlands Centre
birdwatching, nature trails & freshwater pearl mussels
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Hov Church
1781 church with cultural events & historic architecture
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Tid for Tømmer Festival
annual celebration with concerts, markets & exhibitions
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Unique Experiences
Stolpejakt & Turorientering
low-barrier orienteering with scenic checkpoints
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Valdresbanen Trail
ski or hike along the old railway line between Dokka & Hov
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Flubergrunden Bike Route
31 km cycling loop past Etna River & grazing meadows
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Skjellinghovde Peak
highest point in the municipality at 856 m
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Randsfjorden Fishing
cast for trout & char in Norway’s fourth-largest lake
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Where to Stay in Søndre Land
Getting There
Søndre Land lies on the northern end of Randsfjorden, with Hov as its administrative center. The area is best explored by boots, bike, or bold curiosity - especially if you’re chasing clover echoes, wetland lore, or the hush of pine needles beside a pearl mussel stream.