Tydal is Trøndelag’s hydro-honed mountain basin — a municipality where waterfalls thunder through spruce valleys, glacial lakes shimmer beside hiking trails, and three golden crosses tilt across the coat of arms. With around 770 residents and a landscape shaped by the Nea River, Sylan Mountains, and the villages of Ås, Stugudalen, Østby, and Gressli, Tydal is the kind of place where you can hike past pilgrim chapels, explore reindeer trails, and still sip spruce tea beside a power station that lights up half of Trondheim. It’s got silence, snow, and a name that may stem from *Tya* — “bondmaid river.”
Top Attractions
- Henfallet Nature Reserve – 90-meter waterfall with BBQ pit & forest trails
- Patrusli Gaard – horseback riding on Icelandic ponies through mountain terrain
- Brekka Barnas Bygdetun – petting zoo with troll trail & forest play area
- Storerikvollen – DNT cabin with ski trails, lake views & hiking access
- Sylan View – glamping site with bike tours, SUP rentals & mountain panoramas
Unique Experiences
- Dyrhaug Ridesenter – guided horse treks through pine forests & riverside paths
- 705 Senteret – gallery, café & Arctic fox exhibit in a cozy mountain mall
- Kirkvollen Pilegrimsgård – pilgrim farm with chapel, trails & cultural events
- Gresslifoss Camping – riverside camping with fishing, hiking & cabin rentals
- Stugudal Chapel – 1957 wooden chapel with mountain backdrop & quiet charm
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Getting There
Tydal lies in Neadalen valley, halfway between Røros and Trondheim, with Ås as its administrative center. The area is best explored by boots, bike, or bold curiosity — especially if you’re chasing waterfall echoes, reindeer lore, or the hush of pine needles beside a hydro-fed fjell lake.
