Vegårshei
Vegårshei is Agder’s lake-laced inland basin — a municipality where foxes once curled in fur farms, staircases rise beside ski slopes, and a silver fox sits across the coat of arms. With around 2,100 residents and a landscape shaped by Lake Vegår, Storelva River, and the villages of Myra, Ubergsmoen, and Mo, Vegårshei is the kind of place where you can hike past war memorials, explore rural museums, and still sip lingonberry cordial beside a jetty that floats between forest and fjell. It’s got trails, timber, and a name that may stem from vé — “sacred place.”
Top Attractions
- Vegårshei Ski og Aktivitetssenter – alpine slope, sledding hill & roller-skiing track
- Orrestaua Day-Trip Cabin – 30-minute forest hike from Myra with scenic views
- Vegårshei Rural Museum – summer exhibitions & heritage collections
- War Memorial at Vierli – WWII aircraft site with wreckage & commemorative stone
- Vegårshei Church – 1808 wooden church with rose-painted altar & village heart
Unique Experiences
- Lake Vegår – 350 islands, trout fishing, canoe rentals & sandy beaches
- Færsnes Gjestegård – farm stay with elk soup, guided hikes & local meals
- Kilsloftet – handicrafts center with knife sheaths, mats & traditional baking
- Vaskarplassen – riverside bathing spot with volleyball court & BBQ area
- Harvest Porridge Party – annual community event with food, crafts & music
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Getting There
Vegårshei lies inland in Agder, with Myra as its administrative center and Ubergsmoen as a quieter hub. Reach it via Sørlandsbanen railway or by car from the E18. The area is best explored by boots, boat, or bold curiosity — especially if you’re chasing fox echoes, lake lore, or the hush of pine needles beside a staircase carved into the hillside.