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Oppdal offers a nice combination of nature and hospitable mountain people. Oppdal is in the southern part of Norway’s Trøndelag county, making it easily accessible whether you are travelling from the north, south or the coast. The mountains of Oppdal stretch from the Dovrefjell mountains in the south to the Trollheimen mountains in the north, serving up memorable highlights from every season. Families, adventurers and people who enjoy life to the fullest are all invited to this mighty mountain area. Exploring the great outdoors is easy in Oppdal!

Exploring Oppdal – Activities and Attractions

The village of Oppdal has long traditions for winter sports and is one of central Norway’s most popular winter destinations. If you want to go alpine skiing, you can choose between four mountains and a number of lifts and slopes. If you prefer cross-country skiing, the prepared tracks are many and the mountain plateaus wide. Oppdal Ski Centre is Central Norway’s largest alpine skiing area, with trail network over 4 mountains, bundled into one lift card

View of Oppdal. Foto: Marius Rua/Buckethaus

Things to do in Oppdal

If you’re planning to spend your day in Oppdal, you’ll have a wide range of exciting activities to choose from. Oppdal offers a variety of experiences, from exploring historical sites, shopping, enjoying outdoor adventures and some realy great food.

Oppdal Ski Centre

Cross-country stadium in the middle of oppdal, oppdal zipline park, the aquatics center at oppdal kulturhus, try ice fishing with a personal guide, mtb – goatnbike, musk ox safari, curling in oppdal, whitewater rafting, storstuu winsnes – salmon fly fishing, how did the vikings live, krux – indoor climbing hall, ski school, vangslia, gondola in oppdal, st. michael´s chapel, vognildsbua – historic shop and museum, bortistu gjestegård (bortistu mountain farm), pilgrimsleden, playa del rauøra, the majestic dovrefjell national park.

Winter is long and often overlaps with spring, which means that you might be able to go skiing on one day and running or biking the next. In the summer and autumn, you can hike on an extensive trail network or follow the pilgrim path towards Trondheim. Maintenance is provided by 45,000 grazing sheep.Oppdal is the natural starting point for the mountain areas of Dovrefjell and Trollheimen. You will find hiking routes and mountain peaks here that are among Norway’s most popular hikes, such as Snøhetta and the Trollheimen Triangle   route via three mountain lodges. The mountain areas are majestic and impressive, yet friendly and hospitable with short distances and easy ascents.

Dovrefjell Nationalpark. Foto: Marius Rua/Buckethaus

Viewpoint Snøhetta

Dovrefjell National Park is one of five places in the world where the musk ox lives. Seeing this rare, shaggy animal in the mountains is a majestic sight.Here you can join experienced guides and see wild animals in their natural habitat in the Norwegian nature.

Oppdal is part of the Trøndelag food culture. Trøndelag has mountains, fjords, the open sea, forests and cultivated land, which offer the basis for growing produce with the purest flavours. In Oppdal, you will discover the taste of mountains. Sheep, cattle and reindeer all graze in protected landscape areas. Food producers throughout the municipality supply high quality fresh ingredients to restaurants and food outlets. Treat yourself to an unforgettable culinary experience at one of the many places to eat in Oppdal.

Musk ox Dovre. Foto: Grim Berge

In the middle of this beautiful scenery, you’ll find a vibrant and hospitable community, tasty food in pleasant dining places, and plenty of activities both indoors and outside. Choose between hotels, apartments or cabins for your stay in Oppdal or nearby mountain areas such as Dovrefjell, Storlidalen or Trollheimen.

Find accomodations in Oppdal

If you are going to stay the night in Oppdal, you have many options. Here you will find everything from the large hotel chains to cozy local hotels, as well as cabins and apartments.

Bortistu Gjestegard, Mountain farm

Granmo camping, oppdal gjestetun hotel, gjevilvasshytta tt, wild river glamping, the cabin kanutten, trollheimsporten tourist center, smegarden camping, vekve cabins, quality hotel skifer, bjerkelokkja – fairytale surroundings, winsnes guesthouse, storli gard, hytta i treet (the tree top hut), oppdal turisthotell, bårdsgarden in storlidalen, magalaupe camping, where do you want to travel next.

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The chairlifts in the World Cup run in Hovden are replaced with comfortable gondolas during summer season. From here, the possibilities are endless. Whether you would like to enjoy the view over Oppdal and the surrounding mountain areas, go downhill biking, go for a longer hike or even hike the trail back down to the town, the gondola is the perfect place to start.

The gondola is easily accessible from the town center, and is open everyday from mid-June - mid-August.

In autumnt the gondola is open Saturday and Sunday - August 19. - October 7.

Take a selfie with #1125moh and enjoy the ride!

Last updated: 03/26/2024

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Oppdal, norway.

Oppdal is a small town located on a historic trading route. 

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Latitude: 62.3 degrees north

Population: 7,000

Hottest month:  July

Coldest month:  February

Wettest month:  October

Windiest month:  January

Annual precipitation:  555mm

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Oppdal is best known for one of Norway’s largest alpine resorts and has been referred to as Norway’s largest skiing area. 

Oppdal is a starting point for mountain trips to Trollheimen and Snohetta. 

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UNESCO World Heritage

Odda’s unique industrial history has put it on the UNESCO World Heritage list together with the towns of Rjukan, Notodden, and Tyssedal. 

History of Oppdal

125 years ago, Oppdal was an agricultural community where people produced everything they needed themselves. 

Oppdal Today

Oppdal is a hub for traffic between southern Norway and Northern Norway. 

Agriculture is a significant industry today. 

Travel Information

Getting here.

Fly: No airport. 

Drive: Oppdal is located on the E6, the main highway running between Oslo and Trondheim. 

Train: Oppdal is a station on the Dovre Line between Oslo and Trondheim. 

Ferry:  No ferry access. 

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You’ll need a car to get to the various hikes and other activities. 

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All my hotel recommendations are based on research and experience. I don’t recommend somewhere unless I think it is wonderful! The Hidden North focuses on accommodation that provides good quality for price or offer local or unique experiences. 

Granmo Camping is a campsite located 6km south of Oppdal. There’s a play area for kids and is next door to the experience centre Opplev Oppdal. 

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The Quality Hotel Skifer is a nice hotel in Oppdal centre. 

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Oppdal is in Middle Norway on the Nidaros Path . It is one of Norway's main winter sport resorts, and is surrounded by national parks.

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Oppdal is an alpine community which dates back to the Norwegian Iron Age. It is at a crossroads for traffic from Trondheim, the Dovrefjell mountain range, and Sunndal on the west coast.

The main industries in Oppdal today are agriculture, tourism, and some light manufacturing. It has the largest sheep population of any municipality in Norway, with 45,000 head of sheep put out to graze in the mountains every year.

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Spring is the driest season and summer is the wettest season. The winters are fairly mild, but snowy weather is not that unusual on the 17 May National Day celebrations.

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Oppdal is a hub for traffic between southern Norway and northern Norway with the train connection Dovrebanen and for the cross connection from Møre og Romsdal. Buses partly correspond with the departures to Dovrebanen.

Oppdal has a small airport for air sports.

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  • 62.604 9.707 1 Oppdal ski resort ( Oppdal skisenter in Oppdal ) ( 4 km from Oppdal city centre on Road E6 or Dovre railway; the main entrance station is Vangslia ). One of Norway's major alpine ski resorts with 56 km of pistes. Frequently listed among top 5 or top 10 resorts in Norway. 46 slopes, 3 chair lifts, 14 T-lifts, 1 band lift. There is a ski bus going. The system can also reached at Hovden ski lift, 900-meter walking distance from the city centre, no parking but suitable for visitors without a car. ( updated Aug 2015 )

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Tackle the famous Dovrefjell mountain from Snøheim cabin

Enjoy an easy hike and great views of Trollheimen

Hike Okla mountain for a panorama of Gjevillvatnet lake

Tackle one of Oppdal’s most popular mountain biking trails

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  • Conveniently located between Oslo and Trondheim on the Dovre railway
  • Gateway to Dovrefjell and Trollheimen mountain ranges
  • Only place in Norway to see the musk ox in the wild
  • Trekanten, a classic 3-day hike
  • Spring ski touring in April and May
  • Varied mountain biking trails
  • Dovrefjell er vertskap for moskusen. Ved Kongsvold Fjeldstue kan du ha gode muligheter for å ta iaktta urdyrene på vestsida av E6. Photo: Ove Karlsvik, Oppdal

Oppdal is a municipality in central Norway, between Oslo and Trondheim. The region is surrounded by two natural highlights, the Dovrefjell and Trollheimen mountain ranges, which hold many of the area’s best adventures.

In the south, Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park is home to Norway’s lone population of musk oxen. Mountain reindeer and moose can also be spotted in the area. Towering above all is Snøhetta, the highest mountain in Norway outside of Jotunheimen National Park.

To the north, Trollheimen offers one of Norway’s most well-known hikes, Trekanten. Gjevilvasshytta, a serviced cabin along the route, is considered by some to be Norway’s prettiest tourist cabin.

An extensive trail network winds its way through the whole region and with so many mountains, hikers seeking views are rarely disappointed. Mountain bikers are increasingly flocking to the area and during the warmer months rafting on the Driva river is a thrilling way to spend a day.

Oppdal is central Norway’s premier winter destination. In the winter and spring the mountains hovering above the region’s valleys are renowned for wonderful ski touring. Oppdal is also home to a large alpine ski center and many kilometers of groomed cross-country trails.

In Oppdal village, the compact center has everything required for a comfortable stay. There are an array of hotels, shops, cafés and restaurants. For self-caterers, there are several supermarkets and a Vinmonopolet.

Oppdal is located about 2 hours from Trondheim and 5–6 hours from Oslo, on the main highway and railway line between the two cities.

The best time to visit Oppdal

Oppdal offers plenty of reasons to visit regardless of the season. For skiers, hikers, and bikers, the Dovrefjell and Trollheimen mountain ranges are perfect for discovering adventures in the mountains.

The true beginning and end of the seasons varies depending on snowfalls and general weather conditions. The Norwegian national weather service provides detailed weather reports and forecasts for Oppdal in English.

During winter Oppdal has 180 km of cross-country trails, a sizeable alpine ski center, and countless ski touring opportunities. The first snow arrives in November and it’s possible to take summit trips right into spring.

The skiing season is long in Oppdal and in April and May it becomes a ski touring paradise. With the right weather it can be possible to ski in the mountains one day and hike in the valleys the next. Long, bright days hint that summer is coming.

The popular musk ox safaris begin in mid-June. As July rolls around, the hiking season really kicks into gear with the high mountains calling. The trails have dried and are also suitable for mountain biking. Rafting, canyoning and ziplining are all possible.

Hiking and biking in fall brings a new perspective with stunning foliage in shades of orange and gold. Berry picking is a popular past time.

Trip planning

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Getting there

Public transport.

Oppdal is conveniently situated on the Dovre railway between Oslo and Trondheim. Train tickets should be purchased as far in advance as possible to secure the best rates. Tickets and service information can be found on entur.no .

Oslo to Oppdal

The train between Oslo and Oppdal takes around 5 hours. There are four departures from Oslo daily with one in the morning, two in the afternoon, and an overnight train that arrives in Oppdal very early in the morning.

If you’re driving, follow highway E6 north to Oppdal. The trip is approximately 415 km and takes 5.5 hours.

Trondheim to Oppdal

The train journey from Trondheim to Oppdal is about 1.5 hours. There is one morning departure, two afternoon departures, and a late-night service.

The drive south to Oppdal, along highway E6, is 120 km and takes about 2 hours.

Onward travel

With Oppdal’s location in Central Norway, there are several possibilities for onward travel. Oslo and Trondheim serve as the main transport hubs but other stations along the Dovre railway connect to some of the Norway’s smaller centers for exploring nature.

From Dombås, south of Oppdal, the stunning Rauma railway heads to Åndalsnes on the west coast.

From Støren, north of Oppdal, the Røros railway connects to the town of Røros in the east. Røros is a World Heritage site and former mining center with a fascinating history and beautiful location.

Closest airports

If you’re flying to Norway before heading to Oppdal, the most convenient airport to arrive at is Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL). The train from Oslo to Oppdal stops at Gardermoen and the journey takes 4.5 hours. You can also rent a car from the airport and follow highway E6 north to Oppdal.

Alternatively, Trondheim Airport, Værnes, is situated about 150 km north of Oppdal. Take a local train to Trondheim central station before connecting to the Dovre railway. Car rental is also available.

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This is a place where you can buy everything you need for your trip, and if you have any questions, you will receive good help from the tourist information desk located next to the train station. Oppdal has a vibrant city center with a diverse range of shops, restaurants, activities and accommodation. From Oppdal, you can start your Dovrefjell experience with a guide. A few kilometers west of today’s city center is the Vang burial site. Discoveries made at the burial site tell us how important the mountains and wild reindeer trapping were to the people who lived in this area during the Viking Age. The Vang site is by far Norway’s largest Iron Age burial site, and one of the largest in Northern Europe!

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Practical information

Car and bus: Via the E6 highway or the RV70 Train: Oppdal Station, The Dovre Line

Good parking facilities in the city center

Charging station for electric cars: Yes, at the train station

Dining and accommodation

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Experiences from Oppdal

Guided tours in the mountains.

Put on your hiking boots or ski boots and join us on a guided tour. We can almost guarantee that you will have a more complete experience if you let an experienced, local guide show you the way and take care of safety. Chances are you will also learn something new along the way.

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The Vang burial site

A few kilometers west of today’s city center is the Vang burial site. Just like today, Vang used to be strategically located along the main roads between east and west, north and south. The Pilgrim Path and The King’s Road over Dovrefjell also run through this important junction. The Vang site is by far Norway’s largest Iron Age burial site, and one of the largest in Northern Europe. In total, there are approximately 900 differently sized burial mounds and cairns that are concentrated in one area..

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The Pilgrim Path

Hiking in the footsteps of pilgrims in classic mountain landscape over Dovrefjell. Experience exciting cultural monuments, rich mountain flora and views of several famous rock formations. The Pilgrim Path over Dovrefjell is one of the most popular stretches of the old hiking route from Oslo to Trondheim and Nidaros Cathedral. If you walk the entire distance over Dovrefjell, you pass four old mountain lodges that have welcomed pilgrims and other travelers over many centuries. The section of the route over Dovrefjell mainly follows the old thoroughfare over the mountains, the old King’s Road.

The King’s Road over Dovrefjell

A walk along The King’s Road can provide many new experiences and discoveries for each individual hiker, but the perpetual mountain landscape that surrounds the road can also provide many of the same experiences of nature. It is said that Prince Christian Frederik became so fascinated by the mountains that he began walking towards Snøhetta when he traveled over the mountains in 1814. Similarly, Vinje describes how travelers talk about the mountain as being “so magnificently beautiful”, and writes about Snøhetta mountain as he observes it from The King’s Road over Hjerkinnhø. When walking along The King’s Road over Hjerkinnhø today, one can feel the same attraction towards the majestic Snøhetta mountain and Svånåtindan mountain to the west. A hike along The King’s Road can provide experiences that are beyond time and space, and in that way the road creates connecting lines between past and present travelers.

The King’s Road over Hjerkinnhø, 7 km

Starting points for the trip are at Jøroskloppa (parking next to E6) and Hjerkinn Fjellstue. Visitors are able to reach the highest point (Hjerkinnhø, 1210 masl) from both places and experience great views of Rondane, Snøhetta mountain and Drivdalen valley. If you keep your eyes peeled, it is possible to discover many historical and cultural monuments along The King’s Road over Hjerkinnhø, such as culverts, guard stones and stone obelisks.

The King’s Road over Vårstigen, 9 km

Vårstigen is the most famous stretch along The King’s Road. The trip offers some rather exposed sections with high dry stone walls and several vantage points from which to view the beautiful Drivdalen valley. The starting point for the trip is either Gammelholet, Nestasvollan or Hesthåggån. The stretch between Gammelholet (southern parking) to Nestasvollan is 6 km. From Nestasvollan to Hesthåggån is 3 km.

All sections are suitable for children and young hikers. Read more at The King’s Road over Dovrefjell website

The King´s road at Dovrefjell.

Cycling trips

The drotningsdals trail.

This tractor road runs from Vinstradalsvegen to the mountain farms at Vårstigen. You are also allowed to cycle over to Bekkelægret, but the trail is very demanding by bicycle. You can cycle along quiet roads from the center of Oppdal west of Driva, or park next to the E6 and cycle up the beautiful Vinstradalen valley. You can also drive up Vinstradalsvegen and park about 350 meters past the junction where the Drotningdals Trail continues southwards.

Dindalshytta – Åmotsdalen

Do you like trail biking? If so, you can cycle between Dindalen valley and Åmotsdalen valley in Oppdal. Follow the track from Dindalshytta cabin to Søndre Snøfjellstjønna, and continue on the trail/cart road into Åmotsdalen valley. There is a signposted exit to Dindalshytta cabin from the RV70 at Lønset. There is a signposted exit to Åmotsdalen valley from the E6 at Engan.

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    7. Oppdal offers a nice combination of nature and hospitable mountain people. Oppdal is in the southern part of Norway's Trøndelag county, making it easily accessible whether you are travelling from the north, south or the coast. The mountains of Oppdal stretch from the Dovrefjell mountains in the south to the Trollheimen mountains in the ...

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    Oppdal. Stå på ski, løp eller sykle ned slake fjellsider, spis deilig kortreist mat og se den respektinngytende moskusen i dens rette element. Samme når på året du drar, er det nok å finne på i Oppdal. I Oppdal sør i Trøndelag kommer du tett på naturen. Fjellene strekker seg fra Dovrefjell i sør til Trollheimen i nord, og hver ...

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    Whether you would like to enjoy the view over Oppdal and the surrounding mountain areas, go downhill biking, go for a longer hike or even hike the trail back down to the town, the gondola is the perfect place to start. The gondola is easily accessible from the town center, and is open everyday from mid-June - mid-August.

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    A Weekend in Oppdal. Oppdal is central Norway's largest alpine ski resort, but is an interesting option for an active break year-round. Norwegians are known for their love of cross-country skiing, and nowhere is this more true than in Trøndelag, the county at the heart of the country. But on occasion, even the most ardent cross-country skier ...

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    The E6 is the main highway running through Norway, and Oppdal is located on the highway. ... The Hidden North is an online travel guide written by me, Emma, to help you make the best of your trip to Northern Europe. Welcome! Find what you're looking for: Instagram Facebook-f Youtube.

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    1 Oppdal ski resort (Oppdal skisenter in Oppdal) (4 km from Oppdal city centre on Road E6 or Dovre railway; the main entrance station is Vangslia). One of Norway's major alpine ski resorts with 56 km of pistes. Frequently listed among top 5 or top 10 resorts in Norway. 46 slopes, 3 chair lifts, 14 T-lifts, 1 band lift.

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    Stay. A mix of the charming, modern, and tried and true. See all. Quality Hotel Skifer. 514. from $114/night. Oppdal Turisthotell. 75. from $98/night.

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    Things to Do in Oppdal Municipality, Norway: See Tripadvisor's 2,832 traveler reviews and photos of Oppdal Municipality tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in April. We have reviews of the best places to see in Oppdal Municipality. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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    Things to Do in Oppdal, Norway: See Tripadvisor's 2,022 traveller reviews and photos of Oppdal tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Oppdal. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

  12. Oppdal Travel Guide & Travel Tips

    Trondheim to Oppdal. The train journey from Trondheim to Oppdal is about 1.5 hours. There is one morning departure, two afternoon departures, and a late-night service. The drive south to Oppdal, along highway E6, is 120 km and takes about 2 hours. Onward travel. With Oppdal's location in Central Norway, there are several possibilities for ...

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    Oppdal Tourism Oppdal Hotels Oppdal Holiday Homes Oppdal Flights Oppdal Restaurants Oppdal Attractions Oppdal Photos Oppdal Map. Hotels. All Oppdal Hotels ...

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    Things to Do in Oppdal, Norway: See Tripadvisor's 2,569 traveller reviews and photos of Oppdal tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in April. We have reviews of the best places to see in Oppdal. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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    Oppdal ⓘ is a municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway.It is part of the Dovre region.The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Oppdal.Other villages in the municipality include Lønset, Vognillan, Fagerhaug, and Holan.The Oppdal Airport, Fagerhaug is located in the northeastern part of the municipality.. The 2,274-square-kilometre (878 sq mi) municipality is the 24th ...

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    Discoveries made at the burial site tell us how important the mountains and wild reindeer trapping were to the people who lived in this area during the Viking Age. The Vang site is by far Norway's largest Iron Age burial site, and one of the largest in Northern Europe! Read more about Oppdal at Visit Oppdal. Read more about musk ox safari

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    Top Things to Do in Oppdal, Norway: See Tripadvisor's 2,569 traveller reviews and photos of Oppdal tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in April. We have reviews of the best places to see in Oppdal. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

  18. Oppdal Safari

    Oppdal Safari. Experience Norwegian mountain nature with us. We are situated between 3 national parks and we have hosted guests since 1951. If you want a guided activity we offer musk ox safari, moose safari, photo safari, hunting and fishing all year round. If you want an activity on your own we offer equipment rental of mountain bikes, canoes ...