Fam trip: Hutigruten, Norway

February 24, 2009

Dog sledding, breathtaking scenery and picturesque villages were just some of the highlights of Hurtigruten’s four-day travel trade fam trip to Norway.

“…[Norway] offers a trip to places you never thought of visiting and you can see may different places, all of which have their own unique beauty in the winter as well as the summer.

Having seen the beauty of Norway and experienced a country so rich in history, with the diversity of modern museums and charming fishing villages, I would highly recommend Norway as a travel destination.

…For people who love nature and who want to see and experience many places in an uncrowded environment. It would suit families with kids as well as couples…”

Read the full story at hoteliermiddleeast.com


Dog sledding on wheels

August 13, 2007

Dogsledding on wheels. Photo: Nils Erik Bjørholt

This autumn you can ride a carriage drawn by dogs in Hemsedal.

Hemsedal Huskies has invested in four carts with good brakes and shock absorbers. And with a team of six eager dogs in front, you are off to enjoy a spectacular tour in the scenic mountain area of Holdeskaret in Hemsedal

The tour takes around an hour and will be running every Tuesday to Saturday until 27 October. 

Prices
Adults: NOK 600
Children (4-12 years): NOK 300

Reservations must be done through Hemsedal Tourist Office (tel. +47 32 05 50 30/email info@hemsedal.com) no later than five pm the day before the trip.

Dog sledding on wheels. Photo: Nils Erik Bjørholt  Dog sledding on wheels. Photo: Nils Erik Bjørholt  Dog sledding on wheels. Photo: Nils Erik Bjørholt  


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