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text-align: center !important; padding: 8px 0 !important; margin: 2px !important; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif !important; font-size: 0.85rem !important; color: #312F2D !important; background: transparent !important; border: none !important; border-radius: 0 !important; transition: all 0.15s ease !important; cursor: pointer !important; text-decoration: none !important; } .ui-datepicker.ui-datepicker--straand td a:hover { background: #f8f6f3 !important; color: #80004D !important; } .ui-datepicker.ui-datepicker--straand td .ui-state-active, .ui-datepicker.ui-datepicker--straand td a.ui-state-active { background: #80004D !important; color: #ffffff !important; font-weight: 600 !important; } .ui-datepicker.ui-datepicker--straand td .ui-state-highlight { background: #f8f6f3 !important; color: #80004D !important; font-weight: 600 !important; } .ui-datepicker.ui-datepicker--straand td.range-start a, .ui-datepicker.ui-datepicker--straand td.range-end a { background: #80004D !important; color: #ffffff !important; font-weight: 600 !important; } .ui-datepicker.ui-datepicker--straand td.range-mid a { background: rgba(128, 0, 77, 0.12) !important; color: #80004D !important; } .ui-datepicker.ui-datepicker--straand td.range-mid a:hover { background: rgba(128, 0, 77, 0.22) !important; color: #80004D !important; } .ui-datepicker.ui-datepicker--straand td.ui-datepicker-unselectable span, .ui-datepicker.ui-datepicker--straand td.ui-datepicker-other-month span { color: #cfcabd !important; cursor: default !important; } (function () { let arrival, departure; const PREV_SVG = ''; const NEXT_SVG = ''; const settings = { closeText: "Lukk", prevText: "", nextText: "", currentText: "I dag", monthNames: ["januar","februar","mars","april","mai","juni","juli","august","september","oktober","november","desember"], monthNamesShort: ["jan","feb","mars","apr","mai","jun","juli","aug","sep","okt","nov","des"], dayNames: ["søndag","mandag","tirsdag","onsdag","torsdag","fredag","lørdag"], dayNamesShort: ["sø","ma","ti","on","to","fr","lø"], dayNamesMin: ["sø","ma","ti","on","to","fr","lø"], firstDay: 1, dateFormat: "dd/mm/yy", showAnim: "" }; function rangeMarker(date) { if (!arrival || !departure) return [true, "", ""]; const d = moment(date); const a = arrival.clone().startOf('day'); const b = departure.clone().startOf('day'); if (d.isSame(a, 'day')) return [true, "range-start", ""]; if (d.isSame(b, 'day')) return [true, "range-end", ""]; if (d.isAfter(a) && d.isBefore(b)) return [true, "range-mid", ""]; return [true, "", ""]; } function injectChevrons($dp) { $dp.addClass('ui-datepicker--straand'); const $prev = $dp.find('.ui-datepicker-prev'); const $next = $dp.find('.ui-datepicker-next'); if ($prev.length && !$prev.find('.nav-chevron').length) $prev.html(PREV_SVG); if ($next.length && !$next.find('.nav-chevron').length) $next.html(NEXT_SVG); } let observer = null; function watchDatepicker() { const dpEl = document.getElementById('ui-datepicker-div'); if (!dpEl) return; if (observer) observer.disconnect(); observer = new MutationObserver(function () { injectChevrons(jQuery(dpEl)); }); observer.observe(dpEl, { childList: true, subtree: true }); injectChevrons(jQuery(dpEl)); } function positionDatepicker(inputId) { const $input = jQuery('#' + inputId); const $field = $input.closest('.field'); const $dp = jQuery('#ui-datepicker-div'); if (!$field.length || !$dp.length) return; const rect = $field[0].getBoundingClientRect(); $dp.css({ position: 'fixed', top: rect.bottom + 'px', left: rect.left + 'px' }); } let activeDateInputId = null; function decorateOnShow(input, inst) { activeDateInputId = input.id; setTimeout(function () { injectChevrons(jQuery(inst.dpDiv)); watchDatepicker(); positionDatepicker(input.id); }, 0); } function updateDateDisplay($input) { const $field = $input.closest('.field'); const $value = $field.find('.field-value'); const val = $input.val(); if (val) { $value.removeClass('is-placeholder').text(val); } else { $value.addClass('is-placeholder').text($input.attr('data-placeholder') || 'Velg dato'); } } function refreshDatepickers() { jQuery('#arrival, #departure').each(function () { if (jQuery(this).datepicker('widget').is(':visible')) { jQuery(this).datepicker('refresh'); } }); if (activeDateInputId) positionDatepicker(activeDateInputId); } jQuery(function () { jQuery('#arrival').datepicker(Object.assign({ minDate: 0, beforeShow: decorateOnShow, beforeShowDay: rangeMarker, onSelect: function (date) { arrival = moment(date, 'DD/MM/YYYY'); if (!jQuery('#departure').datepicker('getDate') || !departure || departure.clone().subtract(1, 'days').isBefore(arrival)) { departure = arrival.clone().add(1, 'days'); } jQuery('#departure').datepicker('setDate', departure.toDate()); jQuery('#departure').datepicker('option', 'minDate', arrival.clone().add(1, 'days').toDate()); updateDateDisplay(jQuery('#arrival')); updateDateDisplay(jQuery('#departure')); refreshDatepickers(); }, onClose: function (date) { activeDateInputId = null; if ((!date || date.length === 0) && arrival) { setTimeout(function () { jQuery('#arrival').datepicker('setDate', arrival.toDate()); updateDateDisplay(jQuery('#arrival')); }, 1); } } }, settings)); jQuery('#departure').datepicker(Object.assign({ minDate: '+1', beforeShow: decorateOnShow, beforeShowDay: rangeMarker, onSelect: function (date) { departure = moment(date, 'DD/MM/YYYY'); setTimeout(function () { jQuery('#departure').datepicker('setDate', departure.toDate()); updateDateDisplay(jQuery('#departure')); refreshDatepickers(); }, 1); }, onClose: function (date) { activeDateInputId = null; if ((!date || date.length === 0) && arrival) { setTimeout(function () { jQuery('#departure').datepicker('setDate', departure.toDate()); updateDateDisplay(jQuery('#departure')); }, 1); } } }, settings)); jQuery('.straand-booking .field--date').on('click', function (e) { const $input = jQuery(this).find('input.datepicker'); if (!$input.is(e.target)) $input.focus(); }); const $body = jQuery('body'); jQuery('.straand-booking .field--select').each(function () { const $field = jQuery(this); const $select = $field.find('select.native-select'); const $value = $field.find('.field-value'); const fieldId = $select.attr('id'); const $panel = jQuery('
'); $select.find('option').each(function () { const $opt = jQuery(this); const $row = jQuery('') .attr('data-value', $opt.attr('value')) .text($opt.text()); if ($opt.is(':selected')) $row.addClass('is-selected'); $panel.append($row); }); $body.append($panel); $value.text($select.find('option:selected').text()); }); function closeAllDropdowns() { jQuery('.straand-booking .field--select').removeClass('is-open'); jQuery('.straand-dropdown').removeClass('is-open'); } function positionPanel($field, $panel) { const rect = $field[0].getBoundingClientRect(); $panel.css({ position: 'fixed', top: rect.bottom + 'px', left: rect.left + 'px', width: rect.width + 'px' }); } jQuery('.straand-booking .field--select').on('click', function (e) { e.stopPropagation(); const $field = jQuery(this); const fieldId = $field.find('select.native-select').attr('id'); const $panel = jQuery('.straand-dropdown[data-for="' + fieldId + '"]'); const wasOpen = $field.hasClass('is-open'); closeAllDropdowns(); if (!wasOpen) { positionPanel($field, $panel); $field.addClass('is-open'); $panel.addClass('is-open'); } }); $body.on('click', '.straand-dropdown .dropdown-option', function (e) { e.stopPropagation(); const $opt = jQuery(this); const $panel = $opt.closest('.straand-dropdown'); const fieldId = $panel.attr('data-for'); const $select = jQuery('#' + fieldId); const $field = $select.closest('.field--select'); const $value = $field.find('.field-value'); $select.val($opt.attr('data-value')).trigger('change'); $value.text($opt.text()); $panel.find('.dropdown-option').removeClass('is-selected'); $opt.addClass('is-selected'); closeAllDropdowns(); }); jQuery(document).on('click', function (e) { if (!jQuery(e.target).closest('.straand-booking .field--select, .straand-dropdown').length) { closeAllDropdowns(); } }); jQuery(document).on('keydown', function (e) { if (e.key === 'Escape') closeAllDropdowns(); }); jQuery(window).on('scroll resize', function () { jQuery('.straand-booking .field--select.is-open').each(function () { const $field = jQuery(this); const fieldId = $field.find('select.native-select').attr('id'); const $panel = jQuery('.straand-dropdown[data-for="' + fieldId + '"]'); if ($panel.hasClass('is-open')) positionPanel($field, $panel); }); if (activeDateInputId) positionDatepicker(activeDateInputId); }); jQuery('#bookingform').submit(function () { const $f = jQuery('#bookingform'); $f.find('input[type="hidden"][data-dynamic-param="true"]').remove(); if (arrival) { $f.append(jQuery('').attr({ type: 'hidden', name: 'arrive', value: arrival.format('YYYY-MM-DD'), 'data-dynamic-param': 'true' })); } if (departure) { $f.append(jQuery('').attr({ type: 'hidden', name: 'depart', value: departure.format('YYYY-MM-DD'), 'data-dynamic-param': 'true' })); } }); }); })();
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The 5 most beautiful sights in and around Vrådal

Vrådal is a place where nature is allowed to be the main attraction. Here you will find beautiful lakes, mountains, forests and viewpoints that make it easy to stop and just enjoy the surroundings. Whetheryou visit Vrådal in the summer, autumn, winter or spring, there are many places that are worth experiencing. Here are five of our favourites in and around Vrådal.

1. Nisser – Vrådal’s beautiful lake

In the middle of Vrådal lies Lake Nisser, which stretches between the mountains and gives the area much of its character. Here you can enjoy a quiet day by the water, take a walk along the shore or experience the lake from the sea. In the summer, it is also possible to swim and try activities such as kayaking, canoeing and SUP. A trip on the veteran boat M/S Fram is a great way to experience Nisser. The historic boat has sailed on the lake for generations and gives you the opportunity to see Vrådal from a slightly different side.

2. Vrådal Panorama and the view from the mountains

If you want to experience Vrådal from above, Vrådal Panorama is a natural place to take the trip. Here you will meet mountains, forests and open landscapes with great views of Vrådal and the lakes. In the summer, the area is a good starting point for mountain hikes, while winter offers skiing and beautiful winter landscapes. There is something special about getting up in the heights and seeing how the mountains and lakes lie like a large landscape below you.

3. Venelifjellet – mountain hike with a view

For those who like to go hiking, Venelifjellet is one of the great nature experiences in the area around Vrådal. The trip offers varied terrain and beautiful viewpoints along the way. At the top, you get a fantastic reward for the trip with a view of the mountains and lakes in Telemark. Venelifjellet is well suited for those who want a nature experience without it having to be a full day trip. Remember good shoes and clothes according to the weather. The mountain weather can change quickly, even on nice summer days.

4. Kviteseid old church and the cultural history in the area

of Vrådal is not just about nature. The area around Vrådal also has an exciting history and many cultural monuments. Kviteseid old church is one of the sights that is worth seeing. The medieval stone church is beautifully situated by Lake Kviteseidvatnet and is surrounded by a historic cultural landscape. A trip here provides a nice combination of nature, architecture and history, and is suitable when you want to experience a little more than just mountains and lakes.

5. Gaustatoppen – a spectacular day trip from Vrådal

If you have a little extra time, a trip to Gaustatoppen can be a highlight of your holiday. Gaustatoppen is one of Norway’s most famous mountains and offers spectacular views of large parts of southern Norway. On clear days, you can see very far beyond Telemark’s mountain landscape. For those who want a different way to the top, the Gaustabanen cable car goes inside the mountain and takes you up to the top. It is a longer excursion from Vrådal, but definitely worth considering if you want to combine your stay with one of Telemark’s great nature experiences.

Experience Vrådal at your own pace

One of the nicest things about Vrådal is that you don’t have to fill your days with activities to have a good time. Here, a mountain hike, a boat trip on Nisser or a quiet moment with a view of the water can be the experience itself. Vrådal is surrounded by nature that invites both small and large adventures, regardless of the season. And when the day’s experiences are over, it’s good to come back to a place where you can lower your shoulders, enjoy a good meal and let the impressions sink in.

Welcome to Straand and Vrådal. We look forward to welcoming you!

Warm regards, Katrine & Lars Arne Straand
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