Join us to celebrate Sondre Norheim!
Norwegian Skiing Adventure
Sondre Norheim, often called the father of modern skiing, was born on June 10, 1825 and on Saturday, June 14, 2025, the day will be marked with a varied program in the center of Morgedal.
Feel free to start the day with a visit to Øverbø, the town where Sondre was born 200 years ago. Stoga is open and from the square you have a great view of Morgedal.
Norsk Skieventyr is open from 10:00. Serving of traditional home cooking from 11:00.
Posten has a “Mini Post Office” with an anniversary stamp and a hall of collectible products at Norsk Skieventyr.
Program for the day:
12.00 – Norwegian Ski Adventure
- Opening of a new ski simulator by county mayor Sven Tore Løkslid
- Posten – presentation of the commemorative stamp by Stamp Director Halvor Fasting
14.00 – The riding arena in the center of Morgedal
- Welcome by chairman Tarjei Draugedal
- The play “Bakkane calls” about Rannei and Sondre by Hæge Manheim, Hans Jakob Sand – local extras
- “Sondre Norheim, smallholder and ski trail couple” – book release and lecture with Thor Gotaas
- Music feature with Symre Bang
5.00 pm – Morgedal Hotel
- Anniversary dinner – 3 course menu with local food – Telemark plate launched by Matrike Telemark.
- NOK 695 per person.
- Registration: morgedalhotel@unikehoteller.no
The program on the day is free:-)
Welcome!
Contact
Tel: 35069080