Summer in Vrådal
We have welcomed summer guests for five generations. Welcome to our summer paradise at Nisser!
Enjoy the summer in ♥ of Telemark
Summer in Vrådal is a beautiful experience. Vrådal is a small, idyllic village by Lake Nisser in West Telemark, surrounded by mountains and stunning scenery. Scroll down and get inspired by everything you can do and experience in Vrådal in the summer!
Golf
Golf
Vrådal boasts one of Norway's most beautiful 9-hole courses, located on Fossøy - with its own driving range to water. We can provide a golf instructor.
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Bicycle
Bicycle
Vrådal and Telemark have beautiful scenery and panoramic views suitable for cycling.
Rent an e-bike here!
Tretoppvegen
Hamaren Activity Park
The award-winning treetop trail in Fyresdal winds through beautiful Telemark nature.
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Paddling
Play, eat and relax at Straand!
Enjoy the summer days in beautiful Vrådal in the apple orchard, on the rooftop terrace or by the water's edge at Nisser at Sommarland Strandbar. Here we serve delicious food and drinks in scenic surroundings.
Hiking
Museums and sights
Museums and sights
Telemark has a rich cultural heritage. Visit a museum and experience the traditions up close!
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Family parks
Family parks
Straand is a great base for day trips to Sommarland in Bø, Hulfjell Farm with its family and water park in Drangedal and is a nice stop on the way to or from Dyreparken in Kristiansand.
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Farm visits
Farm visits
Try the cider tasting and farm shop at Lien Farm on Akkarhaugen or taste local brews from Lindheim Ølkompani.
See farm visits here!
Active holiday in beautiful nature
Vrådal is a perfect starting point for an active vacation with great experiences. Here you live in the middle of a beautiful inland archipelago surrounded by mountains. Experience adventurous Telemark with HUB at Straand!
The potholes
The potholes
Soak in the natural swimming pools in Nissedal - nature's own bathing facility!
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The Telemark canal
The Telemark canal
Climb aboard and experience the lock game or sit at a café when MS Victoria and MS Henrik Ibsen climb up the Telemark Canal.
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HUB Riding
HUB Riding
Telemark is an eldorado for motorcycles, cars and bicycles - with hairpin bends in beautiful nature. Get inspiration for driving routes here.
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The viewpoint in Flatdal
The viewpoint in Flatdal
Enjoy views of the landscape that has inspired artists to visit Telemark for generations.
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Buy tickets for summer experiences here!
Find your next experience
Based at Straand Hotel in beautiful Vrådal, you have adventurous Telemark at your feet. In the map below you'll find a rich selection of experiences!
Map guide
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