Activities
Activities and experiences at Dalen
A stay at Dalen is shaped just as much by the experiences surrounding the hotel as by life within the house itself. Here, we have gathered a mix of nature, culture and experiences — from quiet moments in the gardens to activities along the Telemark Canal.
Some guests spend their days hiking in the mountains, others sailing, enjoying the sauna or lingering over long meals. Most discover that there is time for a little of everything.
Afternoon Tea at Dalen Hotel
Enjoy a classic Afternoon Tea with a selection of sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats, served in the hotel's historic surroundings.
The Mystery at Dalen Hotel
The year is 1907. With a folder full of clues, you will solve a fictional mystery from the hotel's past.
Soria Maria Sauna
Warmth, view over Bandak and a swim in the lake.
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Ski Games in the Garden at Dalen Hotel
Try traditional wooden skis in the hotel garden, with an introduction to ski waxing and ski games in the snow.
Summit Tour on Hallbjønnsekken
Join us for a guided summit tour with randonee equipment. The tour includes training in equipment and safe travel in the winter mountains.
Guided tour to Rui
Follow the trail up to Rui and learn about the history of the sisters who lived at the mountain farm high above Dalen.
Yoga in the hotel garden
Gather the group for a yoga session in the garden at Dalen Hotel. If necessary, the activity can be moved indoors to the Victoria Hall.
Kayak Trip on Bandak
See Dalen and the surrounding mountains from the water. Before you embark on Bandak, you will get an introduction to paddling techniques and safety.
Guided e-bike tour from Dalen
Join a local guide on an e-bike tour from Dalen. The tour goes either along Lake Bandak or towards Ravnejuv, through the landscape surrounding the hotel.
Hiking in the surrounding landscape
Helveteshylen
- Distance: 1.5 km (starting point for the hike)
- Difficulty: Medium
- Time: 3 hours
Bufjordstien
- Distance: 400 metres (starting point for the hike)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Time: 1 hour
In the Footsteps of the Rui Girls
- Distance: 250 metres (starting point for the hike)
- Difficulty: Challenging
- Time: 4 hours
Lårdalsstigen
- Distance: 4.6 km (from the starting point of the hike)
- Difficulty: Challenging
- Time: 6 - 8 hours
Local cultural gems & activities
Telemark Silver
- Distance: 10 km
- Type: Craft
Stålekleivloftet
- Distance: 6 km
- Type: Culture
Grimdalstunet
- Distance: 10 km
- Type: Culture
Åmdals Verk Mines
- Distance: 17 km
- Type: Culture
Vest-Telemark Museum, Eidsborg
- Distance: 6 km
- Type: Culture
Eidsborg Stavkyrkje
- Distance: 6 km
- Type: Culture
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