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Getting There & Away
Nor-Way Bussekspress (Haukeliekspressen) buses connect Seljord with Notodden
(Nkr140, 1¼ hours) and Oslo (Nkr350, 3¼ hours) up to four times daily.
Setesdalen
Theforestedhillsidesandlake-filledmountainvalleysofSetesdalen,oneofNorway'smost
traditional and conservative regions, remain little frequented by travellers, although the
area is becoming increasingly popular with outdoor enthusiasts.
EVJE
POP 3300
The riverside town of Evje, surrounded by forests and rolling hills, serves as the southern
gatewaytoSetesdalen.It'sfamousamonggeologistsforthevarietyofrocksfoundhere-a
mineral park, nickel mine and the chance to prospect for your own rocks are among Evje's
primary attractions. Quiet little Evje is also a first-class base for white-water rafting and
other activities.
Sights & Activities
Evje Og Hornnes Museum MUSEUM
(adult/child Nkr30/free; 11am-5pm Jul-early Aug, shorter hr rest of yr) Budding
geologists will find plenty to get excited about in Evje. First stop should be this small mu-
seum, 2km west of town and across the river in Fennefoss. Displays include more than a
hundred different types of mineral found in the nearby hills, as well as exhibits on local
nickel mining and rural life in Setesdalen.
Setesdal Mineral Park PARK
( www.mineralparken.no ; Hornnes; adult/ child under 5yr/child 6-14yr/Nkr110/30/
65; 10am-6pm Jul-mid-Aug, shorter hr rest of yr) For displays of local and world-
wide minerals, this well-run park is every rock collector's dream come true, with a won-
derful world of colour and quartz, and many items for sale. It's about 10km south of Evje.
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