Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Oppdal
POP 6603
Oppdal isaquintessential feeder townforthe Norwegian wilderness: there'snothing much
to detain you in town, but the surrounding countryside is beautiful with loads of activities
on offer.
OPPDAL ACTIVITIES
White-water Rafting
The nearby, wild and white Driva promises excellent rafting runs from May to Octo-
ber. The outdoor-adventure company
Opplev Oppdal ( 72 40 41 80;
www.opplev-oppdal.no
, in Norwegian; Olav Skasliens vei 12)
organises trips,
from the relatively tame Class I-II family trips to full-day Class III-IV trips that
provide substantial thrills. Prices range from Nkr750 to Nkr850 per person per day;
the company also organises family trips (Nkr1850 for seven people).
Musk Ox & Elk Safaris
To track down the prehistoric musk ox (
Click here
), take one of the four- to six-hour
musk ox safaris (adult/child Nkr310/200;
9am mid-Jun-mid-Aug)
organised
by
Opplev Oppdal (
72 40 08 00;
www.oppdalbooking.no
;
Olav Skasliens vei
12)
.
Oppdal Booking also organises three-hour
elk safaris (
9pm Wed & Fri mid-
Jun-mid-Aug)
, which cost Nkr300 per person.
Advance bookings are required for both safaris.
Skiing & Snowboarding
The three-part Oppdal Skisenter climbs the slopes from Hovden, Stølen and
Vangslia, all within easy reach of town. The smaller Ådalen ski area nearby has two
lifts. Vangslia is generally the easiest, with a couple of beginners' runs, while Stølen
offers intermediate skiing and Hovden has three challenging advanced runs. The sea-
