Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
This charming Romanesque church was built in the 12th century in honour of St Olav; it
looks as if someone built a stave church and then changed their mind and tried to build a
house around it. In the grounds, between the church and the churchyard wall, are two im-
pressions reputedly made by two mountain trolls who were so upset by the encroachment
of Christianity that they pummelled the site with boulders.
Festivals & Events
Dyrsku'n Festival
AGRICULTURAL
On the second weekend of September, Seljord holds the Dyrsku'n Festival, which started
in 1866 and is now Norway's largest traditional market and cattle show, attracting 60,000
visitors, almost as many cows and not all that many monsters.
Sleeping & Eating
Seljord Camping og Badeplass
CAMPGROUND
( 35 05 04 71;
www.seljordcamping.no
; tent sites Nkr200, cabins Nkr500-1400)
There are soft grassy pitches beside the lake and cabins that range from the super-basic to
the truly luxurious. The camp also serves as the dock for monster boats on Seljordvatn and
has a telescope to help you spot Selma. Kayaks and canoes can also be rented here for
Nkr40 per hour.
Seljord Hotell
HISTORIC HOTEL
( 35 06 40 00;
www.seljordhotel.no
;
s/d Nkr990/1250; )
This lovely old wooden hotel, which dates back to 1858, started life as a ladies' college,
but on running out of potential 'ladies', it became a hotel. Rooms have period touches and
are individually named, each with its own story. It, unusually, has the same rates all year.
The
restaurant
(mains Nkr215-310)
is Seljord's best, with local fish and game dishes.
Information
Tourist Office
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