Travel Reference
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On the western side of the lake the two main sleeping options are
Johnsgård Turist-
Nkr300/600, cabins Nkr350-1000)
, a cosy turf-roofed farmhouse near the lake.
Getting There & Away
Nkr240/120 )
sails daily at 9am between mid-June and mid-August from Synnervika (also
spelt Søndervika), on the northern shore of Lake Femunden, to Elgå (adult/child one-way
Nkr240/120, 6½ hours return). From mid-June to late August, buses leave Røros train sta-
tion for Synnervika 45 minutes before the boat's departure. Buses for Røros later meet the
boat at Synnervika.
Oppdal
Pop 6603
Oppdal is a quintessential feeder town for the Norwegian wilderness: there's nothing much
to detain you in town, but the surrounding countryside is beautiful with loads of activities
on offer.
Sleeping
If you are unable to find a bed, contact Oppdal Booking or the tourist office for assistance.
Oppdal Gjestetun
HOTEL, APARTMENTS
( 98 69 33 00;
www.oppdalbooking.no
;
Olav Skasliens vei 6; s/d Nkr715/755; )
The exterior doesn't exactly draw you towards it, but the spacious, equipped apartments at
this simple place offer fab value for money. Unusually for Norway, prices don't include
breakfast.
Skifer Hotel
BUSINESS HOTEL
(
73 60 50 80;
www.skiferhotel.no
; Olav Skasliens vei 9; d from Nkr1250;
)
