Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 56 52 01 22; Stalheim; adult/child Nkr60/free; on request)
This folk museum, near the Stalheim Hotel, has exhibits of traditional crafts and rustic ob-
jects as well as 30 log buildings laid out as a traditional farm. It only opens if there are 10
or more visitors; ask at the hotel for details.
Activities
There are at least two rewarding half-day hikes that begin at Stalheim.
Husmannsplassen Nåli
HIKE
This cotter's farm, along the ledge from Stalheim high above Nærøydalen, was occupied
until 1930. The route here (two hours return) is not for the faint-hearted. The path beneath
the cliff wall is extremely narrow in parts and there is nothing between you and the valley
floor far below; don't even think of walking here after rain.
As long as you don't suffer from vertigo, it's one of Norway's most beautiful walks. Ask
for directions from the reception of the Stalheim Hotel.
Brekkedalen
HIKE
This three-hour return hike leads up into the valley above Stalheim. Locals in the know
claim it's the region's prettiest walk, and the views are certainly magnificent. It's a relat-
ively easy way to leave behind the crowds and have this stunning high country all to your-
self. The tourist office in Voss has route descriptions, or ask at Stalheim Hotel for direc-
tions.
Sleeping
Stalheim Fjord og Fjellhytter
MOUNTAIN HUT
( 56 51 28 47;
www.stalheim.no
;
4- to 6-person cabins per night/week from Nkr750/5500)
These cabins are large and comfortable and have the views you're here for.
