Hurdal: Hiking, Cycling and Culture

If you’re looking for a hotel in Hurdal, you can plan your trip around nature trails, cycling routes and cultural sites. Hiking trails and cross-country ski trails are easily accessible from the centre; other destinations are nearby or elsewhere in Hurdal municipality. When choosing the right starting point, it’s worth distinguishing between trails in the town centre and outings elsewhere in the municipality.

Hiking trails and winter sports

A well-developed network of hiking trails and cross-country ski trails is accessible from the centre of Hurdal. Several trails lead to Brustadkollen and Hanskollen, two viewpoints near the centre. Check the signs and trail conditions locally. The “I skogene øst for Hurdalssjøen” route also starts in the centre, runs to the southern municipal boundary with Eidsvoll, and then heads north back to the starting point. It follows public roads in some places and forest trails in others.

Hurdal skisenter is just north of the centre. The facilities described include a children’s slope, a snowboard area and groomed cross-country ski trails. Check current opening hours and conditions before your visit.

Cycling around Hurdal

The Hurdal torg–Haugbrua cycling route, described as easy, passes through the central cultural landscape. Between Hurdal torg and Strømmen skole, it follows a shared pedestrian and cycle path for 2.5 km. The Hurdal torg–Hurdal kirke route has a cycle path throughout and no steep climbs or descents. Check current route conditions before setting off.

Lake and landscape elsewhere in Hurdal

Åsand is at the northern end of the lake, where the Hurdalselva flows into it, about one kilometre south of Hurdal Torg on Fv 180. This flat recreational area offers a fine sandy beach, plenty of space and places to rest. Around Hurdalssjøen, Hurdal municipality has swimming spots, hiking trails, opportunities for paddling and fishing spots; conditions vary by location and season.

Elsewhere in Hurdal municipality, Totenåsen and Fjellsjøkampen offer kilometres of marked hiking trails and viewpoints. In winter, there are also groomed cross-country ski trails and opportunities for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Two marked routes lead to the summit of Fjellsjøkampen: a steeper 2.3 km route and a gentler 5.7 km route. The summit is at 812 m in the Fjellsjøkampen Nature Reserve.

Culture and history

Near the centre, Hurdal Museum Hulderhaugen is housed in Doktorboligen. Visitors can explore Hurdal’s historical collections and the exhibition there. Check opening hours before your visit.

Elsewhere in the municipality, Rognlisaga stands on the foundations of one of the region’s first sawmills, built by Carsten Anker in 1795. The building is privately owned and used by Hurdal Historielag for tours and demonstrations; please arrange your visit in advance.

Another historic complex is Garsjøen Skysstasjon. The main building dates from the 18th century and houses most of the collections of Hurdal Historielag. The farmstead also has an old Størhus with a Svalgang and an old Bua; the old King’s Road runs between them. Together, the buildings form a farmstead complex unique in Norway. Vestlia is a Finnish settler farm from the mid-17th century, between Rustad and Jeppedal.

The history of glassmaking is also part of the wider Hurdal destination: according to an 1783 product list, the historic Hurdal verk glassworks made at least 30 drinking-glass models by Nøstetangen.

Getting there and choosing a hotel

By public transport, Hurdal is about an hour from Oslo city centre. Check connections and timetables for your travel dates.

Discover more destinations: Tangen

For the broader travel overview: Akershus.