Discover Hovin i Gauldal

Several travel interests come together in Hovin i Gauldal: cultural and historical sites, a marked nature and cultural trail, and groomed cross-country ski trails. To narrow down your options, you can first decide whether to focus on history, a circular walk or ski tours. More topics from the wider Melhus destination can help you plan your visit.

Cultural history in Hovin

Horg Bygdatun is the open-air museum of Melhus Municipality. It is located in Hovin, east of Gaulfossen and the E6. Horg Bygdatun forms a unique cultural environment in a landscape of great historical value. Rock art, burial sites, old paths and traditional buildings shape this setting; living cultural interpretation is also part of the experience. The historical themes therefore extend beyond individual buildings to include traces in the landscape.

Gamle Hovin comprises three heritage buildings by the railway station in Hovin’s old town centre. Many of the original goods are still on the shelves at Gamle Hovin landhandel. Alongside the buildings, the preserved goods offer another way to explore local history, distinct from the rock art and archaeological sites at Horg Bygdatun.

Circular trail and groomed ski trails

A marked nature and cultural trail runs east of Horg Bygdatun, forming a circular route through the landscape. Special geological, archaeological and historical sites along the route are accessible to the public. The range of sites makes the trail interesting for visitors who want to explore the landscape and its history together. Signage is still being developed, so bear this in mind when planning your route.

Kvennabakken ski area on Tømmesdalsvegen in Hovin offers a different focus. It is a starting point for tours on groomed ski trails. While the circular trail provides access to cultural and natural sites, Kvennabakken is geared towards tours on the ski trails. These different activities can help you choose the right focus for your trip.

More topics in the wider Melhus destination

The wider Melhus destination also offers cultural, historical and landscape-related attractions. On the Sagastien, hikers can use Snorre from the saga literature as a guide. At several points, visitors can read about the place, people and events in Snorre’s Heimskringla. The Sagastien also includes the archaeological excavations at Melhusbrua. The trail thus combines literary interpretation with historical and archaeological points of interest.

Vassfjellet, in the north of Melhus, is a hiking area. During the summer season, Vassfjellhytta offers simple refreshments, including hot drinks, juice and waffles, for hikers. Jårakjølen is one of the popular ski touring destinations in Melhus. These examples broaden the range of activities in the wider destination without equating them with the distinctive places and offerings in Hovin.

For travel within Melhus, you can book on-demand transport through AtB to various town centres in the municipality and to Melhus skysstasjon. At the railway station, the service is coordinated with departures on line 71, which runs from Melhus via Tiller to Trondheim. Booking rules and services may change, so check AtB’s current information before planning your trip.

Choose a focus for your hotel search

When searching for a hotel in Hovin i Gauldal, you can plan your trip around the activities you’re interested in. Horg Bygdatun and the circular trail showcase different aspects of cultural and landscape history; Kvennabakken is the starting point for tours on groomed ski trails. If you also want to consider destinations in the wider Melhus area, you can add other attractions such as the Sagastien and Vassfjellet. This lets you tailor your search to what you want to do during your trip.

Go to the wider travel overview: Melhus.