The uniqueness of the geographical situation of our detached holiday cottage – surrounded by nature and easy to get to, with a splendid panoramic view over the lake and onto the Havrefjell and its impressive waterfall – is definitely one of the main assets of our “hytte”. Rustic, modern, practical with the touch of the extraordinary as manifested by 150-year-old terracotta tiles from an old castle in the champagne is combined with different kinds of wood. Four bedrooms offer enough place for one or two families or a group of friends. The spacious bathroom with its very individualistic design and a built-in sauna, a big and cosy living and dining area with an open fire and a terrace of 75qm fulfil all expectations. Two lakes adjacent to the premises, the nearest at a distance of 100 m, the second of 500 m with raft and a small beach. A spacious living and dining area (46qm), luxurious bathroom equipment, floor heating, modern furniture. 75qm terrace. Mosquito nets in all bedroom window.
Aust Agder/Telemark: whole year region: Due to the good weather conditions the region Aust-Agder/Telemark is an ideal holiday destination throughout the year. Hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing and swimming are some of the popular activities. Canoes and Kayaks can be left at the adjacent lakes (100 resp. 500 m from the house).
Many more and very attractive sights in the nearer surroundings can be reached by car.
Excursions to the sea-side:
The highlights of any Norwegian summer: Kragerö, Risör and Tvedestrand are nearby, about 40-50 minutes by car, the next bigger city about one hour. Find more information on our Homepage, www.norgehytte.de (only in german, but many pictures and links.
arrival: Car absolutely necessary!
Journey:
From Larvik by car/ferry: E18 direction Kristiansand, exit Gjerstadt. Drive from Gjerstad 25 km to Felle.
By Ferry: Colour-Line Kiel-Oslo, Hirsthals – Larvik or Kristiansand
Alternatively by car via Denmark / Sweden
By plane (Oslo-Torp/Sandefjord – Ryanair): by hired car as described above or by bus (exit not directly at the airport!). Ryanair: Frankfurt/Hahn, Bremen, Düsseldorf (Weeze). Alternatively Lufthansa via Oslo
By bus: Sörlands-Express No. 190 direction Kristiansand, bus stop Brokelandsheia/Sundebru – from there only by car or taxi.
By train (from Oslo): train stop Gjerstadt, from there only by car / taxi.
Ski: After a 45-minute-drive your are in the middle of the skiing area Gautefall. The car can be parked very close to the lift.
Gautefall, the biggest skiing area in the region Telemark, has 15 slopes, one chair-lift and six drag lifts with a total capacity of 600 persons/hour. Snow cannons guarantee fail-safe + best snow conditions. The ski-runs are lit in the night. In the new “snow park” quarter pipes, big jumps, many rails and one of the best half pipes in Norway offer extensive pastline activities. Of course, there is a separate skiing area for children with one lift, free of charge for children under 7. Ski schools for all kinds of skiing and snowboarding are a matter of course. All in all the area provides 100 km of groomed cross-country ski-runs.
The 4.5 km tarmac cross-country ski-run for summer cross-country skiing or wheel-chairs have to be mentioned, too.