Suggestions for activities before and after the festival in the Valdres region:

• Hike the famous Besseggen Ridge: Take the bus from Fagernes to Gjendesheim and hike one of Norway’s most iconic mountain trails. Read more here: Besseggen Ridge
  

• Boat trip on Lake Bygdin with M/B Bitihorn: Take the bus to Bygdin and board the historic boat M/B Bitihorn. You can either travel across the lake to Eidsbugarden on the western side (with bus connections from there), or plan a mountain hike on one of the many stunning peaks surrounding the area. More info here: Boat Bitihorn
  
  
  Photo: JVB

• Via Ferrata at Synshorn: An adventurous climbing route with incredible views, starting right at Bygdin. More info: Synshorn Via Ferrata
  
  

• Cycling paradise around Nøsen: The festival venue is right along the famous Mjølkevegen – one of Norway’s most beautiful cycling routes. The 250 km trail takes you through mountain scenery and traditional summer farms (stølslandskap), and you can join the route from wherever you like. Bike rentals available here (only 9 km from the festival site): Intersport Vaset
  
  
  Photo: VisitValdres

Suggestions for things to do in Oslo before or after the festival:

In the city:

• Holmenkollen: visit the ski jump tower and try the zipline
  

• Bygdøy: a peninsula with beautiful beaches and several museums – including the Viking Ship Museum, the Kon-Tiki Museum, and the Norwegian Folk Museum. You can get there easily by bus, by boat from the city center, or even by city bike 🚲⛴️🚌

• Grünerløkka: a trendy neighborhood with shops, cafés, and parks
  
  

Nature & hikes:

• Hauktjern in Østmarka forest - a hidden gem 🌿, with opportunities for both climbing and swimming
  
  

• Bjørnsjøhelvete gorge in Nordmarka forest - a dramatic gorge carved by nature, perfect for a scenic and adventurous hike
  
  

• Island hopping in the Oslofjord: take the local ferries between small islands such as Hovedøya, Gressholmen, and Langøyene – perfect for swimming, picnics, and short hikes while enjoying nature just minutes away from the city center 🏝️
  

Suggestions for things to do in Bergen before or after the festival:

• The historic Hanseatic wharf Bryggen:  explore the UNESCO World Heritage site with its historic wooden houses and vibrant cultural life
  
  

• Old Bergen Museum - an open-air museum where you can step back in time and see what life was like in the city centuries ago
  PPp
  Photo: Lars Korvald

• Nordnes Sjøbad - Seawater Pool (heated) and sauna – enjoy a refreshing dip and sauna session by the fjord, perfect for those who love cold-water swimming and recovery
  
  

• Hike to Mount Fløyen or Mount Ulriken for panoramic city and fjord views accessible trails right from the city
  

Go to festival page