Program for the National Park Days 2026
Every day
Bike lift and summer lift
Take the chairlift in Vestlia up to the top of Bjødnahovda (1056 m above sea level), either on foot or with a bike. From the top you’ll find many great hiking opportunities, with a well-deserved break at Vaffeltoppen. Here you can explore everything from flow trails down the ski slopes and take the lift back up as many times as you like! See opening hours here.
Stolpejakten
Download the Stolpejakten app and join the adventure to discover Geilo’s rich history and cultural heritage through Stolpejakten! On the Geilo town map you’ll find several routes with historical and traditional highlights. The town centre route is based on an audio tour created by students from the Norwegian School of Tourism in Geilo. At ten different points along the route, you can listen to audio files via the Voice of Norway app. On the Fabrikk route, you can visit three proud, traditional craft businesses that open their doors to visitors. The Fekjo and Tuftebrui route takes you through the Fekjo Cultural Heritage Park and to the beautiful Tuftebrui bridge. At each “stolpe” (post), you’ll find background information about the area.
Open mountain farms in Ostebygda
Most mountain farms in Ostebygda are open during the day, usually between 12:00 and 20:00. Opening hours may vary, so we recommend checking each farm’s website. At the farms you can buy cheese, ice cream, sour cream, and various other dairy products – all made directly on the farms.
Saturday 1st of August
Bondebryllup Holsdagene
Bondebryllup at Holsdagene shows how a traditional wedding feast was held in the 1800s in Hallingdal. The event places strong emphasis on authenticity and has been held every year since 1957. Hols Day begins with a wedding ceremony in Hol Old Church before the bridal procession continues in a traditional wedding journey along Holsfjorden. Throughout the day you will experience authentic Halling traditions, music, bunads (traditional costumes), and festive atmosphere – just like a farm wedding in the 1800s. See more information here.
Norseman
The Norseman Xtreme Triathlon is an annual triathlon competition. The event starts in Eidfjord at 05:00 with a 3.8 km swim in the Hardangerfjord. This is followed by a 180 km bike ride from Eidfjord, across the Hardangervidda plateau towards Geilo. Cyclists pass through Geilo between 07:00 and 10:00, continuing on to Austbygde by Lake Tinnsjø. The final stage is a 42.2 km run towards Rjukan and up to the summit of Gaustatoppen at 1883 m above sea level.
Sunday 2nd of August
"Seterdagene" at Langedrag
Travel back in time and join a mountain farm (seter) day to experience traditional farm life. Walk to the summer farm with the goats, and along the way learn all about dairy farming and make your own cheese. The hike is 1.5 km. Get a package deal that includes entrance to the the park here.
Concerts
After "seterdagen" in Havsdalen, there will be a concert with Lars Inge Tveberg, Andrea Søgnen, and Lars Fivelstad Smaaberg at Geilo Cultural Church.
Friday 7th of August
Skarvespelet
Skarvespelet is an innovative historical outdoor play and the only one of its kind in Hallingdal. Based on an old legend written on a KitKat wrapper, it tells the story of a mysterious female voice that bewitches those who are near Hallingskarvet during the full moon. The performance takes place outdoors at the foot of Hallingskarvet National Park, near Prestholtseter, and is suitable for the whole family. There is road access (toll road), and tickets can be purchased online, read more here.
Saturday 8th of August
Skarvespelet
Skarvespelet is an innovative historical outdoor play and the only one of its kind in Hallingdal. Based on an old legend written on a KitKat wrapper, it tells the story of a mysterious female voice that bewitches those who are near Hallingskarvet during the full moon. The performance takes place outdoors at the foot of Hallingskarvet National Park, near Prestholtseter, and is suitable for the whole family. There is road access (toll road), and tickets can be purchased online, read more here.
Sunday 9th of August
Skarvespelet
Skarvespelet is an innovative historical outdoor play and the only one of its kind in Hallingdal. Based on an old legend written on a KitKat wrapper, it tells the story of a mysterious female voice that bewitches those who are near Hallingskarvet during the full moon. The performance takes place outdoors at the foot of Hallingskarvet National Park, near Prestholtseter, and is suitable for the whole family. There is road access (toll road), and tickets can be purchased online, read more here.
"Seterdagene" at Langedrag
Travel back in time and join a mountain farm (seter) day to experience traditional farm life. Walk to the summer farm with the goats, and along the way learn all about dairy farming and make your own cheese. The hike is 1.5 km. Get a package deal that includes entrance to the the park here.
*The program will be continuously updated, with both individual events and ongoing activities.