Bestefarvarden

Ride one of our electric mountain bikes to Kvalvika in about 20 minutes, then continue on foot. The hike to the top takes around 30 minutes at a moderate pace. From there, you’ll have stunning views of landmarks like Landegode and Hjertøya.

The hike to Bestefarvarden starts just above the beach in Kvalvika, just outside the city. Park your bike by the tunnel and follow the stairs up. There are a few side trails along the way, but the main path is easy to follow.

It’s a steady one-kilometre climb that takes about 30 minutes at a moderate pace - and a bit quicker on the way down. From the top, you’ll have a clear view toward Landegode, Hjertøya, and the surrounding coastline.

Biking to Kvalvika takes 20 minutes and the return trip takes 30 minutes. Including the hike you can reckon 2 hours from the hotel and back. For Bike Rental see here.
 

Equipment available to borrow at the hotel: 
Backpack
Binoculars
Hedlamp
Trekking poles

Café Turisthytta, adjacent to the lobby, is ready to fill your backpack with coffee on thermos, bottles with water and lemonade and packed sandwiches.