Straumgjerde by Straumen and Fetvatnet

Anyone looking for accommodation in Straumgjerde can choose where to stay based on the water and fishing, outdoor activities, and local production. The Straumen flows from Fetvatnet into the Sykkylvsfjord and is part of the Fetvassdraget watercourse. This offers different starting points for planning: the river and lake, activities in the village, and visits to a local producer.

Straumen and Fetvatnet: fishing and trails

The Straumen is only a few hundred metres long and is considered a good salmon river. The Straumen viewpoint is by the river, on the way towards Fetvatnet, and has seating. At Fetvatnet, you can fish for salmon and trout from a boat or from the shore. The two bodies of water therefore differ in the fishing opportunities described: the Straumen is considered a salmon river, while at Fetvatnet you can fish for salmon and trout.

At the Straumen, the lower fishing section is reserved for fly-fishers. Before your trip, check seasonal fishing dates, permits, quota rules and the fishing regulations in force. There are simple shelters along the hiking trails at Fetvatnet. At the disc golf location by Slettegjerde, you can park and walk around Fetvatnet.

Park, disc golf and outdoor activities

Straumgjerdeparken is by the bridge and the Straumen salmon river. It is a year-round play park for children and adults and has a playground. Facilities also include outdoor fitness equipment, a sand volleyball court and a barbecue. As conditions and seasonal access may change, check the facilities on site.

There is a six-basket disc golf practice course at Slettegjerde Stadium. The location by Slettegjerde also offers the opportunity to park and walk around Fetvatnet. When planning, you can choose between a round of disc golf and a walk by the lake.

There are barbecue shelters in Trollskogen by Slettegjerde. Before using them, check current fire restrictions and local safety conditions. Together with the barbecue in Straumgjerdeparken, they offer two different ways to spend time outdoors; be sure to consider the applicable conditions in advance.

Brennevinsgrova: spirits and farm salami

Brennevinsgrova is a micro-distillery in Straumgjerde that makes gin, aquavit and whisky. It offers tours and tastings of its own products. If you plan to take a tour or attend a tasting, confirm the arrangements before your trip.

Brennevinsgrova also makes the farm salami “mør” using a recipe passed down through four generations. When choosing ingredients, the business aims to use as many local ingredients as possible. These include rowan berries, birch leaves, nettles, juniper berries, blueberries, seaweed, chervil, rhubarb and bog myrtle. The range combines spirits with farm salami and a diverse selection of possible ingredients.

Accommodation and the wider destination

A stay in a hammock by the water is also an option associated with Straumen. Local conditions and usage rights may vary, so check them in advance. The options for a stay associated with Straumgjerde range from activities by the water to spending time outdoors.

In the wider Sykkylven destination, the ski school at Fjellsætra offers courses for beginners and advanced skiers in alpine skiing, telemark and snowboarding. Course availability may vary by season. If you would like to include this regional option in your travel plans, check course availability for your travel dates.

Discover more destinations: Ikornnes, Sykkylven.

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