Øyer: Walking, sledding and culture

Local activities in Øyer include easy walks, challenging hiking trails, sledding and local culture. In the wider destination of Øyer, the skiing options in Hafjell and cross-country skiing add to the selection. This makes it easier to distinguish local trails from winter sports options across the wider destination when planning your trip.

Easy walks from the centre

Aronsvestranda is an easy walk of about 3.1 kilometres; it takes approximately 45 minutes from the centre of Øyer. The walk to Storkjølla is also easy. It is about 3.9 kilometres long and takes approximately 45 minutes from the centre of Øyer. The two routes therefore take roughly the same amount of time despite their different distances. The route to Storkjølla passes through the forest by Storkjølla, which is considered a large water source.

One section of the Aronsvestranda trail is designed according to the principles of Universal Design and ends at a place to rest. Conditions on the municipal walking and hiking trails can vary depending on the season; take this into account when planning your trip.

More challenging hiking trails and views

The Haugakampen hiking trail is challenging, about 2.8 kilometres long, and starts at Haugalykkja in Øyer. The Brånån hiking trail also starts at Haugalykkja, on the west bank of the Lågen River. It is challenging, five kilometres long, marked blue and signposted according to the national standard. The routes therefore differ both in length and in the stated trail marking.

The Brånån viewpoint is 668 metres above sea level and offers views of Øyerfjellet. Haugakampen is 498 metres above sea level and offers views of Hafjell and Sørbygden. These elevation and view details provide two different reference points in the landscape of Øyer.

Sledding, skiing and cross-country skiing

Korsbakken is a two-kilometre sledding run in Øyer. It starts at Korsbakkenkrysset and ends at Midtbygdsvegen. This clearly described sledding route adds to the local hiking trails.

In the wider destination of Øyer, Hafjell Alpinsenter offers skiing options for all ability levels, from beginners to experts. For cross-country skiing, Øyerfjellet has more than 600 kilometres of trails in a network with Nordsetra and Sjusjøen. Hafjell also has 300 kilometres of groomed cross-country trails. These details cover both alpine skiing and two cross-country skiing options with different trail distances.

Church and local history

Øyer Church is a wooden church dating from 1725. It was consecrated on 2 July that same year and named “The Temple of the Holy Trinity”. According to tradition, Bjørn Olstad was the master woodcarver responsible for the church’s interior carvings.

The circular route around Haugen also combines a walk with traces of local history. The roughly four-kilometre loop passes through varied terrain and takes approximately an hour and a half. Lilletorvet has always been the name of an old meeting place in the settlement; the sawmill now stands on its site.

For the wider travel overview: Øyer Municipality.