Vestre Slidre: Cross-country skiing, cultural landscape and holidays
Accommodation in Vestre Slidre
When choosing accommodation in Vestre Slidre, it is worth considering the activities you have planned: at Vaset, the approximately 20-kilometre Gomobu–Synet cross-country skiing loop follows a groomed trail. The region also has historic cultural landscapes, routes through mountain and mountain-farm landscapes, and waters for fishing and swimming. This gives you the option to decide whether cross-country skiing, culture or time by the water will shape your stay.
Cross-country skiing, hiking and cycling routes
The Gomobu–Synet loop at Vaset is a cross-country ski route of around 20 kilometres. You can take its length into account when planning your day; it does not indicate how long the route takes or how difficult it is. If cross-country skiing is your main focus, this loop can be a useful reference point for planning your holiday.
Named routes also offer opportunities for hiking and cycling. The historic Stølsruta hiking route runs through Vestre Slidre between Nord-Aurdal and Vang. The Mjølkevegen National Cycle Route passes through the mountain and mountain-farm landscapes of Vestre Slidre. The two routes offer different perspectives on the landscape, but do not need to be combined into a single trip.
Grønsennknippa is a family-friendly hike with views of the surrounding mountain-farm areas. If you would like to include a hike with these landscape views in your plans, it is a good way to experience the mountain and mountain-farm areas.
Cultural landscapes and historic sites
Stølsvidda, which stretches across Vestre Slidre and Nord-Aurdal, was recognised as a selected cultural landscape in 2018. Another historic cultural landscape highlight is Gardbergfeltet, where there are more than 900 prehistoric finds as well as around 660 burial mounds, stone cairns and hillforts. Information signs and a shelter have been set up on the site. If you are interested in early settlement and archaeological remains, this is a specific reason to include this part of the region in your travel plans.
Historic buildings include Lomen Stave Church, built around 1170–1190. Its carved portal boards feature dragon motifs. The ruins of Mo Church date from around 1200–1250; a Gothic window and medieval coins found during excavations and restoration indicate this dating. A visit offers the chance to discover two different historic sites and their distinctive features.
Einangsteinen is another notable landmark: it is considered the oldest runestone in the Nordic countries still standing in its original location. Together with the churches and Gardbergfeltet, it offers another way to explore the area's history.
Waters and fishing opportunities
Vestre Slidre offers several different fishing options. You can fish in Slidrefjorden from a boat or from the shore. The part of Strandefjorden located in Vestre Slidre is included in the fishing licence for Slidrefjorden. This information can help when planning if you are using the fishing licence as a guide.
Matkista comprises several small, shallow bodies of water west of Mosvatnet. There are good fishing spots there in summer and winter, and the Fjellstyre makes a boat available for hire. In summer, the shallow waters of Storfjorden make it best suited to fishing from a boat. The lake also offers good swimming opportunities. At Rensenn, you can fish from a boat without a motor; the water is also suitable for ice fishing. This lets you compare fishing options from the shore, from a boat and in winter.
The Store Syndinrunden route passes through Vestre Slidre's mountain and mountain-farm landscape. Along the way, there are opportunities for fishing, swimming and hiking. You may want to consider this route if you would like to include different activities in your travel plans; this does not imply any specific connection or distance between the individual opportunities.
Getting there and choosing accommodation
The E16 runs along the eastern side of Slidrefjorden. The mountain-road network includes Panoramavegen, which connects Røn with Hemsedal. The E16 on the eastern side of Slidrefjorden and Panoramavegen between Røn and Hemsedal provide a general overview of the road network.
The Vaset holiday area has mountain lodges and a holiday village with cabins. If you are looking for accommodation there, you can take these types of accommodation into account when choosing where to stay. For more detailed information about individual places, see the pages for Røn and Vollen.
For the broader travel overview: Oppland.
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