Latest news from Ål

Would you like a bit of extra motivation to get out on a walk? We've just launched a new brochure featuring 10 favourite walks in Ål. Explore this year's walks, find new favourites, and enter the prize draw for great prizes. At each of the ten walks, you'll find a postbox with a logbook. All you need to do is write your name in the book. Then you're entered into the draw.

Would you like to experience Norway at its most authentic? In Ål, we still live close to nature, with vibrant mountain farming life, traditional culture, and activities deeply rooted in the area. Here, you can cycle through the high mountains to a living mountain farm, ride through landscapes bearing traces of old mountain farming culture, hike to a traditional tourist cabin in Skarvheimen, taste traditional local food, and visit one of Norway's oldest and best-preserved medieval stave churches.

On a sheltered mountainside above Ål lies Fagerdalen Støl, a living farm where the cows still graze freely and traditions are kept alive. Here, cheese is fermented, boiled and churned the old-fashioned way.

In the heart of beautiful Hallingdal you'll find Topcamp Hallingdal, a complete holiday resort that offers summer experiences for the whole family. Whether you're looking for speed and excitement, or peace and quiet and quality time together, Topcamp has something for everyone.

This summer you can experience Sundre from new perspectives through guided walks with different themes. The tours are suitable for both residents and visitors who want to get to know the nature, culture and history of Ål centre better.

Ål is a hiker's paradise with mountains, plains, caves, forests and beautiful fishing and swimming lakes. That's why trackless traffic in Ål is important when we're out and about. Trackless traffic means that you shouldn't leave any traces in nature, either rubbish, damage to vegetation or unnecessary wear and tear on paths and outdoor areas.

Ål in Hallingdal offers beautiful nature and many activities, also for wheelchair users or those with accessibility needs. Universal design is about creating environments that everyone can use without extra adaptations, and this provides a more inclusive and comfortable range of activities for both residents and visitors.

Welcome to Ål in Hallingdal - midway between east and west, surrounded by beautiful nature and large mountain areas. Here you'll find hikes suitable for the whole family, all year round. From pram-friendly trails to summit hikes with magnificent views - these are our hiking favourites!