Hovden
Norway · AgderNO
Village in Southern Norway, Norway
Hovden is a village in the municipality of Bykle in Agder county, Norway. It is located in the northern part of Setesdalen valley, on the Norwegian National Road 9 and the river Otra, on the eastern shore of the lake Hartevatnet. The village sits about 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of the village of Bykle and about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) east of the village of Breive. The 0.57-square-kilometre (140-acre) village has a population (2019) of 413 and a population density of 726 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,880/sq mi). Fjellgardane Church is located in Hovden.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 464
- Coordinates
- 59.560, 7.357
- Timezone
- Europe/Oslo
- Elevation
- 800 m
Overview of Hovden
Located in Agder, Norway, Hovden is best described as a village. Some 464 inhabitants call it home. The altitude here is around 800 m. Which shapes the pace of a visit. Expect sports, adventure and water sports to fill most of your time. The northern hemisphere setting is worth noting when you pick dates.
Things to do in Hovden
Sports in Hovden
(6)Our data lists Running, Skiing, Slopes, Snow Tubing and Snowboard as sports options here. The category holds 6 entries in our dataset. This reflects only what is documented for Hovden.
Adventure in Hovden
(2)Hovden records Escape Room and Shooting Ranges under adventure. It is a direct read of Hovden's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Water Sports in Hovden
(2)Hovden's water sports entries include Water Skiing and Water Sports. All of it is drawn from Hovden's recorded activities. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Wellness in Hovden
(1)Looking for wellness? Hovden has Turkish Baths. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Hovden.
Best time to visit Hovden
For anything on or in the water, aim for June to September. For anything on snow, December to February is the season.
Getting there & around
Getting to Hovden usually means a connection from Agder and your own wheels for the rest. Hovden runs on Europe/Oslo time.
Similar destinations
Places near Hovden that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hovden known for?
- In Agder, Norway, Hovden stands out for sports, adventure and water sports. That mix defines the typical visit to this 464-strong destination.
- What can you do in Hovden?
- Options in Hovden run to Running, Skiing, Slopes, Snow Tubing and Snowboard — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit Hovden?
- For anything on or in the water, aim for June to September. For anything on snow, December to February is the season.
- Where is Hovden located?
- You will find Hovden in Agder, Norway. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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