Vraadal is an attractive place for ski sports, and has almost everything - from varied alpine slopes to fine ski tracks in forests and on the highlands. Vraadal tempts you with all kinds of skiing activities in its lovely and varied scenery. The alpine slopes offer all grades of difficulty for skiers, and here you will also find a separate toboggan lift. Vraadal Ski Centre can also boast an 8-seater chair lift; the world's largest. . In the village centre there are a number of shops, post office, bank etc.

Snow forecast: Tel. +47 35 05 63 64

Situation: 262 - 735 m.o.h

All of the below are available from the nearby skicenter..

Alpine: Total No. of lifts: 5 (8 seater chairlift, 1 T-hook, 2 pullies and 1 children's pulley), Alpine trails in all: 15 km, Snow canon covers 4,5 km løyper, Greatest difference in height : 473 m, Longest downward slope: 3,6 km
Illuminated trails: yes
Snowboard: Snowboard park, half-pipe, Quarter-pipe, big jump etc.
Ski instruction/ski hire: Yes
Cross country: Trails in all 60 km, forest trails 30 km, mountain trails 30 km, illuminated trails 1
Skicard prices: 1 day; children free, youth (8-15 yrs.)190, adults 250,-. 5 days; children free, youth 690,-, adults 925,-.
Activities: The world's first 8 seater chairlift, horse-drawn sleigh rides, riding centre, 2 restaurants, silversmith centre.  

Cross country skiing has long been a tradition in Norway. In Vrådal we prepare 40 to 60 km of ski slopes in mountainous terrain, in the valley, over fields, in the forest and on safe ice. Most of the winter you may start skiing from your own chalet. Season: Christmas through to Easter. Ski rental and ski instructions are available at the Vrådal Skisenter. The Vrådal Skisenter is only 2kms away. It is one of the biggest ski centres in Southern Norway... famous for the first 8-seater chairlift in the world. In addition Vrådal Skisenter runs four other lifts and prepares fifteen pistes. The longest piste is 3 600 m and has a vertical drop of 473 m. One of the biggest snow production system in Norway makes it possible to open the skicenter in the middle of December and keep it in good condition until the middle of April. Snowboarding at Vrådal Skisenter ... The slopes are designed for all levels of expertise -both beginners and advanced alpine/Telemark skiers and snow boarders. Good possibilities for off-piste skiing. The chairlift has so great a capacity that there is a guarantee that the wait is no longer than 5 minutes! The Vrådal Skisenter offers ski rental and ski tuition. Two cafeterias serve food, beverage and lounges for relaxing.
Children under 6 years can use the lifts free of charge. Open: 10 AM to 04 PM all days in the winter.Snowshoeing... the latest craze! Snowshoeing is exciting for all lovers of the out doors...Different types of snowshoes have been used in the Nordic countries for at least for 6.000 years. In the last years new technology and modern light weight materials have led to a development of snowshoes well suited for easy walking on slopes and off-piste in deep snow. Walking with snowshoes is easy to learn and the terrain in Vrådal is ideal for making long or short trips on slopes in the forest or above the tree line. The snow creates a romantic atmosphere - a white winter wonderland far from noise and stress.  

Telemark is one of Norway's foremost vacation areas. This is due to a number of factors; the area's natural scenic beauty, the nice climate, its rich culture, commerce and communications, - all play important roles. The diversity of the landscape adds excitement to the area. Seaswept rocky shores merge with open farmlands, vast forests and narrow valleys. Steep mountains plunge into bottomless lakes or widen into endless mountain moors rolling omward to the horizon. Telemark - a real skiing adventure
Telemark's magnificient and ever-changing scenery is made for ski sports and enjoyment for the whole family. Telemark has everything to offer, from children's adventure trails and gentle slalom slopes to sheer drops where the challenges are many. Thousands of kilometres of well-prepared trails and modern alpine slopes. And it was it in Telemark the modern way of skiing originated, from a poor peasant named Sondre Norheim who grow up in the valley of Morgedal. Welcome to Telemark - "the cradle of skiing".

More on the cabins... or chalets...

The cabins are electrically heated with an open fire in the lounge,there is also an heated drying closet for your damp clothes.Not far from the chalets there is a playground with slide,sandpit and playing field for safe play and especially great for tobogganing in the winter.



 

The cabins are solidly built in traditional Norwegian style,and surounded by heather covered woodland and flat rock. From the cabins you have fantastic views overlooking Lake Vravatn. A car is recommended... Room details you can see if you click on Floor Plan.

The cabin comprises 2 bedrooms in total; 1 double, 1 twin. The property also has 2 double bunk beds. This gives room for up to 6 people.

The cabin has 1 bathrooms and 1 WCs for your party's use. The cabin has a sauna.

The cabin has ....nothing specified.

There is room for 6 in the living room and 6 in the dining room. The open fire can be used to create a comfortable atmosphere. To prepare food you will find a cooker, an oven, a fridge, a freezer, a kettle. You will also find a dish washer, a clothes drier. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils.

Smoking is allowed in this cabin.

Pets are not welcome 

Not suitable for wheelchairs 

The cabin is in a very quiet area. It has a patio area, panoramic views, interesting views, a barbeque. If you are driving there is private parking with the outside areas of the house having external lighting.

The cabin is right beside walking, a restaurant.

Close to the cabin you will find swimming, sailing, boat hire, wind surfing, fishing, climbing, cycling, mountain biking, horse riding, tennis, historic sites, a museum, a food shop.

Within easy reach of the cabin you will find skiing/snowboarding, a sports center, a zoo.

Alpine skiing... X country snow boarding. Snow shoe walking.

Vradal centre is just a few minutes away.

The cabin is....

154 km from Oslo Torp Sandefjord airport.
251 km from Gardemoen.
164 km from Kristiansand.

Any day of the week.

Any day of the week.

3 days.

3 PM

10 AM

Emma says: "Stayed here with my husband and another couple in April 2008. Had a wonderful time, cabin much bigger than we expected, and in a stunning setting. Sauna, clothes drier, and underfloor heating in the bathroom were great. The owners were really friendly and helpful, even offering us their dog for an afternoon as I wanted to see some elk! Only thing we didn't realise was that there was one double bed, and in the other room just bunkbeds, so I recommend any other couples staying together check the sleeping arrangements! Entirely our fault for not asking and no reflection on the cabin of course. Our friends very kindly let us take the bed and pulled two mattresses together on the floor so it worked out ok! Although the weather was quite mild when we arrived we woke up on the last day to a proper winter wonderland. Loved reading and writing in the guest book! Had a great time. Can definitely recommend this cabin."

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