Evje

Travel Guide
This area offers plenty to do for the entire family. Unique, adrenaline-packed holidays full of fun.

Be prepared for an active holiday in Evje. With an excellent range of activities set in beautiful surroundings, it makes the perfect base for a brilliant holiday.

Evje is a village that lies the municipality of Evje og Hornnes in southern Setesdalen, Aust-Agder county, and has a population of around 2,400. There are rich mineral deposits here, providing the basis for hundreds of years of mining operations. The area may be best known for the Evjemoen military camp, where many people completed their national military service before it closed in 2002. Visit Evjemoen Forsvarsmuseum to learn more about the military history of the region.

Mineralparken has a spectacular stone collection and provides information about the mines in the area. You can also visit Motorland to test yourself on the go-kart track, one of the longest in Northern Europe. If you are feeling more adventurous, make sure to consider rafting on the River Otra. For more relaxing experiences, head to the beautiful gardens at Oddens Hage, a large area comprising several themed gardens.

Evje offers a wide range of activities in both summer and winter with plenty to do for both young and old. To see this region at its best, make sure to rent a car so that you can explore its many sights and activities. You can also find a great range of shops with plenty on offer for a spot of retail therapy.

Evje is only an hour's drive from Kristiansand. The closest airport is Torp Airport in Sandefjord and the drive to Evje takes just over three hours. From Oslo, the journey takes around four and a half hours and from Stavanger it is just over three hours.

Norway boasts a great selection of places for visitors to explore, but for an exciting holiday with a great range of different activities, make sure to book your next holiday to Evje.

Dølen Hotel
Dølen Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Thorvald Haavardstadsveg 3, Evje
The price is P7,055 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
P7,055
P7,902 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2025
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Evje. Enjoy free breakfast, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Popular attractions Evje Og Hornnes Museum and Flåt Nikkelgruve ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (46 reviews)
Old time splendor
"We arrived late and were welcomed warmly. The next morning the owner gave us good directions and even called ahead for us to check on road conditions. Breakfast was nice with splendid view of river."

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2024

Dølen Hotel
Evje Park Apartments
Evje Park Apartments
4 out of 5
Evje, Evje
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Evje. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Evje Og Hornnes Museum and Flåt Nikkelgruve are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (11 reviews)
"Et praktisk og nytt sted. God plass og fin leilighet. Leiligheten jeg hadde bar preg av å ikke vært brukt på en stund. Merket det spesielt på lukten. Dette forsvant etter en intensiv lufterunde"

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2019

Evje Park Apartments
Revsnes Hotell
Revsnes Hotell
3 out of 5
Setesdalsveien 2031, Bygland
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Bygland. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (319 reviews)
"As described- good facilities"

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2024

Revsnes Hotell
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Evje Park Apartments
Evje Park Apartments
4 out of 5
Evje, Evje
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Evje. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Evje Og Hornnes Museum and Flåt Nikkelgruve are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (11 reviews)
"Et praktisk og nytt sted. God plass og fin leilighet. Leiligheten jeg hadde bar preg av å ikke vært brukt på en stund. Merket det spesielt på lukten. Dette forsvant etter en intensiv lufterunde"

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2019

Evje Park Apartments
Otra Inn
Otra Inn
3.5 out of 5
6 Heiselflaten, Vennesla
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Vennesla. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Bjaavann Golf Course and Tveit Church are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (12 reviews)
Perfect location, comfortable apartment
"This was a beautiful apartment in an excellent location. The owner went out of his way to help make our stay as perfect as possible he also told us to let him know if there was anything that we needed. The bed was very comfortable and we had a perfect stay at the Otra inn"

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2018

Otra Inn
Otra Inn Vest
Otra Inn Vest
2 out of 5
6 Heiselflaten, Vennesla, Agder
Stay at this apartment in Vennesla. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Bjaavann Golf Course and Tveit Church are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Utrolig fornøyd med oppholdet. familie på 4 med to små barn, leide sokkelleilighet i 3 netter. Perfekt for vårt bruk. Verten var skikkelig imøtekommende, hyggelig og hjelpsom. Leier gjerne der igjen om vi skal ta turen til Kristiansand"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2023

Otra Inn Vest
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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