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How our Norwegian road trip began by Bolkesjø lake

My boyfriend, our dog and I wanted to do something other than driving south. So we set off on a road trip through Norway, and a quiet cabin by the lake in Bolkesjø became the perfect first stop.

Petra Reigstad
Petra Reigstad@petrareigstad
Petra by the cabin in Bolkesjø
Bolkesjø, Norway
About this trip
Bolkesjø, Norway
Summer
Partners
Cabin

I went on an amazing road trip through Norway with my boyfriend and our dog. We wanted to do something different this summer than just heading south again, so we chose Norway and a completely different kind of holiday.

Where we stayed

Our calm stop in Bolkesjø

We loved our stay in Bolkesjø. It was the perfect way to start the holiday, calm and relaxed, so all of us, the dog included, could slow down and recharge before many days of exploring and hiking.

The peaceful surroundings, the cozy atmosphere, the lake just across the road, the quiet and the beautiful nature made it the perfect place to settle into our adventure!!!

"The perfect place to settle into our adventure"
View of the lake
View of the lake
The coziest farm
The coziest farm
A happy dog
A happy dog
What we loved most
What I loved most

What we loved most

The cabin was absolutely amazing, and we loved having the water so close, especially in the good weather. And our host Anne was the best, she gave us so many great recommendations!

The amazing cabin
The lake right next door
The water close by in good weather
Our host Anne and her recommendations
Book Bolkesjø
A few pictures

Our adventure in pictures

Out exploring
Out exploring
Norway's beautiful nature
Norway's beautiful nature
The cabin's living room
The cabin's living room
Plenty of relaxation
Plenty of relaxation
Close to the lake
Close to the lake
Surroundings that make you happy
Surroundings that make you happy
Things to do

Out exploring the area

Heddal Stave Church was beautiful, and it was only 20 to 25 minutes away, close to Notodden, which was a nice slightly bigger town to visit.

We also did a shorter hike to see the beautiful Dušanfossen waterfall. It was a hidden gem, and we loved that it wasn't crowded, we only met one other family on the whole hike.

The cabin is right by Bolkesjø Lake, where you can swim, relax and sunbathe when the weather is good. There was also the option to have a barbecue at the accommodation, which was the perfect way to enjoy the evenings, surrounded by nature.

Tips from Petra

Three things I'd tell a friend

Pack good hiking shoes and outdoor clothes
Pack good hiking shoes and outdoor clothes
Norway has so much beautiful nature to explore, and the weather can change quickly, so it's always good to be prepared.
Don't plan every minute
Don't plan every minute
Take your time. Some of the best experiences come from spontaneous stops, short hikes and places you never expected to find.
Bring your swimsuit
Bring your swimsuit
Many places in Norway have beautiful lakes where you can take a refreshing dip when the weather allows.
Try it yourself

Explore Bolkesjø

Farmenferie på Husmannsplassen
Farmenferie på Husmannsplassen
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Petra Reigstad
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Petra Reigstad

Jeg er en dansk rejse- og livsstilsskaber, der elsker at komme væk fra byen og opleve nye steder. Fra langsomme morgener til ophold i den nordiske natur deler jeg oplevelser og de steder, der giver ro og plads til at trække vejret.