Experience a cozy forest cabin, Nykkebo, by the idyllic Nykktjørn, in Vasslandsgrenda in Abusdal. Here you will find peace and wilderness tranquility, with swimming and great hiking opportunities right outside the door and many active outdoor experiences a drive away.
The scenic location gives you access to great views over the valley, nice hikes, berry picking, swimming in the pond with a swimming raft, and fishing in nearby waters. You can enjoy the sun on the large deck from morning to evening, or relax in a hammock between the trees.
With climbing, rafting, paintball, go-karting, moose safari, water park, unique Setesdal culture, and much more nearby, there is never a shortage of activities. After a day filled with experiences, you can enjoy the coziness of the fireplace, board games in the cabin, or gather the family around the campfire to create memories.
The cabin is family-friendly, and dogs are welcome, so bring the whole family to enjoy nature together. Although the cabin is a bit away from the parking lot, a 15-minute walk uphill, you are rewarded with views and wilderness peace when you reach the height. The cabin has regular electricity but is otherwise modest with an outdoor toilet and fetching water from the creek.
Welcome to experience nature in Abusdal!
Practical info:
The main cabin has a living room, kitchen, and dining area in a large open space with high ceilings. In addition, there are 2 bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with 4 sleeping places in bunk beds. In the annex, there is a bedroom with a bunk bed with 2 sleeping places. The annex also has a compost toilet, equipped with an electric fan that draws out the smell, and a soft styrofoam seat that warms up quickly for comfort. Shed with freezer, firewood, outdoor furniture, and various tools. The kitchen has a refrigerator, cold room in a hatch in the floor, stove with hot plates and oven, coffee maker, kettle, and is well-equipped with tools to prepare most things. There is phone coverage and 4G at and around the cabin. Smoking in the cabin is not allowed.
The cabin must be cleaned and tidied by the renter, as we who rent it out live in Stavanger. The cabin has a key box, so you can lock yourself in and out. You will receive a code and all necessary info to find your way after you have booked.
There is a fireplace, wood stove, and panel heaters in the cabin and the annex. Firewood is included up to a consumption of around 35 logs for 5 days of rental (equivalent to a standard firewood sack). For larger consumption, you can buy another round of 35 logs from the firewood that is there for 110 NOK. If you are there for a shorter or longer time, count on about 7 logs per day in consumption that is included.
Bring:
- Sheets, duvet, and pillowcase/sleeping bag
- Kitchen cloths and kitchen towels
- Towels
- Food and drink
- Possibly drinking water. We drink the water, but it has a slight earthy taste, so if you don't like it, it might be wise to bring drinking water.
In the cabin, there is:
- Toilet paper
- Washing supplies and products
- Dish soap and hand soap
- Trash bags
- Duvets and pillows
- Salt, sugar, cooking oil, and coffee filters
- Firewood
Tips for hikes and activities:
There are established hiking trails that are maintained in the area around the cabin. There are maps in the cabin showing the trails.
An exciting hike nearby is to Glova, a mountain crack that is a geological phenomenon. Read about the hike in the link here:
https://setesdalssida.no/glova-pa-abusdal-spennande-naturfenomen/
A nice short hike is up to Vasslandshei, the nearest peak, with a viewpoint:
https://www.setesdalswiki.no/wiki/Vasslandshei
Unfortunately, there are no fish in Nykktjørn. But there are in many other lakes within walking distance from the cabin. Ilderdalen fishing club sells fishing licenses for Fjorungvatnet, Fosstjønn, Trondeitjørni, Vasslandstjørn, and Kosvatnet. 100 NOK for a day license for fishing with a rod, Vipps to 12285. Free for children under 16 years. See the picture in the ad of the poster.
Trollaktiv Evje has rafting, climbing park, moose safari, and many other activities: https://trollaktiv.no/evje/
At Viltgården, you can meet and help feed moose: https://www.viltgarden.no/home-elgtun
The Mineral Park has a mineral exhibition and activities, as well as a climbing park, water park, laser tag, and many other fun things:
http://www.mineralparken.no/
There is a go-kart track nearby: gokartevje.no
Visit Syrtveit Gard to experience the unique Setesdal culture. Traditional folk music, dance, and stevkunst from Setesdal were inscribed on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage in 2019. https://syrtveitgard.com/no
Read more about activities and places in Setesdal here:
https://www.visitnorway.no/reisemal/sorlandet/setesdal/
In Evje center, you will find shops and restaurants
The Hornnestangen beach is nice for a swimming trip in the river Otra that flows through Setesdal.
