Summer holiday with kids in Myrkdalen
Plan your summer holiday in Myrkdalen and let the kids discover the best of Norway's fjords and mountains! In family-friendly Myrkdalen in Voss, you'll enjoy an active summer break filled with hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and idyllic fjord scenery.
The ideal base for an active holiday
Myrkdalen is located in the Northern part of Voss region, a place known for its variety of adrenaline-filled activities. With Myrkdalen as your base, you have proximity to a wide range of outdoor activities for the whole family. The mountains are right outside your door, with trails and gravel roads ready to be explored.
Start the mountain hike with a chairlift
Just around the corner from Myrkdalen Hotel you'll find Myrkdalen Express, a chairlift that takes the whole family high up into the mountains in 5 minutes.
From the top at 860 meters above sea level, you can descend to Vetlebotn Mountain Lodge or the idyllic Mørkvesstølen. Along the way, there are amazing pools in the river where you can have a swim on warm summer days. For a longer hike, you can continue towards Svortetjødn from the mountain summer farms.
Nature trail to Vetlebotn Mountain Lodge
Nature trails are a fun way to make mountain hikes more engaging for children. Along the trail between Helgatun and Vetlebotn, the whole family can enjoy solving various challenges at different stations with a variety of questions. Maps and answer sheets are available at Myrkdalen Hotel, and, of course, the kids will receive a little prize once they've completed the tasks.
At the top of the trail, you'll reach Vetlebotn Mountain Lodge, perfect for a well-earned break for the little ones. Enjoy a cup of coffee, a cold ice cream or homemade pancakes, before heading back down.
Accommodation in Myrkdalen
In Myrkdalen on Voss, we offer accommodation to suit every taste. You can choose between staying at the modern Myrkdalen Hotel or in cozy apartments and cabins with self-catering.
Cycling for all ages
Right outside Myrkdalen Hotel, you'll find an 850 sqm pump track and a specially designed mountain bike trail with a variety of features. The pump track, the largest of its kind in region Vestland, consists of formations, bumps, and turns. It's not just fun for the kids – according to feedback, it seems to excite moms and dads just as much.
No bike? No problem – children's and adult bikes are available for rent in Myrkdalen!
By the bridge crossing RV13 towards Årmotslia, you'll also find some jump lines with different difficulty levels, so there's something for everyone!
Try family-friendly disc golf
One of the world's fastest-growing sports, disc golf has recently gained a lot of popularity in Norway. Each summer, Myrkdalen sets up a family-friendly 5-hole course where players aim to hit the baskets with their frisbee in as few throws as possible.
The course is free to use, and if you don't have your own frisbee, rentals are available at Myrkdalen Hotel.
Mountain hike at Vikafjellet with swimming and fishing
The high mountain terrain at Vikafjellet is only a 15-minute drive from Myrkdalen. This lush, green mountain landscape has a variety of paths suitable for families with children. The path along the four mountain lakes in Sendedalen is perfect for kids. With easy, slightly hilly terrain, you can decide how far you want to go, and swimming at the small natural beaches is a must.
The mountain lakes are also perfect for a family fishing trip. Just remember to purchase a fishing permit for the area, available at Myrkdalen Hotel.
Obstacle course
From 1st July, you can find our self-timer system in Landsbybakken, usually used during the winter, on the upper side of Myrkdalsstovo. Challenge yourselves on a short but intense obstacle course. How fast can you complete it?
Myrkdalen Horse Center
Right across the road from Myrkdalen Hotel, you'll find Myrkdalen Horse Center offering both arena and mountain riding for horse-loving children. They also have an open farm where children can get up close to the animals if they wish.
Visit the climbing and zipline park
Voss Climbing Park, set in stunning natural surroundings, is just a 15-minute drive from Myrkdalen. Have fun in the air with a range of climbing courses for children as young as three, as well as more advanced courses for the older kids. For the daring, there is also a zipline park that runs over the river rapids!
Biking along the Rallarvegen road from Finse to Flåm
If you have older children, the historic Rallarvegen road is a route you should definitely consider. It was built by the workers who constructed the Bergen Railway at the end of the 19th century. You can cycle the stretch from the high mountain terrain at Finse to the fjord landscape in Flåm in one day. You can even switch the bike for the Flåm Zipline down to Kårdal for extra excitement.
Summit hike with spectacular views
The mountain peak Prest near Aurlandsfjorden is a true gem of a hike. The trail begins from the national tourist route over Aurlandsfjellet, approximately an hour's drive from Myrkdalen. A well-marked path leads from the designated car park up to the viewpoint at 1,363 metres above sea level.
You'll arrive at the viewpoint after around 2.5 km of hiking and a 500-metre elevation gain. From here, you're treated to stunning panoramic views over the Aurlandsfjord, stretching south towards Flåm and north towards the pointed Kamben peak, where the Aurlandsfjord meets the Nærøyfjord.
"You can bring children of all ages here. Take it at their pace and go as far as they're comfortable – the view over Aurlandsfjord is breathtaking even after just a few hundred metres."
