Mountain hikes, biking, swimming spots,
concerts in the mountains.
Long days, mountain views and just the right summer feeling
When summer arrives in Hemsedal, life moves outdoors. The mountains turn on their colours, the bike trails dry up and the days fill with everything from mountain hikes and e-biking to swimming, concerts and long café breaks in the sun.
Some days are all about activity and adventure. Others are about slowing down and enjoying the view a little longer. You can start the day on a mountain peak, have lunch by the river Hemsila and end the evening with live music, shuffleboard or sunset views from the cabin terrace. And honestly? The best summer days here are often the ones that were never planned in detail.
There is something about the mountains in Hemsedal. As soon as you drive up the valley from Gol, your eyes automatically drift upwards towards the steep mountainsides, open peaks and trails disappearing into the landscape.
Here you will find mountain hikes for both slow summer days with coffee in your backpack and for those who always want to get just a little higher before the day is over.
While some people count altitude metres, others are more interested in swimming spots, bike trails, animals and where to find the day’s first ice cream.
And honestly, that sounds pretty perfect too.
Hemsedal is full of activities for families during summer:
Summer holidays with kids
Not every summer day needs to be fully planned out. Sometimes a long lunch, a quiet bike ride or simply sitting in the evening sun overlooking the mountains is more than enough.
And Hemsedal is actually very good at exactly that.
Slower summer days
And yes — mountain weather changes quickly. But that does not mean the day is ruined.
Some of the nicest summer days in Hemsedal actually arrive with mist over the mountains, rain jackets on and hot chocolate afterwards.
Rainy days in the mountains
When the sun comes back out, Hemsedal fills with life again — outdoor cafés, concerts, events and people making the most of long summer evenings.
One of the summer highlights is Stølsrock, bringing live music and festival atmosphere into the mountains.
But summer in Hemsedal is not only about events. It is just as much about the feeling of people gathering outside, bikes leaning against café walls and evenings that suddenly last much longer than planned.
Find activities and hikes in the Hemsedal app
In the Hemsedal app you will find maps, hike descriptions, cycling routes and inspiration for activities all around the area.
Perfect for finding something that matches:
- the weather
- your energy levels
- the family mood
- or simply whatever you feel like doing that day
The best summer days are rarely the busiest ones
Maybe the day starts with a mountain hike, continues with a swim in the river and ends with pizza, a concert or sunset from the cabin terrace.
Or maybe you only manage half of the plan before you decide to stay somewhere a little longer.
That is usually when summer in Hemsedal feels the very best.