National Dayin Hemsedal
In Hemsedal, we have many different traditions for May 17th; some celebrate by participating in the parade through downtown, while others do so on skis. Check out what you can do on National Day in Hemsedal.
Come and celebrate Norway's Constitution Day, May 17th, in Hemsedal
In Hemsedal, there are numerous ways to celebrate May 17th. If you enjoy traditional parades, head to the town center where there will be a children's parade, games, raffles, and speeches. Further down in the article, you will find both a program and more information about the parade itself. After the parade, you can also enjoy yourself in the skate and activity park in the center.
If you're more the type who likes to celebrate with skis on your feet, what about going on ski touring or a mountain ski trip? Take a look at our tips for ski touring in Hemsedal and see what the conditions are like on the peaks now.
There is also the option to hike some of our mountain peaks and trails that are open for the season, which you can find in our app under early summer tips.
Contact
Opening hours
Monday - Friday: 09.00-15.00
May 17th Program with Parade Information
May 17th is just around the corner, and we are excited to celebrate National Day together with the entire Hemsedal community! After marching through the village in the parade, we will gather outside Hemsedal School for a day filled with festivities. There will be games and competitions for all ages, and children can look forward to free sausages and soda. There will also be food for sale for the adults, so there is something for everyone. Let’s come together for a day of fun, community, and festive traditions—a perfect way to celebrate May 17th in Hemsedal!
This Year's May 17th Lottery
As per tradition, the 7th grade at HBU is organizing the May 17th lottery, where the proceeds will go towards a class trip with The White Buses to Poland to learn more about World War II and the Holocaust up close.
Program
09.30 Gathering at the bauta, by the Church
Singing: «God bless our dear fatherland»
Speech and wreath laying by mayor Pål Rørby
Singing: «The land is beautiful»
Hemsedal horn music team plays
10.00 Family service in Hemsedal church by Parish Priest Camilla Osnes
11.00 Children's parade/ people's parade
The parade goes from the church, to Hovtunsenteret, back around Bråtenjordet and ends at Bygdaheimen
11.40 Bygdaheimen
Greetings to the elderly v / 10. class
Entertainment by Tuv skule
Greetings to the elderly v / russen
Singing: "Yes, we love" - Hemsedal horn music group plays
12:00–14:00 Hemsedal School
- Distribution of sausages and soda on the schoolyard, for the children participating in the children's parade.
- The sports club organizes May 17th games for the children on the schoolyard.
- Sale of cakes, coffee, soda, and sausages inside the school and at Kyrkjestugu. Snacks and lefsekling can be purchased at Kyrkjestugu. Ice cream sales outside on the schoolyard.
14.00 Trøimshallen - program
- Allsang: «Hemsedalssongen»
- Entertainment
- Speech for the day by Kristian Garnes Lunde
- Awarding of the culture prize for 2024
- Singing: "Yes, we love"
17.00 Joint May 17 barbecue at Tuv Skule
Bring your own barbecue food and drinks. We provide grills.
Arr: Hemsedal Normisjon
21.00 Celebration of the flag
Dining
Hemsedal Cafe
Open from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a special May 17th menu or barbeque, stay tuned.
Skarsnuten Mountain Resort & Spa
Start your day in the best way with a delicious breakfast.
May 17th breakfast – from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
We will set up a large breakfast buffet with bubbles, shrimp, cured meats, and pavlova, just to name a few. This is going to be festive!
Price for breakfast (non-resident guests):
Adults: 250 NOK
Children (0-12 years): 125 NOK
*to be paid at the reception
For table reservations, send an email to booking@skarsnutenhotel.no
Peppes Pizza
Open from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, serving a pizza buffet all day.
Activities in May
The snow has melted and Hemsedal is yet again green and lushy in the valley, some of our activities we have to wait until all the snow has melted but there are several activities that are suitable now.
Horse and carrige, Horseback riding, Alpakka walks, Huskey ride on wheels with Dalo Fjellgård or Hemsedal HuskiesClimbing center, Snow shoeing og Mountain Cart are amongst the activities that you can book through Hemsedal Aktiv now in May.
As the snow melts, the mountain hikes begin to emerge, peaks that are more or less open are Høllekølten, Steget, Geiteberget, Storhøvda og Karisetberget. We update with more mountain hikes as they are ready for summer.
It is also nice to go to the waterfall Rjukandefossen and to visit the "big mythical stone" Klokkarsteinen in Ulsåk, just remember to read the legends about it when you visit it.
We all wishes you a wonderful May 17th!
Info about the Parade on May 17th.
Parking:
Parking spaces are available at Power, Spar, Sparebank1, Coop Extra, and the new parking lot west of the municipal building. We encourage everyone to park in places other than at Hovtun Shopping Center and Ditt Apotek, where the May 17th parade will pass, and at the church where the parade starts. At Trøimshallen, it is important not to block the rear entrance (towards Haugentunet).
Order in the May 17 parade:
Here's the English translation of the list you provided:
1. Police
2. Municipal Executive Board
3. Flag Guard
4. 7th Grade
5. 1st-4th Grades
6. Hemsedal Horn Music Band
7. 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 10th Grades
8. Ulsåk Kindergarten
9. Tuv Kindergarten
10. People's Parade
NB! Please arrive by 10:45 AM at the parking lot by the church. Look for signs with your class/kindergarten.
Departure for the parade: 11:00 AM. Remember to bring flags! - HIP HIP HOORAY
Parents/siblings are encouraged to walk BEHIND in the People's Parade – this makes it easier for the school children to keep their places.
Parade route:
The parade starts at the church, goes to Hovtun Center, back around Bråtenjordet, and finishes at Bygdaheimen.
TV Broadcast
Hemsedal Bygdaheim will have a TV broadcast from the program/stage in Trøimshallen.
Welcome to a wonderful May 17th celebration!