National Dayin Hemsedal
In Hemsedal we have many different traditions for May 17, some celebrate by going on the 17th of May parade through the town center others with skis on their feet. Check out what you can do on National Day in Hemsedal.
May 17 program with info about the Parade
May 17 is around the corner and we look forward to going in the parade, eating sausages and having fun with you all in Hemsedal. There are usually games and competitions on the school grounds after the May 17 Parade, but this year, due to the construction of a new school, it will be moved to the square outside the Culture Hall. There will be games, competitions, distribution of sausages and soft drinks to the children as well as sales of food.
Gathering with May 17 speech and entertainment will be arranged as usual in Trøimshallen. If you would rather be active on 17 May, we recommend looking at the bottom of the page for tips on mountain hikes that are possible to go during the day.
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
11.30 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 Kulturhuset, entrance (left side) towards the medical center
Distribution of sausages and soft drinks to the children who have participated in the children's train
12.00–14.00 In and outside the culture house
The sports team arranges May 17 games for the children.
Food stations by the Culture Hall. Here you will find snacks, sausages, cakes, coffee, ice cream and popcorn
14.00 Trøimshallen - program
Allsang: «Hemsedalssongen»
Entertainment by the culture sphere
Speech for the day by Jan Rye Ravnestad
Awarding of the culture prize for 2022
Hemsedalskoret
Singing: "Yes, we love"
Sale of food continues after the program
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
Info
Parking:
There are parking spaces at Power, Spar, Kyrkja, Sparebank1 and Extra. We encourage everyone to park elsewhere than at Hovtun and Apoteket, where the parade will run on 17 May. It will also be closed at the town hall. At Trøimshallen, it is important not to block the rear entrance (towards Haugentunet).
Order in the May 17 parade:
1. Police
2. Flag bearers
3. The Presidency
4. Tuv upbringing center (school and kindergarten)
5. Drill Corps
6. Hemsedal horn music group
7. Ulsåk upbringing center (school and kindergarten)
8. Hemsedal children and youth school
9. The procession
NB! Attendance no later than 10.45 in the parking lot by the church. Look for signs with your school / class / kindergarten.
Departure for the parade: at 11.00. Remember to bring a flag! - HIPP HIPP HURRRAAA
Parents / siblings are encouraged to GO BACK in the Folketoget - easier for school children to keep their seats.
Route for the parade:
The parade goes from the church, to Hovtunsenteret, back around Bråtenjordet and ends at Bygdaheimen.
Other information:
Feel free to bring a camping chair or similar to use on the site outside the Culture Hall.
TV transmission
Hemsedal Bygdaheim receives a TV broadcast from the program / stage in Trøimshallen.
Welcome to a great May 17 celebration!
wishes the May 17 committee
Contact
Opening hours
Monday - Friday: 09.00-15.00
Activities in May
The snow melts and it turns green again 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, Climbing center, Snow shoeing og Mountain Cart are amongst the activities that you can book through Hemsedal Aktiv now in May.
There is also still the possibility of a some back country skiing on Hemsedalsfjellet, you may have to walk a little and look out for sharks on your way down again, but he who seeks it finds..
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!
