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Voykit pocket guide · Norway
Haukeli
Spend 1‑2 days in Haukeli for skiing or summer hikes; base at a local lodge and drive the E‑134 or Rv9 to reach the village.
Haukeli is a small mountain village in Telemark offering a ski centre, access to Hardangervidda and quiet summer trails. One night covers the ski area; a second day adds a hike or a visit to nearby Vågslid.
- Country
- Norway
- Best months
- Dec–Mar for snow; Jun–Aug for hiking
- Avoid
- Oct–Nov (unpredictable weather) (check)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- NOK
- Money
- Currency is the Norwegian krone (NOK, kr); the euro is not used. About 11.5 NOK to €1 — check.
- Daily spend
- Budget kr 800–1,200 excl. bed · Mid kr 1,200–1,800 excl. bed · High kr 1,800+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EEA roaming applies: EU and EEA SIMs work at home prices.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Ambulance 113 · Fire 110
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European two-pin; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Included; round up or add 5–10% for good service.; Café and bar: Nothing expected.; Taxi: Round up.; Guides: Optional.
- Water
- Tap water is excellent; streams in the mountains are usually drinkable, but avoid water below farms and grazing.
- Toilets
- Free or card-paid (NOK 10–20) in towns; trailheads often have pit toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | kr 30–50 |
| Simple lunch (sandwich or soup) | kr 80–120 |
| Ski lift ticket (full day) | kr 350–400 |
| Petrol (per litre) | kr 22 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- OSL · Oslo Gardermoen Airport
- about 200 km (124 mi), 3 h drive via E‑134about 124 mi (200 km), 3 h drive via E‑134
Typical fares
- Oslo → Haukeli (car, 200 km)
- ≈ kr 1,500–2,000 fuel + tolls (check)
- Haukelifjell ski lift (full day)
- kr 350–400
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is the main mode; the E‑134 and Rv9 give access. In winter use ski tracks; summer hiking trails start from the village.
See and do
Known for
- Haukelifjell Skicenter
- Hardangervidda gateway
- Winter snow guarantees
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Hardangervidda National Park | Drive 30 min north on E‑134, then follow marked trails | ≈1 h each way |
| Vågslid village | Short drive or walk 5 km (3.1 mi) east on local roadsShort drive or walk 3.1 mi (5 km) east on local roads | ≈15 min by car |
| Rjukan (via E‑134) | Drive 45 min west on E‑134 | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Haukeliseter Fjellstue
- Cabin‑style rooms, ski‑in/ski‑out, good for winter sports
- Haukeli Hotell
- Village‑center hotel, suitable for all seasons
- Vågslidtun Hotell
- Modern apartments near ski lifts, ideal for families
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Unnskyldoon-skyld |
| Thank you | Takktahk |
| How much is it? | Hvor mye koster det?vohr mee-eh koh-ster deh |
| Where is the toilet? | Hvor er toalettet?vohr air toh-ah-let-teh |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake, first names; avoid: Small talk that is too personal
- Nature: Greet other hikers, close gates, carry litter out; avoid: Loud music on trails
- Home visit: Shoes off; bring flowers or chocolates; 'takk for maten' after the meal; avoid: Arriving late
- Conversation: Modest, factual, humorous; avoid: Showing off wealth — Norwegians are rich but understated
- 17 May: Dress up, join the crowds, wave a flag; avoid: Treating the parades as a tourist show
- Queues: Take a number; avoid: Pushing in
Scams and watch-outs
- Roads are narrow and can be icy in winter; drive cautiously.
- Weather can change quickly on the mountain; check forecasts before heading out.
Generally safe; main risks are icy roads and sudden mountain weather changes. Carry emergency numbers and a charged phone.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Haukeli yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Haukelifjell Skicenter
- Hardangervidda gateway
- Winter snow guarantees
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Haukeli: www.wikidata.org/wiki/QXXXXX
- Wikivoyage: Haukeli, revision 5250476 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5250476
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/haukeli). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.