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Valdres is a region of warm communities among high mountains, green valleys, fresh air and clear waterways. We are people and livestock, permanent residents, cabin dwellers and travelers. Valdres is a safe and good place to grow up and live, but also a great travel destination.

The region of Valdres official visitsite: Valdres.com
Want to live in Valdres? velgvaldres.no

What is a "park"?

Valdres consists of six municipalities that cooperate in a nature and culture park. In this context, the term "park" has nothing to do with picket fences, fountains, climbing frames or protected areas.

It is a local management model that both preserves and develops the region in line with our unique natural and cultural values. A way of cooperation that includes politicians and residents, cultural institutions and business networks, tourism and cabin owners. We believe that Valdres remains a good place to live and visit this way.

Regional parks in Norway are designed to foster cooperation in preserving and enhancing natural and cultural values within specific landscape and identity regions. These parks focus on rural development, landscape management, sustainable tourism and heritage interpretation.

"A good place to live is a good place to visit"
 

Did you know that Valdres is one of a total of nine regional parks in Norway?
Read more about the regional parks in Norway here: Norske Parker

Valdres - Explore your senses

This is our value promise. Whether you live in or visit Valdres, all your senses will be engaged. Taste our locally produced quality food, hear the sound of cowbells in the mountains, feel the resonance of a poignant tone from the langeleik, and enjoy the sight of our beautiful cultural landscape.

Visit our tourist information offices for more advices: Tourist information in the region of Valdres