Information

19/05/2010

Welcome on board!

The veteran boat M/S Fram sails on the lakes Nisser and Vråvatn from Vrådal.
From May to October we offer sightseeing trips in beautiful surroundings.

What is Nordic Walking ?
The use of poles has long traditions in cross-country skiing. The last few years this technique has been developed further for the use of poles on foot. Custom made poles adjusted to each user is used. The technique is fast and easy to learn and you get a workout which is unique and where a lot of muscles are used. The good thing is that this is a sport that suits everybody, both the regular exerciser and the top athlete. The nature in Vrådal is perfect for Nordic Walking. The routes we have chosen are ranked easy to medium hard on the scale used by the German company "Nature Fitness Park", who has planned the facility and supplied signs and boards. The 9 routes vary in length from 1.2 km to 7.8 km. We have placed emphasis on finding routes that give you an experience of the beautiful nature Vrådal has to offer. The routes' exercise signs are placed in scenic locations.
Why Nordic Walking?
We believe that there are several valid arguments for doing Nordic Walking as a part of your stay in Vrådal. For instance: Improves endurance and strengthens the upper body muscles Increases caloric consumption - 400 kilocalories per hour Reduces strain on hips and knees Loosens stiff shoulders and necks Suitable in all weather conditions and all year round Combines nature experience and exercise Nice way to spend time with friends. Stress reducing The facility for Nordic Walking The facility opened in October 2006 is the first of its kind in Norway. The facility for Nordic Walking consists of 9 routes organized from 5 starting points. The 5 starting points and 9 routes can be seen on the map. Each route has a different degree of difficulty and profile that is illustrated by a graph. You can get more information about the routes by choosing the appropriate route in the menu to the left or by clicking the name of the route below.
1 Strand rute: 2 Hyttegrend route: 3. Joker route: 4. Vrådal Hotell route: 5. Favoritt route: 6. Colorline route: 7. Panorama route: 8. Ingrid Kristiansen route: 9. Telemark route: Map of Nordic Walking routes Below is a map of the Nordic Walking routes. The map can be found at each starting point and the routes are clearly marked. Click the map for a larger version. The tourist office, an activity centre for Nordic Walking The tourist office, located in the centre of Vrådal, organises the various activities connected to Nordic Walking in Vrådal, like: 1. Nordic Walking meeting. Information about the routes in Vrådal Pole rental and adjustment of these Short demonstration of Nordic Walking 2. Beginners course Some theory, 10 min Adjustment of poles and introduction to technique, 10 min Workout with instructor, 20 min Finish - stretching, 10 min 3. Exercise trip for those who are familiar with Nordic Walking Warm up, steady walk, 10 min Interval exercise, 30 min Finish, steady walk, stretching, 10 min Beginner courses and exercise trips are held at the tourist information Tuesdays and Saturdays between 10 am and 2 pm. Advance booking, min. 4 participants. Price for beginner's course: NOK 150, including poles Price for exercise trip: NOK 100, including poles