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Setesdal Vintage Railway
Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Board your motorcoach on a narrated scenic introduction to Kristiansand before driving north through the stunning Setesdal Valley.
Arriving at the Grovane train station, you'll board the narrow gauge Sedestal Vintage Railway for a popular trip that recreates the atmosphere of a turn-of-the-century railroad journey. Excitement builds as the restored 1894 steam locomotive whistle blows, heralding the start of your scenic tour.
Founded in 1896, the Setesdal Valley Railway once linked Kristiansand with the farms and mines of the Setesdal Valley. It was closed in 1962 and reopened two years later as a living museum of the golden age of rail. Traveling a wild and scenic stretch of countryside, the track parallels the Otra River and showcases a landscape dotted with lakes, rolling hills and the occasional farm.
Your final destination is Røyknes, where you will re-board your coach for the return journey to the quaint seaside town of Kristiansand, a center of culture and commerce since its founding in 1641 by King Christian IV.
Points of interest
Grovane & Vintage Railway
Schedule
Special Notes
In summer, prolonged dry weather conditions may cause risk of forest fires. Therefore, steam locomotives emitting sparks may be replaced by diesel locomotives without advance notice.
The actual train excursion is approximately 30 minutes long. Carriages are not equipped with electric lights - tunnels are traversed in the dark.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing suited to the day's conditions. Bring a hat and a light waterproof jacket.
Tour may operate in reverse sequence.
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Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Board your motorcoach on a narrated scenic introduction to Kristiansand before driving north through the stunning Setesdal Valley.
Arriving at the Grovane train station, you'll board the narrow gauge Sedestal Vintage Railway for a popular trip that recreates the atmosphere of a turn-of-the-century railroad journey. Excitement builds as the restored 1894 steam locomotive whistle blows, heralding the start of your scenic tour.
Founded in 1896, the Setesdal Valley Railway once linked Kristiansand with the farms and mines of the Setesdal Valley. It was closed in 1962 and reopened two years later as a living museum of the golden age of rail. Traveling a wild and scenic stretch of countryside, the track parallels the Otra River and showcases a landscape dotted with lakes, rolling hills and the occasional farm.
Your final destination is Røyknes, where you will re-board your coach for the return journey to the quaint seaside town of Kristiansand, a center of culture and commerce since its founding in 1641 by King Christian IV.
Points of interest
Grovane & Vintage Railway
Schedule
Special Notes
In summer, prolonged dry weather conditions may cause risk of forest fires. Therefore, steam locomotives emitting sparks may be replaced by diesel locomotives without advance notice.
The actual train excursion is approximately 30 minutes long. Carriages are not equipped with electric lights - tunnels are traversed in the dark.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing suited to the day's conditions. Bring a hat and a light waterproof jacket.
Tour may operate in reverse sequence.