Nature

The natural scenery around Venabu is gentle, but nonetheless exciting. The hotel lies in the middle of a wide open plateau surrounded by rounded peaks. There are a collection of lakes & streams and in the middle of this gentle plateau there are deep gorges & high waterfalls. It’s an easy area to get around with well marked trails.

The wild reindeer nearby are internationally protected, descending directly from the ancient reindeer which wandered to Norway after the last ice age. There are strong restrictions on motorised transport in the area and in the winter there is a prohibition against stopping along the main road over the mountains where the reindeer migrate across. There are still plenty of remains from the old hunting traditions of former times.

The area has a great variety of birds and mammals. In the spring there is a cacophony of birdsong. In the autumn the area attracts hunters & berry pickers alike.

The winter is a stable climate, with snow on the ground for 6 months: not massive amounts but 70-120cm is the normal depth through the winter. The terrain is suitable for good cross country skiing. One can relax, enjoy the silence and study the many animal tracks left behind in the night.