Road Trip To Flå (Norway)

#Flå. This is a video of a road trip from Oslo to Flå. It is arround 2 hours drive (more or less) from Oslo, around 120km. Flå is a municipality in Buskerud county inNorway, known for its picturesque landscapes and natural beauty.The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Flå. It is nestled in the Hallingdal valley, surrounded by mountains, forests, and rivers. The area offers a serene and rustic atmosphere, with a mix of traditional Norwegian countryside and wilderness.
Key features of Flå include:
Bjørneparken (Bear Park): A popular attraction where visitors can observe bears, wolves, moose, and other wildlife.
Hallingdalselva River: This river runs through Flå, offering scenic views and opportunities for fishing and canoeing.
Mountain Scenery: Flå is surrounded by forested hills and mountains, ideal for hiking, skiing, and outdoor activities.
Flå is also a gateway to larger wilderness areas like Vassfaret, known for its rich wildlife and old forest heritage. Despite its small population, the area provides a tranquil retreat for nature lovers.

On the way we passed through Tyrifjord. Tyrifjord (Tyrifjorden) is one of Norway's largest lakes. It lies 40 kilometres (25 mi) northwest of Oslo and is the nation's fifth largest lake with an area of 138.56 km2.[3] It covers an area of about 137 square kilometers, making it the fifth-largest lake in Norway. The lake is known for its stunning natural beauty, surrounded by rolling hills, forests, and picturesque farmland. Its serene waters make it a popular destination for fishing, boating, and other recreational activities. #Tyrifjord

One driving hour before Flå we stopped for a coffee break at Rustad kafe at Sokna. Sokna is a small village located between Hønefoss and Krøderen in the municipality of Ringerike, in the county of Buskerud, Norway. Its population is 543.#Sokna, #Rustadcaffe

When we reached Flå, we stopped at the big shopping center in order to buy our supplies for the weekend. Besides the shopping center there is the entrance of the Bjørneparken (bear park). Bjørneparken (Bear Park) is a popular wildlife park The park is known for offering visitors close encounters with native Nordic animals in naturalistic settings (bears, wolves, foxes, deers etc). It’s especially famous for its bears, as well as other wildlife species. #bjørneparken