Status as a national park village
Vingelen has the status of a national park village, a title that only four other places in Norway can boast. This type of village environment is unique in Norway, as is this living mountain farm culture. The term “national park village” was employed for the first time by the Norwegian Ministry of the Environment to bolster development in the areas around heritage sites. The four other national park villages are Fossbergom (in Lom), Geilo, Jondal and Storslett.
Forollhogna National Park
Vingelen national park village is situated far to the east in Tolga municipality, and serves as a natural entrance to the Forollhogna national park. The park is an unspoiled mountainous area with gently sloping valleys and hills, and is known for fostering the largest reindeer stags in Norway. The park is surrounded by lush mountain valleys and protected cultural landscapes. The highest point is the Forollhogna mountain, at 1332 metres above sea level. It is this mountan which has lent its name to the park.
Activities in the area
The national park and the plains surrounding Vingelen are well suited for a variety of activities. Refered to as the “kind mountains” the mountains around Vingelen are full of excitement. To get the most out of your trip we recommend that you take part in what the local guides have to offer – also to help protect the wild reindeer. Choose between hiking tours, visits to mountain farms, horseback-riding, bicycle-trips, mushroom- and berry- gathering, or go out to hunt and fish for that great prize.
You’ll find accommodation in B&B’s, on mountain farms, cabins or in you own tent.
Local food safari in Vingelen national park village
Go on a journey through one of the most diverse and interesting areas for local specialties and food history. You’ll find a combination of local specialties, culture and history – something that will turn a local food safari in Vingelen to an unforgettable experience.
This food safari will take you to the picturesque mountain farms and the village Vingelen, which offers you a wide selection of traditional foods and local culture. You’ll visit Bunåva Café, Eggen Gardsysteri and Aasgårdsvollen or Simasvollen.
Enjoy Vingelen – a fairytale mountain village in our time.
