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The hidden gem of Southern Norway
A beautifully renovated cabin on the ‘Norwegian Riviera’.
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Bjønnly, our own home, is situated above Lake Tokemeer: a beautifully renovated hytte in Drangedal (Telemark county).
A holiday home with stunning views and plenty of well-thought-out facilities to help you explore together. A beautiful region of Norway, with generally good weather and relatively close to home.
The place
Bjønnly is situated on Bjønnåsen in Drangedal, a short distance north of Henneseid on the banks of the River Toke. ‘Bjønn’ is the Telemark word for ‘bjørn’ — bear. And ‘ly’ means ‘leeward’ — the sheltered side, where the wind cannot reach you.
What usually makes a hytte in Norway difficult isn’t the house itself but everything around it: a path of boulders, a 15-centimetre threshold, a forest that’s lovely to look at and nothing else. This hytte shows that it is possible. A house close to nature, yet accessible to a whole group of people.
Drangedal is about a ten-minute drive away and has three supermarkets, a chemist’s and a petrol station.
Kragerø and the sea are a three-quarter-hour drive away.
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The accommodation
The first thing that catches your eye are the windows: a wide glass front overlooking the greenery, with the lake beyond. It’s a house for five, with most of the beds on the ground floor, and when it gets dark outside, the wood fire is lit. Outside, beneath the generously overhanging roof, lies a sheltered terrace, surrounded by gravel. Nothing feels clinical: the modifications blend seamlessly into the atmosphere; it remains a genuine holiday home.
Gravel paths lead out from the door between the hytter, inviting you to simply step outside and decide along the way how far you fancy going.
This makes it easy to walk to Olav’s lake, which offers a stunning view over Lake Toke.
You can view the house below in 3D.
The activities
The aids are ready and waiting in the house itself: a Hippocampe that can go anywhere but requires arm strength, and a wheelchair with an electric front wheel that takes over the pushing. Three highlights.
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On the water — the islands off Kragerø
From Kragerø, a 45-minute drive away, ferries sail to the islands off the coast. Jomfruland is a national park and as flat as can be: wide paths between the beach and the meadows, and a horizon consisting solely of water. Skåtøy is closer, with a café by the jetty.
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About the old railway lines — two routes
Two former railway lines have been converted into footpaths. At Neslandsvatn, on the way to Kragerø, there is a paved track leading towards the coast: flat and wide, and a route that can also be managed with a standard wheelchair. Further on, between Treungen and Åmli, runs the former Treungenbanen railway line – thirty-five kilometres free of cars and virtually without any inclines. You can start wherever you like and turn back when you’ve had enough.
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Up to the treetops — Hamaren in Fyresdal
A two-hour drive away, past Treungen, lies Hamaren Aktivitetspark: a network of boardwalks that takes you right up into the treetops, designed to be accessible. You won’t need our aids here; you can manage with your own wheelchair.
Does this trip sound like something you’d like to do?
Tell us what you’re dreaming of, and we’ll put together a bespoke itinerary — from accommodation and activities to transport and the right support services on the ground. Clear and hassle-free, for a fixed fee.