Sirdal in Norway, with its beautiful waterfalls, snowy mountains and clean air

Sirdal is part of Norway's natural conservation area. Tourists have been visiting this area for over 100 years, so if you would like to escape from the humdrum and stress of city life, why not take a trip here and enjoy the beautiful waterfalls, clean air and untouched nature.

I can assure you folks, you will not be disappointed. One of the many reasons people are attracted here, is the incredible nature it offers. The area is so vast and wild, but there is always plenty of room here, even if there are hundreds of visitors, winter and summer.

The lakes are filled with delicious plump trout; and as fishing is one of my hobbies, I can talk from experience :-) there is also an abundance of wild animals who have their habitat here, including grouse, moose, deer and believe it not reindeer. In the season this is a wonderful place for hunting.

This area is also a traditional ski resort. They have three top ski slopes, and are usually open from about the end of December. There are 18 lifts, and around 40 different slopes for you to choose from. If you haven't got any gear with you, no problem, there are several places you where you can rent all you need.

If you are really feeling fit, then try one of the cross-country trails. There are over 200 km of them. All the trails are well marked so you can never get lost. The Norwegian Trekking Association has about 40 cabins you are allowed to use, even if you are not a member.

Norway has bred some of the worlds best skiers! If you have followed the Winter Olympics on the tele, you will have noticed this I'm sure.

There's one other pastime which is very popular, especially by the tourists, and that's rubber necking ;-) they just relax in the sunshine, getting nice tans and watching the downhill runs.

You're always welcome in Sirdal ;-)