Things to do in Evje
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TrollActiv
TrollActiv, around 6km north of Evje, is the centre of most of Evje's high energy thrills. White-water rafting is its forte, but it also organises riverboarding, rock-climbing courses, river kayaking, paintball, waterskiing and more sedate pastimes that include fishing safaris, and nightly beaver and elk safaris for families. It also doubles as Evje's youth hostel. It's modern and well-run and the place to be if you're planning any one of the many activities on offer.
There's also a climbing wall, family rafting trips and kids' activities packages that include climbing, archery and canoeing. As if that weren't enough, it also rents out canoes, inline skates and mountain b…
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Flåt Nikkelgruve
A summer visit to Flåt Nikkelgruve, once Europe’s largest nickel mine with a shaft 440m deep, takes you deep into the earth on a fascinating underground tour that’s not for the claustrophobic. Temperatures down there drop to 5°C so wear warm clothes. It’s 3.3km off the Rv9; the turn-off is around 2km north of Evje.
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Evje Og Hornnes Museum
Budding geologists will find plenty to get excited about in Evje. First stop should be the small Evje Og Hornnes Museum, 2km west of town and across the river in Fennefoss. Displays include more than a hundred different types of mineral found in the nearby hills, as well as exhibits on local nickel mining and rural life in Setesdalen.
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Evje Mineralsti
Reached via the same road as the nickel mine, Evje Mineralsti covers five small mines for those who aren't satisfied by rocks found by other people. Digging for your own requires a permit which is available at the site or, sometimes, from the information centre in town.
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Setesdal Mineral Park
For displays of local and worldwide minerals, the well-run Setesdal Mineral Park is every rock collector’s dream come true, with a wonderful world of colour and quartz, with many items for sale. It’s about 10km south of Evje.
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Pernille Cafeteria
Right in the heart of Evje, this upstairs place is popular with locals although the menu is not Norway’s most inspirational. Expect burgers and Bolognese alongside a few Norwegian dishes.
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Dragon Inn
Just south of the centre, the Dragon Inn serves reasonable Chinese specialities.
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