FAQ

Here is a small collection of frequently asked questions and answers to them.

Is there an alcoholic beverage retailer in Hovden?

Yes, "Vinmonopolet" (the Wine Monopoly) is located at Hovdegrend, next to the Rema 1000 supermarket. Opening hours to be found here.

Are there grocery stores in Hovden?

Yes, there are three large supermarkets: Kiwi Hovden, Extra Hovden and Rema 1000 Hovden.

Is there a pharmacy in Hovden?

Extra Hovden has a small pharmacy outlet. You cannot get prescription items there. The nearest full-service pharmacy is located in Åmot in Vinje, about one hour's drive from Hovden.

Are there public toilets in central Hovden?

Yes, there are public toilets in the basement of the shopping centre Hovdetun, which are accessible when the stores are open (07:45 to 19:00 hrs). Hovdetun is the large building next to the Extra supermarket. 

There are also public toilets in the service building at Lundane day parking (3 km north of Hovden) and at the Hovden cross-country arena (entrance: ground floor on the stadium side).

In Bykle there is a toilet on the public beach at Storetjønn during the summer months, and at the museums Lislestog and Bykle Old Church when they are open during the summer season. 

Where do I find the tourist office?

The tourist office in central Hovden closed permanenty from 4. april 2026, but reopens in a new version at Hovden Fjellbad (the waterpark) during June. However, information material and new information display screens will be available in central Hovden this summer. The same applies to Hovden Fjellbad, where you may also ask the staff for assistance. Please check out our chatbot – "Hovdenlosen" – if you have any questions. Or contact us on tel. + 47 482 27 235 or e-mail post@hovden.com 

Where do I park my car?

In Hovden, there are several parking options: in the village centre, by the cross-country arena, and at the alpine centre. In central Hovden, there is also a large indoor parking facility.

Read more about parking here.

ATM/cash in Hovden?

There is no ATM in Hovden. Norwegian bank cards can be used at KIWI for both deposits and withdrawals of cash.

With most band cards, you may also withdraw cash in other grocery stores.

Many places that accept Vipps also support MobilePay (Denmark & Finland) and other compatible Nordic mobile payment solutions through the Vipps MobilePay platform.

The nearest ATM is in Bykle (at the gas station), about 28 km south of Hovden.

Where are the charging stations for cars?

In central Hovden, there is a large parking area with charging facilities. There is a Tesla Supercharger with 12 charging points as well as fast-charging stations from Eviny.

Leash law in Bykle municipality

Information about the Leash law in Bykle municipality is available here. However, there may be periods of extraordinary leash law, so please check the website of Bykle municipality.

Is there a bike rental in Hovden?

No, there is currently no bike rental in Hovden.

Access to the Hovden museum of iron production ("Hovden jernvinnemuseum")

This is a self-service museum where you need a code to enter. The code to open the door is   *475511*   and   #    to close.