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You must bring your own food, duvet covers, sheets (or just a fitted sheet), and towels. We also recommend bringing a small washcloth for washing yourself, in addition to the towel you use to dry off. We do have plenty (9) of small washcloths, and you’re welcome to use one of them, provided you wash it thoroughly before departure!

If you arrive late in the evening during the fall or winter, you should bring a (fully charged) headlamp and, if necessary,pre-downloaded mapIt gets dark early in September!

Otherwise, just make sure to wear appropriate clothing. Turjenter has some great tips forsummer clothingand Christine Oldebråten hasTop tips for staying warm on a hike(especially in winter).

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It's goingThat's fine. We’ve been through the toddler phase at the cabin ourselves, so we have a bit of everything to meet your needs. There’s a baby bath and a changing mat. There are also some diapers in case you run out. If you’re worried about the combination of little hands and heat sources, it’s good to know that we have a playpen. We’ve set up the playpen around the wood-burning stove for the kids. Otherwise, you just need to be a little careful, depending on the child’s age. Light the gas stoves in the morning before the kids start crawling around, for example.
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We have a key box on the cabin wall. I’ll send you the PIN via text message 24 hours before your arrival.
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Yes, it's mainly 12V power (like in a car), but we have an inverter to convert it to 220V (like in a regular house) so we can use a vacuum cleaner. By the way, there isradio(You must install the DAB antenna first), CD player, Lightning and USB-C adapters to 3.5mm jack so you can stream from Spotify, USB chargers for phones with all cable types (Lightning, USB-C, ...), etc., available on-site.

So you can leave the charger in the car, but bring an extra cable if there are a lot of you 🙂 The power comes from solar panels. During the darkest winter months, charging can be limited due to both snow on the panels and lack of sunlight. That’s when it’s handy to have a powerful Honda generator to charge the batteries! In practice, we’ve never had to fire it up, as long as you clear the snow away!

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The short answer is yes. We have a frost-proof tank under the cabin, and as long as there is water in it, there will be water in the tap. Of course, it can run out, but it takes months between each time. The tank has heating cables on the pipe, but you must turn them on when you arrive (see under the sink), otherwise the batteries will run down.
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If it runs out, you have to go down to the water’s edge and fetch water in jugs or buckets. Luckily, it’s only 7 meters from the cabin wall 🙂 In winter, you have to drill a hole in the ice with an ice drill. We have an ice drill with a drill bit attachment (in the woodshed), so it only takes 30 seconds to drill through 1 meter of solid ice! It’smuch fasterthan melting snow.

Please also let me know when the tank is empty after your stay so I can refill it. The water is good and, of course, safe to drink.

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We have bought aCinderella Gas Toiletwhich offers the same level of comfort you're used to at home. Everything is burned to ashes, odorless, and fairly quiet (fan). Separate toilet for urination.
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The cabin doesn't have a camera, but there are many in the surrounding area. Below you can see live images from Tempelseter. Krøderen Electricalhas many other cameras in the surrounding areas, such as the Norefjell ski resort, the Høgevarde cabin area, and Haglebu.
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Yes, we have a complete guide explaining how everything works, which is available at the cabin, along with hiking tips. It can be found in bothEnglishandNorwegianedition.
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I always plan the trip so that it’s as stress-free as possible for everyone, young and old. That means I schedule a meal stop on the way up, so we don’t arrive at the cabin starving.

Between Drammen and Eggedal, there are almost no restaurants worth stopping at, with a few exceptions. The places you should consider areAroi Aroi in Åmot(Thai food),Halvorsethin Sigdal (pizza, spare ribs, open only on Saturdays and Sundays),Pookysat Sandsbråten in Sigdal (Thai food) andCommunity Centerin Eggedal (delicious Madonna burgers with a local twist, fantastic Sunday buffet featuring homemade traditional dishes and "homemade" pizza).

The route via Krøderen (E16 from Sandvika) is often shorter, but there’s really only one good place to eat along the way, namelyKrøderen InnJust before Noresund. Excellent home-style cooking made from scratch. Kid-friendly.

In the summer, if you're taking the Sigdalsruta, I recommend stopping at Sandsbråten. There you'll find the best swimming beach in inland Norway (often with lovely water temperatures) and great Thai food from Pookys right next door. A refreshing swim followed by a lovely meal on the patio with a spectacular view of the river is hard to beat :)

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It’s much easier by car, but you can use public transportation. I recommend taking the train and bus from Oslo to Hønefoss to Åmot to Eggedal—about 3 hours (vs. 2 hours by car). I would take a taxi up the mountain to the parking lot to save myself a 1.5–2-hour walk. If there are several of you, I would book a minibus taxi in advance (approx. 500 NOK).

I've added some links to the map page, including maps from the village to the mountains, as well as suggestions for transportation between Oslo and Eggedal. I recommendEnTur, by the way.

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No, it’s a 45-minute hike or ski from the parking lot. Walk with a stroller if you have toddlers or English people with you 😀 My kids have been hiking on their own with backpacks since they were three, but you’ll need plenty of time and patience, lots of snacks, and plenty of breaks. Seecartsfor details. In winter, you can be driven in by snowmobile (see separate section).

P.S. CheckDetails about tolls and toll fees, since I have to open the gate manually.

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Yes, take the toll road to Bjørnerudsæter (45 kr in cash or via Vipps to 95488502) and continue to the shared parking lot (Bjørnerudsæterveien 174), 100 meters before the road ends. See the map page.

P.S. CheckDetails about tolls and toll fees, since I have to open the gate manually.

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It’s no problem to stay clean and fresh at the cabin; a washcloth and soapy water will take you a long way :) I recommend bringing one washcloth and one towel per person. Use one washcloth to wash your body after a hike (boil a pot of water and pour it into the sink), and another to dry off with.

There’s a shower on site, but there are a few practical limitations... This means you have to boil water in advance, mix it to the right temperature in 10-liter buckets, and take a quick shower. You rarely bother with that on a weekend trip, but during Easter, we always take a shower :)

Here’s a video from DN with tips that work just as well in Eggedalsfjella as they do at Sjusjøen :)
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9. Double bed (2), guest room with bunk bed (2) and sofa bed (1), two-tier loft bed with 2+2 mattresses. Space for additional children.
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It's included.
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Plenty. There’s a gas oven. It works great for baking bread and everything else. There are also gas burners for quick cooking, as well as a large wood-fired oven that has both an oven chamber for roasting and a large cooking surface where you can boil several pots at the same time.
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Hand blender (220V), wine opener(s), good knives, graters, frying pans (non-stick and cast iron), saucepans, cast-iron pot with lid, and waffle iron. The knives are professionally sharpened from time to time, but we have a sharpening steel that works well if anyone has mishandled them! Please try to hang the knives back on the magnetic strip and don’t put them among other kitchen utensils.
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  • Hario V60 (filter coffee, new July 2025) with filters
  • French press
  • Coffee pot for drip coffee
  • A manual coffee bean grinder (relatively coarse—adjustable from filter coffee to drip coffee)
  • Thermos (blue, labeled "KAFFE") (on top of the upper cabinets)
July 2025  Suddenly, I can't find the coffee pot. Either someone has broken it, or it's been put away in a "secret" spot so I can't find it again...
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Yes, there are spices, flour, pasta, and canned goods you can use in there, but we don't have an updated list. Usually, salt, cinnamon, bay leaves, and nutmeg are enough ;)
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When I set my nets, I catch a lot of whitefish and a few trout (a 3:1 ratio in favor of whitefish), but unfortunately I know very little about rod fishing. What I do know is that many anglers return, and that the fish don’t bite much in early summer (before the mosquitoes arrive). The whitefish tend to stay in the middle of the lake, and the trout stay along the shore. There’s often activity on the surface near the cabin, so there might be opportunities there. Another good spot is to check the map of Holmevann hanging in the cabin: where there are river outlets (or used to be river outlets), the trout are often found! They like to spawn in old stream channels, so put on your boots and walk along the east and north shores of the lake. You’ll need a fishing license, but you can easily get oneYou can also buy through the Perfish app! You can also purchase a physical fishing license at the tourist information office in Eggedal. In Eggedal, you can also buy bait (as well as at Solbua in Prestfoss).
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We’ve purchased a plastic boat for rent (see below)! We have some fishing gear: a rod, lures, and hooks. Remember to purchase a fishing license (see above)! We don’t plan to lend out fishing nets, as they break easily and require maintenance. If you’re careful and clean the nets properly after use, you can borrow some from the boathouse (the neighboring cabin). Send me a message in that case, and I’ll let you know where the key is. The boat is down by the water.The Hurricane of 2022It not only destroyed the roof, but also severely damaged the boat when it was hurled 30 meters inland, where, among other things, the oarlocks (similar to oar sockets) were torn off. The rubber strips have sustained some damage, of a non-functional nature, which we likely won’t be able to repair, and the cracks in the hull have been sealed, so it has been used in both 2022 and 2023. We have both an electric motor with a 90Ah battery and oars available. The battery lasts for a round trip to the far end of the lake and is easily charged on the battery rack using clamps.
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This is an overview of life jackets and personal flotation devices as of July 2025:
  • 5–15 kg, 2 pieces (pink)
  • 15–30 kg, 3 pieces (yellow, 2 types)
  • 30–40 kg (without collar, life jacket)
  • 50–70 kg (black and white with 4 belts)
  • 70–90 kg (red)
  • 70–90 kg (black and white with 4 belts)
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Yes, you can get a ride as long as there’s enough snow (typically late December). I especially recommend this if you have a lot to carry or plan to stay in Eggedal past 5:30 p.m. (it always runs later than you think). I’ll put you in touch with a trail owner. Cost approx. 800 NOK each way. Usually, you can get a ride from the regular parking lot at Bjørnerudsæter, but if he’s unavailable, I have another guy who drives from Tempelseter, which is the starting point for the snow groomers. It’s shorter from Bjørnerudsæter, so the cost is about 600 kr from there vs. around 1,000 kr from Tempelseter. This is approximate as of 2023. Round-trip is cheaper than one-way. (typically 1,500 kr round-trip vs. 1,000 kr one-way for Tempelseter)
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Not all the way to the cabin, but at least halfway, depending on whether you start from Skallandslia/Bjørnerudsæter or Tempelseter. The groomed trails are less than a ten-minute leisurely ski from the cabin. See the map page for trail conditions and more.
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Bjørnerudsæter is half the distance from Tempelseter, so definitely the former. Still... in winter, I recommend that those who haven't been to the cabin before use snowmobile transport. It gets dark early, and it's nice to have snowmobile tracks to follow (if there's no room on the sled).
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There are drawing supplies, train sets, and LEGO at the cabin. There are also three UFO sleds stored under the cabin. In addition, we have several board games, decks of cards, and card games. Most of these are suitable for ages 8–80, but we do have UNO Junior (ages 3 and up).

These are the board games we have:

  • The Oppegård Game (a Norwegian version of Monopoly that’s more fun and involves higher stakes)
  • Secret Hitler
  • Exploding Kittens
  • Ticket to Ride Europe with expansion packs

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Following the Cinderella gas-fired toilet,realSince it was reinstalled in 2019, it hasn’t malfunctioned even once. Admittedly, there have been times when tenants have wondered what to do, but the user manual is readily available, and they’ve usually figured it out on their own. The most common issue is running out of gas and getting a “BURNER ERROR” on the display, but everyone has figured that out on their own. In case that happens now, I have a backup solution—which, among other things, has been used when the toilet was being serviced. Under the cabin, by the outhouse, we have a Dometic camping toilet that works perfectly—even with a lot of people. You fill it with water and empty the tank at the end of your stay into some mountain crevice well away from the cabin and the water :) I’ve set up a smallPhoto and video guide on Google PhotosIf you have questions about the user manual or want to watch a video where I demonstrate how everything works, check out [the album I created](https://photos.app.goo.gl/b1oPDyxixrdNqGb9A).
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Well, that's the answer.Telenor's coverage mapshows that there is "Basic" coverage ("two bars") on the 4G network and none on 5G. The situation is just as dismal for Telia. In practice, many people have coverage inside their cabins, but some have to keep their phones on the windowsill. I have written extensively aboutwhere you can get good coverage in the cabin guide.

Telenor Coverage Map

Telia Coverage Map

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Yes, we have a stereo system you can use. It has a CD player and a 3.5mm jack input.

I’ve bought adapters for both Lightning (for iPhone) and USB-C (for Android), so all you need to do is download your music for offline playback in advance. If you forgot to download music, we have plenty of CDs from the ’90s for you to get to know :) Eric Clapton, BB King, Buena Vista Social Club, the Naxos catalog, Manu Chao, etc.

Technically, the radio is a DAB radio, but we'll need to set up an antenna since we're in a valley before it will work.

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My top insider tip—which nobody follows—is to book in the spring (April/May)!

There are definitely times of year when it’s nicer to be there than otherson average, but it all depends on the weather forecast, whether you have a nice group of people, etc.

The sun is beating down on May 7, 2023

Crystal-clear, crisp days in October can be absolutely lovely, and pink sunsets on a ski trip in January can be truly magical, but it’s no secret that the weather is at its least pleasant from late September through January. There are fewer hours of sunshine, it’s windier, fog can creep in, sudden weather changes, etc. So there’s undeniably a slightly higher chance that you’ll spend a weekend playing a lot of cards than in the spring, but that can be nice in itself :)

My absolute insider tip—which nobody follows—is to book in the spring! It’s absolutely fantastic. You’re all alone in the mountains, the weather is warm, there’s often snow until early June, and you can enjoy a beer on the deck in the blazing sun. It’s absolutely amazing.