
Layers of Warmth
Byglandsfjord


Bygland municipality / Setesdal region / Agder county
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Byglandsfjord in the Setesdal Valley is one of the warmest places in Norway during the summer months. Situated right by the crystal-clear freshwater lake Byglandsfjorden, the village is made for aquatic fun in the sun! And not only during the summer.

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Sunny Summers and Snowy Winters
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-It's so beautiful here! And warm too! It's not uncommon for us to hear on the news that “Byglandsfjord is the warmest place in the country”. I wasn't aware of that before I moved here, laughs Hege Kristine Jore Gakkestad.

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A perfect summer dag by Byglandsfjorden! Photo: Hege Kristine Jore Gakkestad

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Hege Kristine sunset. Photo: Hege Kristine Jore Gakkestad

Hege Kristine moved with her husband and children to Byglandsfjord several years ago and has zero regrets.
The village, with just over 300 inhabitants, lies to the south of Byglandsfjorden, a beautiful freshwater lake stretching 34 kilometers through the Setesdal Valley. This lake has long been the heart and lifeblood of the surrounding villages, with its clear waters and many, many beaches of fine-grained sand. On warm summer days, a refreshing swim offers the perfect way to cool down.
-It's quite wonderful to be able to take both morning and evening swims right below our home, Hege Kristine says.
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Easy Access to Shops and Such
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Rural Byglandsfjord has that unmistakable small-village charm. At the same time, it’s only a quick 10-minute drive to the regional center of Evje, a popular spot for shopping, and about 20 kilometers south of the municipality center, Bygland. Commuting options here are excellent; no risk of getting stuck in traffic jams or rush hour here! (That’s the norm, at least.) Just put on your favorite podcast or sing along to the music and enjoy the stunning landscape along the way.
Hege Kristine is one of the village's commuters. She works as a teacher at Bygland School and drives to work each day.
-Commuting here really isn’t a problem at all, she says with a smile.
It's not just shops, workplaces, cafes, hair salons, and other places that are a short drive away. Evje also offers a ski jump, martial arts classes, and many other recreational activities for those who are interested in that, but still want to live in a rural setting.

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Public and Private Services in Byglandsfjord
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Byglandsfjorden. Photo: Anders Martinsen/Setesdal tett på

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The village may be small, but it offers plenty for its residents: a grocery store, kindergarten, primary school (first until seventh grade), and a large multi-purpose hall that’s popular among locals of all ages who enjoy sports and fitness.