Live and stay

Rural, mountain, or urban? Find information on moving, recreational activities  and municipal services.

Meet the locals

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Aleksandra in Hol. Photo: Hallingdølen.
A new home in Hol Aleksandra Sparby Aarstad (29) believes that Hol municipality has a lot to offer. The complete package was decisive for the family to settle in Skurdalen.

Work and education

Choose from a variety of job openings or create your own workplace. Also, explore local opportunities for becoming a student or trainee.

Get to know the businesses

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The business development fund in Ål. Photo: Hallingdølen.
Entrepreneurial success in Ål – with help from the business development fund In Ål municipality, new ideas are encouraged with support from the business development fund – and the results are evident. Both the company Fjellmøbler and the startup Livespec have grown and explored new ideas with the help of support and guidance from the municipality.

Explore Hallingdal

Want to see, experience, or do something—anything? Here’s your guide to all conceivable—and some inconceivable—hobbies and interests. Pursue your passion or discover a new one!

Feel the pulse

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Happy youth. Photo: Alex Guillaume, Unsplash.
Ferdy and Badekarer coming to Hallingdal 20th of June! Ål Youth Council is organizing a free and alcohol-free concert featuring Ferdy and Badekarer on Friday, June 20 at 6:30 PM.

We work for you

Stay informed about our goals and projects, and keep up with current issues from the regional council for Hallingdal.

  • Current issues
    • Nabogo. Photo: Brakar.
    Nabogo - carpooling in Hallingdal Have you heard of Nabogo? Brakar has partnered with Nabogo to offer carpooling services in Hallingdal, Hemsedal, Ringerike, and Hole. This solution allows drivers to earn a little extra on routes they already drive, while passengers with a period ticket from Brakar can travel for free.
    Circular map
    A new digital map makes it easier to go green! Now it's even easier to repair, reuse, and share! Buskerud, Akershus, and Østfold counties are relaunching the Circular Map - an updated digital map with 210 new locations where you can find repairers, reuse shops, and sharing solutions.
    Delegasjonen Emigration Expo 2025. Photo: Jorun Utne
    Emigration Expo 2025 Hallingdal participated in the "Emigration Expo" in Houten, Utrecht, in the Netherlands on March 29 and 30, 2025. The goal of attending the expo is to promote Hallingdal as an attractive place to live, work, start a business, and enjoy a good and active life. This is the second year the region has collectively traveled down since 2011.

    Hallingdølen

    The website is regularly updated, but no one beats the local newspaper Hallingdølen for timeliness. Here’s the latest news:

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    Sigmund Krøvel-Velle (1946–2025): Han var ein ekte journalist

    Det tok ein brå slutt. «Kaffikoppens» far har lagt ned pennen for godt.
    Frå Oddvar Brå til Olav Thon - sjå dei historiske bileta til Sigmund Krøvel-Velle

    Sigmund Krøvel-Velle har fotografert for Hallingdølen frå midten av 70-talet fram til 2015.
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    Gjorde stas på bønder med gode kyr

    Nokre av dei beste kyra i landet beitar i Hallingdal.

    The six municipalities of Hallingdal have a lot in common, but each also has its specialties. Tall mountains, vast plateaus, urban centers, and a rich cultural scene—here’s the overview:

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