Trips For Knitters

Knitting Holiday in Norway

DATES & PROGRAMS:
2026: May 5 –12— 3-spaces available.

PRICING: $4,650 Per-person fee includes lodging (single room), meals, and local transportation, knitting classes, and project yarn. You’ll want to have money for shopping and personal expenses and train from Oslo to Andalsnes.

If we are fully booked, we recommend that you sign up on our  waiting list. as we may have cancellations. You can also choose to ensure that you get early notification about this event for the following year.

TO REGISTER:  Register Now → 
A $500 per-person non-refundable deposit is due upon registration. Questions? Contact us.

LOCATION: Andalsnes, Norway

THE EXPERIENCE: Join other knitters and visit Rauma Wool Mill, sightseeing in this area of extreme natural beauty, enjoy knitting workshops held in an historic, restored one room schoolhouse, and make new knitting friends!

LODGING: Grand Hotel in Andalsnes, accommodations through Trips for Knitters. For details, see Lodging.

HEALTH & FITNESS: While we do relax often, we also walk to sites for meals and tours. For details, see The Experience.

PRICING: $4650.00: includes lodging (single room), meals, knitting classes, most local transportation, and project yarn. For details, see Pricing. Final Payment due February 1, 2026.

TRAVEL: You make your own flight arrangements to Oslo; travelers gather at the Oslo airport on the first day for the 5-hour scenic train trip to Andalsnes with the Trips for Knitters leader.

TIPS FOR TRAVELERS: See our Tips for Travelers page for registered travelers. Read the Trips for Knitters Responsibility/Disclaimer Statement.

What to Expect

Norway

Visits to Rauma wool mill, related activities, sightseeing and discovering the natural beauty of the area in addition to the knitting workshops held in a historic, restored one-room schoolhouse.

Romsdal, the district within which the town of Andalsnes resides, is home to several of Norway’s most beautiful attractions: Romsdalseggen, Trollwall, Trollstigen, Romsdalstrappa and Rauma Railway. See the websites for Visit Andalsnes and Romsdal.

Enjoy this unique environment with beautiful natural scenery, surrounded by mountains and fresh clean mountain air. We’ll visit a working sheep farm, feel the pure Norwegian wool and visit the yarn shop at Rauma Ullvarefabrikk for inspiration and projects. See yarn being produced and Norwegian sweaters on the machines at one of the only places to produce 100% Norwegian wool.

Kniting workshops will be held at “Skolestua,” a schoolhouse from 1827. Skolestua is situated on Bakke farm with view towards the mountains. The house was restored in 2010 and is frequently let by tourists. For the week, it’s all about knitting.

Different activities are arranged according to the season, weather and personal preferences. We’ll visit Norway’s only winery, a felting workshop, and have a cooking class at an historic landmark sheep farm.

Plan for a short hike to the viewpoint Rampestreken, hiking along the mountain rivers, having lunch outdoors and visiting local places like Tuen vineyard, Sødahlhuset, Haun’håndlaga, Rosvang gaard. Won’t it be fun to discover what all of this means!

Bring clothes for casual activities and hiking/walking shoes. You may also want slippers for indoors.

Itinerary: Norway

Subject to change.

Our schedule is a balanced mix of knitting, workshops and getting out to see the local sights. The day starts with coffee and knitting at our lodging, followed by a delicious breakfast in the dining room. From there, we’ll either embark on an adventure or head to the schoolhouse for our knitting workshop. Most dinners will be at the schoolhouse or our lodging, followed by relaxing and knitting in the lounge area. The schedule allows for time alone, with others, for walks or reading.

Day 1: Depart Oslo, train ride to Andalsnes, check into hotel, dinner
Day 2: Workshop to start project (Norwegian stranded knitting/selbu style)
Day 3: Visit wool mill, knitting workshop
Day 4: Visit sheep farm, knit with locals, cookout at scenic lake
Day 5: Visit historic sheep farm for lunch and cooking lesson, Trollveggen
Day 6: Visit Trollstigen (high mountain point, national park) depending on weather.
Day 7: Optional hike up Romsdalen, explore downtown Andalsnes
Day 8: Depart on train to Oslo

You make your own flight arrangements from a major airport near you to Oslo airport. You will purchase your own train tickets.

How do I get from the airport or train station to our lodging? Travelers gather at the Oslo airport for the 5–hour scenic train trip to Andalsnes with the Trips for Knitters leader. From there, knitters can relax and enjoy being in this country where knitting is common. All arrangements for this trip are through Trips for Knitters, not Stikkeferie.

Local transportation for our sightseeing are included in the fee.

The train leaves the Oslo airport on the first day of the trip, departing approximately 2pm. We’ll leave Andalsnes on the last day of the trip, arriving at the Oslo airport about 3pm.

QUESTIONS? contact us

We’ll explore two-color Norwegian knitting. With Norwegian instructors, learn about the variations and nuance of knitting in this tradition.

Workshops will be held at “Skolestua” – a schoolhouse from 1827. Skolestua is situated on Bakke farm with a view towards the mountains. A different kind of paradise.

Yarn is provided for your two-color knitting project — lovely Norwegian yarn, of course. Please bring US 0 2.0 mm, 12″ circular needles, US 0 2.0mm dpn and basic supplies: tapestry needle, markers and scissors.

Of course, bring your other knitting projects to share and work on. And — they have knitting needles in Norway if you need something that you didn’t bring..

The hotel is located at the foot of Romsdalseggen and the majestic Romsdalstinde. The history of the hotel goes back to 1890. Since then, the hotel has been through both fire, rebuilding and scattered renovations. In 1890, the hotel had approximately the same location as today and Åndalsnes mainly consisted of the farms Aandal and Nes.

TO REGISTER:  Register Now → 
$4,650 Per-person fee includes lodging (single room), meals, and local transportation, knitting classes, and project yarn. You’ll want to have money for shopping and personal expenses and train from Oslo to Andalsnes.

If we are fully booked, we recommend that you sign up on our waiting list as we may have cancellations. You can also choose to ensure that you get early notification about this event for the following year.

A $500 per-person non-refundable deposit is due upon registration. Payment in full is due January 30. Questions? Contact

Trips for Knitters Cancellation Policy

To secure your place on the trip, a non-refundable deposit of $500.00 is required upon booking. The remaining balance for the spring trip should be submitted by February 1, while for the fall trip, the balance is due by May 1.

 **Cancellation** 

We understand that circumstances may change. If you need to cancel your trip after confirming your participation, we kindly ask that you notify us as soon as possible via letter or email. After the final payment has been made, no refund will be issued. We strongly encourage you to secure travel insurance to cover the cost of your trip due to cancellation. Please be aware that the deposit is non-refundable and cannot be returned.

• The $500 per-person non-refundable deposit is just that: non-refundable.
• All cancellations must be in writing. Email is acceptable.
• Cancellations within 60 days of start date of event may result in a partial refund only if the space is filled. This does not include the deposit as the deposit is non-refundable.
• There is no refund for cancellations less than 30 days prior to the start date of event.
• If a participant is reimbursed through insurance, Trips for Knitters will not process an additional refund.
We strongly urge participants to purchase travel insurance to cover airfare and event expense in the event of cancellation. Please read our Tips for Travel Insurance.

Read the Trips for Knitters Responsibility/Disclaimer Statement.

The policy for traveling with a group of knitters on a knitting trip focuses on ensuring that participants can safely and enjoyably engage in the activities planned. So before signing up for the trip please make sure you are able to do the following activities.

One must have the ability to walk one to three miles at a reasonable pace without becoming short of breath, experience cramping or find that this exacerbates a medical condition. It is important for participating in various activities during the trip, such as exploring new locations, visiting local yarn shops, or enjoying scenic walks. 

Many travel destinations may involve stairs, whether in accommodations, venues, or during excursions. Participants should  be able to climb several flights of stairs, as this enhances mobility and independence during the trip. You must also be able to carry luggage you bring up any stair in our accommodation.

While travel can be a rewarding experience, it often comes with considerable mental demands. Make sure you can cope with travel delays, navigating through crowded airports, changes in environment.

We aims to create an enjoyable and enriching experience for all participants. By considering these abilities, the trip can be tailored to foster camaraderie, creativity, and a sense of community among the knitters, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to make wonderful memories together.

Please let us know if you have any mobility or medical issues which may affect your ability to fully undertake the event as described. We accept no liability for mobility or medical issues that we are not told about prior to the trip. Advise us of any changes after registering and before the trip takes place.

 Contact us if you have questions about the physical demands of any trip.

If you have any questions or concerns, we’re here to discuss them in confidentiality. We want the best outcome and enjoyment for every participant of Trips for Knitters events.We make every effort to ensure Trips for Knitters are accessible to as many people as possible.