Trips For Knitters

Knitting Holiday in Norway

DATES & PROGRAMS:
2024: May 3 –10
• Spaces available = 11 spaces
2024: May 17 – 24
Full
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: $4,350 includes lodging (single room), meals, knitting classes, most local transportation, and project yarn. For details, see Pricing.

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, felting 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)
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.

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.

The train from Oslo to Andalsnes and 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 US11/8mm, 32″ circular needles 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 → 
Per-person fee of $4,350- 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

Cancellation Policy

• The $500 per-person non-refundable deposit is just that: non-refundable.
• All cancellations must be in writing. Email is acceptable.
• Cancellation does not necessarily result in a partial refund.
• Cancellations within 60 days of start date of event may result in a partial refund only if the space is filled.
• 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.

While we do relax often, we also walk to sites for meals and tours. Getting on and off the train must be manageable. The mill tour requires standing. We recommend being able to walk at least a mile. If you doubt your ability to tolerate this much walking, please contact us prior to booking the trip to discuss what accommodations are available.

We make every effort to ensure Trips for Knitters are accessible to as many people as possible. Please read the TFK Health & Fitness Tip.