Horse riding in Telemark – trail rides and horse hire

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Horse riding in Telemark lets you experience forests, mountains and traditional farmland from the saddle. From Telemark Guesthouse, Bø & Lifjell Turridning is the nearest clear option for visitors, while Seljord and Fyresdal work well as longer day trips or part of a wider tour.

In Telemark, “horse rental” usually means an organised trail ride, riding lesson or course with a horse included—not unattended hire. Book in advance and provide each rider’s age, height, weight and experience so the operator can choose a suitable horse and ride.

Bø & Lifjell Turridning – closest to Telemark Guesthouse

Bø & Lifjell Turridning offers guided rides on steady Icelandic horses for children, adults, beginners and experienced riders. Activities take place at Hørte from September to May, while the summer rides run at Lifjell from June through August.

• Two-hour, half-day and full-day rides
• Mountain rides at Lifjell, including routes towards Krinto and Gavlesjå
• Rides around Hørte and Skårafjell outside the summer season
• Family and group rides adapted to experience and ability
• Selected weekend and overnight rides

This is the best first choice for most of our guests. Confirm the meeting point before setting off: Stall Sverdmyr at Hørte or Torisul at Lifjell Skisenter. Check journey time and traffic for your chosen route. Check current rides and availability with the operator, or call +47 904 12 603.

Open driving directions to Hørte in Google Maps

Seljord Hestesenter – lessons, weekend courses and riding camps

Seljord Hestesenter is a family-run equestrian centre with an indoor arena, an outdoor arena and around 20 horses. Visitors can arrange riding lessons, weekend courses or riding camps. Riders are matched with a suitable horse or pony and receive instruction in a safe setting from qualified instructors.

This option is best for guests who want instruction or a more comprehensive horse programme than a single trail ride. Ask the centre about current course dates and individual lessons; places and arrangements must be agreed in advance. Contact: +47 954 64 260 or post@seljordhestesenter.no.

Open driving directions to Seljord Hestesenter

Hesteeventyr in Fyresdal – tailored wilderness rides

Hesteeventyr in Fyresdal arranges trail rides and summit rides on request. Trips are adapted to the group and its riding experience and take place in quiet, natural surroundings in West Telemark. It is a good choice when riding is meant to be a major part of the day or combined with an excursion to Fyresdal.

Contact the operator for seasonal availability and prices: +47 916 65 549 or post@hesteeventyr.no.

Open driving directions to Hesteeventyr

Before you book

• Book in advance—many rides are arranged on request.
• Describe your riding experience honestly; the horse, pace and route are selected for the group.
• Ask about age and weight limits before booking.
• Check clothing, footwear and helmet requirements with the operator beforehand, including whether a loan helmet is available.
• Confirm the meeting point. Bø & Lifjell Turridning uses different locations during the year.
• Weather and trail conditions may change the ride, especially in the mountains.

Which option should you choose?

For an easy day trip from the farm in Lunde: choose Bø & Lifjell Turridning. For a lesson, weekend course or riding camp: contact Seljord Hestesenter. For a tailored wilderness experience: consider Hesteeventyr in Fyresdal.

Sources and booking: See Bø & Lifjell’s ride options and meeting points, plus Seljord Hestesenter’s riding school and riding camps. The Seljord source’s camp dates and prices refer to 2026, not a confirmed 2027 programme. Telemark Guesthouse does not organise these riding activities. Confirm dates, prices, conditions and availability directly with the provider.

Archive photograph from Dyrsku’n, not from the rides described. Reduced in size. Rüdiger Müller / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.