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Jarlshola, Norway: what it is and when to go

Jarlshola is a cave in Melhus, Norway (Trondheim). Interests: Nature and History. The best time to visit is December to March and May to September. In June there are 19 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 09. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Norway: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

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In a nutshell

What it is
Cave in Melhus, Norway · Nature, History
Where
Norway
Best time
December to March and May to September.
Nearest airport
OSL Oslo (Gardermoen), 346 km as the crow flies
Coordinates
63.27644, 10.26292

What it is and where

Jarlshola is a cave in Melhus, Norway (Trondheim). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Norway: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in Trondheim, where this site lists 77 more places to see, 17 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 63.27644, 10.26292; the nearest main airport is Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL, Oslo (Gardermoen)), 346 km as the crow flies. How to get around Norway (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.

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It is one of the Nature and History places in Norway. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

When to go

The best time to visit Jarlshola is December to March and May to September.

  1. JanBest time5:15
  2. FebBest time8:16
  3. MarBest time11:15
  4. AprPossible14:34
  5. MayBest time17:40
  6. JunBest time19:51
  7. JulBest time18:52
  8. AugBest time15:53
  9. SepBest time12:35
  10. OctPossible9:23
  11. NovPossible6:11
  12. DecBest time4:09

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 19 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 09. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

What you come forBest timePossible
NatureMay to SeptemberOctober to April
HistoryDecember to March and May to SeptemberApril and October to November

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Jarlshola has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to Norway in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Before you go to Norway

To enter Norway there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Norway checklist. Currency: Norwegian krone (NOK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 police · 113 ambulance · 110 fire.

In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

What is nearby

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Norway guide.

More in Norway: Nature

  • Skagerrak: strait between Denmark, Norway and Sweden connecting the North Sea and the Kattegatt sea area
  • Geirangerfjord: fjord in Norway
  • North Cape: cape on the island of Magerøya in Northern Norway
  • Galdhøpiggen: mountain in Lom, Oppland, Norway
  • Beerenberg: mountain on Jan Mayen island
  • Oslofjord: fjord in southern Norway, with Oslo bordering the fjord

Every Norway place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.

Frequently asked questions

What is Jarlshola?

It is a cave in Melhus, Norway. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Norway: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

When is the best time to visit Jarlshola?

December to March and May to September. In June there are 19 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 09.

How do you get to Jarlshola?

The nearest main airport is Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL), 346 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Norway is explained in its country guide.

How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Norway map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

What else is around here?

Nearby you have Melhus Church, Vassfjellet, Buvik Church. The rest is in the Norway guide.

Keep reading

Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Jarlshola on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.