Bjorli
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Are you fond of the outdoor life and taking part in activities in beautiful surroundings? We are soon approaching the outdoor activity and cabin village of Bjorli, which is situated around 600 metres up in beautiful Romsdalen and whether it is summer or winter, the little village is brimming over with activities for both young and old. Bjorli ski centre sits in the middle of the village, where the ski lifts will transport you from the centre up to 1200 metres. The international ski slope has hosted the Norwegian Championships in downhill skiing several times as well as the world cup in telemark skiing. World famous stars such as Aksel Lund Svindal and Nina Løseth have competed and received their Norwegian Champion medals here. Here at Bjorli station a restaurant was built in 1925 with room for 700 people. It was intended for cruise passengers who would dock at Åndalsnes and then take the train up the Romsdal valley to Bjorli where they would be served delicious traditional Norwegian food. The restaurant stood here until 1940, when it fell victim to the Nazis during their dramatic pursuit of the Norwegian gold reserve and was never rebuilt.