Holmsåkoia
› some walking distance from bus/car, easy to find
- Sylane og Tydal
Beds: 20 - available?
Terrain: forest
Altitude: 496m
32V, 0633739, 6997975
Map: Meråker-Tydal 108
Weather forecast: yr.no
More pictures: here
Source: yr.no
Cabin description
Source: Geonorge
Download PDF map here
The oven in the sauna is broken, and the sauna is therefore closed due to fire safety!!
Do not throw your garbage in private garbage bins after your trip.
Holmsåkoia became a part of the cabin net in 1974 after a short but intensive working period. Before, it was used by lumberjacks working in the surroundings. There was also a stable at the cabin but it burnt down in April 2002 after a try to roast a turkey inside the sauna. This stable accommodated toilet and wood storage as well. Those were rebuilt already in 2002. After more working, the new sauna was finished early in 2004. It got the name "Nansen og Johansen". The river directly next to the sauna can be used for bathing which makes this cabin the perfect sauna cabin. In 2007 the loft was finished with more sleeping facilities so that you can stay there with 20 people now. In addition it's the only cabin with a piano (not tuned of course).
The cabin is placed in the western part of Sylane and the surroundings give good trip possibilities. You only have to come out of the forest. Fongen, Ruten and Tronshatten can be reached. Close to the cabin, in Gammelvollsjøen you can fish. It is fully possible to continue to Hognabu, Stabburet or one of the cabins of Turistforeningen in Sylane.
Route description
It is easiest to take the bus (to Tydal) or drive by car to the landbruksmuseet at Brekka, ca. 2km east of Tydal Kirke. The bus driver knows where the museum is. So you follow the road along Lødølja.
From the museum it's around 6 kilometres to the cabin, after about 1km there is a barrier (to which we don't have a key), so cars must still park by the museum. You may follow the road all the way to the cabin. Remember to bring skis in the wintertime, as the road is not cleared for snow.
The cabin is placed next to the river Holmsåa. There is a power line 20m from the wood shed.
Another possibility is to follow the instructions to Stabburet, and drive to approximately where to power cable crosses the road. Holmsåkoia is then situated along the power cable to the right (eastwards). This is a pay road and you have to pay for it to Ivar Flakne (Phone: 41418459) in the summer, so call him in advance to make an appointment. In the winter, you don't have to pay, but you still have to call Flakne in advance an make an appointment for him to open the the road for you.
However, you will have to cross a stream to get to Holmsåkoia from here, which may be uncrossable or unsafe during certain periods of the year. There is a crossing bridge some 3 km north along the road, but the path from here to Holmsåkoia may be demanding, as there is no road going to the cabin from here. However, this possiblity is could be a nice option for those who wish to visit Stabburet as well as Holmsåkoia, and perhaps also Hognabu.
Extract from the cabin matrix
The table may be scrolled sideways.
| FACTS | Bed places | Table places | Year | Terrain | Bike | Summit trip | Hunting/ Fishing | Guitar | Waffle iron | Specialities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmsåkoia | 20 | 25 | 1974 | F | x | x | - | x | - | gas, piano |
| TRAVEL TIME | Private car | Public transport | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driving time | Summer | Winter | Trans port | Driving time | Summer | Winter | |||||||
| Walking time | Total travel | Walking time | Total travel | Walking time | Total travel | Walking time | Total travel | ||||||
| Holmsåkoia | 2:30 | 2:00 | 4:30 | 2:00 | 4:30 | bus | 2:30 | 2:00 | 4:30 | 2:00 | 4:30 | ||
| TRANS- PORT | Alt. | Transport | Route via | Exit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmsåkoia | 1 | Regionbuss 430 Regionbuss 535 | Trondheim - Stjørdal - Selbu Selbu - Stugudal | Selbu skysstasjon Henmoen / Brekka (museet) |
Check The Cabin Matrix for more information and comparison with other cabins.
Parking
Summer and winter: Parking next to the museum.
Degree of difficulty
| 1) | For beginners. These cabins are easy to find and a road is going all the way to the cabin. You should anyhow be familiar with map and compass. |
| 2) | For those with some experience. Characteristic for this category is that the cabins are not far from the nearest road and that the terrain is simple to walk in. |
| 3) | For experienced users. These cabins are situated farther from the nearest road and require good orienteering skills. May be exposed to the weather during winter. |
| 4) | For ambitious users. What distinguishes these cabins from level 3 is that the terrain is more demanding on the way to the cabin, as well as that they can be hard to find. |
| 5) | Demanding. The trip requires that you are familiar with the mountains and are well equipped. Long walking distance and weather conditions might be challenging. |