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– We have seen how small communities can be paralyzed by mutated viruses in a very short time. We don’t want infection here, says Mayor Jon Rolf Næss (Labor Party) in Bykle Township.
In the mountain village of Hovden in Agder, the number of inhabitants during the winter holidays usually doubles. Then there will be up to 20,000 people.
Therefore, the municipality introduces an order for facial masks. This applies to places where many people gather indoors.
This applies from Thursday of this week.
Geilo and Hemsedal have already opted for the same strategy.
Mayor Jon Rolf Næss in Bykle Township warmly welcomes cabin guests, but encourages the use of face masks. They will follow up on the order.
Photo: private
Blinds on the ski bus
Geilo introduced precautionary measures in January.
According to the municipality’s website, this applies if you cannot maintain a distance of one meter in restaurants and shops. As well as in indoor common areas and in premises with different types of activities.
This does not apply to those who are physically active.
In Hemsedal, there is a requirement for face masks in all public spaces where it is not possible to maintain a distance of 1 meter until March 15 inclusive.
In Beitostølen, there is an order for a bandage on the ski bus. This also applies to the tail of the lift if the meter cannot be maintained.
Here in Geilo, an order for face masks was already submitted in January.
Photo: Gunnar Grimstveit
Possible mask in Oppdal
On Thursday, the municipality of Oppdal will decide whether to introduce a mandate for bandages.
According to Adresseavisen, the reason is fear of the mutated virus.
Arnulf Erdal, General Manager of the Oppdal Ski Center, is delighted with the outcome of the meeting.
– We have a close dialogue with the municipal superior. The most important thing is that people who feel ill do not go out. Those who come from infected areas should also wear masks, Erdal believes.
The ski center follows internal rules regarding the queue and cohort system.
Erdal believes that people are good at following them.
He does not believe that an order for a bandage will pose great challenges for the ski resort with a maximum capacity of 6,800 people per day.
– On the best Saturdays of this year we have had up to 3,500 guests so the capacity is good.
Here at Oppdal, bandages may be required. The city council of the municipality will pronounce on the request of bandages on Thursday.
Photo: Oppdal Ski Center /
No warrant in Trysil
Skistar Trysil is Norway’s largest ski destination with 31 lifts and 68 slopes.
They recommend that guests wear face masks at ski rentals and sports shops, but have not entered any court order.
– The elevators are adapted so that guests can carry the meter. We have also reduced the capacity of the chair lifts and T-hooks, says Operations Manager Jan Lindstad.
In a normal season, between 8,000 and 12,000 people visit the ski center every day. This year they expect between 5,000 and 7,000 guests.
People from Sweden, Denmark and England are absent due to the entry ban.
A permanent person must act
Bykle Mayor Jon Rolf Næss is concerned about the mutated virus.
– With so many people in a small mountain town, it quickly becomes very close to meeting places like shops and malls, he says.
The mayor advises winter vacation tourists on the following measures:
– Send a permanent person from each household to the store and select a time when there is no queue. Stores have extra long opening hours due to the crown.
Agder is one of the counties in the country with the highest infection pressure right now. Valle, the neighboring municipality of Bykle, does not introduce a bandage mandate.
– We comply with key guidelines. Distance and hand washing are the most important things, says Mayor Steinar Kyrvestad (Sp).
Coop’s Bykle store clerk Lars Rysstad is happy with the bandage order. – We often see that people forget it if they are busy, so a court order is good, he says.
Photo: Svein Sundsdal / NRK
Reduced offers in cities
Cities are also popular destinations during the winter holidays, but it must be recognized that the offer is not as before.
In Oslo, many indoor attractions are closed.
The Fram Museum is closed until March 27. The Technical Museum hopes to open soon.
– The municipality decided on Wednesday to extend the restrictions on these attractions. We expect an opening soon, but we know it may take time, says Head of Administration Anne Marit Karlsen.
Outdoor attractions such as Akershus Fortress, Roseslottet and Vigelandsparken are open.
In Bergen, the Aquarium is currently closed, but this may change.
– We hope to reopen on Monday, February 22, says Sales and Marketing Director Veline Høyland.
They are not required to wear face masks, but have, among other things, a limited number of guests inside and on the various liners.
In Stavanger, the city’s highly visited petroleum museum is still open every day of the week. But there may be certain limitations for the museum.
Here’s Nakstad’s winter break tip
The Bergen Aquarium keeps your fingers crossed that you can stay awake during the winter holidays. The photo was taken before the crown.
Photo: The Aquarium
