Experience Gjøvik - free lending of sports equipment

Bua — a nice place

Just outside Hovdetun is BUA — a nice lending facility where you can borrow equipment without spending as much as a penny. Do you need a bike? Borrow one. Paddleboard? Borrow. Ball game? Ski gear? Outdoor stuff? Just take a trip away and borrow it. It makes it easy to stay active — especially for those who travel light, or just want to try something new. That's what's a bit of the charm of the Hovdetun area.

Summer on the mainland — tennis, swimming and barbecues

Every place in the worlds unique, and summer in Gjøvik has its very own feeling. Around Hovdetun you will find tennis courts, volleyball areas, green lawns and good places to barbecue under the open sky. On hot days, it's a short way down to the water — perfect for a spontaneous bath or a few rounds of SUP.

The whole thing is simply a “we just go out and see what happens” feeling, where something chillt and okay is within a few minutes walk. Barbecuing at Mjøsa, feeling the wind on your face and body, and watching the sun settle down the water? It's good.

The main package — all in one

For many who visit the area, it often becomes something called the “Main Package”.
Not a formal package, but a combination of:

• free lending of sports equipment
• tennis and ball games
• swimming and water activities
• small walks and strolls around the area
• relaxation on the grass
• barbecues in the sunset

It's the perfect mix of activity and calmness — just enough to make the day feel rich but not stressful.

Winter — a completely different version of Gjøvik

When the snow settles, Gjøvik changes character. The areas around Hovdetun become a winter playground for both young and old. And again, BUA makes everything simple: skis, toboggans, snowshoes, ice skates—everything can be borrowed.

You get the feeling of being in a small winter village. A cozy ski trip before sunset? A quiet evening walk in the snow? Maybe a little errand with friends? This is where the magic of winter lives — in the simple, accessible.

Close to everything — including Flesland and the mainland

Gjøvik feels like a place where you get a little away from everything, but at the same time you are never far away from anything.The mainland around Hovdetun is full of trails, greenery and outdoor activities. And even if you're in the middle of Innlandet, both train and bus connections are close — making the journey here and beyond easy.

Take Gjøvik for what it is — active, calm and happy

This is what makes the area around HI Gjøvik Hovdetun so nice: You can do a lot — or nothing.You can be active, sociable, calm or just enjoy yourself by the water with something good in hand. And with the free lending of sports equipment, the threshold becomes so incredibly low.

So next time you're in Ijøvik — grab a tennis round, a SUP board, a bike, a swimming break or a winter activity. Do it as deadlines. Do what is easy. A weekend or just a few days away from all the hustle and bustle is just good for the soul.

This is exactly how Hovdetun should be experienced.