Even though Elodie had a family emergency to deal with, she still managed to make us feel welcome in her home. We stayed at the apartment for two nights and had a great time. The flat was clean, warm and comfortable and the kitchen allowed us to be able to cook for ourselves - as vegan's this is important. The flat is set into the hills in a really nice complex - the like of which we had never experienced. Although there is no view from the apartment the view from just outside of it is stunning. Elodie could not meet us when we arrived but her partner came to see us and explained the hiking routes for us and gave us a map to assist. He also gave us a key which allows you to use the lift to go up to the T-bann station (Skogen) or down to the bus stop or out to the countryside.
If you are a walker then this place is great and there is a forest walk only metres away from the complex. If you are not a great hiker then please still take the walk to the loch which is an easy path and only a few minutes away as it is quiet and peaceful and there is a bench there! The walks then extend further up into the hills for any distance you wish. Again these are well engineered and easy to walk on for the most part. there are tracks for the more experienced hikers.
When you walk to the top of the first big hill, you come to the top of the ski slopes and also the terminus of the ski lifts. I am not a skier but I would assume that these slopes would offer a wonderful experience to those who are enthusiasts being well-managed and maintained and set in amongst a forest which opens out into breath-taking views. All in all a great if short holiday!