About us
The story behind Opplev Auna
About us
The story behind Opplev Auna
Who are we?
We are a married couple, Hege and Daniel, who bought our dream place, Auna (short for Vågaunet), in 2020. Together with our three boys and our herd of alpacas, we moved here to create a home and build something of our own along the coast.
Hege has a master’s degree in teacher education, and Daniel is an electrical engineer. In 2022, Hege started Opplev Auna (Experience Auna) with support from Innovation Norway.
We have spent a lot of time travelling and staying in unique places around the world. Those experiences inspired us to create a small, sustainable tourism business here at home, with a focus on quality and good, personal service.
People have lived at Auna since the Stone Age, and there are several protected cultural heritage sites on the property. It is a place with a long history – and a calm, rural setting that we believe is good for both people and animals.
At Auna, we offer simple and close-to-nature experiences such as staying in glass igloos, ocean activities like kayaking and SUP, hiking in the surrounding mountains, and meeting our alpacas.
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Our vision
Being surrounded by nature can create a deeply calming and joyful experience for both body and mind. At Opplev Auna, we invite you to slow down, breathe in the fresh ocean air, and take in the sounds and sights of the nature around you.
Glamping in our igloos is a great alternative for those who are not drawn to traditional tent camping. Here, you can stay close to nature while still enjoying comfort, warmth, and a cozy space to retreat.
A big part of what we do is to take good care of the land around us. This has been an important focus in the way we have developed our accommodations. Our igloos leave a minimal footprint in nature, as they require little to no intervention in the landscape and can be easily removed when needed.
