Hovden is a village in the municipality of Bykle in Agder county, Norway.

It is located in the northern part of Setesdalen valley, on the Norwegian National Road 9 and the river Otra, on the eastern shore of the lake Hartevatnet.

[3] Hovden has many leisure activities in the wintertime, especially skiing and ice fishing.

There is a major downhill ski resort in Hovden as well as a water park and spa.

In the autumn, Hovden is known for its abundance of bilberries, lingonberries, and cloudberries.