The walk is child-friendly and easily accessible, but also offers a lot for those interested in local history and art.
Along Verkensvannet and Nordvannet
The path winds along Verkensvannet, with several cozy swimming and picnic areas that invite you to take breaks and picnics. Here the children can play by the water, while the adults enjoy the view and the tranquility. Eventually you cross the main road and continue along the east side of Nordvannet, where the path goes up a little into the terrain before it meets the water's edge again at a new swimming area with a pier and raft.
Historical buildings and local culture
On the way you pass Odden, a beautiful building that in 1925 was a tuberculosis sanatorium for children. The tour continues towards Slottsberget, and you have the opportunity to take a short detour to Dikemark riding club and Vardåsen school, before you reach the intersection at the former Sportsstuen café – a popular gathering place from 1923.
On the way back you pass Vardåsen Sanatorium, a magnificent Baroque-style building with a spire, which once housed tuberculosis patients. Since then, the building has also been a psychiatric ward for the elderly under Oslo University Hospital.
Artistic life
The tour ends back at the hospital area, where you will find several old, listed buildings and green lawns. Here, Dikemark Kunsthall has been established at Verksveien 2 (formerly Trafo Kunsthall which was located in Asker) and various exhibitions and events are held in the listed buildings. The Dikemark Psychiatric Hospital Museum is also located here at Sykehusveien 4.
Have a nice walk along the Love Path – a gem in Asker!
Length: approx. 5 km
Starting point: Dikemark Hospital (bus and parking available)
Bokkedalen is Eidsvoll's most popular hiking destination, summer and winter.
Drive county road 181 from Sundet towards Fenstad/Vormsund. Just before the 50-zone ends, turn left into Åslettavegen. Then it is 700 meters to the Februa car park.
Bokkedalen is a well-known hiking destination in Eidsvoll. There are marked paths from all directions, cleared away trees and stumps that stand in the way. Bridges, surprises like trolls/gnomes along the way, yes this place is adventurous. Everything is done with diligence and you can walk on nice wooden bridges over the marsh until you get to a fantastic Gapahuk with a large barbecue area outside.
It is a relatively easy walk of about 2.5 km each way. The trip is on a good path and there is no steep climb up. Own winter trail with good markings.
Good trip!
One of the country's largest and best climbing parks Høyt & Lavt Lillestrøm can also be found just outside Oslo – in the middle between the capital and Oslo Airport Gardermoen. The park has 41 ziplines and 2o different activities hidden around the large forest. Free entrance for those who are not going up the slopes and a great cafe with lots of good things to eat. Høyt under taket Letohallen is one of our new sites – her you can climb indoor all year around.
You can read more about Høyt & Lavt Lillestrøm and what they offer here
You can read more about Høyt under taket Letohallen and what they offer here
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The popular sport of padel can be played on one of our 8 great courts, we promise you'll be hooked from the first time! The InterPadel Letohallen can tempt you with a ceiling height of up to 15 metres, in addition to two cage ball courts. We can also offer new wardrobe facilities with changing rooms, showers and toilets.
There are opportunities to rent rackets and buy balls in our self-service machine. You can also buy padel equipment such as rackets, clothes, shoes, bags etc. in our pro shop which is staffed during our core hours.
We offer courses for all levels, league play and youth padel.
Can we tempt you with something more?
Lounge, events and hotel
– possibilities for all occasions!
In the lounge you can enjoy something refreshing and be social, while at the same time you can be entertained by padel playing down in the hall if you wish.
We also have the opportunity to arrange team building, birthday parties, etc.
The hotel connected to the hall also has several conference rooms that can be used if necessary.
Høyt Under Taket is a unique climbing gym with many different climbing activities for all ages and levels – with no requirement for prior knowledge.
Enjoy climbing walls, themed walls, indoor via ferrata, bouldering, climbing courses, training room and much more!
Read more information here
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RIB SAFARI WITH DRØBAK RIB
The trip goes to Sandspollen and Håøya around the beautiful archipelago past Sætre where we explore several beautiful natural harbors and get good speed to play in the waves on the open stretches.
SANDSPOLLEN AND HÅØYA
This is among the most beautiful natural harbours in the fjord. Håøya has the highest viewpoint in the Oslo Fjord, is the largest island in the Osofjorden and here the goats graze in the summer. The milk from the goats is used to make cheese at Håøya Nature Workshop.
OSCARSBORG 9 APRIL AND BLüCHER
Oscarsborg was built to protect Oslo from invasion from our neighboring countries and has been visited by all governments and heads of state throughout the ages. The night of 9 April was crucial in Norwegian history in that the King and our gold reserves were rescued from the country when the Germans invaded Norway and the soldiers at Oscarsborg succeeded in sinking Blücher. We will take you to the place where the Blücher sank.
PRICE ON REQUEST. THE TOUR INCLUDES;
• 1.5 hour RIB tour around Høya
• Necessary safety equipment/life jacket
• Thermal suit if needed
• Guiding of history and nature along the way
• Play in the waves from the ferries
Maximum 12 people per RIB tour.
SEASON APRIL-OCTOBER
Tours on request. Every day during the summer months. Meet in the guest harbour at 2.30 pm if not another time is agreed upon.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
The tour starts and ends in the guest harbor at Café Sjøstjernen. Meet up 15 min before departure for distribution of clothes and safety equipment Bring a windbreaker, hat, gloves on chilly days.
Guiding in English or German on request.
Booking: axel@rib-safari.no
Haveråsen is a great hiking destination in Vestmarka in Asker & Bærum.
The tour starts at the Vestmarksetra car park. Pass the barrier at the bottom of the car park and turn left at the start of the ski slopes. Keep to the left when the trail paths divide, and follow the signs for Furuholmen (1.4 km).
The path is wide and marked all the way there. A slightly longer section at the start can be wet, but there are quite a few logs to walk on. After crossing a road, continue on the path to the left for the last 200 meters to the Furuholmen farm hut. Follow the road a little past the houses, before you soon turn off onto a path to the right. Here is the blue sign towards Haveråsen. Shortly after, you cross a new road, and follow a slightly narrower, blue-marked path to the right into the forest. From here all the way to the top is blue marked. It is a fairly gentle climb at the start, and after approx. After 1.5 km you come to an open space called Persbonn – where there is also a red cabin. Just under a kilometer from here, the climb starts, and it is quite steep for the last 800 meters up to the top.
Once up on Haveråsen 437 meters above sea level, you will find a great view of Oslo, the fjord and Vestmarka. It's nice to rest here.
The return trip can go the same way you came, or you can choose to make a round trip. In that case, continue over the top and continue down the blue-marked path. After about 1.3 km you come down to a dirt road. Here you also have a good view of the Great Sandungen. Follow the road slightly to the left, and continue left at the crossroads by a red house. The gravel road eventually turns into an asphalt road, which you follow back to Furuholmen. In total, this stretch on the road is 3 km, and it is also great for cycling. At Furuholmen, you follow the same path back to the car park as you came earlier. In total, the round trip is 10.5 km.
Good trip!
The tower on Hasleråsen is a destination many people know, and there are many routes up to the top that have a lookout tower and a gap hut.
One of the routes is around 5 km and then it starts from the car park at the old nursery on Dal, at the end of Haslervegen. Follow the dirt road for a short distance until you come to an intersection, if you like hilly terrain, take the shortest, but more difficult, road up to Svinåsen. The other road is a dirt road, and then with uphills.
When you reach the top of Svinåsen, you have a long way to go, 900 meters with slightly more demanding terrain. At the top you can sign in the book and go up to the top of the tower,
Hasleråsen is a hill on the border between Eidsvoll and Ullensaker. The highest point is 348 meters above sea level and is located in Eidsvoll municipality. Åsen's southern part is in Ullensaker municipality, and here is also the highest point in the municipality, 313 m above sea level.
Welcome to Nilsstua farm in Hurdal.
Here you can take part in alpaca walking and buy unique products and yarns from our own alpacas.
At the farm you will meet Ola Bjerke and Maiken Tømta. A cohabiting couple who at the turn of the year 2018, together with 3 dogs, took over Ola's family farm where the production of roughage was the operation of the farm. At Nilsstua, production of hay is still taking place, but ever since Maiken and Ola took over in 2018, they have wanted to expand – and in 2019 the first alpacas moved in. They have become part of the family at Nilsstua. Alvin and the gang are calm and very special animals with a lot of personality that brings joy and positive energy into everyday life on the farm.
Much of the reason why the choice fell on alpacas was fiber production – a luxurious fiber that is spun into yarn, in addition to their calm nature. The farm focuses on breeding animals with good fiber quality and with full control of the entire process so that the animals have the best possible. Now, on the other hand, it is desired that more people get to experience how beautiful the alpacas are and get to know them better up close. Here you can take part in alpaca walking and buy unique products and yarns from our own alpacas. You will find us 1 hour north of Oslo.
Alvin and the gang on the farm are looking forward to meeting you – Welcome!
We have 248 elements" in the trees", spread across 22 courses of varying lengths and difficulties, all in idyllic surroundings in Sørum.
The 22 courses include 41 zip-lines and rope work integrated into the natural terrain. Here, you can choose activities close to the ground or high up among the treetops. Our climbing park is designed for a pleasant day in the fresh air, with challenging activities at all levels and thrilling experiences for those seeking something extra. Fun for the whole family in a safe environment, suitable for all ages and skill levels. The courses are graded from orange to black, so we have activities for everyone.
Klatretunet Café
At the park's base, you'll find Klatretunet Café, filled with fresh homemade baked goods, toast, and our popular homemade ice cream. Everything is made from the finest ingredients by our chefs at Smakfulle Rom.
Activities at the Base
Only those climbing need to pay for entry. You will also have a children's flower bed, a bounce net (giant trampoline), and other activities to enjoy throughout the day. There's also a beautiful hiking trail with informative signs and lovely pictures of the flora and fauna of the Norwegian forest, making it educational for both young and old.
Welcome to One of Norway's Coolest Climbing Parks – Let Yourself Be Challenged!
For more information, see hoytlavt.no/lillestrom.
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