STARTING PLACE/ PARKING: By bus number 550, to the Brokkenhus bus stop. From here it is a 2.2 km walk to Sandbakken sports club. By car, park at the Sandbakken parking lot. From here it is about a 500 meter walk to Sandbakken Sports club.
TRIP DESCRIPTION: The tour starts at Sandbakken sports club. This is open for serving various homemade treats a few days a week. More information about the menu and opening hours can be found on their website.
Follow the road east from the yard. After about 400 meters, there is a blue-marked path sharply to the left.
The path goes past Griseputt, to the sign for Eriksvann. When you reach the water, follow the path that goes on the right side of the water. And then continue on the blue-marked path. The tour has some marshy areas, but there are boulders that you can step on.
At Nordre Svanefoss, you cross a bridge to the left. Here you can see the dam work carried out by beavers. The trail continues north and you will find markings towards Sandbakken. The last part of the hike goes over an open ridge down towards Fjøsmosen and Sandbakken.
The hike is in Østmarka National Park. It is important that you drive carefully in a way that takes into account the vegetation, wildlife and cultural monuments.
Have a nice hike!
M/S Elvekongen was brought from Lofoten to Årnes in 1993. Since then, the boat has operated in scheduled and charter traffic on the Glomma and Vorma rivers.
The boat was fully refurbished in 2022 and is now in better condition than ever before
Elvekongen runs three-hour river cruises every Sunday in June, July, and August. These cruises typically include passage through the Svanfoss lock.
Coffee, waffles, soft drinks, and simple kiosk items can be purchased on board, and Elvekongen is fully licensed to serve alcohol.
In addition to regular river cruises, special themed trips are occasionally organized. These include, among others, pirate adventures for children, shrimp cruises, and jazz cruises. Several joint trips are also arranged in cooperation with the steamship D/S Skibladner.
Elvekongen can also be chartered by companies, associations, and others. The boat is well suited for anniversaries, weddings, confirmations, and other private gatherings.
Elvekongen accommodates up to 45 passengers and is based at Årnes Pier, located right next to Årnes Station. There is a good train connection from Oslo, and by car it is only 45 minutes from downtown Oslo and 30 minutes from Oslo Airport Gardermoen.
Read more and book tickets at the website www.elvekongen.no
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Play a round of golf on our 9-hole golf course with a driving range and practice area. Participate in frisbee golf or pirate-inspired mini golf. You can How about a game of tennis, bocce or test your scoring skills in the ball pit and on our interactive ball wall SUTU. We have two playgrounds with climbing frames, various houses and a bike path and the innovative Memo play columns – which combine play, learning and physical activity in a fun and engaging way.
We have a beautiful beach, great fishing spots, tennis court, playground, 9-hole golf course, volleyball court and great hiking opportunities. Spend a day or a weekend during the summer season with enjoyable activities for the whole family. On Saturday evening we have entertainment and pier dancing.
Open weekends from May 1st – approx 20th June and Aug 15th – Sept 15th
Open daily 10-20 during school vacation approx June 20th to Aug 15th.
Accommodation
We have nice flats, place for caravans and tents for rent.
Concerts
Every Saturday from midsummer to the end of July we organize pier dance, often with famous dance bands. Here there is room for everyone who wants a good summer.
Please read more at www.ramton.no
History
In summer 1931, the first tip tents were set up. Today Ramton Camping is a modern camping site run by the 7.generasjon of Ramton.
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Miklagard Golf opened in June 2001 and is a golf destination in the countryside with unique opportunities for indoor and outdoor recreation, only 25 minutes from the Norwegian capital Oslo, and 10 minutes from OSL international airport.
Miklagard is located in Ullensaker municipality, an area with strong historical traditions dating back to the Viking Age. Signs, buildings and the appearance of the course are inspired by Norse history. Next to the 18th green you will find the new 5-star hotel, Lily Country Club.
GOLF
Miklagard Golf consists of an 18-hole international championship course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and Christian Lundin. In 2019 the course renovated 6 holes and build a new extensive training area with putting greens, driving range and short game area. The course has received many awards for quality and design.
HOTEL
Lily Country Club is located right next to the course and also features a spa, a great restaurant, and a bar. Perfect for a weekend or a mini-break for the whole family.
More information about all the facilities can be found on the pages linked to the golf club
For more information www.miklagardgolf.no
Marifjell / Nordåsen known for brilliant ski slopes and a long ski season!
In recent years, there has been up to two meters of snow on top and skiing all the way out in the month of May.
This trip is naturally most suitable for cross-country skiing, but if you want to go your own way to the top, both top skiing, mountain skiing and snowshoeing are a good alternative. At the top there is a small lookout tower with a wide view of Romerike and Hadelandsåsen, as well as a cabin you can seek refuge in on cold and windy days.
To check pre-registrations, the mobile app Skisporet, possibly ‘Nannestad og Bjerke løypekjørerlag’ is recommended on Facebook.
Parking area at Nordåsen Ski Stadium in Nannestad Municipality. Take the E6 to Jessheim (exit 50 or 51), and take the E16 towards Gardermoen and Hønefoss. Take the E16 towards Maura at Åmålkrysset. Drive through Maura and straight ahead at the next roundabout. Turn left right after Esso. Follow Holkebyvegen upwards 1.5 km, to a roundabout (turning point for the bus). From here you drive about 5 km along the forest road past a barrier (tolled) and past Nordåsen ski stadium, up to the large ski car park.
From here it is well signposted with maps and several possible routes to the top.
Google Maps, parking link https://goo.gl/maps/NRpbAAzyoVc4YZmm8
Winter stroll from Høvikodden
The coast from Sjøholmen via Høvikodden towards Sarbuvollen offers great terrain, nice hiking possibilities and beautiful cultural and natural landscapes. Summer as winter. The winter sun lights up the stretch on a good day. Take a walk in the sculpture park at Henie Onstad Art Center then continue along the water towards Veritasparken which through the years has housed a glass factory and a lamp and metal ware factory before DNV now ensures life at sea through certifications. Up in the woods you find a network of trails and a great playground in DNV Kindergarten.
Walk on ice:
During the cold winter period it often freezes between Høvikodden, Storøya, Solvik, Kalvøya and Borøya. Then the area is transformed into a great hiking area by ski, on foot, skating or kick-bikes. If the ice is safe, trails are marked. Take a stoll to Borøya and enjoy the view and a pique-nic.
It is nice to end the tour with a coffee and snack at the Piruette at Henie Onstad Art Center or at Sjøholmen.
Good parking facilities both on Høvikodden and Sjøholmen, and the bus stops nearby.