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Atlungstad Brenneri

Aquavit in our hearts

Atlungstad Brenneri is an historic distillery in a beautiful location by the edge of Mjøsa in Stange Vestbygd, 5 km south of Hamar. It was established as a cooperative by farmers in Stange  in 1855,  and has over the years produced aquavit, punch, and other types of liquor. The distillery is still in operation for parts of the year, and makes potato spirit from mid-September to mid-October.

Atlungstad Brenneri hosts a range of cultural events and seminars, and is open for guided tours from around 20 June to 20 October. After the guided tour, there is an opportunity to taste the aquavit.

Own restaurant

In the distillery’s own restaurant, Spiseriet, visitors are treated to unique food and drink experiences, with aquavit spices as a recurring theme throughout the meal. Dishes are based on regional produce, and are prepared by chefs with a love for local ingredients and Norwegian food culture. The restaurant has 60 seats indoors and 120 seats outdoors, and is open all year round.

 

Groups

Atlungstad Brenneri is the ideal venue for meetings, seminars, and functions. Join us on a journey back in time, and explore an important part of our cultural history. Guided tours are available on Saturdays at 14:00. Advance booking is recommended. Group guided tours for minimum 10 people are available on request. There are various packages to choose from, with a duration ranging from 45 to 90 minutes.

Atlungstad Brenneriet is a stop along the Skibladner route, and the White Swan of Mjøsa calls at the Skibladner quay at Atlungstad every Sunday during the season.

For timetables, please see: https://www.skibladner.no/hjem

The Norwegian Armed Forces Aircraft Collection.

Visit this unique collection of close to 40 historic aircrafts ranging from Norway’s first of 1912 vintage to jet fighters that flew at more than twice the speed of sound.

The museum, located at south-west Gardermoen, unravels the fascinating story of Norwegian military airpower in times of peace and war. 

Experience the pioneering era, dramatic years of war, the tension of the Cold War and a technical progress without parallel. Also to be seen are theme displays entertaining and educational to all age groups. 

In between you can relax in the museum’s café or visit the gift shop. There is also a separate play area for children. And why not try out the cockpit of a real jet fighter for that experience so seldom available to other than ‘the chosen few’? 
 

For opening hours and more information see our website

Ample free parking. Welcome!

 

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Timber experiences

The great importance of the area for migratory birds is the background for Ramsar status, which was granted in 1985. Nordre Øyeren is an eldorado for nature experiences and contains a great diversity of species. The island has 25 fish species and is the lake in the country that has the most. The area is rich in aquatic botany, amphibian species and insects. Several mammals live on the islands.

In addition, the area contains an exciting history of one of Norway's first key industries; timber floating and lumber industry. Timber was the most important export item for Norway from the second half of the 16th century and up to the 20th century. The oil of the time – timber – has played a crucial role in growth and development, both for the areas around Nordre Øyeren and for our country. Cities in Europe are built on timber that was cut on the many saws in Lower Romerike. Glomma was the country's most important flotation watercourse after 1860 and Bingen and Fetsund booms testify to this time of greatness. The authentic timber floating plant at Fetsund Lenser is unique, also in a global context. The huge stone vessels on Bingen Lenser can only be found here. Along the "Timber Route" you can get to know the exciting history of timber, floating and sawmilling and take deep dives into the cultural monuments that still exist. At Sagelva on Strømmen you can visit the upswing and mill in Mølleparken, in Lillestrøm coffee and waffles are served in the old workers' home Lurkahuset on the banks of Nitelva, at Rælingen bygdetun the story of sawmills and small industry is told, in Gansvika a visit to Gansbruket museum can be combined with a restaurant visits at Gansvika restaurant and inn and at Sørumsand you can travel back in time with the museum railway Urskog-Hølandsbanen Tertitten.

The road between the cultural monuments is short and you can use a bicycle, train or boat. The natural values ​​can be experienced on foot from land, in a kayak on your own or from the tourist boat MS Øyeren. At Besøkssenter wetland Nordre Øyeren you can learn more.

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Magnor Glassverk

We are continuously working to create new designs and products. 

Together with some of the most skilled and exciting designers and craftsmen in Norway today, we create magic!

More information see www.magnor.no

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Gamle Hvam Museum

Old manor farm at Romerike dating back to 1728.
The main building has an external gallery.
Interiors from 1700 and 1800 century.
Agriculture and handicraft exhibitions, rose gardens and flower arrangements.
Cafe. You wil also find domestic animals here during the summer

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Kongsvinger Fortress

The fortress's outdoor area is open and accessible all year round free of charge.

Kongsvinger Fortress was built in the 1680s to defend Norway against Sweden. It was built on the remains of a former fortress, Vingersundet skanse, on the River Glomma and was designed to protect the interior against attacks from the east. The fortress has played an important role in several wars and has been central to the defense of Norway. Today, the fortress is a landmark and is used for cultural activities and recreation, as well as housing a museum and a hotel.

The fortress was built in the 1680s to protect Norway from Sweden.It was placed by the Glomma river and the traffic routes through Vinger to prevent the advance towards Christiania (Oslo). The fortress has been central to several wars, especially against Sweden, and was headquarters for the invasion of Sweden in 1719 and during the planned invasion in 1788.

The fortress was decommissioned as an active defense in 1823, but has been reopened on several occasions, including during the dissolution of the union in 1905. After the Second World War, the fortress was used for the internment of traitors and as a home for various military units.

Kongsvinger Fortress is a popular tourist destination, with a museum, hotel, and events as part of the town's cultural offering. The fortress has been of great importance to the town of Kongsvinger, both as a defense and as an important part of the town's identity.

You may book accomodation on the castle here

 

At the castle you will also find the Fortress Museum, which shows the history of defence from the Viking Age to the present day. In 2002, H.R.H. Crown Prince Haakon opened the exhibition "The Good Helpers". During the last war, there was extensive cross-border cargo and courier traffic across the border with Sweden. The exhibition shows how the war affected the local community along the border. There is also a short video about the history of the fortress.

The picture gallery on the museum's third floor is "Fra Grændsevagten" – a photographic exhibition about the dissolution of the union between Norway and Sweden in 1905. The photographs depict the life, excitement and drama in and around Kongsvinger Fortress.

The museum is open 11.00-16.00 Saturday/Sunday in April and September. Exceptions are Palm Saturday/Sunday, Easter Eve, Easter Monday, 17 May and the first Saturday in June.

The ordinary opening period is from 1 May to 31 August every day between 11:00 and 16:00.
Out of season we are open by appointment. 

You may book a guided tour of the castle here.

 

 

Gravberget church

A great architectonic achievement, designed by Magnus Poulsson. Its form is slender and streamlined, but the purity of style also shows an affinity with the old stave churches. The church is beautifully decorated by renowned artist, and among the stunning interior is a free-standing sculpture; “Mary and her child”.

The church is open all days in July (except for Mondays) and the two first weekends i August. Price for guiding is NOK 30,- per person.

SAS Museum

The SAS Museum, officially opened in 2003. The majority of the staff is SAS pensioners.

In the museum you can follow the history of SAS since its start in 1946. The consortium was the first of its kind in the world of aviation. The exhibits comprise models of all SAS-owned aircrafts. One section of the museum includes a complete collection of SAS uniforms. In the library you can find more than 700 volumes of aviation literature, complete magazines and much more. The museum has a comprehensive archive containing documents, manuals and printed material available for study and research purposes.

The opening hours for the museum is usual Tuesdag from 10-15 and Sunday from 12-16 – but please chech the website for updates 

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Våler church in Hedmark

New Våler church was inaugurated in May 2015 and it is the largest wooden church in Europe. This is a remarkable building, which has won a number of awards.

The church seats 350 people and the church organ was built by Richard Rensch Orgelbau in Germany and is considered one of the best organs in Norway. The building has two towers, one of which contains the church room.
 

Groups can be guided if you call in advance. The telephone number is +47 62 42 40 92 / +47 95 11 97 95. 

Welcome to Våler Church!