Kategori: Historical monument
Fenstadtangen – en gammel husmannsplass langs Vorma
Vormadalen – historien om bosetningen
Historiske Gardermoregionen
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Here, we’ve put together a small taste of some of the historic sites you can experience just a short distance from Oslo and Oslo Airport Gardermoen.
This suggested itinerary focuses on short travel distances and a coherent historical journey, taking you from ancient times to the modern era. You can easily adapt and combine the experiences to suit your interests and pace.
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Trandum Forest
Trandum Forest is an important memorial site from World War II. It commemorates those who were executed here during the war. A total of 173 Norwegians, 15 Russians, and 6 British citizens were executed and buried in the forest. Today, the area serves as a place of remembrance and reflection, honoring the lives lost and preserving an important chapter of history.
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The Ravine Valley (Ravinedalen)
The Ravine Valley lies on the border between Ullensaker and Nannestad. This unique landscape, shaped by the Ice Age, creates a beautiful contrast to the historical sites along the route. Visitors can enjoy a peaceful walk and experience nature up close. The valley is especially beautiful in May when wildflowers are in bloom, but it is inviting throughout the summer season.
At the bottom of the valley, you’ll find a World War II memorial marking the site where an aircraft crashed in May 1945. Please note that parts of the trail can be steep and are not adapted for visitors with reduced mobility.
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SAS Museum and the Norwegian Armed Forces Aircraft Collection
For aviation enthusiasts, the journey can include a visit to the SAS Museum and the Norwegian Armed Forces Aircraft Collection at Gardermoen. Together, they offer an excellent insight into both civilian and military aviation history.
At the SAS Museum, you’ll explore the full history of Scandinavian Airlines – from aircraft technology and engines to uniforms and design through the decades. Nearby, the Armed Forces Aircraft Collection presents a unique exhibition of nearly 40 aircraft, covering the entire history of the Royal Norwegian Air Force, from early pioneers at the beginning of the 20th century to modern fighter jets.
Both museums offer flight simulator experiences.
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Raknehaugen Burial Mound
Raknehaugen is one of Northern Europe’s largest burial mounds, dating back to the Migration Period. This impressive monument provides insight into Norway’s early history and serves as a natural transition to the next chapter of the journey.
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Eidsvoll 1814
Eidsvoll 1814 is one of Norway’s most important historical landmarks – the place where the Norwegian Constitution was written in 1814. Visitors are encouraged to join a guided tour and spend time exploring the exhibitions to gain a deeper understanding of the events that shaped Norwegian democracy and the background for the national celebration on May 17th.
Eidsvoll
After visiting Eidsvoll 1814, the route continues toward Eidsvoll town, passing Eidsvoll Church and the historic Eidsivating site. From the Skibladner pier, you can take a trip on board Skibladner (subject to schedule), the world’s oldest paddle steamer still in operation and a symbol of 19th-century transport development.
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Nes Church Ruins
You may then choose to visit the Nes Church Ruins, located at the meeting point of Norway’s longest river and the Vorma river, which flows from Lake Mjøsa. Nearby attractions include Nes Collections / Stein School and the Gamle Hvam Museum, offering further insight into regional history and cultural heritage.
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The historic Eidsvoll – Solbakke
Sundgata 12: Solbakke
Sundgt. 12 was built in 1897, first as a private residence for Otilie Andersen. She sold to Helge Myrvang, and the house was then used as a commercial building for a period.
It has housed both children's clothes, a shoemaker with horse equipment, a sewing room, a warehouse and a glass store. The building initially had 9 small rooms. In 1987-1994, the house was restored and converted into a residence again by Odd and Astrid Myrvang. B
y then, the house was almost 100 years old, and it was time for restoration. It was a big job. Among other things, the entire back wall had to be taken down due to rot, and for a period it was left open, with only one post to hold the roof up.
The current owner is Espen Jansen.
Blaker Skanse
Activities
Blaker Skanse offers beautiful surroundings, both because of the park, the fortress and of course the old buildings. If you are interested in history, and you like a special atmosphere, Blaker Skanse i really worth a visit.
Blaker Skanse is one of Romerike’s best preserved and less known pearls. It is located on the top of the hill, viewing Glomma, the largest river of Norway, and with buildings from the middle of 1700.
Blaker Skanse was built in 1683 as a defence against attack from Sweden, and to prevent the enemies (Swedes) to cross the river. From 1917 till 2003 Skansen was a place for education of craftsmen, art teachers and designers.
Today, the old fortress is used for offices, cultural creativity, happenings, weddings, parties, exhibitions, meeting, courses and conferences.
Nes Church ruins
The first stone church in Nes was built on the headland between the Glomma and Vorma rivers in the twelfth century.
The ruins of the old Nes church can be visited any time anf guided tours for groups by prior arrangement April- October.
In pre-Christian times, there was a sacrificial site here. The church was built as a long church in Romanesque style in the 12th century. It was set on fire by the Swedes during the Seven Years' War in 1566, but was rebuilt and expanded into a cruciform church in 1697. In 1854, the church burned down again, but due to the danger of landslides, it was not rebuilt.
Some of the inventory from the old church was saved and is now located in the new Nes church from 1860. Magnificent views of the confluence of the rivers and the Nesbygda area.
Today the ruins host concerts and weddings at this magnificent location.
Nes, or Store Nes as it was called in ancient times, got its name from the promontory formed by the meeting of the Vorma and Glomma rivers. Nestangen is worth a visit in itself. Here you will find varied vegetation, beautiful cultural landscape, reminders of major landslides, and, not least, the church ruins, which the national antiquarian called the most beautiful ruin in Norway.
Around the church, there is a park where benches and tables have been set up for a pleasant rest. The old church cabin standing here was moved here from Fenstad north in the village and was the place where Norway's first coin engraver came from.
From E16, it is well marked with signs. Outside the winter season, you can drive all the way down to the ruins during the daytime, where a parking lot has also been constructed. On the way down, you pass Ullershov farm with proud traditions spanning many hundreds of years.
Important information for visitors to Nes church ruins
It is not allowed to drive by car or other vehicle down to Nes chruch ruins at night time!
Road barrier has been set up at the farm Ullershov, with information about opening hours. The barrier goes down at 11pm and does not open until 7am.
During the winter months, the road will be inaccessible to vehicles, due to ice or snow. All traffic will then be at your own risk.
Information from Visit Greater Oslo
Filtvet Fyr
The first lantern at the lighthouse station was lit in 1840. It was placed in the wall of a private house. Gradually, ship traffic increased sharply, and in 1877 the new lighthouse was completed. The lighthouse was placed in a bay window on the second floor, above the lighthouse keeper's residence. When the lighthouse became electric in 1919, the lantern was moved up to a new lantern house, and since then, Filtvet lighthouse has looked like it does today. For more than a hundred years, lighthouse keepers lived here who made sure that the light never went out.
One of the more famous lighthouse keepers was Thomas Neumann. He came here in 1895, after a long career as skipper of several sailing ships. At that time, he was already 68 years old, and this was to be his retirement job. He moved into the lighthouse keeper's house with his wife Caroline. He was so happy that he protested when the lighthouse service wanted to replace him at the age of 82. He argued that it would be difficult to get a new job, as old as he had become. The case was solved by him receiving a small pension from the state, which was quite unusual at the time.
The automation of Norwegian lighthouses started in the 1980s, and since 1985 no people have lived in Filtvet lighthouse. But there is still a functioning lighthouse here, now in the form of a concrete column at the sea's edge.
Fetsund Lenser
Fetsund Lenser – a national heritage monument, timberfloating museum and nature centre. A unique blend of cultural and natural adventures, set in beautiful scenery on the Glomma, at the gateway to Nordre Øyeren nature reserve, northern Europe's largest inland delta. Norway's only preserved timber-sorting facility, now a national heritage monument.
Museum
Timber-sorting facility on the water, 20 listed buildings, boats, workshops, exhibitions.
Visitor Centre Wetland, Northern Øyeren.A 300 m2 children-friendly centre with lot of interactivity, prize-winning architecture and exhibitions with focus on regional nature and wetlands. Nature trail, beautiful surroundings and a walk path following the river through the museum area Cafe and shops.
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Roald Amundsen´s home Uranienborg
For 20 years, Roald Amundsen lived in his house Uranienborg at Svartskog. When he disappeared in 1928, Uranienborg was left full of stories from the life he had lived and the people around him, including the secrets he had tried to keep to himself.
Roald Amundsen bought the house in 1908, and lived here until he stepped outside for the last time on June 16, 1928. He disappeared a few days later while trying to search for a missing Italian airship expedition.
Amundsen’s polar expeditions were costly and he eventually ran into money problems. In 1924, he went bankrupt, but two of his financial supporters, Herman Gade and Don Pedro Christophersen, bought Uranienborg and let Amundsen stay. After Amundsen’s death, they gave the property to the Norwegian state in 1933, and since 1934 Uranienborg has been a museum.
His home has been kept just as it was when he left for his final expedition. In 1911 Amundsen and his men skied to the South Pole as the first to reach the pole point.
More information you will find here
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