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
Welcome to exciting climbing!
Members of Visit Greater Oslo
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.
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.
Member of Visit Greater Oslo
Great nature and local history on Bærum's famous peak.
Join our nature guide Bjørn on a guided tour in Nature to the Kolsås peak. Here you will have the opportunity to look at the wildlife, learn about the plants in nature and the local history. Koslåstoppen has a unique geology, as part of the Oslo Belt. Hiking starts at Stein farm. We walk on the path along the slope southward, along the mountain, until we reach the path junction that leads us up to Setertjern. In the area here we stop, to see if we can experience the world's fastest bird, the peregrine falcon, it nests in the area here. If we are lucky, we can experience when it plunges down to catch its prey in the air. Eventually we come to idyllic Setertjern, here it will also be time for a little stop,
We walk further towards northern Kolsåstopp, enjoying the view towards Bærum's works and Lommedalen. The return path takes us down the slalom slope to the main road, where we finally come down to Bærums Verk shopping center. Enjoy a nice lunch or a cup of coffee at a local restaurant and summary of the trip. The trip takes 4-5 hours.
Handelsstedet Bærums Verk has over 40 shops, galleries, artist workshops and nice restaurants.
Access by bus 150 to/from Oslo and Bekkestua. A small parking space available at Stein Gård.
Welcome to our child-friendly hands-on exhibition at Visitor Centre Wetland, Northern Øyeren, the largest inland delta in Northern Europe.
Our overall aim is to get children of all ages interested in nature, especially wetlands, and enjoy nature which in turn hopefully will turn them into guardians of our nature and contribute to its future protection.
Description of the centre
Our award-winning visitor centre is a 300 m2 building filled with exhibitions (lots of interactivity for children), a café and a small shop for the visitor. The main focus in the exhibitions is regional nature and wetlands. The wetland centre is open every weekend all year and also during some holidays and through the summertime. The centre lies on the threshold to one of the largest ramsar site in Norway and has a beautiful view into the Northern Europe’s largest inland delta. The visitor centre has beautiful surroundings and a walk path following the river through a nationally protected timber floating site (Fetsund Lenser). Our centre has approximately 25 000 visitors per year and around 3.000 children are joining our education programs each year.
We are open during weekend all year around
Saturday 12:00-16:00 and Sunday 11:00-16:00
Welcome!
Join the post hunt (stolpejakten)! It is a fun activity suitable for people of all ages. The post hunt is about finding different posts which is located around in different municipalities. You register the posts once you find them either manually or using an app and by scanning a QR code.
The post hunt is a free activity and is open to the public. The hunt aims to activate both young and old; school students, cyclists, disabled and wheelchair users – this is perfect for those who want to get to know your negihborhood or local area!
Get started by registering on the post hunt's own website. Here you will find posts all around Norway including our regions; Asker & Bærum, Follo and Romerike.