Coastal culture, charming bays, an artist paradise and Norway's oldest grave can be found here in beautiful Holmsbu.
Asker has a coastline that stretches from Lier around the Hurum Peninsula up to Holmen. The coastal culture here is linked to both international timber trade, fishing and hunting, leisure and recreation, ice export and more. The beautiful light reflected in the red Drammen granite at the far end of Hurumlandet attracted artists such as Henrik Sørensen to come and live here.
The area by Holmsbu-Rødtangen contains traces of coastal culture all the way back to the Stone Age. Some of Buskerud's oldest grave monuments are located on Rødtangen. Here we find the only preserved Stone Age dolmen (Stone Age tomb) in Norway.
The old farm Holtnes is located on the hill above Rødtangen and is an important part of this cultural environment. Rødtangen also has a number of old buildings that tell about the place's history as a customs place and later a holiday resort. In Holmsbu, the old settlement structure is preserved with many old buildings and small white houses and facilities that tell about the town's history as a charging station for the timber trade, fishing industry and later tourism.
There are good parking opportunities at Rødtangveien in a short distance to Dyssegrava. This is a good starting point for a walk along the coastal path.
In the forest, with a view over the water or on one of the Oslofjord's coziest islands – there are many nice places to spend the night in a hammock in Frogn and near Drøbak.
Right next to the Oscarsborg fortress island is Håøya, with boat connections from Oslo and Drøbak on weekends from April, and daily in the summer. This is an excellent place to camp, with many nice tent pitches and places to hang the hammock.
Frognmarka also offers nice places to spend the night in nature, here the areas around Øvredammen and Oppegårdtjernet are particularly nice. There are also several places along the coast where you can hang your hammock, a favorite is Kjeppestad bay between Skiphelle and Hvitsten. There are many trees near the water here!
Find two tree trunks along one of the coastal paths in Frogn and spend the night with a first-class view where the Oslofjord is at its narrowest.
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Come and prospect for the world's most precious gemstones-emeralds. The only emerald mine in Northern Europe is located by Lake Mjøsa in Eidsvoll.
What you find you keep!
Sale of minerals and mineral products in the farm stabbur.
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Drengsrud in Asker – historic roads and cultural landscapes. At Drengsrud school there is a notice board with a map and description of the cultural path around Hogstadvannet lake. The path features a number of posters placed at historic locations. We recommend that you print out the map and description from the internet in order to get the most out of the walk. The paths are narrow and hilly in places. The path is therefore only suitable for walkers. The path goes through forest, along the water’s edge and along the outskirts of Asker golf course. During the golfing season, you should watch out for stray golf balls.
The walk features much idyllic, natural beauty, and is recommended for everyone with a good level of general fitness, including children.
For recreational routes: Nearest gateway Drengsrud school.
Sourse: Asker Turlag
This winter we do have two trips which is possible to book already
One is for families with children, ages 8 to 17 – parents must be present.
The other is for adults.
Winter's tours are with a Norwegian-speaking guide. André Holm has been tracking foxes and other animals since he was 8 years old. He knows the Østmarka as well as the animals. Before the guided tour, he spends many days preparing and finding out where it is best to go. A wolf safari with André is something you will remember for the rest of your life.
Duration: The tour starts at approximately 0930 at Losby Gods. It is difficult to estimate when we are back at the estate, because suddenly we find a new track to follow. We usually return after 5-6 hours, but can also, by agreement, arrange a day trip of the desired length/duration.
Group size: Maximum eight people.
Everyone should bring an extra jumper/jacket in their bag for use during breaks. It is also nice if everyone brings a dry log of wood in their bag for the fire. André and the help guide provide food for everyone.
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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!
The first stage of the Elvestien is a paved, easy-to-walk path that runs along Glomma between Årnes and Høie. Further along the path, there are several viewpoints with tables and benches – nice rest and rest areas whether you want to go for a short or a long walk. The view is open towards Glomma, the Glomma/Vorma river meeting and towards i.a. Nes church ruins.
Mastemyr – Oslo (Lovisenberg) 16 km
From the Oslo boundary and down towards Prisdalen you pass several burial cairns from the Late Iron Age. On this stretch of the Pilgrim Way there is both tarmac and a soft forest floor, the latter good for the feet. It is worth setting aside time to see the beautiful collection of statues that are in Ekeberg Park, before continuing on city streets towards Lovisenberg. If you make a stop at the Oslo Pilgrim Centre (Akersbakken 30, 0172 Oslo, tel.: +47 480 52 949) you can get all the information you need about Pilgrim Ways in Norway and abroad.
Accommodation:
The Lovisenberg Deaconess House, Lovisenberggata 15A, 0456 Oslo, tel.: +47 22 35 83 00. Along the Way in Oslo you will find accommodation of every quality and price class.
The Hjellås Tower rewards you with a fantastic view, especially to the west and south. It is located on 238 m high Hjellsåsen, where one of two map measuring towers in Gaupesteinmarka could be climbed until the 1980s. Tårnlauget in Kråkstad Idrettslag has built a 12 meter high lookout tower that was officially opened on June 10, 2017. From Hjellsåstårnet there is a great view, and in good weather you see, among other things. Norefjell, Tryvannstårnet and large parts of Follo.
The starting point is the car park at Granerud Shooting Range in Kråkstad. Follow road signs to Plots from the roundabout at Ski shopping center, past Ski small airport over the large agricultural plains in Kråkstad. After 6.5 km from the Ski center, follow the side road Vientjernveien for just over 800 meters, also signposted Granerud Skytebane, to a large car park and with a barrier on.
Good trip!