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The Pilgrim’s Route – Moss – Son

The Pilgrim Paths

The Pilgrim Paths in Akershus is one part of the St Olav Way which takes you to Trondheim. In mediaeval time this was the main goal for pilgrimages in the Nordic area with the cathedral Nidarosdomen and St. Olav’s relics.

The Pilgrim Paths in Oslo and Akershus can be reached when arriving in Oslo with boat from either Kiel in Germany or from Denmark, or by air to one of the airports; Oslo Airport, Gardermoen or Rygge Airport in Østfold. You can go straight from the ferry or the plane and start your walk.

When in Oslo you have the choice of an eastern or western path. Are you arriving from the south you will meet the path from the south through Follo at the boarder of county Østfold. It takes you to Gamlebyen in Oslo.

Heading east from Oslo you will soon leave the suburbs and meet the rolling cultivated landscape in Romerike. At the river Nitelva was once the site of the battle between Olav Haraldsson and the local tribe in the petty kingdom of Romerike. The path later takes you past Raknehaugen. This burial mound is the largest barrow in Northern Europe. On your way you will pass many beautiful old churches. In Eidsvoll you have the option of taking the paddle steamer Skibladner to cross Norway’s largest lake, Mjøsa. Accommodation options along the way are in hotels, hostels and in farms.

If you chose the western route from Oslo you will pass the only remaining mediaeval church in Oslo, Gamle Aker church. Here you’ll also find the Oslo Pilgrim Center where you can get advice for your pilgrimage.

The path takes you through the Vigeland Park with all its sculptures. Leaving the urban Oslo you walk through an older residential area on your way to Bærum and the mediaeval Haslum Church. From here you can follow paths through the forest. In Bærum you can stay in cottages at Sæteren gård and later continue across Krokskogen to Bønsnes, where Olav Haraldsson spent his childhood years according to the legend.

Jessheim Discgolfpark

A fantastic easy activity for everyone, and easy to use for team building and internal competitions.

The course has some open holes at the start, and at the end the holes are in the woods.

All 18 holes take about one and a half to two hours to complete (depending on the number of players and skill level).

It is also possible to take a shorter loop of 9 holes with a good mix of challenges (takes about an hour to complete).

Hole 1 starts on the south side of Nordbytjernet by the tennis court.

Udisc is an app that can be used as a scorecard.

It is completely free and open 24/7.

Water and toilets are available at the Nordbytjernet kiosk, which is open during the summer.

Welcome!

WildOslo – experiences in nature

Why choose Wild Oslo and what can we offer?

Because we are local, we live here and know the best places, in addition we offer rentals and guided tours. Being guided by us is like being shown around by a friend.

Escape the hordes

We rent out equipment, and have guided tours for small groups. No waiting in line, just nature. We are also family-friendly – on a guided tour, your speed is our speed.

The real Norway – nature experiences just on the doorstep of Oslo

If you are in Oslo, the area is covered by more than asphalt and concrete. Didi you know that we are on the same latitude as the capital of Alaska?

The opportunities with us are many – here is some of what we can offer:

– Rental of kayak and canoe at Langen. Langen is located in a part of Oslomarka called Sørmarka

– Rent a floating tent in Oslomarka

In the wintertime we can offer guided ice skating and skiing for beginners and more experienced guests

Welcome to an exciting activity a short distance from Oslo!

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Photo tour and view from Bråtan in Drøbak

Are you looking for a beautiful picture of Drøbak? A stroll up the steps at Bråtan might be just the thing.

Here, Drøbak lies below you, and if you go on an evening with a beautiful sunset, you can see the whole of Vestfjorden as the sun sets over Askerlandet.

You can either go up Tollbodbakken and through Chr. Krohg's way, or the path that goes up from Jørnsebakken directly across from Miramar. Here, you have a great view and excellent photo opportunities.

Bråtan is a cozy cluster of houses a little south of the center.

Many of Drøbak's sailors lived here in the old days, and the narrow paths between the houses show that people lived close together, making good neighborly relations essential for a pleasant daily life.

The buildings also quietly tell the story of a time when people had to struggle to make a living.

We recommend paying a short visit to the locally known ferry woman, Jacobine.

If you find the "steps" that lead you up to Brunskogen east of the house cluster, you'll get a fantastic view over Drøbaksundet. This is where you take out your thermos with something nice in it, before heading back to the center via Badehusgata.

Hike Son to Drøbak

Welcome to a newly developed audio guide – experience the history of some of Drøbak's sights and events along the coastal path from Drøbak to Son. This audio guide is a supplement to the other hike descriptions along the coastal path.

Listen to the audio guide in your language of choice, Norwegian, English or Spanish:

We would like to point out that the audio guide is a newly developed service from the start-up company Camina City, and that this is the first test version. We thank you for your interest in the service and hope you enjoy your tour.

To geth here. Check entur.no or ruter.no :

Bus: Bus to Drøbak. Train: Train from Sonsveien and local bus to Kleiva (Son).

Boat: Route boat B21/B22 from March – October from Aker Brygge – Son. stops in Son and Drøbak.

CLICK ON OUR INTERACTIVE MAP BELOW TO SEE THE WHOLE ROUTE AND POINTS OF INTEREST:

Hiking along Glomma at Årnes

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.

Kjerringnebba

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!

Hurdalsjøen by bike

The nature in Hurdal is magnificent, with wooded hills surrounding Hurdalssjøen. The buildings are located around the sea and extend up the valleys – a nice mix of traditional hamlets and modern construction sites, which together form an attractive cultural landscape. In Hurdal’s large forest areas, there are miles of forest roads and paths where you can discover the surroundings on two wheels. Hurdal offers over 40 lakes with fishing and swimming opportunities and fantastic views, such as Fjellsjøkampen, Akershus’ highest point.

You stay at Hurdalsjøen Hotel, located in the middle of an eldorado of nature experiences. The hotel is an architectural gem that is beautifully reflected in Hurdalsjøen and they place great emphasis on art. As they see it, well-being is something more than fantastic food and drink from Eastern Norway’s dishes. It is also something more than feeling the body find its way back to itself in their new Spa. Wellness is also when you tickle or tease the intellect through art.

Day 1

Arrival in Hurdal

After arriving to Hurdalsjøen Hotel you can take a nice bike tour in to the center of Hurdal. It is a very cozy place with beautiful environments. Hurdal was called "The pearl of Eastern Norway" by the poet Theodor Caspari. In the evening, your nice room and dinner awaits at the hotel.

Accommodation: Hurdalsjøen Hotel, Hurdal

Meals: Dinner

Cycling: Approx 24 km

Day 2

Bike tour around Hurdalsjøen

After brekfast you head for a bike tour around the lake Hurdalsjøen. The lake is 16 km long and the nature is fantastic. Like many other lakes in the lowlands of the eastern mountains, Hurdalssjøen was a fjord arm in earlier times. There are many nice places to stop along the way, for example on Østerudhøgda where there is a nice view over Hurdalssjøen. You cycle around the lake and can stop and swim at some nice bathing spot along the way, for example in Åsand, Meieriodden close to Hurdal church and Haugnes on the east side of Hurdalssjøen. In the evening, your nice room and dinner awaits at the hotel.

Accommodation: Hurdalsjøen Hotel, Hurdal

Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Cycling: Approx 48 km

Day 3

Minneåsvegen – Byua – Rødtjern – Skisenteret – Knaimoen

Today you will discover severral interesting places. Take a small detour from Minneåsvegen up on Brenntoppen after about 2 km on Byfellavegen, at the exit to Vingerdalsstua. From the top there is a fantastic view of Hurdal! Knaimoen is the county's best preserved hamlet, with 16 old log houses. The place was originally a Finn place, but became at the end of the 17th century seats for Knaigårdene, and was in operation until 1967.

Accommodation: Hurdalsjøen Hotel, Hurdal

Meals: Breakfast

Cycling: Approx 40 km

Winter stroll along Høvikodden

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.

Vollen Disc Golf track

The course will be expanded by 2 holes for the 2023/24 season

Map of the Frisbee course

Right nearby is Fritznerstranda, a great bathing spot with a sandy beach, rock, jetty and swimming raft. Located right next to the Oslofjord Museum, where you can buy ice cream and arrive at the fast boat in Vollen.