Kategori: Sport

Biking along Vorma

Welcome to Vormtråkk – an unforgettable journey through nature, culture, and history. This unique trail follows an old railway line and crosses the impressive, heritage-protected Minne Bridge from 1880. Here, industrial history has been brought back to life as a modern path for exploration, thanks to the efforts of Bane NOR, Eidsvoll Municipality, and dedicated local enthusiasts.

Vormtråkk is much more than a walking path. It’s 8–9 kilometers of pure joy in easy and accessible terrain – ideal for walkers, joggers, cyclists, families with strollers, roller skiers, and wheelchair users. Enjoy a picturesque route along the Vorma River and onward to Lake Mjøsa, surrounded by beautiful views and peaceful nature.

The trail begins at Eidsvoll Station, just a short walk from Eidsvoll town center, and takes you all the way to Minnesund. Here, it connects with the Mjøstråkk trail, which continues north to Hamar. It's perfect for a day trip: cycle up to Hamar and take the train back, or continue your adventure by cycling back along the other side of the lake.

Ready for an outdoor experience you won't forget? Vormtråkk is waiting for you.

Enjoy your trip!

Bikeride Vollen – Blakstad – Konglungen – Esvika

This bike ride follows the coastal path in Asker goes through varied terrain in forests, along fields and through charming residential areas out to the coastal gem Konglungen. We start at Vollen Marina and cycle along Slemmestadveien towards Holmen.

Sandvolleyball i Asker

Beach volley is a fun sport and there are several nice outdoor courts in Asker available to everyone. All you need is a good mood and a volleyball and 4 players – two on each team, but you can also have more for fun and games.

Beach volley courts in Bærum:

Føyka, Asker Center – 5 courts

ROS Arena, Heggedal – 2 courts

Vollen Ungdomsskole, Vollen – 2 courts

Rødtangen Camping, Holmsbu – 1 court

2. Bicycle ride around Romerike, Jessheim- Eidsvoll 1814 roundtrip

Eidsvoll 1814 is an important historical place for Norway. This round trip provides a varied bicycling experience with a historical buzz and goes both on asphalt and nice forest roads.

Tour description

From Jessheim, this tour starts by following the signs for National bicycle Route 7. It is an easy bicycle ride on pavement and bicycle path. Quickly you will pass Nordbytjernet which is a very popular outdoor area with a swimming lake, workout area, kiosk and restroom.

The bicycle ride continues north, and the surroundings vary between forest and open landscape with fields and meadows. At Mogreina church there is a lovely view over Lake Hersjøen. After that you will reach Dal and cross river Risa.

Passing the center of Råholt you will find shops and indoor swimming pool. The next stop is the Eidsvoll building – the goal of the trip! This historic place, has been very important to the nation of Norway and can offer exhibitions, activities and a cosy cafe. There is also plenty of picnic areas for those who want to sit down and enjoy their lunch.

On the way back you cross river Andelva several times. In this part it is quite hilly terrain and you bicycle on country roads with moderate to little traffic. Alternatively, the same route can be followed back via Råholt if you prefer less slopes and more pedestrian- and bicycle path.

One of the highlights of the return trip is the forest roads just after Dal. It starts on the other side of the barrier from Sætreveien and quickly it goes into the forest. It is quite flat on nice hiking trails. Small ponds constantly appear, you are passing one or two farmyards, and it is lovely and calm.

Passing Hauerseter there is asphalt for a few kilometres and a divided road, but with little traffic. The gravel roads soon continue again and please look for blueberries and raspberries on the roadside. A special experience is bicycling through the fields on the raised gravel road at Nordbymoen.

The last part to Jessheim is on a pedestrian- and bicycle path. This is a day trip that is diverse and suitable for most people who are intermediate bicyclists.

There are many train stations on the route, so it can start and end in several places – Jessheim, Hauerseter, Dal and Eidsvoll Verk.

Fact box

Start/end point: Jessheim train station

Distance: 50 km round trip

Time: approx. 4-5 hours round trip

Total number of altitude meters: approx. 500

Surface: 75% asphalt, 25% gravel

Rating: Medium

Bicycle type: All bicycles except road bicycles

Safety: Pedestrian- and bicycle path

Season: April – October

Disclaimer

This route was last tested in July 2022. Changes and deviations may occur in service offerings, road standards, traffic volumes and traffic patterns.

Link to digital map and navigation: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40520687

Holmenskjæret beach

Holmenskjæret is a nice child-friendly area with a large grassy beach, sandy beach and a bathing raft.

The sandy beach is nice, with some small rocks here and there. Own bathing stairs in concrete on the rocky mountain. The beach was honored with Blue Flag in 2019. Operated by Asker municipality.

There are two volleyball courts at your disposal. Nice toilet facilities with water and outside shower. Holmenskjæret is next to Holmen Swimming Pool with a wonderful 25 m pool and therapy pool.

Access: Drive towards Asker, Nesbru, turn off towards Holmen.Handicap parking down the beach. Parking.
 

The Pilgrim’s Route through Bærum

The pilgrim path from Oslo through Bærum to Hønefoss is the first stage of the western route to the historic Gudbrandsdalsleden, which was the main road to Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim in the Middle Ages.

 

The trail starts in Oslo's Old Town at the ruins of St. Hallvard's Cathedral, where the first milestone stands.

 

The trip goes west through the Vigeland Park and residential areas to the Lysaker river near Lilleaker. Follow the Lysaker river on a path past waterfalls and lush landscape and through residential areas to Haslum medieval church, where the Tunsbergleden from Vestfold meets Gudbrandsdalsleden.

At Øverland, you walk into the forest in the direction of the tourist cabin Nygård. Along the way, you can spend the night at Sæteren farm, which is owned by DNT, and has the status of a pilgrim hostel. The road ahead goes on a path over Skrivarberget and down to Lommedalen. The trip goes over the golf course, crosses Lommedalsveien and you follow the forest road, the old King's Road over Krokskogen to Kleivstua Hotel. There are nice information signs along the way about life and keel burning at Kroksskogen and quite steep the first stretch with beautiful nature and forest terrain. Several nice picnic areas along the way and a small wooden lavvu.

After crossing Krokskogen, the route goes down to Sundvolden, through Hole and towards Bønsnes church and Norderhov church before arriving at Hønefoss and the Jevnaker area.

For more information and detailed map about Pilegrimsleden: https://www.pilegrimsleden.no/en/

Pilegrim accommodation at Sæteren Gard: 

E-mail: seterengard@dntoslo.no Phone: 67 58 18 50 / 94 82 77 99  Adr: Murenveien 151, 1356 Bekkestua.

CampSoon – Kayak on the Oslofjord

Rent a kayak and enjoy wonderful summer days on the Oslofjord!

Kayaking is a wonderful sport suitable for most people, it provides good exercise and offers great nature experiences. In the small seaside town of Son you can paddle in a beautiful archipelago or exciting river running. Enjoy a picnic on an island or a seafood lunch by the water in the village center. Son is located 40 minutes south of Oslo.

CampSoon offers kayak rentals from April to October.

You should be able to swim and it is an advantage if you have paddled before. But we also offer training for beginners.  

You can order kayaking here:   https://www.campsoon.no/product-page/kajakkutleie-i-son

Welcome to the small seaside town of Son.

 

Members of Visit Greater Oslo

1. Bicycle ride around Romerike, Jessheim Nordbytjernet round trip

Ride to Nordbytjernet from Jessheim is easy and short. You have the option of two alternative routes.

Tour description

Nordbytjernet is a very popular outdoor area with a swimming lake, workout area, kiosk and restroom. And one of the best things is that it's easy to get there by bicycle. Just follow the pedestrian- and bicycle path that runs from the center of Jessheim and follow the signs for National bicycle Route 7. From the train station it is approx. 2 km to the water, and it is a flat and easy ride.

It is great to walk around Nordbyvannet. Along the way there are many benches and rest areas. Feel free to take an alternative route back on the bicycle paths through the residential area of Nordby.

This tour is suitable for everyone.

Fact box

Start/end point: Jessheim train station

Distance: 3.8 km round trip

Time: approx. 15 minutes round trip

Total number of altitude meters: approx. 35

Surface: 100% asphalt

Rating: Easy

Bicycle type: All bicycles

Safety: Pedestrian-, hiking- and bicycle path

Season: April – October

Disclaimer

This route was last tested in July 2022. Changes and deviations may occur in service offerings, road standards, traffic volumes and traffic patterns.

Link to digital map and navigation: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40306708

6. Biycle tour on Romerike, starting from Best Western Plus Oslo Airport

The hotels around Gardermoen are a good starting point for bicycling in Nannestad. This easy round trip begins by bicycling past the airport before heading west on pedestrian- and bicycle paths. When you approach the center of Nannestad – which is called Teigebyen – the bicycle path ends, but it is nice to bicycle into the residential area and eventually on the pedestrian path. You will find cafes and restaurants in Teigebyen and the Nannestad village museum may be worth a visit.

The return journey goes through open agricultural landscape with farms on all sides. A part with some hills but on nice dirt roads. At Nannestadveien there will be 1.5 km with a bit of traffic, before you get back on the pedestrian- and bicycle path.

Towards the end of the tour, it is recommended to park the bicycle by the hiking trail just south of the airport and walk into the ravine landscape. This is a hiking trail that gradually descends all the way to the quiet river Sogna at the bottom of the valley. There are several rest areas on the trip and there is also a signposted path to the war memorial. Here in the valley floor, there is a calm of its own – even though you are close to the airport and hear the airplane traffic at regular intervals.

 

Fact box

Start/end point: Hotels around Oslo Airport Gardermoen

Distance: 21 km bicycling

Time: approx. 2 hours round trip

Total number of altitude meters: approx. 180

Surface: 70% asphalt, 30% gravel

Rating: Easy

Bicycle type: Hybrid bicycle suitable for gravel and electric bicycle

Safety: Low traffic on minor roads, but approx. 1 km with more traffic

Season: April – October

Reservation

This route was last tested in August 2022. Changes and deviations may occur in service offers, road standards, traffic volumes and traffic patterns.

 

Link to digital map and navigation: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40628996

 

 

CampSoon – Events

CampSoon offers a wide range of creative challenges on land and water. CampSoon aims to provide affordable activities focusing on experience, team building and play, all under qualified and skilled guidance of local resources.

CampSoon can accommodate groups from 10-300 people.

 

Member of Visit Greater Oslo