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Fjell & Fjord Yoga AS offers kayak hire, kayak courses and tours in the Vollen area. Some of our specialties are kayak trips with yoga, overnight kayaking courses and 3-hour introductory courses for both private individuals and companies.
We also offer pop-up yoga in the garden of Selvikvilla and on the beach!
For rental/courses contact instructor Sanna Antell at fjellfjordyoga@gmail.com / 98176329
More information about courses/tours: https://fjellfjordyoga.org/en
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.
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Alexandra Martinsen and Bjørn Brændshøi, two passionate alpaca breeders with more than 10 years experience. We breed alpacas for their luxurious wool and also for their mild, gentle presence which makes them perfect for human interaction. Alexandra is a teacher and she uses the alpacas in her work with children with extra needs. Bjørn is an engineer and focuses on breeding techniques and farm management. Our goal is to let people experience the wonderful alpaca up close and personal and we love seing sparkles in our visitors eyes when they do!
What we’ll do
You will be met by your host who will take you into the alpaca shed and into their field and let you meet the alpacas up close and personal. You will be taught what alpacas are, their origin, their history and of course why we have alpacas today and what we use them for. You will then help out by putting halter and leads on the alpacas, before each and one is given the responsibility for one of the alpacas for the rest of the activity, which takes approximately two hours in total. You will be able to pet the alpacas, take selfies and otherwise get a true and close connection with these very special creatures. We will then walk the alpacas on a scenic nature path in typical Norwegian landscape; fields, woods and hills – please wear clothes and footwear accordingly! We can adapt to visitor special needs. During the whole walk, your host will tell and talk about the alpacas adapted to your liking. We can arrange a typical Norwegian outdoor lunch on our camp site in the woods, using bondfire (if season). Contact us to plan such an outdoor lunch session accompanied by the alpacas! Contact us if your preferred date is not available when booking. Please note that we need to take the weather into account as this is an outdoor activity. If it is raining, it will not be fun for anyone (including the alpacas!).
What else you should know
Remember that the alpaca walk will be outdoors, in the nature. You will need to dress accordingly. Wear warm clothes if cold, especially gloves (you will be leading the alpaca) and hiking boots.
What to bring
Warm clothes (including gloves!) – if cold
Hiking boots or similar – if wet/snow
Water bottle – if hot
Welcome to us and our alpacas!
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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.
The Hurum Peninsula had a central position when ships were the link between both sides of the Oslo Fjord. Today it consists of beautiful untouched coastal landscape and charming villages.
Amundsen – first man to the South Pole
Roald Amundsen secretly planned the South Pole expedition when he built the ship "Fram" and the members of the expedition became the first in history to reach the South Pole point on December 4, 1911 ahead of the Scott expedition.
Roald Amundsen's polar ship "Maud" which he used on his second expedition to the Arctic was built at Anker & Jensen's shipyard in Vollen. The boat was launched in June 1917 and christened by Amundsen himself with a lump of ice.
Amundsen's next expedition across the Arctic Ocean is planned and in the summer of 1918 "Maud" finally sails from Oslo towards the northeast passage. Attempts were made to drift across the Arctic Ocean without success, and attempts were made to reach the North Pole by plane. The boat remained behind in the ice when the crew returned. In 1990, Asker municipality bought the boat from HBC for 1 dollar. After 80 years on the seabed in the northwest passage, the ship was transported home to Vollen in August 2018.
We start the tour at the Oslofjord Museum in Vollen. Vollen has a long and rich boatbuilding tradition. At the museum you can experience recreational boat collection and activities related to the recreational use of the Oslo Fjord. The kids can build boats with rubber engine and test them in the pool.
The trip continues to Tofte to Sagene Boat Harbor where Maud is stored. Discover the polar ship, see the fascinating construction technique and take part in the proud Norwegian polar history. Here is also a small collection of items found at the boat as well as a copy of the plane «Kristine». These have limited opening hours. The boat can be viewed around the clock, all year round.
Watch the film about the story of MS Maud HERE
Local history
Tofte Cellulosefabrikk was built in 1897 and became a cornerstone company locally. Tofte grew up as the largest town in the area with a strong working class culture and has several buildings that describe industrial history. Filtvet has been a port since the Middle Ages where goods have been unloaded and timber and ice exported to the major cities in Europe. There were once three iron mines here and after the mining ceased, Filtvet became a customs post for shipping in the 1780s. Filtvet consists of charming small houses, rose gardens, Filtvet Lighthouse with art exhibition in summer and the iconic Villa Malla with the white sand bay. Here there is rental of water activities in the summer.
Tour suggestion: Round trip along the coastal path to Sandbukta. 7.5 km
Trip in varied terrain with fantastic views. Follow the coastal path south to Østnestangen and Sandbukta. Enjoy the beautiful sea view from the lighthouse and see one of the country's oldest Viking tombs. The trip back goes via the forest along the tractor road back to the starting point. This stretch is described as the Oslo Fjord's most beautiful coastal path stretch with rich fauna and wildlife. The trip is sometimes very hilly and demanding.
Have you ever walked with an alpaca or cuddled and fed one? Now you have the opportunity!
In VisitGreaterOslo you have many opportunities to experience alpacas.
Whether you want to go hiking or join in the feeding, see and experience them up close.
With us you have many experiences that offer activities with these beautiful animals.
Romerike
Alpaca hiking in Hurdal at Nilsstua
Rånås Gård – experience a "living farm" with alpacas and other animals.
Asker and Bærum
Bergvang Visitor Farm – experiences on a farm with alpacas and other animals.
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Losby Gods is a great starting point for many trips in the summer; walking, jogging and cycling.
We would like to give you some suggestions for trips in Losby's deep forests and Østmarka's exciting nature. The suggested tours are mostly on forest roads or footpaths, the dotted lines show paths. These paths are blue-marked, and the number of km is indicated on the map.
The times estimated in the descriptions do not include time for stops/breaks, but only the time it takes to walk or cycle the route.
REMEMBER; Blue markings are summer trails. Red markings are cross country skiing trails for winter.
Over several centuries, Losby Gods has been the center for exciting excursions, activities and good food and drink for visiting guests. Feel free to take the opportunity to eat something good here before or after the trip. In the Losby Pavilion, they can tempt you with homemade buns, freshly baked waffles, coffee, soft drinks, ice cream and chocolate. If you want more food, grilled hamburgers and sausages are served after 12.00.
Asker offers a golden opportunity to combine visits to the producers of local food with historical monuments, coastal galleries, beautiful beaches and restaurant visits. The long coast invites swimming, fishing, boating and outdoor activities.
In Hurumlandet we find traces of settlement dating back to the Middle Ages.In the mild climate, the apples grow juicy and tasty. The farm shops have a good selection of local food from their own and other farms such as apple juice, eggs and meat, local drinks and some interior design. Here you meet the local people and the hosts on the farms and can get good tips for cooking.
Short-distance local food
Several producers in Asker are proud suppliers to some of the country's best restaurants. Are you planning a men's meal with friends? Shop with the farmer himself. You can get lovely short-aged meat at the farms in Hurum such as Værby, Grønnsletta and Biffgården and organic vegetables full of flavor at Bergsmyrene and Hauger Gård. Check out our interactive map of the producers.
The animals on the farm
Come and visit the animals on our visitor farms Bergvang and Solli Gård. Get to know our four-legged friends and join in feeding the animals.
At Bergvang you can ride horses or ponnies, dog sledding tours and meet the soft alpacas. At Solli great hiking opportunities and fresh pastries await in the farm café. Tour riding and pony riding for the little ones.
Restaurant experiences with a local twist
What's better than quality time with friends and family and not having to do the dishes afterwards? The restaurants and hotels in Asker maintain a high standard in a pleasant setting for both visitors and locals. Enjoy good food and good company in a pleasant setting whether it's an informal evening or a special celebration. At Wettre and Kråka Pub there is both entertainment, quiz nights and locally brewed beer and gin are served.
We have an open kiosk and garden every weekend from May to September and every day during the school summer holidays. Come and play on our charming 19th-century bowling alley. Hammocks for relaxation, garden and beach toys, and equipment loan/hire for water activities.
The kiosk sell delicious waffles, ice cream, toast and pizza.
Selvikvillaen is run by Vollen Nærmiljøsentral. Welcome to a fun and relaxing day at our place.
We organise birthday celebrations with dog sledding and farm visits by appointment and we offer an active outdoor life such as dog sledding / carriage rides, leash riding, hiking, tenting, animal care and more. We have outdoor activities, la avvo with fireplace and a nice gathering room inside the barn.
The animals that live with us are currently:
Alpacas, llamas, Icelandic horses, Norwegian bred horses, chickens and roosters, game sheep, ursa sheep, fur sheep, many dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, mini pigs, donkeys, peacocks and bee hives, as well as highland cattle and mini cows (Dexter).
Birthday Parties. How about inviting to the birthday celebration with dogsledding and farm visits? Great success with everyone who has tried!
Dog sledding. Being out with a dog team is a great way to experience nature. On Berg Vang can be a passenger or drive yourself.
Horse riding. We offer riding excursions in our great community at Semsvannet. Hourly tours / day trips or on request.
Events. If you and your colleagues / friends want to try something new and fun – add the next Kick off with activities to us.
Farm Visit. Kindergartens and schools that have been here often start with a walk around the farm to greet all the animals. Afterwards they eat, and then we take any dog racing to finish. The dogs are very popular, and dog sledding is great fun!
Our Farm Shop Come in for a nice trade of yarn from your own animals, various products in wool from Lovley Planet, or enjoy a cup of good coffee, broth and enjoy the atmosphere in our cafe or in the garden.
Welcome to Bergvang Gård.
Kind regards from Eileen & Sven-Erik
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