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The Pilgrim’s Route 3 Ås-Mastemyr

Ås – Mastemyr 22 km

From Ås Church you wander by the Årungen lake and then up again towards the Nordby plateau and Nordby Church. On its way through Oppegård the Way follows the old Royal Road, then the ancient road over Grønnliåsen towards Prinsdalen. Here you pass ‘The King’s Table’, an ancient resting place by the road, described by Bishop Jens Nilssøn in the 16th century.

Accommodation:

Quality Hotel Mastemyr (at Sofiemyr, some distance from the Way), Lienga 11,

1410 Kolbotn, tel.: +47 66 99 78 00

Hike to Sem lake and Sem saw mill

«Semsvannet tour. The locals' favorite and a fantastic hiking area all year round »

Semsvannet is the local favorite tour for the citiziens of Asker for Sunday excursions, a great area with a cultural-historical environment that is suitable for everyone. 

Upper Sem and NaKuHel

The tour starts at the exit car park at Sem, right behind the Crown Prince Couple's residence. Here at Øvre Sem there are traces from the former agricultural school and now we find Øvre Sem Gård, Holtsmark restaurant and NaKuHel here. In summer, the area is bustling with activity and the bees make honey in their cubes. In "Smia", hikers meet over a cup of coffee and something to bite into with self-produced honey.

Make the trip around Semsvannet towards Tveiter Gård. In the bend at Svartdalen is the hatchery where fish fry can grow robust before the fish are released into the wild. Up below the hill and by Tømmervika are large boulders from prehistoric times, great for climbing and hiding. On the other side of the water, the bridge is past Tveiterfossen, where it is possible to enter behind the waterfall if the water flow is not too great. The trip goes past grazing cows and horses.

Bryggerhuset is a nice stop on the way. Voulunteers serves freshly brewed coffee and fresh baked goods on occations.

Continue the walk along the road around the end of the water. At the crossroads, we take a detour down to Sem Sagbruk. Follow the forest road to the right; Holtmarksvei and Nedre Bergvei to Sagdammen.

Operations at Sem Saw

Beautifully located by the Askerelven on Sem, the Asker museum has a unique collection of industrial cultural monuments. The buildings are located by Sagdammen and by Høveldammen, places where the waterfalls for hundreds of years have given power to businesses based on wood.

The operation of Sem saw and planing started in 1612, and today it is a living industrial cultural monument belonging to the Asker museum. In the 16th century, the upswing saw was introduced in Norway. This was an important technical innovation as the log had previously been split using an ax and wedges. The sawmills came to Asker around 1600, and Sem saw came into operation in 1612. It was a battle for wood, because the farmers also had a duty to procure coal for Bærum ironworks; in addition, a lot of timber went to salt cooking and lime burning. The work on the saw was seasonal and dependent on the water flow in the river in spring and autumn. The timber was cut in the autumn and sawn into planks, before it was stacked for drying and driven up for splitting and planing at Høvleriet in the winter. The work was heavy and demanding, and accidents could happen; nevertheless, the saw was a safe and permanent workplace.

Jon ran the sawmill with his brother and here you can hear an interview with Jon Barlund about Sem Sawmill.

The trip goes back along Semsveien back to Sem Gjestegård. Note; no sidewalks so be careful

Asker Turlag and Asker museum have marked a new path to connect Saga and Høvelen, and return to the exit car park without walking on the road.

Alternative starting point; the car park below Grendehuset by Saga. It takes you over the burial mounds and down to Høvelen. Enjoy a cup of coffee boiled on the fire to the sound of the waterfall noise, or continue the path along the fence to the beautiful Holstmark property until you reach the garden at Nedre Sem. Then you see Semsvannet! And you can continue "Semsvannet round" or choose paths in all directions….

Saw-day. Open visit to Sem Sag

You can get a live storytelling on a Sunday every year in the early summer (stay tuned at www.askermuseum.no). On Sagdagen, the Asker museum opens the waterfall and starts the water-powered circular saw from 1890 at Sem sag. Then you can see how to cut timber in ancient times. You can also see the strangest, technical devices that Albert Seheim, Asker's answer to Reodor Felgen, used in his workshop to make skis and wheels.

The timber that was to be split and planed was driven up to the planer, some turning upwards along Semsveien.

This is a wonderful outdoor area all year round. Here you can have great bike rides, waffle rides and wheelbarrow rides around the water or a summit trip to Skaugumåsen, ski trips in Vestmarka and ice skating on the water. You choose.

Bergvang Besøksgård is among the children's favorites and is a short drive away. Open visitor farm on weekends. Watch the animals being fed. Tour riding, visit the alpaccas, pony riding, husky sledding and children's birthdays are arranged.

If you come from out of town, there are great accommodation options in central Asker and Vettre and many nice restaurants in Asker Sentrum.

Access:

Car to the exit car park at Øvre Sem or the car park below Grendehuset by Saga. Bus to stop Grana. Bus 760 from Asker or Sandvika.

The Pilgrim’s Route 9 Risebru – Eidsvoll

From Eidsvoll church to Finnsbråten about 21 km

From Eidsvoll church, Tingvoll, the trail goes again through a deep hollow road, gnawed down into the terrain through centuries of traffic to and from Eidsivatinget, the church and Lake Mjøsa.

From here you can choose to continue on foot. ( or take the wheeled steamer Skibladner to Hamar and continue the hike from there – first i 2022) Pilgrims with pilgrim passports receive a discount on the ticket. If you choose the apostles' horses, you cross the beautiful bridge with a view of Lake Mjøsa and into the center of Eidsvoll. Here is the last chance to stock up for the next two day stages!

There are several cafes here, such as Kaffehjørnet or café Henrik.

The road continues along the road, and through small woods. Opportunities for rest are at Haug pilgrimage and hostel. Finally, the trail goes through the first large forest area towards the large lakes Fløyta and Lysjøen. Both are suitable for a dip and there are many nice places to slide along the way. Accommodation can take place in the very simple cabin Lysjøhimet, or in the hostel at Finnsbråten farm. The next stage goes out of Viken and into Stange common in the Inland. 

 

 

Ravinedalen Gardermoen

Ravinedalen Gardermoen

A short distance from Oslo Airport Gardermoen you will find one of the most beautiful ravines on Romerike – here you will notice the planes either landing or taking off in addition to the silence in the ravine between each plane. Right at the end of the "old" / western runway you will find the descent into this amazing ravine.

Here you will also find a sign describing the trip and information about the place itself. When you walk the approx. 1.5 kilometer long path down to the very bottom of the ravine, at the end of April and the beginning of May you will see an eldrorado of dandelions here. Even on hot days, it will be cool and a rich multitude of sounds in the ravine.

At the bottom of the ravine by the river Sokna, there is also a memorial to 20 people who died here when a plane carrying allied soldiers crashed here on approach on 10 May 1945 – a strong and important story. In 2012, a memorial grove was created and you can read the history of the place.

The area itself was protected in 1985 and the hiking trail opened in the early 90s. Down in the ravine is the municipal border between Ullensaker and Nannestad and you will visit both municipalities on the trip.

Have a good trip and remember your camera! Access: Park in the car park not too far from Scandic and Best Western Plus Oslo Airport Hotel – not a big car park but you can park there.

Take the walkway towards the end of the runway and here there is a small entrance down to the ravine. You can also take the shuttle bus from Oslo Airport Gardermoen – then direction Scandic and Clarion. There are also scheduled buses to Nannestad and Maura.

Hagahogget

Difficulty: Medium/demanding. There is some climbing on the last part up towards Hagahogget.

Length: Approx. 7.1 km round trip.

Starting point/parking: By bus from Asker station, bus number 275, get off at Vøyen. Approximately 200 meters from the starting point. If you come by car, there is off-road parking at the starting point for the tour. You can look up the address Semsveien 139.

HIKE DESCRIPTION:

From the parking lot, our tour proposal starts on a well-marked gravel road towards Bergsåstoppen/Sandungen at Sem grendehus. The road has a slight climb all the way to a well-marked hiking trail. Continue on the blue-marked trail in slightly hilly terrain over Semskollen. You will then come to the first crossroads where you turn right and follow the signs to Bergsåsen.You will come to a crossroads where there is a sign for Hagahogget on the right, there you follow the signs for Hagahogget. It is mostly easy to follow the blue marked path. The path has varying degrees of incline all the way to the goal of the trip.

At Hagahogget you should take time to rest. Hagahogget is 415 meters above sea level. Here you will be able to enjoy beautiful views of Skaugumåsen to the north, and behind there eastern parts of Oslo. To the south you can see Håøya. And not least you will see a beautiful view of Asker and Semsvannet.

The return is the same way back to the starting point.

Have a good trip!

Tømmeråsen

Tømmeråsen is an easily accessible peak in Ski municipality at 313 meters above sea level and is Ski municipality's highest point. There are great views at the top. The trip takes place in varied and exciting forest terrain.

The tour starts at the Krokhol golf course, if the clubhouse on the golf course is open, this is a nice place to stop for a light snack or a cup of coffee. If you come by car, it will be possible to park here. When you start walking, follow the forest road through the golf course for 300 meters until you see a barrier on the left, and go past it. 150 meters after the barrier, follow a blue marked path to the right. Here the path will gradually rise upwards in a varied forest terrain for one kilometre. First you walk around Svarvestolen, a peak at 271 m. When you have passed a gorge here, you will come to Paddetjern, which has an idyllic rest area, where it is nice to swim in the summer. At the water's edge there is an idyllic bonfire, but remember the bonfire ban 15 April – 15 September and always check for the risk of forest fires. From Paddetjern it is 1.5 km to the viewpoint, the last kilometer will climb steeply up the ridge that makes up Tømmeråsen.

In clear weather at the top you will be able to see all the way to Gaustatoppen and Norefjell. Especially the view to the left is impressive. You will also be able to see all the way to Færder lighthouse outside Tjøme in Vestfold. (You may need to have binoculars for this). It has been arranged with benches, campfires, cairns and other things at the top so it will be possible to take a breather on the ground and enjoy the view. On the return trip on the same way back, you can look back on a great summit trip!

There are many nice paths in the area and it is also possible to arrange a round trip. When you follow the path back along the hill, you can continue the path straight ahead and pass over a bog north of Tretjerna. Just after the marsh, the path meets Høykrokholveien and you turn left and follow the hiking trail for approx. 2.5 km back to the car park.

Coastal Art Galleries

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.

 

Øyeren experiences

The nature park at Sand farm, managed by Øyerenopplevelser AS, is over 12 acres and has 1.5 km of shoreline. The area is designed for play, activities and recreation. Here you can rent and have the opportunity to use a beach volleyball court, a small Frisbee golf course, a small off-road cycle track, swimming areas, sitting areas, approx. 2 km of hiking trails as well as a large wooden lavvo for up to 50 people.

 

Arenas

Lavvoen, has room for up to 50 people. Inside there is a large fire pit with a grill option. Extra outdoor grill if necessary. In addition, the lavvo has its own "kitchen corner" with wood stove and serving counters.

Outdoor area. The area has several beaches with seating and good opportunities for activities and swimming. Here you will find courts for volleyball and frisbee golf (putting course).

Viking Arena. The arena has an amphitheater with room for 300 people. Here there are barbecue facilities with suitable dining areas for 50. If desired, Øyerenopplevelser can offer informal Viking activities, see "Activities".

 

Activities

Winter:

Ice “rally”. An exclusive offer for your company, organization or club. An arena that brings out the broad smile while driving your own car on the ice-covered lake. A good place to get to know the car's driving characteristics on a icy surfaces. At the same time, it provides increased skills for dealing with slippery Norwegian winter roads. In other words, pure joy and lots of good learning.

Mat sledging offers fast-paced experiences suitable for all ages.

 

Water:

Pedal boat. For 1 to 4 people per boat. There must always be an adult either in the boat or responsible for keeping the boat under supervision. The boats have a weight limit and are therefore best suited for 1 adult with 1 to 2 children. Life jackets are included.

Canoe. For 2 to 3 people per boat. Life jackets are included.

SUP board. For 1 person per board. SUP board hire includes the loan of a life jacket.

Water sports. Do you like action? We offer various forms of water sports. Water skis, mat, ring, knee board etc.

 

Outdoors:

Frisbee golf – putting course. Frisbee golf is a great activity that is suitable for all ages, with and without experience. In total, the course has 9 curves that you can play your way through. The distances between each basket are short.

Sand volleyball. Organize the gang and get the experience of team play. On a good summer evening, there can quickly be many rounds of sand volleyball among eager event participants.

 

Vikings:

Ax throwing. Can you hit the mark? Ax throwing is a demanding activity, but at the same time exciting and fun!

Bow and arrow. Check how good you are at aiming and how steady you are on the hand.

Other activities. Sledge hammer, balance, walk the plank

 

The hosts are looking forward to showing off the area and all that nature here has to offer, through the different seasons. Øyeren experiences are only open to those who rent one of the arenas or accommodation options, and therefore do not have fixed opening hours.

 

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Walk along Drøbak´s fjordside park

A short and cozy trip is a visit to the pride of the city, Badeparken.

This is the municipality's Millennium Site, concert venue, swimming area for young and old, and it contains a number of attractions.

You can choose to enter the park from the south at Båthavna or by the beautiful Drøbak Church from 1776. Inside the park, you can either stroll along a network of paths along the sea or move a bit up into the park over gently rolling terrain and through what the locals call Gamleparken (the Old Park).

If you enter from the south at Båthavna, you are greeted by the beautiful sight of blooming cherry trees.

Inside the park, you will find a play area for children, you can visit an art exhibition at Galleri Varmbadet, lie down and soak up the sun on Parrstranda in the north, or dive into the sea from the diving board "Femmer’n."

Badeparken also features a popular playground with a slide, swings, and a climbing net.

There is a beautiful Memorial Grove for those who fell from Frogn during World War II, and you can become acquainted with the bust of Colonel Eriksen, who sank the German warship Blücher on April 9, 1940.

A little below the bust lies a large anchor from the Blücher, which was retrieved from the depths where the warship sank during the dramatic and significant historical military action in 1940.