Nature and parks in Norway

Trogfjellstien is a path with a cultural and historical theme. Starting from Åmil and Elvarheim Museum, you walk up the mountain over a famous stone bridge, one of the oldest of its kind in Northern Europe. The trail is safe to walk and therefore also suitable for families with children. The walk takes about two hours, is 1.6 km long and the highest point is 430 metres. At the top of Trogfjeldet there are benches where you can sit and enjoy the beautiful view. You can park by the Elvarheim Museum.

For those interested in spending a full day in nature, a hike on Trongedalsnuten, the area's highest mountain, is recommended.

The hiking trail takes you 929 metres above sea level, so you need to be in good shape to cope with the exertions, which take about 9 hours.

The hike starts in Gjøvdal, where you can park along the main road at Trongedalsnuten. Brochures and other necessary information can be found at the nearby tourist office. If you like active holidays or just like hiking, a short break or a long weekend at Trongedalsnuten is the perfect choice!

Find a family holiday with cheap hotels in Norway at Risskov and drive yourself on summer holiday or winter holiday in Norway. Stop by the Langedrag Nature Park. Here you can experience wild and domestic animals up close. Help feed the moose and reindeer, meet the cute northern diggers and see all the cute rabbits. Perhaps you'll dare to venture into the wolf farm too?

Langedrag Nature Park is open all year round. All days from: 10:00 - 18:00. Find your self-drive holiday at Risskov and enjoy an affordable family holiday at your own pace.

Go on one of the many cheap car holidays to Norway and have a summer holiday with nature experiences. Elgtun at Landeskogen is an exciting place to visit and an educational experience. The park has a special focus on education, so you can come home with a lot of new knowledge about Norwegian moose. Four times a day you can visit the moose. In between each visit, you can take advantage of their various activities. On a self-drive holiday it is easy to get out and experience the beautiful nature.

Færder Nasjonalpark is Norway's newest national park and covers over 700 islets, skerries and sounds in the surrounding area. It is also an important nature area for both city dwellers and holiday home owners, as it is close to the city and the Oslo area. From the visitor centre there is a trail to the End of the World, so enjoy the beautiful but also rugged scenery towards the end of the world.

On the steep south-west facing slopes of Rognsflauene, at Tangevald Kleiva and south to Rognstranda, lies Tangevald nature reserve. Here you will find a magnificent deciduous forest and one of Norway's largest deposits of lime forests. There are also areas covered with grey ash forest and freshwater rivers. There are plenty of routes for cyclists and trekkers alike.

How about parking your car at Fritzøehus Park and stretching your legs? Here you can hike in beautiful natural surroundings. The park is characterised by its beautiful beech trees and with many larger mammals such as deer, billy goats and sheep. The place is run by Mille-Marie Treschow, who during the summer season welcomes guests who have booked a tour in advance.

Experience the archipelago with sea fishing and lighthouse safari along the coast of Vestfold with M/S Molly. Experience among other things the tour at sea with local storytellers. The tours can be booked at the harbour in Sandefjord or elsewhere in the archipelago. Just let us know in advance and we can also serve you a small dinner on board at a reasonable price. It is also possible to hire sea fishing equipment.

Both Tønsberg and Ilene Nature Reserve south of Oslo are popular destinations for ornithologists, with their splendid birdlife. It's also a great destination for a day out with children and grandchildren, where the little ones can easily burn off some energy and you can have a packed lunch in beautiful Norwegian countryside. Children will love a trip up the birdwatching tower, where adults can enjoy the glorious scenery. Around 236 bird species have been observed in Ilene Nature Reserve, which is a popular migration area in autumn as well as spring. You can observe many different kinds of birds in the duck, goose, swan and pigeon families. In spring you can see mallards and pheasants on the forest floor. In late summer you will see large flocks of greylag geese and in autumn you will see many species of the sparrow family. Herons also make an appearance, as do a wide variety of interesting birds of prey. A family holiday in southern Norway with a visit to Ilene Nature Reserve is a wonderful experience for all nature lovers, young and old.

Vigelandsparken in Oslo is definitely worth a visit, as it is also the largest park in the centre of Oslo. The park has always been a popular area where the city's citizens could entertain themselves with various outdoor activities or just enjoying the good weather surrounded by green and beautiful nature. The park is one of the most magnificent sights in the Norwegian capital and the whole park is also dedicated to the works of the famous sculptor and artist Gustav Vigeland. Vigeland Park contains a total of 214 sculptures, made of bronze and granite. There are also 13 wrought iron gates. Gustav Vigeland himself modelled all the sculptures in full size, while the carving in granite and the casting in bronze were mainly done by his students and skilled craftsmen.

The view at Landeskogen Bygland, which can be reached from the parking lot at Årdal, opened in 1916. The paths were built so that patients from the Landeskogen Peace Center could enjoy the beautiful scenery. The path up to the viewpoint is easily accessible with a beautiful view of the Byglandsfjord. The walk is estimated to take 2 hours in easy forest terrain.

The landscape in Setesdal varies from flat villages to beautiful and wild high mountains. The road through the valley passes through small and large towns. Around every corner, new impressions await that can make you stop and enjoy nature and the peaceful surroundings. Silver Farm is the perfect starting point for adventures in the area, with short distances to attractions and nature experiences.

Rysstad is the perfect place for the possibility of hiking in the mountains both for day trips and for longer hikes. There are many marked hiking trails in the area. The routes are at least 1-2 hours long. The routes include Rysstad's turpark, Løefjødd, Ulvedalsfjeldet, Kvisletoppen, Vardefjeld and Gloppefoss. The mountains in these areas are attracting more and more climbers. Climbers come from all over Europe. There are over 200 climbing routes, including Løefjeld, Hækni, Nomelandsfjeldet and Straumfjeldet. Straumfjeldet is home to Northern Europe's longest Via Ferrata (clear tracks equipped with steel cables, iron ladders and bridges).

Snilsberg Family Park is located between Hamar and Lillehammer. There are plenty of activities for children, grandchildren and other children. Here you will meet goats, lambs, wild boars and ponies on a beautiful farm overlooking Mjøsa. It's a relatively small park - a cross between an open farm and an animal park with lots of areas for children to run around freely.

Norway's largest lake lies on the border between Hedmark, Oppland and Akershus. The towns of Hamar, Gjøvik and Lillehammer are located on Lake Mjøsa. On both sides you will find a number of small and large farms, as the area is one of the most fertile in the country.

There are also plenty of opportunities for fishing, as Mjøsa is rich in a variety of freshwater fish. You can also experience the lake and the beautiful landscape from the ship, Skibladner. If swimming tempts you, you will also find a nice beach line. Most people wait until summer to plunge into the wet elements, while many locals are keen winter bathers.

Hedmarksvidda is a beautiful nature and recreation area in Hedmark and one of the country's most beautiful ski slopes. It combines adventurous scenery with kilometres of groomed trails. The Hedmarksvidda Rundt ski race was organised for the eighth time in 2017, and is an exciting ski race almost on a par with the more famous Birkebeinerrennet in Oslo.

You don't need a winter holiday to find an occasion to visit Hedmarksvidda. A summer holiday can easily turn into a walking or active holiday in this beautiful and fascinating area. During the summer months, Hedmarksvidda residents put on their hiking boots and set off on long, exciting walks. The nature is not as dramatic as in many other places in Norway. This may be an advantage if you want a less challenging trip or are travelling with children. There are also a few rest areas in the area where you can park your car.

Enjoy a walk along the old railway road, which stretches from Hellvik to Egersund and is an incredibly beautiful walk. If you are on a car holiday, the car can be parked at Hellvik station. Then it's also nice and easy to take the train back and pick it up again. The walk along the track takes about 1.5 hours at a normal pace, but bring some coffee and rest your feet at one of the many rest stops, which are highly recommended. Bring your pram, there's plenty of room for the four-wheeler on the paths.

Folgefonna National Park is located on a peninsula in Hardangerfjorden. It is home to the third largest glacier on the Norwegian mainland. The glacier has been a tourist attraction since 1833. Today there are various guided tours in the national park; hike in the beautiful, dramatic landscape above Folgefonna, row a kayak and get up close to the waterfalls and much more.

West of Hardangerfjorden lies Fyksesund Landscape Park, which is an incredibly beautiful area. There are marked trails, so it's a unique opportunity to experience the beautiful Norwegian countryside up close.

Discover the beautiful green landscape, filled with fruit trees in one place, beautiful mountains in another and lots of rocks. When your legs start to get tired after a good long hike, finish the tour with some food at the terrace restaurant, where you can experience the local Norwegian cuisine.

There is also the possibility to experience the whole beautiful scenery from a distance with a fjord cruise, which is also highly recommended.

The historic Sogesti is a marked route that winds around Fitjadalsvatnet. The terrain is flat and the walk is well suited as an afternoon walk at a leisurely pace. See the famous petroglyphs, ancient houses and sacrificial tombs.

It is also possible to take the trip to the 'jettegryene' in Fitjadlen and then follow the Sogens path from there.