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Magnor Glassverk
Foto: Mona Nordøy
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Magnor Glassworks

Enjoy the sight of the glassblowers at the glassworks! This is magic with sand and fire - the world's most exciting handicraft! Magnor Glassworks is a fantastic experience for the whole family, and is also one of Innlandet’s biggest tourist attraction. Magnor was founded in 1896, and several generations have shaped its history.

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Gamlebyen 1 Mats Birkelund
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Explore the history of Kongsvinger city!

The eldest part of Kongsvinger consists of huge officers' quarters and smaller housing for the soldiers fra the 17- and 1800's. The district grew up by Kongsvinger Fortress and were the childhood streets of the painter Erik Werenskiold who grew up here as a son of commander Fredrik Werenskiold in the end of the 1800's.

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Bilde fra skogen inn på Odalstunet Barnas dag Foto Vilde Strid Anno Odalstunet 2
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The outdoor museum of Odalen - Odalstunet

Odalstunet has collected buildings and artefacts from all over Odalen since the museum was founded just after World War II. The buildings constitute a large farmhouse with both farmhouses, farmhouses and many outbuildings. At a safe distance from the other houses is the kjona and the smithy. In the forest we find the homestead and just beyond is the logger's hut. The museum area itself is open all year round, although the buildings are only open during events.

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Outdoor Finnskogen leirplass
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Outdoor Finnskogen

We offer unique nature- and cultural experiences in the magical Finnish forest. If you would like to learn to paddle a canoe or an SUP- board or a local traditional handcraft – come to us!

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Kulturreise
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A cultural journey in borderland

Experience the mystique of Finnskogen, bohemian life in old Kongsvinger, Hans Børli's childhood home, unique food culture interspersed with history, music and humor in a luxurious and fun bus journey you have never experienced before. "Cultural journey in borderland" is an adventure package with three overnight stays gastronomic experiences, artistic performances and guidings.

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Hjem Land Kongsvinger Museum
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Kongsvinger Museum

Get to know the region's multifaceted history! The name Anno Museum Kongsvinger region is a collective name for several museums in the Kongsvinger region. The department consists of Kongsvinger Museum, Women's Museum, Odalstunet and Eidskog Museum.In the summer of 2021, the museum's new exhibition "Homeland" opened - it is about the artist Erik Werenskiold and Kongsvinger town in the period 1855 – 1905.

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Vinger kirke 1
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Vinger Church "Klang under kuppelen" («Sound under the Dome»)

Kongsvinger's beautiful church from the 1600s is located at the foot of Øvrebyen, Kongsvinger's old town. With its characteristic onion dome, it is a favorite and beautiful photo motif. The church is currently used, among other things, for the popular concert series "Sound under the Dome", where both local and national artists perform.

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Kornmo olje på lerret kåre tveter foto sør odal kommune
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Galleri Lyshuset - the art of Kåre Tveter

The gallery, which is located in the farmhouse on the former farm Korsmo Søndre, also invites you to exhibitions with renowned artists. In 2022, the focus was on Kåre Tveter on the occasion of his 100th birthday.Kulturlåven - with Låvebrua and Låvegalleriet - together with Lille Galleri in Stabburet constitutes an exciting cultural museum! Låvegalleriet is a showroom open to guest exhibitors and Sør-Odal Association of Art.Lille Galleri at stabburet is a showroom for young artists/designers from the region and local amateurs who want to make an exhibition.

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Skaalbergsetera
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The farm pasture "Skaalbergsetera"

Skålbergsætra in Austvatn, Nord-Odal, was in traditional operation until 1960. After many years of decay and overgrowth, Anno Museum and Odalstunet have restored buildings and landscapes and budeia has re-entered the site after 50 years of absence.In summer, the farm is open every day from 12-5 pm. Feel free to bring your packed lunch and enjoy the peace .On Wednesdays, cheese making are demonstrated. The sale of self-produced sour cream every day while supplies last.

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Finnskogleden
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The Finnskog Trail

Finnskogleden is a 240 km long hiking trail which stretches in the south from Morokulien in Eidskog to Søre Osen in Trysil community.

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1793 event Ovlien co
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Lars Ovlien & co - Tour of Culture

At the intersection of culture, history and gastronomy, we create unique experiences from the Kongsvinger region. Kongsvinger's long military history related to the fortress and the camp, the mystique of Finnskogen and not least the many artists who come from the deep forests along the border with Sweden.

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Underholdningssjefen 2
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Underholdningssjefen - the entertainment manager!

Entertainment for groups:If you are going on a group or company trip, the region's own artist agency "The Entertainment Manager" can arrange for you to be visited by a local comedian, folk singer, troubadour or speaker. They find the right artist – and send it to where you have chosen to accommodate.

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Finnskogen Guideservice
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Finnskogen Guideservice

Christer Nilsson and Kjell Magne Nordvi have for 60 years been high and low and everywhere on Finnskogen, both on the Norwegian and Swedish sides. They often guide groups, families and companies to exciting places where the line between fantasy and reality is blurred in a magical and beautiful nature.

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Eidskogmuseum
Foto: Eidskog Museum
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Eidskog Museum

Eidskog Museum is an eco-museum with buildings that are taken care of in their original environment, with several facilities around the village.The facilities reflect business and community life in Eidskog over many hundreds of years.

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Aamodtgaarden
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Kongsvinger Association of Art

Kongsvinger Kunstforening exhibits exciting art in beautiful premises in Aamodtgården, which sits high up under Kongsvinger Fortress. It is a beautiful empire house built in 1798, and here the art society has about 110 m2 divided into gallery and office.

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Kynna padling scaled 1
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Opplev Kynna - canoeing in Finnskogen!

Kynna is a watercourse at Finnskogen ideal for canoeing and kayaking trips. The area has several signposted cycle routes, DNT marked trails, nature reserve, horse riding facilities, fishing opportunities and well-adapted campsites. Here you will also find Gravberget, which offers exciting local history, local food, accommodation and unique church buildings.

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Mattila sommer
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Mattila

On 26 March 1961, Mattila was inaugurated as a tourist resort with a ski lodge, making it the oldest tourist resort in Northern Värmland. Mattila is located in the centre of Finnskogen, about 6 miles northwest of Torsby, near the border with Norway and Lake Røgden. The farm dates back to the mid-17th century where the stories still live on today. Today it is a Finn farm with a smokehouse (the only smokehouse stove in the world that is regularly lit) and an outdoor and accommodation facility. In Mattila there are about 40 cabins, most of which can be rented. There is a restaurant, meeting rooms, a ski stadium, the start of several hiking and cycling trails, an active Finnish farm with a traditional smokehouse and much more.Read more on Mattila's website- Cabins - Restaurant

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Nedre Øieren Gård
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Nedre Øieren Farm

Nedre Øieren Farm, is located high and free, surrounded by a beautiful cultural landscape overlooking the Lake Øier and with the surrounding forests. Here one can sense what the Finns saw and felt when they came here to the area in the 1600s. The farm is located at Øiermoen in Brandval Finnskog, Kongsvinger municipality.

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2022 Eventyrfestningen
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"Colonel Krebs and the Hunt for the Fortress Sword" - a magical family musical at Kongsvinger Fortress!

A magical summer evening under the starry sky for the whole family at one of Norway's most beautiful fortresses. "Colonel Krebs and the Hunt for the Fortress Sword" is a magnificent outdoor evening performance at Kongsvinger Fortress, packed with music, dance, humour, magic and warmth. The show is suitable for the whole family, from 5 years and up

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