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Hunting and fishing, or sports and excitement in adventurous nature? Enriching cultural experiences or exciting architecture in historical surroundings? Family friendly farm visits and peace & quiet? Maybe relaxation and a beach holiday?

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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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Kongsvinger Fortress

Kongsvinger Fortress has a unique history. The fortress was erected in 1681 and has been of a great importance all the way up to 2009. Today you might experience the historic fortress through a museum, a restaurant, and a hotel. The majestic Kongsvinger fortress offers a fantastic panoramic view over the river Glomma. The fortress has never been conquered or seized yet been of an important strategic importance for the defence of Southern Norway.

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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.

In Norway you never have to travel far to experience great nature, and the Kongsvinger region is proof of that. Here is the spectacular and mythical Finnskogen right on your doorstep!

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Odal Canoe & Leisure

Rent a canoe on the beautiful lake of Storsjøen!Storsjøen is an idyllic gem with scenic surroundings. At Odal Canoe & Leisure you can rent solid canoes, SUP boards and tree tents in addition to equipment you need for a nice trip on the lake.

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Solhaug Canoe & Leisure

Solhaug Canoe & Leisure is connected to Solhaug Gård which is located by Utgårdsjøen at Finnskogen. Here you can rent a canoe with complete equipment, get training, transport as needed and stay overnight in a cabin. They offer breakfast, dining in the barn, fishing opportunities and adapted "Finnskogsvandring" - walkinging i the forrest.

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The Women's Museum

The Women's Museum in Norway, Kvinnemuseet, is located in a beautiful villa in Swiss style, dating from 1857. It is in the vicinity of the 17th century fortress and the well conserved wooden buildings of Øvrebyen, the oldest part of Kongsvinger town.

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Kongsvinger Golfclub

Welcome to one of the best and most beautiful forest golf courses in the Nordic countries. The course is actually selected Norway's best golf courses eight year in a row by World Golf Awards!

Culture, nature or history? In the Kongsvinger region, you experience all of them in beautiful harmony!

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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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PAN Treetop Cabins

PAN Treetop Cabins are located at Finnskogen, in Solor. Finnskogen is a great natural reserve brimming with history and a plethora of species. Mystery and the inexplicable have always been a part of daily life for the Finnish people who settled there. The Finnish settlers’ most important god was called Tapio, a Finnish version of Pan, the Greek god of forests and meadows.

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Negarden 1897

Negarden 1897 is beautifully situated in a large English garden in the middle of the village Flisa. Here you are whitin a short distance to different kinds of shopping possibilities and other attractions. They are open all year around, and offers accommodation in a historic environment. They cooperate with local farms and can offer delicious homemade meals based on local products.

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Opaker Farm

At Opaker Gård they offer great experiences close to nature - we offer both accomodation and local food. In the proximity to the Finnskogen – the Finnish forests – surrounded by the river Glomma and an open cultural landscape.

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Sanngrund Camping & Cafè

Sanngrund offers delicious food, accommodation, catering and banqueting rooms only 45 minutes from Gardermoen airport and Oslo. It is situated conveniently right by the main road, yet idyllic along the river Glomma. Sanngrund is well known for its exquisite food!

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In the footsteps of the writer Åsta Holth

Åsta Holth was a well-known Norwegian author who wrote several novels about her people, the Forest Finns who immigrated to Finnskogen. Experience Leiråker and Finnskoghagen, a comprehensive further development of the garden at Åsta Holth's small farm.Through the Norwegian Forest Finnish Museum you can experience Finnetunet at Svullrya, Gruetunet Museum at Kirkenær, Orala at Austmarka, Austmarka Bygdetun in Austmarka, Tyskberget Finnegard in Åsnes-Finnskog and Faldaasen school in Åsnes Finnskog.

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Writing cabin ‘Elvis Presley Boulevard’

When Levi Henriksen broke through as a writer, he also became known for his writing room in "Elvis Presley Boulevard", a joking name for a small road stump on Granli, on the outskirts of Kongsvinger. "Elvis Presley Boulevard" is an exhibition of Levi Henriksen's writing and writing environment, but also an actual writing room.

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Gjesåsen climbing park

With its idyllic position close the local lake Gjesåssjøen this park offers an Eldorado for both kids and adults who love to climb.

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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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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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Drengen Dairy Farm

A real, hidden treasure! Drengen Dairy Farm at Brandval offers charming dining experiences. Here, sour cream porridge with a cured stick is served in its own grass lounge in the summer - a Norwegian speciality and festive dish. There are also waffles with self-produced sour cream and local jam, and other goodies.

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Grensen Experience

On the national border with Sweden is Grensen Experience, an adventure house with a view of the beautiful Lake Røgden, with its tiny tree-covered islands. Here there are good fishing opportunities, surrounded by mythical forests with Norway's largest populations of wolves, bears and moose.

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Ingelsrud Farm

Experience rural holiday idyll at the family farm Ingelsrud. Here you can stay in the main house, farmhouse, storehouse, drengestuen, in lavvu and shelter, and breakfast can be ordered no matter where on the farm you stay. The farm has fantastic views and immediate proximity to water, beach, forest and fields, and the activity opportunities are many.

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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 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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Maarud Gaard Opplevelser

Wild, beautiful and tasty! Maarud Gaard Opplevelser is a distinctive course and conference center in the middle of the forest by idyllic Sæterlisjøen, only one hour from Oslo and Gardermoen. Here you will find 70,000 acres of playground, beautiful walls filled with history and an open host who facilitates stays and seminars. The culinary meals can be served in the middle of nature or in the dining room. The accommodation offer is wide-ranging, whether you want to sleep in a lavvu or prefer soft beds.

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Explore Finnskogen

Dream of waking up in a hammock on a lonely island in the middle of the forest? This summer that could be you! An all-inclusive program is perfect for those who wish the little extra.

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Norwegian Prison Museum

The Norwegian Prison Museum is located in the laboratory building at Kongsvinger Fortress. Here you will find the largest collection from Norwegian prison history in the form of thousands of objects, pictures, prisoner works and historical documents and stories dating back to the 1700s.

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Museum for Forest Finn Culture in Norway

Museum for Forest Finn Culture in Norway consists of four cultural facilities which all work to preserve and inform about the Norwegian Finnish culture

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The tower of Hornkjøl

North of Eidskog, towering up for the lake of Hornsjøen on the border with Kongsvinger municipality, lies the mountain of Hornkjøl. The height above sea level is 434 meters and highest in Eidskog. At the top is the tower of Hornkjøl, an 18.5 m high fire tower from 1942 with great views in all directions. The tower was extensively restored in 2019-2020.

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A summer evening at Oppitun - Hans Børli's home summer 2023

Oppistun - Børli's literary universe.Oppistun is the poet Hans Børli's childhood home at Fjellskogen in Eidskog. Hans Børli has been translated into several languages and has received a number of literary awards.The place Børli was probably cleared in the first half of the 1700s. Around 1865 the square was divided in two, Nestun and Oppistun. All the farms at Nordre Fjellskogen are defunct. Oppistun Børli was vacated after the farmhouse burned down in 1969. Only the kitchen stairs remain. It called Hans Børli his "altar".

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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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The Soot Canal

The Soot Canal is a channel for transporting timber against the current so that the timber could come from Eidskog to Høland, from the Mangen watercourse (which ends up in Sweden) and into the Halden watercourse.The lower part of the canal roughly follows the course of Skjølåa between the lakes Skjervangen (176 masl.) and Mortsjølungen (201 masl.) in Vestmarka in Eidskog through Steintjenn (189 masl.). This part constitutes Norway's oldest lock system and was inaugurated in 1859.

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The land of peace - Morokulien

The name Morokulien is created of the norwegian and swedish words for "fun" (moro and kul).The land of peace consists today of the majestetic Peace Monument, the Peace Bell, the Peace Park with trees planted by different politicians, Brennastua and the radiostation.

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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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Finnskogen NaKuHel Farm

"NaKuHel" stands for nature, culture and health in Norwegian. We can offer accommodation, guiding, canoing, long horse rides in the forest and different types of distraction which you can find on a farm – all in the beautiful harmony of nature and peacefulness.

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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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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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Odal Fritid & Turistservice - leisure & tourist service

Odal Leisure & Tourist Service offers a variety of offers. Everything from guiding in fishing and outdoor activities, to repairs and sale of bicycles. They also perform most service and maintenance assignments for both companies and private individuals such as clearing, tree felling, snow shoveling, firewood, cabin service and more.

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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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Klokkertunet Farm

Learn about life on a farm! The family-run farm Klokkertunet at Brandval has many animals and a great playground. In other words, the whole family can enjoy themselves! In a short distance you will find Skarstad Garden Market offering a good meal.

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Kvisle Manor

Welcome to the manor of Kvisle! The house is beautifully furnished and offers many different parlors where you may enjoy the historic athmosphere and a delicous meal.They will tailor a serie of fun activities for you - to have fun, relax and celebrate. They will take good care of you and your company.

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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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Berg Skysstasjon - transportation & travels

Berg Skysstasjon has more than 100 years of experience as a tour operator and tour operator. They are stationed in Kongsvinger, but are well known throughout the region. Berg provides services ranging from pure transport assignments to complete tour arrangements, and from groups of friends on holiday to companies on study trips. The drivers and tour guides have many years of experience and the knowledge needed to provide great experiences.

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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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Gallery BJØRNEN - "The bear"

Nature photographer Kjell Ivar Wålberg has a small but very rich photo gallery with hundreds of animal photos of his own. The special thing about "Galleri BJØRNEN" is that it displays a number of exciting photographs that have been taken in the gallery's immediate vicinity. For example, you will find pictures of bears, wolves, wolverines, lynx and golden eagles taken within a circumference of a few hundred meters from the gallery.

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BUA Kongsvinger - free outlet of sports equipment

BUA is a national non-profit organization that works to give children and young people the opportunity to try more and more varied activities. They do this by making it easier for you to borrow equipment for sports and outdoor activities! Adults can also borrow equipment, and now you can borrow throughout the country if you are registered with one of them.If you lack equipment for your holiday, please contact the local BUA!

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Austvatn Farm

Create memories for life in this unique and family-friendly place! Old Austvatn farm is a magnificent house with 460 m2, surrounded by 10 acres of lush garden with venerable old trees - right by the lake Storsjøen and the cultural trail in the forest. There are beautiful and prepared ski slopes and ice rink in the immediate vicinity on the ice, and lighted trails a short drive from the house at idyllic Trondsbu. Austvatn farm has snowkicks for loan, and when Storsjøen is iced, it is an experience to go out on the islands and have lunch over the fire. It is also idyll to light a fire pit on the farm at sunset.

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Kongsvinger Fortress Museum

The museum on the fortress of Kongsvinger lies in the old house for supplies from 1682. You will find three exhibitions situated on three floors. If you would like a guided tour on the actual fortress you may contact the organisation behind the museum - "The Friends of the Fortress" who manage the guiding for individiuals as well as groups upon request.

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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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Natur, plan og utvikling - Nature, planning and development.

Nature, Planning and Development has more than ten years of experience in the preparation of planning programmes, impact assessments and other documents included in planning proposals. The company has good experience in assisting in case processing and managing assignments and projects.

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Nordfjeld Guesthouse

195 meters above sea level in Eidskog municipality, Nordfjeld farm is surrounded by almost 40,000 acres of forest and natural areas. A unique accommodation - the farm's history is combined with modern art, a delight for the soul and eyes.

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The Plus

The Plus - the world's most environmentally friendly factory and a hefty destination!Møbelfabrikken Vestre supplies fantastic outdoor furniture to many international cities, and now a visitor-friendly factory is being opened at Magnor in the Kongsvinger region - Norway's green heart.The factory is designed by the Danish architectural firm BIG, and becomes much more than just a factory. From the summer of 2022, you can enjoy spectacular architecture, a visitor center and a 300-acre adventure park! Bring your family on a picnic in the area and check out the art installations in the park.From the roof of The Plus, you can see more of what's going on inside the factory.

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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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Brikkebutikken - Norges største Lego-butikk!

Did you know that Norway's largest Lego store is located in Kongsvinger? Only a short drive from Oslo! Norway's best selection of hard-to-find and exclusive Lego sets, and it is constantly supplemented with new and exciting products. Inside the store you will also find clothes and pre-built models to admire. Check out the amazing full-figure tiger at checkout.

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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 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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The Magical "Troll-mirror" - real knights and tournaments!

They are located on the farm Eriksbråten in Eidskog, and has Norway's only permanent tournament course for knightly sports! Real life knights - an adventours and exciting world.

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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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5. Etage

Kongsvinger's coolest rooftop!How about Tipsy tea with family and friends in October?5. Etage is centrally located in Kongsvinger with a fantastic rooftop terrace with panoramic views of Kongsvinger city centre. The centre has three flexible meeting and conference rooms that can be adapted to your needs. They can facilitate everything from smaller meetings to larger conferences and events. They will help you all the way with the planning, so that you and your guests have a successful event. Personal service, a cosy atmosphere and flexible solutions are keywords.

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Scandinavian Motorcycle Centre

Visit a unique museum where you'll find a range of vintage motorcycles, a café and a workshop all in one.

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Finnskogen Aktiv

Do you want to become a master of trail cycling and experience adventurous nature? At Finnskogen Aktiv you can learn technique, explore exciting trails and feel the sense of mastery on your body. They offer courses for both beginners and experienced cyclists who want a different and active experience. Join owner and leader Jeanette on a journey through the forest and explore the magical trails of Finnskogen!