Hans Børli - the forrest poet from Eidskog
Are you smitten by the writings of the forrest poet Hans Børli? Check out ths tour to discover his home and area.
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- eidskog
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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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- Historic building
- kongsvinger
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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.
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