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.
Are you smitten by the writings of the forrest poet Hans Børli? Check out ths tour to discover his home and area.
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.
Read moreKongsvinger 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.
Read moreThe 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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