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Corporate Events at RomerikeSeminars, conferences, entertainment andevents for groups, companies, organisations,etc: contact Visit Romerike,tel +47 92 01 27 52.

Tourist Information in OsloThe Tourist Information at City HallThe Tourist Information at Oslo Cruise TerminalFor opening hours, go to www.visitoslo.com

Akershuswww.akershus.com

Followww.visitfollo.no

Asker og Bærumwww.visitaskerogbærum.no

Front page photos: Nordre Øyeren in lands delta /Øystein Søbye – Hurdal Skisenter.

Romerike: the most appealing meeting place in Norway!Green meadows, wide rivers, deep forests stretching across the hills. This is Romerike, closeto the farm, close to the city, close to everywhere, close to anyone. Ten minutes north ofOslo, connected to every corner of the world through the nation's main airport. This is a per-fect place to meet, a great place to arrive at. You can't get closer to Norway anywhere else!

Romerike is evolving – constantly.Romerike is evolving – constantly. Here, we have Oslo Airport, a number of Norway's largestand most competent conference hotels, Lillestrøm Centre of Expertise, Norway Trade Fairs.But we have room for the small and relaxing as well: Still, quiet lakes where trout jump,museums steaming with flavour and tradition, living cultural history. Since the NorwegianConstitution was discussed and approved here in 1814, Romerike has been the most convenient and appealing meeting place in Norway.

Tourist Information RomerikeAurskog Høland and Rømskog Tourist Board Bjørkelangen stationFor opening hours see : www.ahreiseliv.noStasjonsveien 1940 BjørkelangenTel 909 31 356 post@ahreiseliv.no www.ahreiseliv.no

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P A G E 2 Experience Romerike

4 Facts about Romerike

6 Romerike for Children

7 Pilgrim route

8 To see and do

17 Camping & Food

18 Map

20 Food

21 Shopping, Accomodation,meeting & conference

22 Hotel, other Accomodation,meeting & conference

28 Groups, Exhibition, meeting & conference

30 For business & transport

31 Transport

32 Summer & beachesFishing

33 Biking & Active Holiday

34 Useful addresses

4 F A C T S A B O U T R O M E R I K E

MUNICIPALITIES

Romerike, from Old NorwegianRaumariki, ‘the realm of theRaumar’, in Akershus countyconsists today of 13 municipaliti-es. The northernmost part ofEnebakk, which today is part ofthe Follo region, was along withOdalen traditionally consideredpart of Romerike. As of october2012, Romerike has 259.012inhabitants, living on 3.806square kilometres. The relativelyflat topography makes the regiona bountiful farming area. Therivers Vorma and Glomma con-flux at Nes in Romerike.

Municipalities

Aurskog-HølandIn Aurskog-Høland you will find rich inopportunities for outdoor activities andnature experiences. Vast forest areas,gorgeous lakes and ponds providing ahost of activities both in summer andwinter. The opportunities for trips andhikes are many, and most villages andsettlements have a network of publichiking trails.There are several popularbathing spots, and in the winter severalski trails are laid out at several locationsthroughout the municipality. In Aurskogthe Aur rectory is protected as a culturalheritage site.

EidsvollSituated at Romerike’s extreme north,Eidsvoll has diverse hiking terrain idealfor trips on foot and skis. Skreikampenand Mistberget are the municipality’smost elevated points. Eidsvoll has a spe-cial place in Norwegian railway history;Norway’s first railway, inaugurated in1854, terminated at Eidsvoll.

FetNamed from Old Norwegian fit, ‘lushmeadow by water’, Fet is idyllically situa-ted east and north of Lake Øyeren. Theterrain along the lake is made up of culti-vated sand and clay sediments, whichfurther east eases into hilly forests.Northern Europe’s largest inland deltaforms where the river Glomma meetsØyeren, providing a nature preserve withunique flora and fauna.

GjerdrumGjerdrum is situated in the western partsof the Romerike plain. The agriculturalareas reach from Leira River westwardsto the eastern ridge of the RomerikeHills. The area’s distinctive feature are theravines, reaching from 110 to 205meters above mean sea level.

HurdalHurdal is a delightful place for those whoenjoy sports and outdoor activities, bothin summer and in winter. Here you’ll findHurdalsjøen, Lake Hurdal, rich in fish andbeautiful beaches. We can also offer anumber of hikes and excursions, whetheryou’re walking or cycling.How about a horseback ride through theforest? There is also Hurdal Skisenter, aski resort with 10 slopes and 4 lifts,Romerike Bakkesenter (a ski jump cen-tre), as well as prepared ski trails acrossthe entire municipality. The ski trails areconnected all the way to Eidsvoll andcontinue as far as Nordmarka. The Spark(Kicksled) World Championship was heldon 9 February in 2013. With 92% of themunicipality covered by woods andplains, Hurdal is one of Norway’s mostforested municipalities, with plenty ofevergreen forests. In the Fjellsjøkampennature reserve you can hike toFjellsjøkampen – the highest point inAkershus at 812 metres above sea level.Vesleelvfossen is the highest waterfall inAkershus and has a free fall of about tenmetres. Hurdal offers a variety of confe-rence centres as well, making it a placefor work, pleasure and recreation inbeautiful natural settings – just one shorthour from Oslo and 25 minutes fromGardermoen Airport.

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LørenskogMotorway and railway link Lørenskogwestwards to Oslo and eastwards to therest of Romerike. The oldest archaeologi-cal discoveries in this hilly landscape dateback some 5000 years. Østmarka, ladenwith footpaths, ski trails and lakes inviteto year-round use, and the Losby areahas evolved into one of the Oslo area’smajor destinations.

NannestadWinding trails in dramatic ravines anddiverse fauna along streams and rivers –Nannestad’s scenic cultural landscape issituated between the airport and theRomerike Hills. Miles of well-prepared skitrails in fields and forests, exiting forestroads and marked hiking paths maketrips on foot or bike events to remember.Nannestad’s nature is unique, wild anddiverse.

NesAmong lush grain fields and deepforests, Norway’s two largest rivers,Glomma and Vorma, meet in Nes. Here,people have lived for appr 3000 years.When Christianity was introduced in the12th century, a church was built at NesFarm. The church burnt to the groundand was re-erected, but after another firein 1854 it was left in ruins. In 1912, itwas decided to keep the ruins and main-tain the churchyard for coming generati-ons.

NittedalNittedal’s landscape stands apart fromthe other municipalities on the Romerikeplains. Nittedal is a narrow valley situatedbelow and between forest-clad hills. Thevalley floor is dominated by agriculture.The Nitelva River is the spine of the val-ley, as it winds and falls southwards fromLake Harestuvannet on its way toØyeren. When the river is flowing low, iteven allows canoeing.

RælingenØstmarka and Øyeren, wilderness areasvital to the district, both provide a strongfoundation for an active outdoor lifestyle.Several of the highest peaks in the area

are in Rælingen, and are popular destina-tions. Marikollen ski resort has severalslopes, a beginners’ slope for childrenand a warm lobby with a cafe. There isalso a cross-country skiing stadium withaccess to a lit trail, as well as a skatingrink. Årnestangen, part of Nordre Øyerennature reserve, is the habitat of over 260registered species of bird, making the sitea favorite among birdwatchers. World-renowned artist Olav Christopher Jenssengrew up in Rælingen, and a collection ofhis work can be seen at Rælingen cityhall.

SkedsmoEnjoy everything from exciting cultureand history to high technology and visi-ons of the future. Skedsmo offers everyt-hing from shopping to art, culture, getting out and about, sport andleisure opportunities.With some of the country’s most attracti-ve workplaces and a good living environ-ment in beautiful natural surroundings,Skedsmo has a great deal to offer.

SørumThis municipality, at the heart ofRomerike, is criss-crossed by the riversLeira, Rømua, Åa and Glomma. Thewaterways have been used by peoplesince early historic time, and Sørum isladen with archaeological finds and buri-al mounds. Opportunities for enjoyingthe outdoors are plentiful in Sørum,webbed with trails and forest roads.Many trails are marked for hiking, andthe rivers are a delight for paddlers.

Ullensaker40 km north of Oslo, Ullensaker is wellset up for outdoor life. The flat landscapewith its net of trails and forest roads isideal for riding bikes or horses. Thelandscape along the ravines and somelakes can be dramatic. RomerikeLandskapsvernområde is a ravine withdense broadleaf vege tation. The largestburial mound in Scandinavia, Rakni’sMound, lies in Ullensaker. With severalpreserved old roads and treks, Ullensakeris still a logistic hub with major railwaysand roads, and of course Oslo Airport.

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Romerike offers great experiences forchildren. Here you will find everythingfrom beautiful nature to places toswim, train journeys and even thepossibility to “walk on water”. AtFetsund Lenser, children accompa-nied by adults can visit the museumand “walk on water”. In addition,Nordre Øyeren Nature Informa -tion Centre is located here, wherethere are many exciting and child-fri-

endly exhibitions, cafes and shops. The MS Øyeren will take you on aboat trip on the Øyeren, NorthernEurope’s largest inland delta, which isteeming with fantastic bird life – andexciting stories about how the deltawas formed. On a sunny day, it is alsopossible to sail on the Mjøsa lake withthe Skibladner – the world’s oldestpaddle steamer in operation. Fromhere, you can also take the train

home again from Hamar/Lille hammer.If you drive to Sørumsand, you canexperience an old-fashioned trainjourney in carriages from the previouscentury, pulled by a coal-fired steamlocomotive. The Tertitten will trans-port you back to a time when thenarrow gauge Urskog-Høland rail-way chugged between Sørumsandand Skulerud. The stations at Sørum -sand, Bingsfos and Fossum have beenrecreated to resemble how they oncewere. At Bingsfos there is also a fan-tastic picnic area – so take the trip!

At Minnesund it is possible to visit theemerald mines, which are NorthernEurope’s only emerald mines – an exci-ting excursion for both adults and chil-dren – and perhaps you’ll return homewith something extra valuable?

Take a look inside the Eidsvollsbyg-ningen and Wergelands Hus buil-dings, where you can experienceintere sting history in addition toseeing great exhibitions and the storyof 17th May – Norway’s ConstitutionDay. The Standpunkt café also ser-ves good coffee and great food forboth adults and children.At Romerike there are countless golfcourses where it is possible to testyour skills – and if the sun is shiningon a warm summer day, there arewonderful swimming spots andcycling opportunities among the cyclepaths, logging roads and hills.

At Gamle Hvam – a large farm witha beautiful yard and buildings datingas far back as 1728 – there are manydifferent animals, and exhibitionsthroughout the summer. Not faraway you can also experience theEventyrskolen – Stein Skole school,where the walls and doors are deco-rated with fantastical, colourful pain-tings and proverbs.

In the winter, we also have two won-derfull ski centres – Hurdal SkiCentre and Varingskollen offergreat opportunities for both adultsand children, with many ski runs andchallenges – so test out your skis andabilities here.

Welcome to Romerike for Children!

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A day-trip through the Medieval landscapeJoin the pilgrim trail for a day through the cultural landscape of Ullensaker. Close toOslo and Gardermoen international airport, yet within a beautiful agricultural lands-cape, visiting one of the most spectacular Early Medieval monuments of NorthernEurope. Start the trip by half an hours train journey from Oslo to Kløfta station.

At Kløfta station, turn east through therailway underpass, and follow Kongs -vingerveien until you join the pilgrim trailat Galgehaugen (the gallow’s hill). Turnnorth along the pilegrim trail. After onekilometre walk you are aproachingUllensaker church. The earliest recordedchurch at this place was built during the12th century. The stone church was dedi-cated to the Norwegian patron saint OlavHaraldsson († 1030) and St. John theBaptist. After a mudslide destroyed thechurch in the 15th centruy, a wooden stavechurch was erected in its place. This struc-ture was replaced in 1768 with a larger,corner-timbered church that survived untila fire in 1952. The present church isdesigned by the famous Norwegian archi-techt Arnstein Arneberg. Arneberg inclu-ded construction elements of the threeearlier churches in the building. Theseappear in the silhuet of the church at dif-ferent angles. A statue of the archaengleMichael can be seen above the door.

Acording to Snorri Sturlasson, Chriti sa-nity was introduced in these parts ofRomerike after the battle of Nitelva, c.1020, where Olav Haraldson conqueredthe local Raumar. Several churches atRomerike are dedicated to St. Olav.

The pilegrim trail continous north fromUllensaker church, until you cross thehighway and railway-line and approachthe farm of Ullern (approximately 2.5 kilo-meters). In bygone years, Ullern functio-ned as a main-road coach station. Thetrail follows Kjerkevegen through theunderpass and left (due south-west), thenturns right at Asperveien.

From this point the trail follows one ofthe oldes known routes between Oslo andNidaros. The walk goes through a variedterrain of ploughed fields and woodland.

After 2 kilometres you approach thefarm of Børke. Several rich grav-finds fromthe first centuries AD have been made inthe area. Up ahead lies Hovin church. Theplace-name Hovin suggests the presenceof an ancient power centre and a focalpoint for pre-Christian cult. You are nowat the heart of the early medievalRomerike, the petty-kingdom (riki-) of theRaumar. After conversion to Christianity, achurch was erected here. The present

church is a corner-timbered cross-chuch,dedicated in 1695. The Hovin farm wasone of the largest landed properties atRomerike during the middle ages. Themajority of the land was in church posse-sion.

Continue along the road past the scho-ol and turn right on Ljøgotvegen; literally“the public road”. Further ahead lies oneof the most impressive monuments of 6thcentury Northern Europe; Raknehaugen(Rakni’s mound). The 15 meter tall barrowis constructed from sand, earth and75,000 lengths of timber. Probably, thebuilding of the monumnet took the con-certed efford of 500 people over 6months.

You have a good view of the landscapefrom the top of the mound. A levelledcemetary of smaller viking age moundshave been documneted on the west sideof the barrow. This was also the site of aprincely hall building, the size of presentbarn. East of the barrow, two smallmounds are still preserved of the cemetarythis side.

It is possbile to enjoy one’s lunch atRaknehaugen or a swim a swim in theneighbouring Lake Ljøgottjern. This is oneof a number of glacial cettle lakes in thearea and a natural reserve. The trail conti-nous to the farmstead of Haug (hillock)through a marked depression in the lands-cape that has been created by travellersover the centuries. At the farmyard thepilgrim trail turns left (north) along themajestic birch alley. Instead, you continuestraight ahead, eventually down hill andthrough an underpass. Follow the ancientfootpath Gropavegen, onto Gardermo -vegen. Ahead is the centre of Jess heim.You can follow Storgata (the main street)to the railway station.

Om Raknehaugen: http://akershus.kulturnett.no/historie/raknehaugen/index.html

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Eidsvoll 1814, N-2074 Eidsvoll Verk. Tel +47 63 92 22 10.E-mail: kontor@eidsvoll1814.no www.eidsvoll1814.no

Norway is known worldwidefor its celebrations throug-hout the nation of theConstitution Day on the17th May with parades andnational costumes. Nearly 200 years ago thereason for these spectacularcelebrations, theConstitution, was signed onthe 17th May in Eidsvoll

Manor. Ever since theEidsvoll Manor has been oneof our most famous nationalsymbols and dearest nationaltreasures.

Our exhibition, is an enga-ging experience, and ourmodern cafeteria is the per-fect place for a coffee break,gifts and souvenirs.

Eidsvoll 1814

The SAS museum Gardermoen West. Tel +47 64 81 80 05.Visiting address; Oslo Airport West side (next to the generalAviation, GA terminal)E-mail: sasmusset@sas.no www.sasmuseet.net

The SAS Museum is locatedat Gardermoen Vest. At themuseum you can get a clo-ser picture at the historybehind the airline SAS from1920 until today. A cabinsi-mulator, flightsimulator, lotsof aicraft models and theuniform collection are also

present. The museum has aviewing tower overlookingthe airport at Gardermoen.Opening hours : Tuesdays10-15 Sundays 12-16.

The SAS Museum

ROMERIKE HISTORIELAG, Vestvollveien 54, N-2019 Skedsmokorset.Tel +47 63 87 88 90. E-mail: rohist@online.no www.romerike.historielag.no

Romerike Historielag’s aim isto take care of and commu-nicate our Romeriksculture.The organization consists of17 local historical soscieties.The following soscieties aremembers of the organizati-on: Aurskog ,Blaker ogSørum, Eidsvoll, Enebakk,Fet, Gjerdrum, Hurdal,

Høland, Lillestrøm, Løren -skog, Nannestad, Nittedal,Raumnes, Rælingen,Setskog,Skedsmo og Ullensaker. Inthis historical sosieties youcan find lots of knowledgeabout known and unknowncultural heritage at Romerike.

Contact us, we will help you.

Romerike Historielag

BLAKER SKANSE, Skanseveien 31, 1925 Blaker. Tel +47 47 17 05 77.E-mail: rita@blaker.no www.blakerutvikling.no

Blaker Skanse is one ofRomerike`s best preservedand less known pearls. It islocated on the top of thehill, with buildings from themiddle of 1700.

Blaker Skanse was built in1683 as a defence againstattack from Sweden, and to

prevent the enemies fromcrossing the river. Today, theold fortress isused for offi-ces, cultural creativity, hap-penings, weddings,parties,exhibitions, meetings, cour-ses and conferences for uptill 130 persons.

Blaker Skanse

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D/S SKIBLADNER, Postboks 230, 2802 Gjøvik. Tel +47 61 14 40 80.E-mail: skibladner@skibladner.no www.skibladner.no

D/S SkibladnerThe pride of Norway`sinland, and one ofNorway`s best loved touristattractions. This preservedand restored paddle stea-mer is over 150 years oldbut continues to run atimetabled service in thesummer months. Skibladnerdraws her broad wakeacross Lake Mjøsa,Norway`s largest inlandlake, and hour`s drive northof the capital, Oslo.

Skibladner has been resto-red to her 1888 appearance- giving you an authenticexperience of 19th centurysteamship travel in Norway.With her rhythmic and rela-xing paddling across thelake, as well as the tempta-tions provided by her firstclass restaurant, Skibladnerprovides a treat for all yoursenses.

Timetable 2013:25. June – 18.August.Charterseason before andafter:27. May – 10. September.

The ship’s harbours are:Eidsvoll, Hamar, Gjøvik,Kapp, Totenvika, Nes, Moelvand Lillehammer.

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AURSKOG-HØLAND FOLK MUSEUM, Bråteveien, 1970 Hemnes.Tel +47 66 93 66 33 / 404 29 273. www.akershusmuseet.no/ahbygdetunE-mail: Aurskog.holand.bygdetun@akershusmuseet.no

Surrounded by large forestsalive with wildlife, Aurskog-Høland Folk Museum is acultural-historical centrethat visitors can enjoythroughout the summermonths:Traditional food inhistorical surroundings,home-made Sunday din-ners,freshly-baked bread

from our own wood-fireoven. Activities:Demonstration of traditionalhandicrafts ,Viking market,Family days, ConcertsOpen-air church servicesand different exhibitions.Museum shop with an exciting range of goods.

Aurskog og Høland Folk Museum

AKERSHUSMUSEET – Avd. Strømmen, Strømsveien 74, 2010 Strømmen,Tel +47 47 47 19 80. E-mail: post@akershusmuseet.no www.akershusmuseet.no

The former town hall inSkedsmo built in 1957 is atypical example of the func-tional architectural stylethat characterised manypublic buildings in the post-war years. The building hasnow become a centre forAkershus history andmuseums. 18 differentmuseum sites in Akershus

county have their centraladministration withmuseum expertise here.Exhibition ArenaStrømmen Focus on:Industrial history ofStrømmen, relevant con-temporary themes from ourdeverse county and variousexhibitions, publicationsand events.

Akershus County Museum

Eidsvoll Museum Spetalvegen 2080 Eidsvoll Tel +47 66 93 66 34 / 45 50 46 24.E-mail: Eidsvoll.museum@akershusmuseet.nowww.akershusmuseet.no/eidsvoll

Eidsvoll consists of four parts:* The Open Air Museum: 30

buildings showing the ruralsociety. New exhibitionsevery year.

* The museum of the occu-pation: Eidsvoll during the2nd world war. Located inthe Open Air Museum.

* Feiring jernverk, ruins from

an iron-workers societysome 200 years ago.Located in Feiring.

* The Bodin black smith:Former production facilitiesof highly reputated axesand other timber tools inthe first half of the 19th

century. Located atMinnesund.

Eidsvoll Museum – Akershus County Museum

The Norwegian Armed Forces Aircraft Collection, Museumsvegen 35,South-Gardermoen. Tel +47 66 92 86 60 / 66 93 66 37.E-mail: forsvarets.flysamling@akershusmuseet.nowww.akershusmuseet.no/flysamlingen

Experience 100 years ofNorwegian military airpowerunder one roof!Rare aircraft from the pio-neering days through WorldWar II to fast jets. Try out afighter’s cockpit, enjoytheme displays of engines,

models, uniforms and muchmore. Activities for children,café and souvenir shop.Free car parking.

Organised groups, confe-rences and events by prioragreement.

The Norwegian Armed Forces AircraftCollection – Akershus County Museum

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Fetsund Lenser Lundveien 3, 1900 Fetsund.Tel +47 63 88 75 50 / 66 93 66 35. E-mail: post@fetsundlenser.noE-mail: fetsund.lenser@akershusmuseet.no www.fetsundlenser.no

Fetsund Lenser is a nationalheritage monument locatedin beautiful surroundingson the banks of the riverGlomma near NorthernØyeren Nature Reserve.Come and experience ourunique mix of cultural his-tory and nature! Timber-floating museumconsisting of a 2.5 km longtimber-sorting facility, 20listed buildings, boats,workshops,exhibitions, caféand shop. «Walk on water» on ourfloating walkways!Northern Øyeren NatureInformation Centre: Exciting and child-friendlyexhibitions with mountedanimals, aquaria and amultitude of opportunitiesto explore our extensive

natural surroundings. A culture and nature traillinks the centre to the tim-ber-floating museum. Cafeand shops.

Banquet facilities.

Opening hours: Nature Centre:Saturdays: 12.00-16.00 Sundays: 11.00-16.00During summer alsoTues-Fri 12.00-16.00Timber-floating Museum:May: Sat-Sun: 11.00-16.00 June-August:Tues-Sun: 11.00-16.001.-8. September:Sat-Sun: 11.00-16.00

Fetsund Lenser – Akershus County Museum

Gamle Hvam Store-Hvamsvegen 26, N-2165 Hvam. Tel +47 66 93 66 38.E-mail: gamle.hvam.museum@akershusmuseet.nowww.akershusmuseet.no/gamlehvam

An old farm with a beautifulcountry courtyard and gallerybuilding dating from 1728,depicting how life used to beon a big farm in formertimes. Exhibitions: Agriculturein the society 1750 – 1960.Toys from the old days. Rich,historical interiors. Oldworkshops and trades inclu-

ding the wheelwright, thesmith, the saddlemaker andthe veterinary. During sum-mer: Animals in the farmcourtyard and extensive col-lection of old garden plants.Nice traditional café. Popularevents: The Gamle-Hvam Day(August), Christmas prepara-tions (December).

Gamle Hvam Museum – Akershus County Museum

Hurdal Folk Museum, 2090 Hurdal. Tel +47 66 93 66 40 / 489 51 839 / 63 98 90 52.E-mail: hurdal.historielags.samlinger@akershusmuseet.nowww.akershusmuseet.no/hurdal

Hurdal Folk Museum andGarsjøen coaching inn datesback to the 1700s and is loca-ted on the old main road toTrondheim. Large collection ofhistorical objects and villagephotographs, depicting morethan 100 years of forest andfarm life. Rognli saga sawmilloperated by water alone, the

former village sawmill produ-ced wooden planks from treetrunks. Fully restored water-powered sawmill from 1865.Hurdal Folk Museum andGarsjøen coaching inn c/oArne Garsjø. Tel.: +47 63 9890 52 Rognlisaga sawmill c/oAnton Rognlien Tel.: +47 6398 74 44 / +47 92 66 06 75

Hurdal Folk Museum – Akershus County Museum

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Lørenskog Folk Museum, Løkenåsveien 29, 1473 LørenskogTel +47 66 93 66 43. E-mail: lorenskog.bygdemuseum@akershusmuseet.nowww.akershusmuseet.no/lorenskog

Lørenskog Folk Museum at Skårer farm is an idyllic«island» among urbanblocks and shopping cen-tres, thus reflecting thecontrasts that exist in thismunicipality close to Oslo. It is typical of the farms inLørenskog in the 1950s.Different exhibitions sho-wing farm works, historical

interior, recent history inclu-ding multicultural aspects.Skårer farm is a populargathering place for villagecelebrations, midsummer(St. Hans), market days,concerts etc. Traditionalhandicrafts for sale and atraditional farm café.

Banquet facilities

Lørenskog Folk Museum – Akershus County Museum

Nes Collections, Rakeieveien 2247 2150 Årnes. Tel +47 66 93 66 44 / 95 72 45 00.E-mail: nes.samlinger@akershusmuseet.no www.akershusmuseet.no/nes

At Stein School – alsoknown as "The Fairy TaleSchool" – the walls anddoors are covered with ima-ginative and colourful pain-tings and proverbs. Theclassrooms were decoratedin the 1930s by famousNorwegian artists such asReidar Aulie and Dagfinn

Werenskiold.. Stein Schoolwas in normal use from1912 until 1972. The "oldschool" from 1852 isimmediately next door. TheNes Collections also include:Auli Mill, Nes Church Ruins,Funnefoss IndustrialWorkers’ Museum andFuruseth Workers’ Farm.

Nes Collections – Akershus County Museum

SKEDSMO FOLK MUSEUM, Huseby gård,Husebyvn. 9, 2020 Skedsmokorset. Tel +47 66 93 66 46.E-mail: skedsmo.bygdemuseum@akershusmuseet.nowww.akershusmuseet.no/skedsmo

Recent excavations show thatpeople have lived at Husebyfor over 2000 years. The farmhas been the home of weal-thy priests, but also for thepoor, as a building for somedecades was used as a poor-house. Exhibits tell of bothrich and poor in the old rural

society. New exhibitions eachyear. "Huseby" means a well-built farm with many statelyhouses, and the name fits well- not least with the beautifulpark surrounding the houses.Open during the summer sea-son and special events: Seethe museum's website.

Skedsmo Folk Museum – Akershus County Museum

Rælingen Folk Museum, Fjerdingby, by Rælingen church. Tel +47 66 93 66 45 /48 95 18 38. Postadresse: Rælingen kommune, 2008 FjerdingbyE-mail: ralingen.bygdetun@akershusmuseet.nowww.akershusmuseet.no/ralingen

Rælingen Folk Museum is ina beautiful location inFjerdingby, just nearRælingen Church. The sty-lish main building with theimpressive tree in front of itdates back to 1814. Themuseum is in its originallocation in a rich and beauti-

ful cultural landscape, withthe church and Øyeren riverdelta in the background.The collections provideinformation about farm life,agriculture and local indus-try. There are various exhibi-tions during the summer.Market days, concerts etc.

Rælingen Folk Museum – Akershus County Museum

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Ullensaker Museum Tunvegen, 2060 Gardermoen. Tel +47 66 93 66 47 / 404 29 257 / 452 07 451. www.akershusmuseet.no/ullensakerE-mail: ullensaker.museum@akershusmuseet.no

The museum is locatedwest of Oslo GardermoenAirport in an area that waspreviously a military zone,and this is reflected in thepreserved buildings fromthe old military camp.Different Exhibitions about:Lokal history includingarchaeological finds from

the area, the “Furua”house that belonged to theRomani people, military andaviation history from theGardermoen area, old sho-emaking workshops.Documentation centre.Museum shop. Cafe.Banquet facilities. Guidedtours on request.

Ullensaker Museum – Akershus County Museum

GALLERI FESTIVITETEN - STALLGÅRDEN, Sagveien 2, 2074 Eidsvoll Verk.Tel +47 63 95 76 00. E-mail: gallerifestiviteten@mev.no www.mev.no

In 1909 Haaken LarpentMathiesen built Stallgården.He was very interested inhorses, and he needed hisown stable close to theManor House of the family.Stallgården is open everysummer. The collection ofwagons is probably thefinest in Norway today.

Most of the wagons werebrought there by HaakenLarpent Mathiesen andcomes from the second halfof the 19th century. Duringthe last couple of yearsStallgården has been resto-red. In one of the old shedswe have installed our collec-tion of forestry equipment.

Galleri Festiviteten - Stallgården

GALLERI FESTIVITETEN, Sagveien 2, 2074 Eidsvoll Verk.Tel +47 63 95 76 00. E-mail: gallerifestiviteten@mev.no www.mev.no

The charming house ofGalleri Festivitetn was builtin 1909, by Haaken LarpentMathiesen. Today thehouse is one of the regionsleading art galleries.Norwegian painters andartists exhibit their work inGalleri Festiviteten, and youwill find a wide range of

arts and handcrafts.The gal-lery has a small cafè, nicecoffee, cakes and smalllunches.

In 2008 Galleri Festivitetenand Stallgården was awar-ded with St.Olavs`s Rose,Norwegian Heritage`s sym-bol of quality.

Galleri Festiviteten – Eidsvoll Verk

“TERTITTEN” Urskog-Hølandsbanen, 1920 Sørumsand.Tel +47 66 93 66 48 / 63 86 81 50. www.akershusmuseet.no/tertittenE-mail: Urskog.holandsbanen@akershusmuseet.no

Experience an old-fashionedtrain ride in coaches from thelast century, pulled by a coal-driven steam engine."Tertitten" will take you backto the time when the Urskog-Høland railway operatedalong the narrow tracks bet-ween Sørumsand andSkulerud. The narrow gauge

railway was in operation from1896 until 1960, and 4 km ofthe old railway is now a livingmuseum. The stations atSørumsand, Bingsfos andFossum have been recreatedas they once were. Choose tosit on wooden benches inthird class or on plush seats insecond class!

Urskog-Hølandsbanen - ”Tertitten” – Akershus County Museum

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EMERALD MINES - BYRUD FARM, 2092 Minnesund. Tel +47 63 96 86 11.E-mail: post@smaragdgruvene.no www.smaragdgruvene.no

Come and prospect theworld`s most preciousgemstones – emeralds.

The only emerald mine inNorthern Europe is locatedby lake Mjøsa in Eidsvoll.

What you find you willkeep!

Sale of stones and mineralproducts.

Emerald Mines – Byrud Farm

Uthaug Art Centre Gjødingveien 65, 2090 Hurdal. Tel +47 452 66 062.E-mail: uthaugkunstsenter@gmail.com www.uthaug.net

The newly opened UthaugArt Centre in Hurdal washome of the Norwegianartist Jørleif Uthaug (1911-1990). It has a fine collecti-on of large sculptures as wellas paintings and prints. Thehouse has a warm atmos-phere and tours of the houseand garden can be arranged.Art is on sale, as well as post-

cards and other items fromthe artist’s production. A filmabout the artist can be vie-wed.The center also arrangeshouse concerts, poetry rea-dings and even smaller thea-trical performances. JørleifUthaug was a spearhead ofmodern Norwegian sculptu-re, his art works are placedall over Norway.

Uthaug Art Centre

Galleri Würth, Morteveien 12, Gjelleråsen Næringspark, 1481 HaganTel. +47 464 01 264. E-mail: galleri@wuerth.nowww.wuerth.no/wuerth/111/om-galleriet/

After 18 months of recon-struction, the gallery wasreopened in November 2012.The opening exhibition is”Joan Miró and his friends”– the friends are artists asPablo Picasso, André Masson,Fernand Léger, AlexanderCalder and Hans Arp. Theheaviness in the exhibition is

the graphic works of theartists. Exactly on this fieldthe artists have proved in anexceptional way their experi-ment joy and innovationpower. The exhibition last tilMay 2013. Opening hours:Sunday 1200-1800, Monday– Thursday 1200-1900,Friday and Saturday closed.

Galleri Wurth

Eight Amcars Club, EAC Bilhistoriske senter, Asak vegen 11, 1923 SørumTel +47 63 82 46 59. E-mail: anne-ttv@online.no www.EAC-1977.com

Eight Amcars Club, EAC, islocated at Knatten in SørumCounty. The club is aimingat the collection and restora-tion of post-WW2 cars ofthese brands: DeSoto, HenryJ, Hudson, Kaiser/Frazer,Nash, Packard, Studebakerand Willys. All eight brandsshare in a common destinyof being non-competitive to

the majors like Ford andGM. Eight Amcars Club pre-serves cars of these 8brands from the period of1946 to 1966. At presentnumbering 320 items thiscollection is globally out-standing. The location alsohosts “Hall of Fame for theNorwegian rock-communityof the fifties.

Eight Amcar Club

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M/S ØYEREN. Tel +47 416 17 200. E-mail: post@gansvika.com www.oyeren.no

MS M/S Øyeren sails in thebeautiful natural surroun-dings of Glomma and inthe Nordre Øyeren NatureReserve.

Depart from FetsundLenser museum orLillestrøm.

M/S Øyeren is a restaurantboat with both indoor andoutdoor seating.

We operate the followingtrips:Charter trips:– 3 hrs incl. food– Hourly hire,

min hire 1 ½ hr.

We can also offer:Charter - trips,Sightseeingtrips, Specialtrips as «Beversafari».

M/S Øyeren

LOSBY GOLF, Losby veien 270, 1475 Finstadjordet. Tel +47 67 92 33 40.E-mail: reservations@losbygods.no www.losbygods.no

Championship Courseand Pay & Play

The facility at Losby is loca-ted in the beautifulLosbyvalley in Lørenskogcommune, about 20 minu-tes from Oslo city center.The facility includes 27holes, extensive practice

facilities, indoor golf centerand one of the best proshops in Norway, as well ashotel, conference centerand restaurant in LosbyGods. Losby can give youan amazing golf experience– if you are a beginnertaking lessons, or a keengolfer. Welcome to Losby!

Losby Golfklubb

Rommen Golfpark, Eidsvollvn., 2160 Vormsund. Tel +47 916 90 904.E-mail: admin@nesgolf.no www.nesgolf.no

Rommen Golfpark is a com-plete golf course, 40 minu-tes north of Oslo, situated inVormsund. The 18-holeattractive parc course holdschampionchip standards.The good facilities is a dri-ving range, putting andchipping greens along witha 6 hole short course. In

wintertime, two Full Swingsimulators offer virtual playat 57 different courses worldwide. Rommen Kro offersfood.The proshop is wellstocked with quality golfingequipment. The course issituated in the curving hillsnorth of the confluence ofVorma and Glomma.

Rommen Golfpark

M/S ØYEREN:Lillestrøm Brygge - Sundmannsveien Brygge - FetsundLenser - Nordhagen Kafe - Sørumsand Havn - GansvikaHavn - Flateby Havn - Sandstangen - Askim Havn(Solbergfoss)

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HURDAL SKISENTER, Steinsjøvegen 11, 2090 Hurdal.Tel +47 63 92 02 00. E-post: post@skihurdal.no www.skihurdal.no

Vargveien 1488 Hakadal. Tel +47 67 07 56 49.E-mail: info@varingskollen www.varingskollen.no

Welcome to Varingskollen,Hakadal’s local ski resortoffering a variety of experi-ences for every skier type.Here you can find everyt-hing from children’s andnew beginner slopes to longcruising and a top rated ter-rain park. Bring the familyand friends and enjoy an

entire day in the snow. Theresort provides a range ofother snow activities such assledding and access to crosscountry trails. Varingskollenoffers 6 lifts accessing 6runs and one of Norway’stop rated terrain parks com-plete with a range of uniqueelements and jumps.

Varingskollen

Elvekongen 2150 Årnes. Tel. +47 63 97 42 44 / 918 34 533.E-mail: post@elvekongen.no www.elvekongen.no

From the riverside marinaof Årnes we take you on aboat trip through the river-side landscape. As our pas-senger you will enjoy thequietness of ancient farm-land when we pass theruins of a medieval church,small cabins and old farms.

Choose one of our regularSunday cruises, or if youlike, we bring you and yourguests on your own cruise.Contact our booking agentand we make you a trip asyou orders.

Elvekongen

LILLESTRØM KULTURSENTER, Kirkegata 11, 2000 Lillestrøm.Tel +47 64 84 55 50. E-mail: firmapost@lillestrom-kultursenter.nowww.lillestrom-kultursenter.no

The Culture Centre openedspring 2006, with a totalarea of 7000 sqm.

Lillestrøm Kultursenter isRomerike`s larges concertand culture arena.

200 000 visitors on a yearlybasis. You can experienceboth local, national andinternational artists here.

Lillestrøm Kultursenter

The total of seven kilome-ters prepared slopes makesthe family resort in Hurdalthe largest ski resort inAkershus. The HurdalSkisenter full of traditionsfor families, is ideal for aday trip for the whole fami-ly. We have three terrainparks which makes it

attractive for everyone. Visitors who experience asafe and healthy environ-ment express their appreciation.Night skiingwith three floodlit slopes.Joyful skiing iscloser than you think.

Hurdal Skisenter

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Sanngrund camping & restaurant, Oslovegen 910, 2100 SkarnesTel +47 62 96 46 60. E-mail: info@sanngrund.no www.sanngrund.no

Mortens kro AS Riksvei 22, Gjelleråsen. 1481 Hagan. Tel +47 67 06 77 90.E-mail: firmapost@mortenskro.no www.mortenskro.no

Morten’s kro is located in theoutskirts of Oslo, in Nittedalcommune. In the early 1900,there were four transportingstations in near vicinity ofwhere Morten’s kro is loca-ted today. Back thenMorten’s kro was known asSolvang kafé and was onlyopen during the summerti-

me season. Today, however,Morten’s kro is the only oneremaining. Our house offersa selection of traditionalNorwegian dishes with amodern twist. We offer ourcustomers banquet, meeting-and conference facilities. Wealso offer a great variety ofcateringservices.

Mortens Kro

Selskapsspesialisten as, Holtegutua 44, 2050 Jessheim.Tel +47 63 97 42 44/94 15 87 00. Fax: +47 63 97 35 49E-mail: post@selskapsspesialisten.no www.selskapsspesialisten.no

We are a catering firm situ-ated at Olaløkka communi-ty center, close to Jessheim.We have different banque-ting facilities at Romerike.Most of our food is home-made, so when you tasteit you will notice the diffe-rence.

Use us for all kinds of gat-herings and life events.With years of experiencefrom the restaurant andservice industry we havethe little extra to makeyour gathering a memo-rable moment.

Selskapsspesialisten

As a four star camp siteSanngrund is ready to wel-come you as our guest. Sanngrund is located nearthe village of Skarnes on theborder between Akershusand Hedmark. Sanngrund issituated 25 minutes by carfrom Oslo Airport Garder -moen, 30 minutes fromKongsvinger, 40 minutesfrom Lillestrøm, 50 minutesfrom Oslo and 70 minutesfrom Charlottenberg.Sanngrund has 28 cottages,ranging from the best withfour stars to simple two-staraccommodation. The largestcottages sleep 8 and haveshower, toilet, fully equip-ped kitchen with dishwas-her, t.v. with 15 channelsand wi-fi connection. Intotal Sanngrund can accom-

modate 126 people in thecottages and is thereforeattractive to bigger groupsthat want to stay for severalnights. The new service buil-ding has separate rooms forfamilies with shower andtoilet, a laundry, kitchen anddisabled facilities. In our res-taurant we serve deliciousfood. We produce our dis-hes from excellent rawingredients for exampleorganic eggs, fresh vegeta-bles and famous Norwegianalmond potatoes which arepeeled by hand. Over 40years and three generationsSanngrund has developedinto a traditional venue offe-ring good food and cotta-ges with a friendly, welco-ming atmosphere.

Welcome!

Sanngrund: The only four star camping centrein the east of Norway

ROMERIKE - mapreferances

1 Hurdal Skisenter2 Hurdal Folk Museum3 Molstad Landhandleri,

Hurdalsjøen Hotel and ConferenceCenter, Uthaug Art center

4 Haraldvangen5 Hurdalsenteret 6 Emerald Mines, Minne Farm,

Bjerknes bed & breakfast7 Skibladner8 Eidsvoll 1814, Festiviteten, Stallgården,

Eidsvoll Museum9 Best Western Letohallen10 Kringler Gård 11 Trugstad Gård12 Vikingegarden Maurenga,

The Norwegian Armed Forces Aircraft Collection, Best Western Oslo Airport, Ullensaker Museum, Garder kurs ogkonferansesenter, SAS museum

13 Radisson Blu Airport Hotell, Park Inn byRadisson Oslo Airport, OSL, Schaus Bus,Airport Express train , Flight Park

14 Rica Hotel Gardermoen, Quality AirportHotel Gardermoen

15 Jessheim Storsenter, Sundbytunet,Herredshuset, Cockpit Kommunikasjon,Selskapsspesialisten, VIP transport

16 Sanngrund Camping & Restaurant 17 Gamle Hvam Museum, Nes Collections

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Elvekongen22 Raumergården Hotell, Smedstad Farm23 Hammeren Farm and Cabin Rental,

Eight Am Car Club24 Urskog-Hølandsbanen «Tertitten»25 Blaker Skanse26 Fetsund Lenser, MS Øyeren,

Gansvika restaurant27 Lillestrøm Kultursenter, Norway

Trade Fair, Rælingen Folk Museum,Skedsmo Folk Museum, Fjell og Fjord konferanser

28 Akershus County Museum,Losby Gods, Losby Golf,Lørenskog Folk Museum

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30 Rotnes Bruk, Varingskollen31 Aurskog Høland Folk Museum,

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Data on hiking, bike and ski trails,points of interest, swimming areas,fishing opportunities, viewpoints,accommodation, attractions andeating. The tourist map showsselected trip suggestions, but youcan as well make your own andprint your very own map beforestepping out. The map also offersinformation on some selected places.

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Gansvika is located in idyllicsurroundings near the lakeØyeren and its NorthernØyeren Nature Reserve inFet municipality, 17 kmfrom Lillestrøm.

The restaurant and taverncan accomodate parties upto 80 people and the out-door restaurant seats about100. Enjoy homemade foodin rustic settings in our res-taurant, originally a sawmillbuilt in 1882.

The kitchen offers a rangeof traditional local dishes,fish and game. Outside therestaurant area there arepicnic areas and large openspaces for recreation.

The tourist boat MS Øyerenhave regular arrivals at

Gansvikas marina, a boatt-rip followed by dining inGansvika is a popular com-bination.

The collection of objectsfrom the old sawmill isavailable to the public.

We can provide a marinawith 30 guest places, beachand kiosk, picnic areas,sawmill museum, restau-rant, tavern, terrace, andbanqueting and catering.

Welcome!

Gansvika Restaurant & Kro AS

Gansvika Restaurant & Kro AS. Tel +47 63 88 26 66 / 918 21 255.E-mail: post@gansvika.com www.gansvika.no

Marchè. E6 2040 Kløfta. Tel +47 63 98 24 15.E-mail: klofta@marche-restaurants.com www.marche.no

Marchè Kløfta is situatedbetween Oslo andGardermoen. There is easyaccess from E6 and spaciousparking. Comfortable res-taurant where healthy andtraditional and food is ser-ved, such as fresh trout,homemade meatballs, steak,salads, freshly pressed juice,

tasty cakes and desserts.Children can pick from thesame selection as the adults,a small drink is included inthe children’s menu.Marchè Kløfta was awardedRegional winner in Ganefart2010.We offer our guests free Wi-Fi in the restaurant.

Marchè Kløfta

Machè Restaurants Hvam. Trondheimsveien 30, 2013 SkjettenTel +47 978 71 953. E-mail: hvam@marche-restaurants.com www.marche.no

Our Marché Bistro Hvam, issituated inside Maxbo stor-marked at Skjetten.We offer homemade ham-burgers sandwiches and«smørbrød». All our cakesare homemade.The waffles are fresh allday, and there is free cof-fee for all our guests!

Marché ® offers healthynutrition and food which isfreshly made before youreyes.

Experience our food withall your senses. Feel, see,hear, smell and taste thefreshness and the highquality of our courses.

Marchè Bistro Hvam

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Bestefarhuset Fjukvegen 328 1925 Blaker Tel. +47 952 45 224.E-mail: post@bestefarhuset.no www.bestefarhuset.no

“Grandpa house” a char-ming farm shop located inthe storehouse at Bakken inBlaker. Here you can shoppurchased interior, home-made and creative pro-ducts. We offer homemadefurniture, pillows and ourown Grandfather cardiganon order. We also have

typical farm products suchas homemade red currantjelly, honey, fresh eggs andpotatoes.

For Christmas we havehomemade cookies andChristmas trees - or home-made roasted almonds andother sweets.

Bestefarhuset

Beite The farm Store, Hvam vgs. 2165 Hvam. Tel +47 63 91 21 44.E-mail: kristine.ostreng@hvam.vgs.no www.gardsbutikken.no

The farm store is located inbeautiful surroundings atHvam school of agriculture, in the municipality Nes inAkershus, with a short distan-ce to a golf course and theold Hvam farm museum. Inour store you'll find locallymade food and beverage, aswell as specialties from other

parts of the country. We haveabout 40 suppliers of excitingproducts, and our own home-made products from the scho-ol; such as eggs, potatoes,vegetables and flowers. Wealso offer local arts and crafts,and handicrafts of high quali-ty. In the “Godt Beite” Caféwe can serve up to 40 guests.

Beite – The farm Store

Sundbytunet, Gardermovn. 6, 2050 Jessheim. Tel +47 916 88 740.E-mail: post@sundbytunet.no www.sundbytunet.no

In the heart of Jessheim youwill find Sundbytunet! Avibrant familyowned farmwithin seven generations.Different stores within therange of crafting, producti-on and destillation of liquerand our own brewed beer.You can enjoy products fromour own Bakery as well as a

place to buy gourmet pro-ducts of foods and drinks inHandleriet. If you want tospend the night, we canoffer you 11 country inspi-red rooms including break-fast. Outdoors you can enjoyour miniateurgolf course (9 holes) and our barbe -quearea.

Sundbytunet

Eidsverket 1940 Bjørkelangen Tel +47 67 20 97 40.E-mail: post@eidsverket.no www.eidsverket.no

Eidsverket is an estate witha 250-year long history,located in Bjørkelangen, lessthan an hours drive fromboth Oslo and Gardermoen.Eidsverket is a unique sitefor seminars and conferen-ces, with several beautifullyrefurbished ancient buil-dings, located in a park-like

area, with waterfalls, stre-ams and forest. Eidsverkethas 18 rooms, mostly dou-ble rooms, and several smalland large meeting rooms.We offers everything relatedto seminars and conferences,food, accommodation, par-ties like wedding, jubilees.Welcome!

Eidsverket

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Veset Vesetalléen 20 2160 Vormsund. Tel +47 906 18 892.E-mail: veset@online.no www.vesetkubbehus.wordpress.com/kubbehus/

Veset Heritage Farm lies 25kilometers from OsloInternational Airport, closeto Vormsund (E16). Thefarmhouse dates back to1840 and was home to Ms.Albertine Tønsager.The famous Henrik Werge -land once proposed toAlbertine, but her father

objected to her marryingMr. Wergeland. Veset Heritage Farm offersBB (bed and breakfast), features a brick ovenhouse, and has a newlyrestored kubbehus built oflogs and clay.

Welcome to us!

Veset Heritage Farm

Huser Gård Huservegen 128, 2170 Fenstad. Tel +47 470 24 039.E-mail: husergard@gmail.com www.husergard.no

Give yourself a possibility torelax at our farm, Huser - bythe river Vorma, 20 minutesfrom Oslo Airport Garder -moen. Here guests can findtranquility and meet warmhospitality in a historic set-ting. We offer Bed & break-fast in the main building.The rooms have been reve-

rently restored. A sharedbathroom, free internet anda beautiful outdoor area forwalks and a morning swimin the river for those whowant a "kick". Several artistsuse the storehouse for exhi-bitions. We also offer confe-rence facilities.Welcome to us!

Huser Farm

HAMMEREN GÅRD HYTTEUTLEIE, Hammeren, 1923 Sørum.Tel +47 63 82 41 51. E-mail: post@hammeren.com www.hammeren.com

Hammeren farm is located inSørum, 40 km east of Oslo.

The farm is set in peacefulsurroundings by the riversGlomma and Rauma. 3 cot-tages and a house for hirefor private persons or com-panies seeking alternativeaccomodation not far away

from Oslo Airport.

The cottages have a niceview of the rivers and allhave road access.

Hammeren Farm and Cabin Rental

Minne Farm, Trondheimsvegen 597, 2092 Minnesund.Tel +47 917 63 311. E-mail: mette@minnegard.no www.minnegard.no

By the old bridge at Minne -sund, at Minne gård, youwill find Minne gårdskafé.We have adopted the oldstables in the barn, andmade a farm café. We wel-come groups, companiesand meetings when thecafé is not open. The caféis open Friday from 12 to

18. In addition, we rent out“Veslebyg ningen” foraccommodation. The char-ming timber building fromthe middle of the 18th cen-tury includes two spaciousapartments with bathroomand kitchen. Bed linen andtowels are included.Welcome!

Minne Farm

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SMEDSTAD GÅRD, 2022 Gjerdrum. Tel +47 63 99 10 90.E-mail: smedstad.gaard@online.no www.smedstadgaard.no

Located in attractive andvaried countryside

We can offer a farmsteadwith a living environment,atmosphere and tradition. In our guest lounge wehave facilities for courses, meetings, parties anddinner groups.

Traditional home-madeNorwegian.

Welcome!

Smedstad Gård

BJERKNES BED & BREAKFAST, Bjerknes Gård, 2092 Minnesund.Tel +47 63 96 80 20. E-mail: jon@wenger.no www.bjerknes-bb.no

Bjerknes farm lies at Minne -sund, in the upper end ofVorma River, framed by lushnature with forests andfields. The farm offers farmtourism and accommodationalongside traditional farming.Here, you can relax andenjoy nature peacefully,while staying close to a wide

range of activities and cultu-re. The comfortable mansionis built more than 200 yearsago. There is a common TVlounge and a kitchen for selfcatering. If you enjoy theoutdoors, there are opportu-nities for swimming alongMjøsa and Vorma. And forfishing, boats can be rented.

Bjerknes Bed & Breakfast

HØLAND GAARDSMOTELL. Tel +47 63 85 05 55 / 988 66 333.E-mail: tom.rolfson@re-to.as www.gaardsmotell.no

Høland Gaardsmotell com-bines a cozy atmospherewith low rates. All roomshave en suite bathrooms..The motel is in Aurskog-Høland, 45 minutes fromOslo, 30 minutes fromLillestrøm, and 45 minutesfrom Oslo Airport Garder -moen. The area offersmany activities, with or wit-

hout guide; wetlands safaristudying migrating birds,forest trips, black grouseplay, moose safari, bikerides, fishing, padding. Why not bring the family to the countryside, and visitfamous Oslo. Our aim isthat you enjoy yourself.

Free parking.

Høland Gaardsmotell

NES VILLMARKSFORUM, 2150 Årnes. Tel +47 40 00 23 30.E-mail: post@villmarksforum.no www.villmarksforum.no

Complete outback camp infantastic nature. The perfectlocation for teambuilding,leadership courses, kick-offs,courses, conferences, corpo-rate events, weddings. Wealso offer accommodationwith modern standard –both in our hotel and cabin. Hold your next function in

the right surroundings!Weddings; We also offeraccommodation in cabins,lavvo and our hotel with 12double rooms with bathro-oms – and we also offeryou a wedding suite. Holdyour next function in theright surroundings!We welcome you!

Nes Villmarksforum

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QUALITY HOTEL OLAVSGAARD, Hvamstubben 11, 2013 Skjetten.Tel +47 63 84 77 00. E-mail: booking@olavsgaard.no www.olavsgaard.no

Quality Hotel Olavsgaard is afull service hotel, centrallylocated by the E6, with shortdistance to the Trade Fair inLillestrøm, Oslo City and theairport.The hotel has 162 comfor-table rooms, a modern con-ference center with 27 well-equipped conference rooms,

a good restaurant and anice bar.The Norway Bussekspressfrequents the hotel everyhalf hour.”

Quality Hotel Olavsgaard

Quality Airport Hotel Garder moen, Jessheim Nord, 2050 Jessheim.Tel +47 63 92 61 00. E-mail: q.gardermoen@choice.no www.choicehotels.no

New opportunity!

Quality Airport HotelGardermoen has 36modern, flexible meetingrooms of various capacity,as well as 326 guest rooms.The ideal venue for boardmeetings, conferences,kick-offs and the like.

Take the opportunity togive us a try!

Quality Airport Hotel Gardermoen

RAUMERGÅRDEN, Postboks 14, 2024 Gjerdrum. Tel +47 63 93 80 00.E-mail: booking@raumergarden.no www.raumergarden.no

Welcome to a small, friend-ly hotel where food andwine take centre stage. Weare twinned with the hotelLe Pavillion de Saint-Aubinin Bordeaux and travelthere several times a yearfor inspiration, to the greatbenefit of our customers.

Its central location nearboth Oslo AirportGardermoen and Oslo,means Raumergården isbecoming an increasinglypopular venue for meetingsand functions.

Raumergården Hotell

KRINGLER GJESTEGÅRD, Åsveien 775, 2032 Maura. Tel +47 63 99 37 00.E-mail: post@kringler.no www.kringler.no

Kringler farm dated from1640 is located inNannestad, only 15 minu-tes from Oslo AirportGardermoen.Here you will find 33 roomswith total 50 beds. AtKringler we have a varietyof meeting- and conferencefacilities in the Barn which

can accommodate up to 90guests.The food at Kringler is ourpride. Our chef prepareshomecocked food withhigh quality and locally pro-duced ingredients. In additi-on to meetings we canarrange wide range of in-and outdoor activities.

Kringler Gjestegård

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RICA HOTELL GARDERMOEN, Gardermoen Næringspark, 2050 Jessheim.Tel +47 63 92 66 00. E-mail: rica@gardermoen.no www.rica.no

A central, practical andreasonable meeting place. Itis only 7 minutes from theairport by car or bus, easilyaccessible from the E6motorway. The hotel offersparking outside the hotel,and there is a shuttle busbetween the hotel and theairport. Rica Hotel Garder -moen is a full-service hotel,

taking into account the needfor comfort for both familieswith children and businesstravellers. The hotel offersflexible conference servicewith capacity up to 150 per-sons. The meeting-rooms arebright and fully ventilated.All 135 rooms and 8 mee-ting-rooms have wirelessbroadband internet access.

Rica Hotell Gardermoen

Museumsveien 26, 2060 Gardermoen. Tel +47 63 94 95 00.E-mail: osloairport@bestwestern.no www.osloairporthotell.no

With Oslo Airport Garder -moen close by, Best WesternOslo Airport Hotell is anatural choice when orga-nising courses, conferences,kick-offs, resepcitons, exhi-bitions and the like. Thehotel has 152 well-equip-ped modern rooms andconference section for up

to 275 persons (160 in ple-num), bike rental and fit-ness centre. There is a regu-lar shuttle bus servicefrom/to the airport every 20minutes using 5 minutes tothe airport.

Welcome to Best WesternOslo Airport Hotell!

Best Western Oslo Airport Hotell

We can offer 102 modernguestrooms and we areconveniently and centrallysituated just north of OsloAirport Gardermoen.Familyrooms and suites arealso available.

We are an excellent arenafor tradefairs, exhibitions,

banquets, conventions,conferences and events.

A flexible venue that canoffer conferences forgroups from 10 to 5800people.

Restaurant and Bar.

BEST WESTERN LetoHallen Hotel

LETOHALLEN – Gardermoen messe- og konferansesenter, 2072 Dal.Tel +47 63 95 91 00. E-mail: firmapost@letohallen.no www.letohallen.no

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GARDER KURS- OG KONFERANSESENTER, 2060 Gardermoen.Tel +47 63 99 63 00. E-mail: booking@garder-kurs.no www.garder-kurs.no

Garder Course and Confe -rence Centre is the idealplace for small to mediumsize seminars, workingmeetings and courses.Our homely atmosphere,first-class kitchen and fri-endly staff, all help to makeus a viable alternative tothe larger hotels.

With us you always feel athome.

Welcome!

Garder kurs- og konferansesenter

Park Inn by Radisson Oslo Airport, Henrik Ibsens vei, 2060 Gardermoen.Tel +47 67 02 40 00. E-mail: info.oslo.airport@rezidorparkinn.comwww.parkinnhotell.no

The Park Inn by RadissonOslo Airport boasts marksthe perfect travel hub forbusiness and leisure travellersin to Oslo. Conveniently loca-ted beside the terminal buil-ding of Oslo Airport, Garder -moen, the hotel's front doorputs guests 20 minutes bytrain from Oslo's charming

city centre and its attractions.Perfect for catching an earlyflight or enjoying Oslo's cul-tural gems, this hotel blendsstriking architecture withcontemporary style, sumptu-ous guest rooms and delici-ous dining. Wireless internetfree for all the guests.

Park Inn by Radisson Oslo Airport

RADISSON BLU AIRPORT HOTEL, Hotellvegen, 2061 Gardermoen.Tel +47 63 93 30 00. E-mail: info.airport.oslo@radissonblu.comwww.radissonblu.no/hotell-gardermoen

Get the most comfortablestart for your trip directly atthe airport. The hotel is situ-ated only 100 meters wal-king distance from the checkinn counter, bus and railwaystation. Here you will find500 which are noise isolatedand have view to the airportarea. The hotel also offers a

large conference depart-ment with 31 meetingrooms, which can accommo-date up to 1000 people atthe same time. The biggestmeeting room accommoda-te up to 360 delegates.Business centre, fitness cen-tre, golf simulator, solarium,bar and restaurant.

Radisson Blu Airport Hotel

LOSBY GODS, Losby veien 270, 1475 Finstadjordet. Tel +47 67 92 33 00.E-mail: reservations@losbygods.no www.losbygods.no

Set in an area of naturalbeauty offering a broadvariety of outdoor activitiesand recreation. The manor`smain attraction is the golfcourse, driving range andtennis courts. Losby`s histo-ry stems from the mid 19thcentury to today`s modernhotel experience.

Losby Gods is just 20 minu-tes from the centre of Osloand 30 minutes from OsloAirport Gardermoen.The hotel has 70 rooms,function rooms, a restau-rant, Wine cellar, a bar, anindoor golf centre and avariety of meeting facilitiesof different sizes.

Losby Gods

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Ullershov Gård 2160 Vormsund. Tel +47 63 90 27 40.E-mail: ullerhov@online.no www.ullershov.no

Ullershov - a farm withlong traditions. The mainhouse which is from 1860is today set back to theconditions it was in 1860.”

We offer conference andbanqueting facilities both inthe house or in the restoredbarn. We offer accommo-

dation in the old storehou-se or rooms in the restoredbarn. In addition there isalso a textile museum inthe main house.

Ullershov

Hurdalsenteret - Norges Blindeforbund, Østsidevegen 101, 2090 Hurdal.Tel +47 63 98 80 00. E-mail: booking-hurdal@blindeforbundet.nowww.hurdalsenteret.no

A modern architectural mas-terpiece and professionalconference centre and hotel,which is universal designedfor visually impaired persons– and other groups with dis-abilities. We can offer team-building challenges and sui-table activities. We havegym, swimming pool and

yaccussi for,private beachwith boats, electronic shoo-ting range, bivouacs andlavoos. We have tracks forbiking and hiking, crosscountry and downhill skiing.You find us by the lakeHurdalsjøen, 30 min. fromOslo Airport Gardermoenand 50 min. from Oslo.

Hurdalsenteret Norges Blindeforbund

Haraldvangen AS, Haraldvangen 7, 2090 Hurdal. Tel +47 63 98 81 00.E-mail: post@haraldvangen.no www.haraldvangen.no

Haraldvangen is the choicefor meetings and conferen-ces less ordinary. We arebeautifully located at LakeHurdal 25 minutes drivefrom Oslo Airport Garder -moen. Our modern confe-rence and meeting facilitiescover the needs of mostgroups. You will stay inmodern hotel rooms or

cabins. Skilled guides arran-ge challenging activities toensure great experiences toall participants.We tailor-make your pro-gram – whether you wishfor an adrenalin-kick activi-ty or memorable evening inour lavvo. We honour ours-elves in giving you a memo-rable meeting!

Haraldvangen

Hurdalsjøen kurs og konferansesenter. Skredderbakkvn. 9, 2090 Hurdal. Tel +47 63 95 96 00. E-mail: post@hurdalsjoen.no www.hurdalsjoen.no

Hurdalsjøen Hotel andConference Centre is beau-tifully situated by the lakeHurdalsjøen, just 30 minu-tes from Oslo AirportGarder moen. With us youwill find a natural tranquilityin beautiful surroundings.

We have 111 comfortablerooms and 21 meeting andgroup rooms, plenty of acti-vities and a tasty cuisinewith homemade food.

Welcome to a pleasantstay!

Hurdalsjøen Hotel andConference Center

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ROTNES, Stasjonsveien 1, 1482 Nittedal. Tel +47 997 42 000.E-mail: margret@rotnesbruk.no www.rotnesbruk.no

Rotnes Bruk is located inthe heart of Nittedal,20minutes from Oslo and30 minutes from OsloAirport. The main housewas built in 1753 byChristian Anker, a famousnation builder and industri-alist. We have conferencefacilities for 15 to 60 per-sons, and can serve betwe-

en15 to 96 guests fordinner.Our place is suitablefor conferences, weddings,anniversaries or a casualmeeting. We have noaccommodation, but coo-perate with a hotel near-by.We place great emphasison good food and offerwine from own wine cellar.By appointment only.

Rotnes Bruk

Herredshuset Gotaasalléen 6, 2050 Jessheim. Tel +47 63 97 14 30.E-mail: booking@herredshuset.no www.herredshuset.net

In 1901, the house wasfinished and it was saidthat it was the finest muni-cipal hall in rural Norway atthat time. Herredshuset hastoday full course, confe-rence and banquet faciliti-es. In the old house it iswireless internet andmodern AV equipment.

Herredshuset is one of twoplaces in Norway where theorder Cordon Bleu du SaintEsprit has had its Soiree,the second place isEkebergrestauranten.

This is a mark of qualitythat we are proud of!

Herredshuset Jessheim

Visit Romerike can providetips and advice for allevents, since we have con-tacts within all industrieshere at Romerike. In additi-on to all the hotels, whichoffer everything from roomswith breakfast to largetrade fair and conferencefacilities, there are many

gems that will meet anyneed you may have. Manyof the places that offeraccommodation also colla-borate with other places, sowe always find a solutionthat makes a stay inRomerike memorable.For more information, seewww.visitromerike.no

Visit Romerike

TRUGSTAD GÅRD, Trugstadvegen 10, 2034 Holter. Tel +47 63 99 58 90.E-mail: booking@trugstad.no www.trugstad.no

Situated in ancient farmgrounds, only 10 minutesfrom Oslo AirportGardermoen, you will findcharming Trugstad Gård. Incozy and traditional sur-roundings, we providemeeting facilities for smalland medium parties. AtTrugstad you will find that

the atmosphere, the hostsand the food makes a per-fect frame for the well-equipped conferencerooms.

Experience The Great Life atTrugstad!

Trugstad Gård

Visit Romerike. Sør Gardermoen Kultur- og Næringspark, 2060 Gardermoen E-mail: ninni@visitromerike.no www.visitromerike.no

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NORWAY TRADE FAIR, Messeveien 8, 2004 Lillestrøm.Tel +47 66 93 91 00. E-mail: nv@messe.no www.messe.no

Norway's largest exhibitionand conference centre, hasa total of 55 meeting roomsof all sizes and 39 000 sqmhall space for exhibitionsand events. All kind ofevents - small and largetrade and public shows, cor-porate events, conferencesetc are being staged in the

centre. Check the facilitiesand the event calendar onour website.Norges Varemesse is locatedclose to Lillestrøm station,midway between Oslo'scentral station and OsloAirport Gardermoen. Accessis easy by train, bus or car.

Norway Trade Fair

KJÆRNSMO FARM, 1929 Auli. Tel +47 90 81 59 64.E-mail: post@kjaernsmogaard.no www.kjaernsmogaard.no

Kjærnsmo is a large farmestate with roots datingback to the early Iron Age.The farm is situated in themunicipality of Nes, 40minutes from Oslo AirportGardermoen and 45 minu-tes from Oslo city centre.With its beautiful location,Kjærnsmo is an ideal venuefor both private functions

such as weddings and anni-versaries and for businessfunctions such as meetings,company dinners and smal-ler seminars. Our chefs pre-pare high quality food andcan offer a three or fourcourse dinner menu, buf-fets, tapas and lunchmenus. Welcome toKjærnsmo Gaard!

Kjærnsmo Farm

MOLSTAD LANDHANDLERI, 2090 Hurdal. Tel +47 63 98 71 00.E-mail: mmorten@c2i.netwww.hurdalinfo.no/firmaer/molstad/info.html

Molstad is located a halfhour drive north of OsloAirport Gardermoen.

Our focus is set on provi-ding good food and friend-ly service, all done in ahouse full of history.

We can cater for up to 60people for meetings, work -shops, seminars and parties.

Try us and make your nextmeeting a more memorableexperience for your guests.

Molstad Landhandleri

VIKINGEGARDEN MAURENGA, Engervegen, 2030 Nannestad.Tel +47 900 97 761. E-mail: maurenga@online.no www.vikingegarden.no

Vikingegarden Maurenga islocated approx 2 km westof Gardermoen.The building, interior andfood, are all based on theViking theme. Langhuset(the long house), seatingup to 80 is ideal for mee-tings, courses and functi-ons.

We can arrange activities inthe court yard and in thesurrounding country side.

Vikingegarden hostes schoolvisits, where the focus is onlearning through partici-pation.

Vikingegarden Maurenga

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FJELL OG FJORD KONFERANSER AS, Jogstadveien 21, 2007 Kjeller.Tel +47 63 80 65 10. E-mail: post@fjellogfjord-konferanser.nowww.fjellogfjord-konferanser.no

The short cut to a success-ful arrangement!

Fjell og Fjordkonferanser ASspecialises in arrangingcourses and conferences.

We will assist you in findingthe right hotel for your

event, as well as arrangeactivites, transport, enter-tainment and speakers.

We can provide staff forlarger events.

Fjell og Fjord Konferanser AS

COCKPIT KOMMUNIKASJON, Elektroveien 2, Pb 106, 2050 Jessheim.Tel +47 63 94 89 80 / 901 36 935. E-mail: event@cockpitkommunikasjon.nowww.cockpitkommunikasjon.no

Do you need a break in atight seminar program?Would you like to combinecreative thinking withhumour and physical activities?Our activities are the perfectmatch! We are specialized increating activities up to twohours long, and for groups

of five to 300 people. Several of our activities areheld in English. Theatre inspi-red activities with either“murder” or “kidnapping”themes where you are askedto investigate the “criminalplot” that has taken place.- Action-quiz and treasure hunt.

Cockpit Kommunikasjon AS

Visit Romerike Sør Gardermoen Kultur og Næringspark Tel +47 920 12 752.E-mail: ninni@visitromerike.no www.visitromerike.no

If you need help for businessevents - Romerike has eve-rything you could wish.We have a wide range ofhotels with large capacityand modern conference faci-lities, small place and largeexhibition halls. Combinemeetings and conferenceswith an activity or experien-

ce, we have many good part-ners to help you after a longday. Anniversary, summerparties and Christmas parties- we can help you with alloccasions - We can do eve-rything! We can arrangecontacts for everything fromtransportation, accommoda-tion and meeting facilities for

dining, activities, experiencesand other events. Please con-tact us and place your nextevent to Romerike!

Visit Romerike

VIP Transport AS Algarveimsvegen 101, 2052 Jessheim. Tel +47 988 70 000.E-mail: mail@viptransport.no www.viptransport.no

VIP Transport AS is a qualitysupplier of luxury transporta-tion services primarily tobusiness and tourism with afocus on stringent require-ments for quality, discretionand service. We offer luxurysedans, minibuses, midibuses, coaches and luxury

coaches with a seating capa-city from 1 to 55 passengers.In addition, we offer perso-nal security services, personalshopper services, exclusiveevents planning, guidedsightseeing tours and a deli-cious on-tour catering ser-vice.

VIP Transport AS

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Airport Express Train, Biskop Gunnerus gate 14 Posthuset, N-0185 OSLO.Tel 815 00 777. E-mail: flytoget@flytoget.no www.flytoget.no

The Airport Express Train isNorway's first and onlyhigh-speed train providingtransportation between theOslo International Airport atGarder moen andDrammen. The AirportExpress Train departs every10 minutes between OsloAirport Gardermoen and

the Airport Express TrainTerminal at Oslo CentralStation. The journey takes19-22 minutes. Childrenunder the age of 16, whoare escorted by an adultover the age of 18, travelfree of charge.See www.flytoget.no formore details.

Airport Express Train

Flight Park Gardermoen Vest, N-2060 Gardermoen. Tel 400 58 161.E-mail: post@flightpark.no www.flightpark.no

Flight Park Gardemoen ASprovides safe and easy par-king – 24 hours a day. Oneof our attendants will meetyou at the short stop areaoutside the departuresentrance and drive your carto our parking area, whichis fenced and guarded. Onyour return, your car will be

waiting for you in the shortterm parking area oppositethe arrivals entrance, readyto drive. We can providecarwash / valeting servicesand our workshop underta-kes oil changes and chang-ing of tyres etc., whilst youare away.Why not use us?

Flight Park

Nordic Mobile Home Rental AS, N-2150 Årnes. Tel +47 40 06 24 80.E-mail: post@nordicbobilutleie.com www.nordicbobilutleie.com

Exciting mobile home holi-days with Nordic mobilehome rental, AS we arelocated on Årnes inAkershus about 40 minutesfrom Oslo. We have 8 carswhich can take anywherefrom 5-7 people, and weare happy to deliver the carat Gardermoen Airport for

the travelers. All cars are2011 models & these canbe rented throughout theyear.

See our websitehttp://nordicbobilutleie.comfor more information. Orcall 40 06 24 80 for a fri-endly chat.

Nordic Mobile Home Rental AS

SCHAUS BUSS/GARDERMOEN MINIBUSS & CREWTRANSPORT AS,Vestbyveien 15, N-1540 Vestby. Tel +47 90 50 63 00.E-mail: info@schaus.no www.schaus.no

We take care of all yourcoach travel needs andorganize travel according tocustomers’ requirements.Qualified drivers in thirtymodern, high quality vehi-cles, 16-83 seats. Schaus has an internationalISO accreditation whichmean that we offer quality,

safety and flexibility at agood standard as well asoffer competitive prices.

Schaus can also offerour services out ofGardermoen.

Schaus Buss

Welcome!

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Her er noen av mulighetene:

• Myrdammen and Åmotdammen inthe municipality of Rælingen aretwo great bathing spots with whe-elchair accessibility and lavatories –also providing a perfect base forhiking trips.

• Hurdalsjøen is a beautiful lake withmany bathing areas – some moreorganised than others.

• Nordbytjernet – near the heart ofJessheim as well as Ljøgodttjern byRaknehaugen in Ullensaker.

• Årnestrand recreational area – bythe west bank of Mjøsa in Feiring– docks and lavatory facilities.

• Frognerstranda / Hagen campinggrounds along Glomma/E16 –north of Vormsund.

• Gansvika – south of Fetsund-docks, kiosks, cafe and lavatories.

• Tangen bathing spots by Setten –excellent for small children, kiosksand lavatories.

• Vangen bathing area, Langvannetin Lørenskog – bathing spot with asandy beach and large grassy field,public lavatories.

• Rulsedammen by Åneby inNittedal, a nice place to swim inNitelva with adjacent grassy fields.

• Nebbursvollen Friluftsbad. A largeopen-air bath with 3 pools (50 mpool, paddling pool with toys anda wading pool). Large recreationalareas, water slides, showers andlavatories. Sand volley ball court,kiosk and playground. A nice placeto have fun, play ball games, havebarbecues and stroll along theriver. Great for families.

• Lysdammen bathing area inGjerdrum.

• Lima on the south bank ofHurdalssjøen has a shallow bat-hing area, making it especially sui-table for children. There is a lava-tory building nearby.

Romerike’s rivers, lakes and ponds offer countless,lovely bathing spots and beaches.

Interesting in fishing? You’ll findcountless opportunities in Vorma andGlomma – the river is rich in northernpike and zander, and in the streamsyou can find schools of graylings. Thelargest Burbot specimens to ever becaught in Norway were fished in thelower parts of Glomma, in the directi-on of Øyeren. In addition, Kampåa isperhaps the river richest in trout inAkershus, with excellent opportuniti-es for fishing both trout and perch.Cultural activities – Romerike has avariety of cultural opportunities – eve-rything from museums, galleries,churches, and shops with crafts, han-diwork and design. Several municipa-lities have beautiful cultural centres oftheir own – with performances by avariety of well-known artists. In otherwords, there’s something for everyone.

A number of festivals and events takeplace throughout the year inRomerike, and you can find a list ofmost of them under “what’s on?” atwww.visitromerike.no.

Myrdammen.

F I S H I N G

National cycle route nr. 7, also knownas Pilgrimsruta (Pilgrim’s route), stret-ches through Romerike. Some of thesouthernmost parts of Mjøstråkk alsocut through the northern end ofRomerike. Countless forest roads andpaths in Romeriksåsen, Østmarka andother wooded areas are superbly sui-ted for experiencing the naturalbeauty of Romerike from a bicycleseat. You can also find marked bicy-cle paths in the municipalities. Many good tips can be found onwww.syklistene.no and on our websites.

A round trip on a bicycle inRomerike – for the whole family,as a day trip or step-by-stepA pleasant round trip in Romerike,with many opportunities to visitattractive locations.Those who feel up to it can try tocycle the entire trip in a single day.For most people it may be better tosplit the trip into several stages, orbring the bicycle on the train forparts of the trip. A bicycle can bebrought on the train at the cost of achildrens’ ticket.Let’s start at Jessheim. From Jessheim,the trail goes to Nordkisa, and thendown to Svanfoss sluice by Vorma.Every Sunday, Elvekongen (“The RiverKing”) leaves from Årnes to Svanfossand back again. It is then possible totake the boat to Årnes. From Årnesthe trail goes to the west side ofGlomma, and the first road to theleft in the direction of Hvam.Here you can visit the Gamle Hvam(“Old Hvam”) museum, as well as adelightful farmer’s shop, “Beite”, atHvam high school, which sells goodlocal food.From Hvam, the path continues inthe direction of Rånåsfoss. AkershusEnergi has built “Energiforum”, aknowledge- and information centreat the Rånåsfoss Power Station. Thetheme of the centre is electricity, andtours must be booked in advance.From Rånåsfoss the trip continuesalong the west side of Glomma, toBingsfoss and Sørumsand.Confident cyclists can try to take thepath alongside Glomma, but there are

parts of the road where it will be neces-sary to climb off the bicycle and push.At Sørumsand we can recommend atrip with Tertitten, the narrow-trackmuseum railway that starts and stopsat Sørumsand. Bicycles are secured atSørumsand station while you take agood old-fashioned train trip.From there you continue to Fetsund,first along the highway, then intomore rural, wooded areas. In Fetsundthe pike burgers are ready on the grillat Fetsund Lenser. A fun museum forthe whole family.From Fetsund the trip continues toLillestrøm. By Åkrene take a rightbefore crossing Leirelva, and cycle onsmaller forest roads to Leirsund. FromLeirsund the trip continues towardsFrogner, Lindeberg and Kløfta viaIhlevegen, around Ullensaker Churchand Randbydalen back to Jessheim.Have a great trip!(text and picture: Sidsel SkjelmerudCockpit KommunikasjonAS

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If you don’t want to take thePilgrim’s Route there are countlesspaths, forest highways and markedhiking trails. Most municipalities inRomerike have created their owntrail maps that can usually be pur-chased at local petrol stations – orby request at service offices in eachindividual municipality. Akershus’shighest point, Fjellsjøkampen at812 metres above sea level, standsin Romerike – specifically in Hurdal.Another ideal vantage point isMistberget at 663 metres above sealevel.You can also take a look atwww.turkartakershus.no for furtheradvice Canoeing and kayaking onthe lakes can also be an exhilara-ting experience – why not exploreGlomma or Vorma?

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SkiforeningenTel 22 92 32 00. Faks 22 92 32 50www.skiforeningen.no

DNT Oslo og omegnTel 22 82 28 00 – www.dntoslo.no

Syklistenes landsforeningTel 22473030 – www.syklistene.no

PilegrimsvandringTel 22 33 03 11 – www.pilegrim.no

Upper Romerike DevelopmentUpper Romerike Development is the coope-rating network for the six muncipalities atupper Romerike; Eidsvoll, Gjerdrum, Hurdal,Nannestad, Nes and Ullensaker.

Sør-Gardermoen kultur- og næringsparkTel 64 82 22 60 Fax 64 82 22 64www.oru.no

Samarbeidsrådet for Nedre RomerikeTel 48 11 30 20 – www.sfnr.no

Trafikanten ServicesenterTel 177 – www.trafikanten.no

FlytogetTel 815 00 777 – www.flytoget.no

Oslo Lufthavn ASOSL PassasjerserviceTel 915 06400 – www.osl.no

Øvre Romerike TaxiTel 03550 – www.romeriketaxi.no

Nedre Romerike TaxiTel 09080 – www.09080.no

Municipalities:

Aurskog Høland kommunewww.aurskog-holand.kommune.no

Eidsvoll Kommunewww.eidsvoll.kommune.no

Fet kommunewww.fet.kommune.no

Gjerdrum kommune www.gjerdrum.kommune.no

Hurdal kommunewww.hurdal.kommune.no

Lørenskog kommunewww.lorenskog.kommune.no

Nannestad kommunewww.nannestad.kommune,no

Nes kommunewww.nes-ak.kommune.no

Nittedal kommunewww.nittedal.kommune.no

Rælingen kommunewww.ralingen.kommune.no

Skedsmo kommunewww.skedsmo.kommune.no

Sørum kommunewww.sorum.kommune.no

Ullensakerwww.ullensaker.kommune.no

Aurskog Høland og Rømskog Reiselivslag, Stasjonsveien 1940Bjørkelangen. Tel 909 31 356 post@ahreiseliv.no www.ahreiseliv.no

Tourist Information in Aurskog- HølandWelcome to the touristinformation in Aurskog-Høland. Our location is atthe bus station atBjørkelangen. Do you wantto see and experience whatwe have in the community,we will be delighted to helpyou. Here at the touristinformation you have thepossibilities for a cup ofcoffee and something to

eat, in a quiet environment.We also have a small shopwhere you can buy childre-n's clothing, pottery andbooks to name a few. Wehave a small Tertittenmuseum, where you can bea part of the history of thesteam locomotive Tertitten.

Opening hours : Mon-Fri9:00 to 4:00 p.m.

WHEN ARRIVING AT OSLO AIRPORT, YOU ARE IN THE HEART OF THE OSLO REGION AND CAN EASILY VISIT ALL PARTS OF THE REGION.

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Tel 920 12 752www.visitromerike.no

JESSHEIM STORSENTER, Jessheim Storsenter. Storgata 6. 2050 Jessheim. Telefon: 63 99 69 60

Jessheim Storsenter er et av landets største senter, og vi ønsker

velkommen til 145 butikker og spisesteder

midt i Jessheim sentrum kun 10 km fra Oslo

Lufthavn Gardermoen. Med mer enn 50

motebutikker finner du det meste av store

og små kjeder, samt spennende nisjebutikker

innen alle bransjer hos oss. Variert og bredt

tilbud av kafeer og restauranter.

Buss og togstasjonen er vår nærmeste nabo

med god forbindelse både fra Gardermoen

og resten av distriktet.

Se www.jessheimstorsenter.no eller last ned vår App:

iPhone Android

Jessheim Storsenteris one of Norway’s largest shoppingcentres. We welcome you to nearly150 boutiques and restaurants.

You will find most of the large andsmall chain stores, exciting niche sto-res in all industries and a varied andwide range of cafes and restaurants.We are placed only 10km. from Osloint. airport. Busses and trains arrivesfrom all over the country, at our frontdoor.

For further information, visit us atwww.jessheimstorsenter.no