Top Things to do in Eastern Norway
Top 10 Scenic Walking Areas in Eastern Norway, Eastern Norway
Discover the best top things to do in Eastern Norway, Norway including Hardangervidda National Park, Mugnetinden, Solobservatoriet, Grimsdalsvegen, Fredriksvern Verft, Brygga i Toensberg, Stavern Fort, Gaustadtoppen, Hafslund Hovedgard, King's View.
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1. Hardangervidda National Park
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5.0 based on 100 reviews
Hardangervidda is the largest mountain plateau in Europe. This is where you will find Norway's largest national park. The scenery is varied with steep mountainsides and spectacular views. The countryside there is diverse, ranging from flat plains on the eastern side to steep mountains and fjords in the west. It is home to Europe's lagerst herd of wild reindeer and several other artctic plants and animals. There are many opportunities for fishing, and mountain trout from Hardangercidda are famous for their excellent quality.
2. Mugnetinden
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Moderately demanding walking (no climbing or scrambling) ascent. Highly rewarding view from the summit towards Jotunheimen and Valdres. Tour description Length: approx. 6 km one way Duration: approx. 2.5–3 hrs. up Altitude difference: ca. 750 meters Suitable for children: from 8 yrs. From Beitostolen, drive to Beito and follow the signs towards Slettefjellvegen. Drive past the toll station (NOK 50 in 2010), continue past Fleinsendin and turn left at the intersection. Parking area on the left side of the road, near Mugnestolen, approx. 3.5 km from the toll station. The path starts on the opposite side of the road and is marked with cairns and white V’s. It leads gently uphill to Mugnebottjernet (pond) and then climbs steeper up into a col. From here you have two options. The steeper and more demanding route (recommended uphill only) turns right, while the main route, which is still steep but less demanding, continues straight ahead for another 300 meters and then turns to the right and uphill, too. The last bit leads through rocky terrain to the summit with a stunning, highly rewarding view towards Jotunheimen and Valdres. Equipment Standard clothing for high mountain walks: solid hiking boots, wind- and waterproof outer layer, warm sweater, hat, mittens, daypack. No special equipment required. Tip: Stay overnight at Gronolen Fjellgard and take a bike to the trail head. This way you get a varied full day tour.
3. Solobservatoriet
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Knowledge based tourism is growing more popular throughout Europe. The Solar Observatory at Harestua offer unique experiences with topics ranging from geology to astronomy, northern lights and sun spot hunting. Experience how a professional astronomical telescope works, and get hands-on-experiences - be amazed and learn something new and exciting while on vacation.
4. Grimsdalsvegen
5. Fredriksvern Verft
6. Brygga i Toensberg
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4.5 based on 207 reviews
"Brygga"is the main street in the summer town Tønsberg. The channel through the city has a long history that goes back to before the 1200s. There has been full active for over 1000 of years.
Reviewed By 982ullag - Sitio de Calahonda, Spain
This is an excellent place to visit to stroll, look at the boats, see people and of course have a drink or a meal. It is highly reccomended in summer, in spring or fall when the sun is out, or even in winter to experience the cozy ambience. In summer the sun will set over the low hills to the northwest, quite late in the eveneing. So come and experience the long summer evenings like a Scandinavian. It is also buzzing for lunch. Scandinavians will jump at any excuse to sit outside in the sun! A lot of them bring friends for a "halvliter", a pint, but my husband and I usually settle for sparkling water and coca-cola, and a light meal. If you are quite young, and perhaps single, the action starts late.. after 10PM, but people of all ages go there for a drink and a meal in the early evening any day of the week. As we are an older couple, we prefer to head for home before 11, especially on Fridays and Saturdays. That is when the young crowd turn out in droves. If you are boating there are many berths, both along the quay and a little furter up where there is a little marina with many berths and shower and WC facilities. I have no idea what it costs these days.. There should be a sign or two. Someone will show up to take your money. :-) If you moor along the quay on the weekend, don't expect to have a good nights sleep. In summer that is party-time! The busiest season in Norway is medio June until medio August. In August it CAN start to be a little chilly at night .. or you can experience a Norwegian heatwave .. you never know!
7. Stavern Fort
8. Gaustadtoppen
9. Hafslund Hovedgard
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
This is an old listed and fine mansion in Sarpsborg. Still in use for reseptions, but available for everyone that would like to visit the buildings or just the big sourounding park.
10. King's View
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
The view point Kongens Utsikt is 484 metres above the beautiful lakes of Tyrifjorden and Steinsfjorden, west of Kleivstua. Admire the fantastic vistas of large parts of Ringerike and Hole. King Karl Johan's visit in 1832 gave the view point its name: Kongens Utsikt means the King's view point. You can either start at Sundvolden and walk the 1,300 metres up to Kleivstua, or you can drive to Kleivstua. (Toll road, NOK 25) The path from Kleivstua to the view point is clearly signposted. The walk takes around 30 minutes each way. Have a good trip!
Reviewed By MargretEA - Vollen, Norway
We climbed up the forest paths from the parking lot at Kleivstua, making the ascent to the Viewing Platform in about 15 minutes. It was a very hot day so we were glad of water bottles and a snack when we reached the top. On that July day when most were at the sea, we met people with lots of photography equipment, tourists, joggers and even a couple of families with small children. This is a trip for everyone - you can just adjust your pace. The views are simply amazing - the lakes beautiful and you can see as far as to Gaustatoppen - the highest mountain in southern Norway.
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