The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Hedmark, Eastern Norway

Strandsjo Bird Reserve is situated by Strandsjoen, and forms part of Glomma’s old riverbed. With its teeming birdlife, this wetland is a birdwatcher’s paradise. An observation tower provides excellent views.

The natural formations om the east side of the river Glama north of Tolga are traces of the two glacier lakes Upper and Lower Glamsjo.

Here you can visit the long Tufsingdal esker, which contributes to our understanding of how ablation progressed through the Femund region.

Gutulia was made a national park in 1968. The area, measuring 19 km², is located between the Gutuli Lake and the Swedish border. Due to its primeval forest comprising enormous trees, the area was proposed protected as early as 1916. Here, you’ll find spruce trees that are over 300 years old and pine trees that are almost 500 years old.

Bubakk, Kvikneskogen About 1000 metres above sea-level, just west of Sandbekkdalen in Kvikne in Tynset, lies one of the country’s most known soap stone quarries from the pre-roman Iron Age. The stone quarry is known first and foremost through some remarkable dating. Several C-14 samples of organic material in the waste mass taken out beside the quarry are dated to 400-300 years BC. It is assumed that 3000-4000 pieces of raw material for pots were taken out of the quarry. During excavations in 1969, quite a few wooden objects such as spades, plates and a cup were unearthed. Soap stone from the quarry has been used in the restoration work on the cathedral in Trondheim. Marks made due to drilling are clearly visible. Just to wander in this area and touch the marks where the raw materials for pots were removed for 2500 years ago. To think about all the activity so long ago, certainly awakes your imagination and gives you a feeling of the historical atmosphere. There are notice boards on the main road (Rv30) and in the quarry which give plenty of information. There is a toll road into the quarry but it is recommended to walk.

Welcome to Natthagen, a little Paradise in the middel of the Forest. Here, you can enjoy our museum, the yearly summer art exhibition, ceramic pieces of different Norwegian professional handworkers and artists. You can take a tour in our lovely garden and property ør enjoy a cup of coffee and a Waffle in our little cafe while you listen to the sound of silence. Experience Natthagen.

Trysil is Norway's largest ski resort with 66 slopes and 31 lifts. Trysil is family friendly, and in summer offers more than 30 activities.