The 6 Best Free Things to do in Hedmark, Eastern Norway

Kongsvinger Fortress is one of the most important sites of cultural heritage in Norway and Hedmark Fylke and it is regarded as on the region’s main attractions. The Fortress was built from 1673 an onwards and it served as an efficient protection foreign soldiers – especially from Sweden. The Fortress was never conquered by enemies of Norway. Today the Fortress is open all year.

Drive up Norway's 2nd highest road and witness a wonderfull panoramic view from Trontoppen. 1660 meters above sea level. The area is also interesting from a botanical perspective, offering several nature trails.

Northern Europe's largest canyon, wich was formed during the last Ice Age, around 10, 000 years ago. You may experience the Jutulhogget Canyon on foot by descending the precipitious path, or you may enjoy the view right up on its edge.

This must be the most photographed motive in Tynset. Every day, there are travellers and tourists visiting the centre of Tynset to take a photograph of the world’s largest kick sled. Children of all ages, climb up to be photographed while they stand, sit or hang on the sled. It is 5.25 metres high, 3.72 metres wide and 11.6 metres long. This makes it five times larger than a normal kick sled. The factory NORAX which produces kick sleds is situated in Tynset – making Tynset the country’s main kick sled producer. If you come to Tynset in the winter-time, you may notice that only half the pavements are gritted so that the other half can be used by kick sleds. The idea to build a huge kick sled was the result of a television programme in 1994. Tynset arranged a day to mark the unveiling of the world’s largest kick sled. Later a group in Sandefjord built an even larger kick sled, but Tynset regained its world title again in 2011.