Timber experiences
Through thousands of years the Delta of Øyern as developed to what it is today; Northern Europe's largest inland delta, one of the country's most beautiful nature reserves and an internationally important Ramsar site.
The great importance of the area for migratory birds is the background for Ramsar status, which was granted in 1985. Nordre Øyeren is an eldorado for nature experiences and contains a great diversity of species. The island has 25 fish species and is the lake in the country that has the most. The area is rich in aquatic botany, amphibian species and insects. Several mammals live on the islands.
In addition, the area contains an exciting history of one of Norway's first key industries; timber floating and lumber industry. Timber was the most important export item for Norway from the second half of the 16th century and up to the 20th century. The oil of the time - timber - has played a crucial role in growth and development, both for the areas around Nordre Øyeren and for our country. Cities in Europe are built on timber that was cut on the many saws in Lower Romerike. Glomma was the country's most important flotation watercourse after 1860 and Bingen and Fetsund booms testify to this time of greatness. The authentic timber floating plant at Fetsund Lenser is unique, also in a global context. The huge stone vessels on Bingen Lenser can only be found here. Along the "Timber Route" you can get to know the exciting history of timber, floating and sawmilling and take deep dives into the cultural monuments that still exist. At Sagelva on Strømmen you can visit the upswing and mill in Mølleparken, in Lillestrøm coffee and waffles are served in the old workers' home Lurkahuset on the banks of Nitelva, at Rælingen bygdetun the story of sawmills and small industry is told, in Gansvika a visit to Gansbruket museum can be combined with a restaurant visits at Gansvika restaurant and inn and at Sørumsand you can travel back in time with the museum railway Urskog-Hølandsbanen Tertitten.
The road between the cultural monuments is short and you can use a bicycle, train or boat. The natural values can be experienced on foot from land, in a kayak on your own or from the tourist boat MS Øyeren. At Besøkssenter wetland Nordre Øyeren you can learn more.
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Timber experiences