Femund Engerdal, Norway – Wildlife, lakes, national parks

Wildlife close-up

More and more visitors come for the peace and quietness by more than 900 lakes, just interrupted by folk music and wild animals.

What is that sound? A family of five wakes up eight feet above the ground in a wooden house built between the tops of two huge trees. One of the children is looking down on a moose and her calf eating peacefully on the ground. The permanent food box helps overnight guests come close to wild animals, and make this place one of many charming accommodations in Femund Engerdal.

The area, situated between the border with Sweden and the cities of Trysil and Røros, has 67 mountain peaks and two national parks, Femundsmarka and Gutulia. Hiking, canoeing and cycling hardly become more family-friendly than here.There are several options for getting to Femund Engerdal.

Fly fishing in the rivers is popular. In addition, there are more than 900 beautiful waters and Norway's third biggest lake Femunden, trafficked by the ferry M/S Fæmund II built as early as 1904. Here and in other waters you can expect fish species like trout, char, grayling, whitefish, perch and pike.

Femund Engerdal has been certified as a Sustainable Destination, a seal of approval given to destinations that work systematically to reduce the negative impact of tourism.

In the northernmost part of Femund Engerdal, Sami people live in reindeer husbandry with huge herds that are easy to spot. Locals will also point you in the direction of producers of local food and places to eat like Anne på Landet. The yearly Femund Festival lets you mingle with locals, also on the dance floor.

In winter there are many activities, where ice fishing is among the more original sports and cross-country skiing is family-friendly fun. Even in Femund Engerdal it’s time to go to sleep, maybe with the quiet rattle from friendly animals sharing a meal right underneath your room.

Find more inspiration on Femund Engerdal's official website.

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Hiking in Femund Engerdal.
Photo: Øyvind Vold / Johnsgård Turistsenter

Cross-country skiing in Femund Engerdal.
Photo: Øyvind Vold / Johnsgård Turistsenter

Anne at Landet café.
Photo: Anne på Landet Cafè og galleri

Kayaking in Femund Engerdal.
Photo: Øyvind Vold / Johnsgård Turistsenter

Lake Femunden.
Photo: Erik Jørgensen / Visitnorway.com

Towards sustainability

The certification Sustainable Destination is a seal of approval given to destinations that work systematically to reduce the negative impact of tourism. In addition to providing visitors with enjoyable experiences, the destination must preserve the local nature, culture and environment, strengthen social values, and be economically viable. The municipality and the travel industry must cooperate closely to assure that the destination is a great place both to live in and to visit.

Find out more about sustainable destinations in Norway

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