Meet the Norwegian moose

On a safari, local guides help you navigate the vast forests and increase your chances of seeing moose in their natural habitat. They also know how to behave in nature and they will make sure you’re observing the animals from a safe distance.

Get more information about moose safari from these tour providers or check out the map further down to see where in Norway they are located.

In several animal parks in Norway, you can meet moose up close. In Bygland in the Setesdal valley, you can stop by the moose park Elgtun, which is a park dedicated to friendly encounters with moose. In Bjørneparken in the Hallingdal valley, just a couple of hours from Oslo, you get to kiss the tame moose and feed them carrots. The nature park Langedrag, also in Hallingdal, is home to several moose (and lots of other animals).

Other nature parks with moose are the Norwegian moose centre in Stor-Elvdal, Dyreparken Zoo and Amusement Park in Kristiansand, the wildlife park Namsskogan familiepark in Namdalen, and Polar Park in Bardu.

Experience the moose tower in Espedalen, and get a spectacular nature experience out of the ordinary! The high tower, which rises 12 meters above the ground, has beds for six people, and large windows that ensure that you get close to nature and wildlife.

Every spring and autumn, up to 700 moose move over a period of several weeks, between the lowlands west of Mjøsa and higher areas in Espedalen, Skåbu, and Murudalen west of the Gudbrandsdalen valley. In contrast to moose migrations in other parts of the world, the moose in Elgland migrate to spend the winter at altitude, before strolling back down in the spring.

The moving moose spread out over both time and area, but follow exactly the same routes as their ancestors did. For 10,000 years the animals have faithfully followed this migration route, and thus continue to do so.

At a road crossing in Elverum, you’ll stumble across Norway’s most famous moose restaurant. Elgstua has been serving delicious homemade food since 1959. Besides variations of moose, you’ll find plenty of other lovely food on the menu. You can also have a taste of moose in several other Norwegian restaurants, especially in areas where they are plentiful – and the flavours of the wild are delicacies.