The most beautiful natural sites to discover Østlandet

In a green site, this classic park offers attractions, such as Russian mountains and roundabouts, as well as cafeterias, kiosks and shops.

On the way back to Oslo, you can take the small road 156 on the right up the Nesodden peninsula to the church. 1.5 km to the north lies Røer, a well-hidden medieval farmhouse inhabited by the same family since 1600. This hilly, forest-covered peninsula was once so isolated that a medieval language survived here much longer than elsewhere. Today, the ferry between Nesodden and Oslo is very popular with tourists and bathers.

A must-see natural area for all nature lovers. Here you can enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities and discover breathtaking landscapes! Between glaciers, lakes and fjords, it's the very essence of the country that you find in Jotunheimen, the "Land of the Giants" in Norwegian. Wild reindeer inhabit the western part of the park, while semi-domesticated herds graze near the villages of Lom and Vågå.

The "virgin country" with only 65 permanent residents is composed of islets and reefs forming a crescent off the coast that protects Kragerø. It is bordered by sandy beaches towards the interior and pebble beaches towards the exterior. This small archipelago represents the typical landscape of the area and is home to a nature reserve. The main island, Jomfruland, is about 7.5 km long and 1 km wide. Two white lighthouses, one of them still in use, pontoons, small paths, boats, beautiful beaches and birds... not too bad!

This large national park extends over the Dovrefjell mountain range. Expanded in 2002, it now covers three counties, including Oppland. The steep massifs of the western part are crowned by the white summit of Snøhetta, which rises to 2,286m. In the eastern part, the limestone rock is home to some of the richest mountain flora in Scandinavia. Animals in the park include musk ox, wild reindeer, wolverine and mountain fox. Birds are particularly abundant, and one of Norway's bird sanctuaries, the Fokstumyra Marsh, is just 20 km further south on the E6. Information center at Kongsvold. Several access routes, including E6 and train (Dovre, Hjerkinn, Kongsvoll). Marked trails, unguarded refuge and many other accommodation options in the valley. Various seasonal activities. The website is a mine of information.

Snøhetta viewpoint. An unmissable hike for all ages (3 km round trip) to a spectacular viewpoint over the Dovrefjell relief. At the summit, a shelter allows you to warm up before setting off again (closed in winter). Less frequented when the snow starts to fall, it's still well worth the detour! You may even catch a glimpse of musk oxen crossing the valley in the distance.

Formore information on hikes and walks, visit the Norwegian Hiking Association website: www.turistforeningen.no.

Immediately south of Femundsmarka, amidst dense virgin coniferous forests, this tiny national park offers views of 250-year-old spruce and even older pine trees. Life is everywhere, from dead trees that have fallen to the ground and are teeming with insects, to lichens that tumble from the trees. Black woodpeckers and Siberian jays can be seen here. Between lake and mountains, this forest is accessible to all types of walkers.

Forests of conifers and erratic blocks of granite cover this glacial training with soft undulations, crossed by a semi-formal domestic reindeer and wild musk oxen. This park is adjacent to two major nature reserves and national park, on the Swedish coast. The brown bears do not know the borders and often come from Sweden to sow panic in the flocks of sheep, sharpening ancestral hatred that the farmers dedicate to them.

Rondane National Park is Norway's oldest park, created in 1962 to protect one of the country's most ecologically at-risk areas. The park contains many peaks over 2,000 meters, the highest being Rondslottet at 2,178 meters. Among other things, the park is home to a large reindeer colony. In 2003, the park was extended to cover a total area of 963 ^km2. It's a great place for hiking and wildlife watching. In winter, Nordic and cross-country skiing are favoured.