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Hvit sykkel med blomsterkurv på tur i norsk natur

Discover Hole & Ringerike

HOLE & RINGERIKE

Activities in Hole & Ringerike

Around Odin Camping you'll find hiking trails, cycling routes and cultural experiences stretching from Lake Tyrifjorden into Ringerike – whether you're heading into nature, visiting museums and historic sites, or shopping in Hønefoss town centre.

NATURE & CULTURE 

Nature, hiking trails and cultural experiences by Lake Tyrifjorden

Do you enjoy getting out and doing things? Around Odin Camping you’ll find walking paths and cycling routes suited for both short and longer trips. You can paddle a kayak on Lake Tyrifjorden, and the golf course at Storøya is just a short distance away.

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If you’re interested in culture and history, the area offers museums, galleries and beautiful medieval churches. You can even visit the Viking ship Dronning Åsta at Sundvollen on Lake Tyrifjorden.

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No matter what you choose, it’s easy to find something that suits you and your family.

EXCURSIONS

Explore Hole & Ringerike

From medieval churches to a Viking ship and art galleries – here are twelve places worth visiting in Hole & Ringerike, all within a thirty-minute drive.

Hvit kirke med spisst tårn, grønne trær og hvit gjerde mot skyene

9 min / 7,3 km

NORDERHOV CHURCH

 

 

Norderhov Church has roots dating back to the Middle Ages – the oldest parts are dated to around 1170, and the church is considered one of the oldest preserved in the region.

Rødt trehus med hvite vinduer og folk; Historisk museum, vakker natur.

10 min / 7,3 km

RINGERIKES MUSEUM

 

 

The museum is housed in the old rectory of Norderhov Church. Here you can see exhibitions that take you through Ringerike's rich past.

Oransje trebygning omringet av trær, lyser opp i solskinnet, arkitektur og natur i Norge

GALLERI KLEVJER

 

 

The building that houses Galleri Klevjer is a protected timber building from 1820, once used as a village storehouse and holding cell. Today it holds art and culture on every floor.

6 min / 4,4 km

Ildsted i vikinghus, en av Norges skjulte perler.

VEIEN KULTURMINNEPARK

 

 

Veien Cultural Heritage Park has Eastern Norway's largest burial site from the early Iron Age, with over 100 burial mounds, a reconstructed longhouse from the Roman period, a museum and a café.

18 min / 15,5 km

Woman assisting customer with baguette at a counter, smiling. AKTIVITETER.

RINGVOLD ORCHARD

 

 

Ringvold Frukthage grows fruit and berries, selling garden plants, flowers, apple juice and other produce from their own farm.

11 min / 8,4 km

Red and white polka dot sculpture in water, brick building background.

KISTEFOS

 

 

Kistefos combines industrial history and contemporary art, with an old pulp mill, a sculpture park and Bjarke Ingels' The Twist gallery.

24 min / 20,3 km

Folk går forbi rødt hus, tog og butikker. Norsk flagg og AKTIVITETER i byen.

HADELAND GLASSVERK

 

 

Hadeland Glassworks is a living craft museum. Experience glassblowing, unique exhibitions, and a variety of shops and cozy cafés in idyllic surroundings.

28 min / 23,5 km

Innendørs svømmebasseng med vann i et stort trekonstruksjonstak AKTIVITETER.

RINGERIKSBADET

 

 

The facility has a large sports pool for those who want to swim laps, and a delightful sauna. They also boast a wonderful children's pool for the little ones.

7 min / 4,5 km

Vikingskipet Asta på Mjøsa, en av Norges skjulte perler.

HARDRAADE

 

 

The Hardraade Viking Ship Association has built a full‑scale Viking ship by Lake Tyrifjorden, using traditional methods. It offers a rare glimpse into authentic Viking‑Age craftsmanship and sailing culture.

15 min / 12,1 km

Barn leker på en flytende vannpark i en norsk fjord.

RANDSFJORD BADEPARK

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Randsfjord Badepark is a large bathing park with swimming in timed sessions – book your spot in advance.

​28 min / 23,5 km

Fargerik gate i en norsk by, en av mange Norway road trip hidden gems.

HØNEFOSS SENTRUM

 

 

Hønefoss town centre sits along the river Storelva, with cosy shops, cafés and restaurants all close together. There's a large playground on the town square.

18 min / 12,5 km

Tradisjonelt hvitt hus med rød dør, en skjult perle på norgestur.

RIDDERGÅRDEN

 

 

Riddergården is a preserved 18th-century courtyard farm north of Hønefoss – today a museum farm with summer concerts and historical talks, donated to Ringerike municipality in 1961.

19 min / 13,2 km

HIKING & BIKING

Suggested hiking & biking trails

Eight trail suggestions nearby – from short forest walks and a longer riverside path in Hønefoss to demanding summit hikes and a historic walk near Sokna.

Utsikt fra et fjell over en innsjø med øyer og landskap. Norway road trip.

KONGENS UTSIKT 

 

 

Kongens utsikt (the King's View) offers a spectacular panoramic view over Lake Tyrifjorden and Ringerike. The hike up is a favourite for many, rewarding you with a view you won't soon forget.

25 min / 15,2 km

Barns hender omfavner et rødt hjerte på et tre, kjærlighet og natur.

SVENSRUDSKOGEN

 

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The forest at Helgelandsmoen is perfect for everyone, with well-marked trails. It's large, and made up mainly of pleasant paths and tracks that make the forest easy to access.

6 min / 4,3 km

Utsikt over innsjø og skog, en av mange Norway road trip hidden gems.

DRONNINGENS UTSIKT

 

 

Dronningens utsikt (the Queen's View) is in the same area as Kongens utsikt, with an even shorter walk from Kleivstua and still a fine view over the region.

25 min / 15,2 km

Utsikt over Mørkgonga, en skjult perle på en roadtrip i Norge.

MØRKGONGA

 

 

Mørkgonga is one of the area's most popular hikes, though it can be demanding in places. Check the parking situation before you set off.

26 min / 17,3 km

Utsikt over skog og vann, en av Norges skjulte perler.

GYRIHAUGEN

 

 

Gyrihaugen is a summit hike of 8.2 km round trip from Damtjern, with around 380 metres of elevation gain and views over Ringerike. The trail is marked in blue and runs via Gyrihaugsetra.

20 min / 10,4 km

Jente klatrer i trestamme ved rolig vann i Norge.

ELVELANGS HØNEFOSS

 

 

Elvelangs ('Along the River') in Hønefoss follows the river from Benterud to Hovsenga, a stretch of around 7.5 kilometres. The path passes Schjongslunden and Petersøya.

17 min / 12,0 km

Hytte på fjelltopp, en av Norges road trip hidden gems.

RINGKOLLTOPPEN

 

 

Ringkolltoppen is a short summit hike of around 1 km from Ringkollstua, marked as a red trail with a steep stretch in the last hundred metres before the top levels out. From the summit you can see, among other things, Gaustatoppen.

28 min / 20,2 km

Seremoni ved minnestein i skogen, en skjult perle på norgestur.

PARTISANERSTEINEN

 

 

Partisanersteinen is a memorial from 1948, created by sculptor Ståle Kyllingstad, commemorating around 400 resistance fighters who were based in the hills between Ådal and Sokna during the Second World War.

34 min / 34,4 km

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