Akershus » Fetsund Lenser

Fetsund Lenser (Timber Booms) is a former sorting and bundling site for log driving, a heritage from a great Norwegian and world wide industry and transport history. The 2,5 km long site is now a National Heritage Site situated in beautiful environments along in the river Glomma. In addition to the globally unique preserved plant, Fetsund Lenser includes a Log Driving Museum as well as a Nature Centre.

Fetsund Timber Booms comprises of 25 buildings of which 20 are preserved. The buildings accommodate several exhibitions, cafés, gift shops, a silversmith, an art gallery and more.

From May to September the Museum presents log driving history through various exhibitions, educational programmes and demonstrations. The Nature Centre offers child friendly exhibitions and activities showing the biological diversity in the wetlands of the nearby Nordre Øyeren nature reserve.

Fetsund Timber Booms is accessible for both disabled and children and is perfect for fishing (fishing rods for rent) and picnics. During the season 50.000 people visit Fetsund Timber Booms, which makes it one of the most visited cultural attractions in the area.