Eastern Norway » Svenkerud Gård

Svenkerud Farm and Forest
Svenkerud is an old farm, originally cleared about year 1100 and owned by the same family for over 200 years. The farm is beautifully situated in the hillside with a waste view over the river Glomma and the Finnskogen district. The property consists of 3500 hectares forest and has an interesting history.

Accomodation
We have a wide range of cabins and logs for rent. Most are situated close by a lake or a river. Size varies from 2-6 beds. We have for rent an appartment in one of the farm buildings. It is well suited as accomodation for participants in the Birkebeiner challenges, or for a family holiday.

Activities
The area with mountains, rivers and deep forests are perfect for hiking and biking. You can rent cano, cajak and rowing boats here. The winters are long with snow and ice. We have good conditions for crosscountryskiing and for jigging. We offer foodservings, organised activities and historical seminars.

Hunting and fishing
We offer moosehunt and different small game hunt such as roe deer, beaver, capercaillie and black grouse. We offer accomodation for fishers and guide our guests to good fishing spots for pearch and pike.