Discover Årnes: nature trails, the Glomma and culture

Årnes offers plenty of reasons to get outdoors and experience culture: from the Sagstuen nature trail, circular walks and opportunities for walks along the Glomma to the Nes Kulturhus. Årnes Church and the historic railway station are also part of the townscape. This gives families a choice of different interests for a day out. When looking for a holiday rental in Årnes, you can consider whether nature trails, riverside walks or cultural experiences should be the focus of your trip.

Nature trails and circular walks

The Sagstuen nature trail is a circular route with 40 information stations about forestry, plant life and wildlife. The stations give the route several thematic focal points rather than limiting it to a single nature topic. From Årnes, the trail starts along the road towards Sagstusjøen. It is signposted and marked, easy, varied and family-friendly.

The Finnholtsjøen rundt circular walk also starts in Årnes. It follows a trail along the lake and returns to the starting point. Those looking for a loop that returns to the start will find a different route description here than on the nature trail with its information stations. The route around the lake and the Sagstuen circular trail therefore offer different experiences: one focuses on the path by the water, while the other takes you through a series of stations about forests, plants and animals.

The Dragsjøen rundt circular walk starts in Årnes at Dragsjøhytta. It crosses easy terrain and is well signposted. Together with Finnholtsjøen rundt and Sagstuen, it offers a choice of different walks: a loop by the lake, a signposted route over easy terrain and a thematic nature trail. You can choose the option that suits you based on whether you mainly want to walk or also learn about nature and forestry along the way.

Walks along the Glomma

There are opportunities to walk along the Glomma in Årnes. Activities are also offered by the river and in Høieparken. Elvestien passes Høieparken on its way towards Hennisand and Yn. These options offer various ways to spend time outdoors: a walk by the river, activities in the park area or a route towards the places mentioned. Frisbee golf facilities add to the range of activities in Årnes without requiring you to follow a particular route.

Railway station and culture

Årnes station is on the Kongsvinger Line. Trains run from there towards Oslo S, Asker and Kongsvinger. The station opened in 1862, when the Kongsvinger Line to Kongsvinger was completed. It is one of the buildings in Nes protected by a zoning plan. The station therefore connects a specific part of local history with its present-day role on the railway line.

Another cultural venue is the Nes Kulturhus in Årnes, which has well-equipped cinemas. Årnes Church is a brick church dating from 1878. Those interested in architecture or local history can explore these two buildings and the protected railway station as distinct cultural points of interest.

More local pages: Vormsund, Nes, Brårud, Fenstad.

Go to the main travel overview: Nes.