Jessheim

Jessheim combines cultural attractions and historic sites with swimming and walks around Nordbytjernet. This lets you choose different focuses for your trip: activities for children and adults, time in the water or a walk through the landscape. The town’s history is also present at specific landmarks—from the railway station to the cultural heritage walk through the town centre.

Experience culture and discover Jessheim’s history

Ullensaker Kulturhus offers a varied programme for children and adults, featuring both professional artists and local amateur performances. The venue is designed as a multipurpose centre: its three amphitheatre auditoriums, Kong Rakne, Vesong and Kisi, are used for cultural events and cinema. There is also a black box theatre, a library, a foyer and Café Gnist. These different spaces give the cultural centre several roles in Jessheim’s cultural life, so a visit need not be limited to a single type of event.

The cultural centre’s location is also convenient to bear in mind when planning your trip: it is a two-minute walk from Jessheim railway station, which has train and bus connections. The station itself is also a historic site. It was built in 1908 and designed by Henrik Bull. If you are interested in architecture and local history, you can appreciate the station as a distinct part of Jessheim’s townscape while also making use of the transport connections there.

Another way to explore local history is the cultural heritage walk through the town centre. Its 18 signs refer to properties and buildings of cultural and historical significance. Herredshuset, one of Jessheim’s old wooden buildings, is also protected or designated for preservation. Together, the walk and the buildings offer different points of interest for visitors who want to get to know the town not only through events but also through its architectural heritage.

Swimming and activities to enjoy together

Jessheimbadet offers another way to spend your stay. The facility covers 6,400 square metres and has six pools; it opened in May 2021. Its listed attractions include a 41-metre slide and a diving tower with platforms at heights of 1.3 and 5 metres. If you are planning an active day in the water, you’ll find specific options here that differ from Jessheim’s cultural and historical experiences.

At Jessheimbadet, visitors can exercise, spend time with others or enjoy a fun experience with the family. The slide and the two specified diving heights provide clear options for different interests in the water. Families can make swimming a focus of their trip in its own right; it does not have to be combined with a cultural visit. When choosing a holiday apartment in Jessheim, you can consider whether culture, swimming or experiences in nature will shape your stay most.

Walks and nature at Nordbytjernet

Nordbytjernet is a kettle hole with a diverse variety of plant and bird life. Bird species found there include great crested grebes, moorhens and coots. For nature lovers, the lake and its surroundings offer a specific reason to include them in a trip. The path around Nordbytjernet is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs—a useful feature for visitors who take this accessibility into account when choosing a walk.

Another way to get active is the Aktivitetsløypa in Jessheim. The 2.8-kilometre loop runs from Nordbytjernet via Hauganmyra and Bjørmoen. It has three stations with strength-training equipment and adjustable weight resistance, suitable for all fitness levels. This makes it possible to combine a shorter walk with outdoor exercise. The path around the lake and the Aktivitetsløypa offer different ways to spend time outdoors: the former is notable for its suitability for wheelchairs and pushchairs, while the latter is a designated route with exercise stations.

Parking for the Kultursti Gjestad-Hovin is available at Gjestad bo- og aktivitetssenter, Dølivegen 3 in Jessheim. This specific information may be useful if you include the cultural trail in your plans. The range of attractions makes Jessheim a destination where you can shape your stay around your own interests: the cultural centre and historic sites, activities in the water, or walks and nature at Nordbytjernet. You can also explore Ullensaker as a nearby destination.

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