Reistad – Farm History and Illuminated Ski Trail

Reistad combines a long history of farming with a practical opportunity to get outdoors: the illuminated ski trail between Lierbyen and Reistad is also open to pedestrians. Its historical traces date back to the Viking Age. If you are looking for a holiday apartment for a stay that combines an interest in local history with outdoor activity, Reistad offers two different points of interest. Its history spans early land cultivation, two farm names, buildings, and a former brickworks.

The Viking Age and the Farms Store and Lille Reistad

Reistad was cleared for farming during the Viking Age. Small burial finds from the same period have been made on the Reistad farm. These two details relate to different aspects: the land’s cultivation describes early use of the area, while the burial finds are associated with the farm. For anyone interested in the older history of the area and its farms, the Viking Age and these finds offer a tangible starting point.

In the Old Norse period, the Reistad farm was divided into Store Reistad and Lille Reistad. The history of these two named parts of the farm can also be distinguished by their main buildings. The old main building at Lille Reistad was restored in 1915; the main building at Store Reistad was built in 1877. The dates refer to different events: a restoration in one case and the construction of a main building in the other. If historical buildings interest you, the two farms offer distinct points of reference for the area’s history.

Store Reistad also has an outbuilding that is about 200 years old. A brickworks operated at Store Reistad from 1782 and had closed by 1875. The main building was built in 1877, so its construction followed the closure of the brickworks. In addition to the two main buildings, an outbuilding and the history of the brickworks are also among Store Reistad’s historical details. The timeline shows the distinction between an earlier operation and later building dates.

Illuminated Ski Trail Between Lierbyen and Reistad

The ski trail is described with a specific starting point in Reistad: it begins at the recycling station above the roundabout. You can also take the lighting into account when planning your trip.In addition to cross-country skiers, the trail is explicitly intended for pedestrians. You can consider this option when planning your trip if you are thinking of including a ski trail or walking route. The recycling station above the roundabout provides a named landmark for your starting point in Reistad.

When choosing a holiday apartment in Reistad, you can consider whether farm history or the ski trail is more important to your stay. Find more local pages under Sylling and Lier.

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