Brumunddal: Waterfront recreation, cultural history and trails

Brumunddal combines waterfront recreation on Lake Mjøsa with swimming, industrial history and a marked day route. The attractions have different focuses: sometimes pools and a sauna take centre stage, at other times mini golf or a route through woodland, fields and meadows. This lets you assess the holiday destination based on the experiences that interest you most.

Recreation by Lake Mjøsa and at the swimming pool

Mjøsparken is a waterfront area on Lake Mjøsa, with a recreational area in Brumunddal. The park has a 12-hole mini-golf course. Its design draws on well-known figures and formations from Ringsaker; this makes the course more than just a random collection of holes and connects it to the region.

Mjøsbadet offers a different focus. It has two steel pools of different sizes and depths. The main or competition pool is 18 × 25 metres and 130 to 200 centimetres deep. The therapy pool measures 12 × 25 metres, with a depth ranging from 80 to 160 centimetres. The separate pools therefore offer different options within the same swimming facility.

Mjøsbadet also has two separate saunas within the swimming facility: one for women and one for men. Together, the pools and saunas make swimming a distinct focus to consider when planning your trip.

Industrial history and distinctive landmarks

Kvernveita is a significant industrial heritage site and a central part of Brumunddal’s history. The former canal was about two kilometres long and spanned a difference in elevation of approximately 30 metres. Its length and elevation change give you an idea of the scale of this historic structure. Those interested in the town’s development will find a different perspective here than among the waterfront attractions.

The DS Skibladner is also part of the town’s cultural history. The paddle steamer stops in Brumunddal, is the world’s oldest paddle steamer still in scheduled service, and is used as a tourist attraction and cultural heritage site. Mjøstårnet provides another striking measurement: the tower is 85.4 metres tall. These specific features—a sloping canal, a paddle steamer in scheduled service and a tall tower—make exploring the area varied, even though they are not all part of the same theme.

A marked day route between two towns

If you’re planning an active day, you could consider the marked day route between Moelv and Brumunddal. It starts at a railway station in Brumunddal or Moelv; both starting stations have parking. The route changes surface along the way: first it follows asphalt, then passes through easy woodland, past fields and meadows, and along paths and old country roads. This information can help you include the route as a longer outing in your day’s plans, without implying a walking time or difficulty level.

Bicycles are available to rent from the tourist office in Brumunddal: it has four touring bikes and two electric bikes. If you’d like to include a bike ride in your stay, you can consider this rental option alongside the town’s other activities.

When choosing a holiday rental in Brumunddal, you can first think about what matters most to you on your holiday: recreation by Lake Mjøsa, swimming, cultural history or the day route. These experiences give you a concrete way to decide whether Brumunddal is right for your trip.

More destinations

If you’d like to compare more places: Mesnali, Tingnes, Lismarka, Sjusjøen, Furnes, Nes På Hedmark.

Go to the main travel overview: Ringsaker.