Discover Mesnali

Mesnali combines horse riding tours with a distinctive exploration of cultural history. Icelandic horses, Mesnali kirke and the moose trapping pit complex represent different facets of the area. A stone associated with a legend passed down through generations and an iron smelting site are also among the features that can shape a trip to Mesnali.

Out and about on Icelandic horses

Horse rides on Icelandic horses are offered in Mesnali. Independently, Mesna offers shorter and longer horse riding tours all year round. The two-hour rides there take you through the area around the farm, are suitable for riders of all experience levels, and are available to individuals as well as groups. Participants must be at least 10 years old; the maximum weight is 90 kg. This information can help you include the two-hour tour as a specific option in your holiday plans.

The full-day tour offers a different kind of ride. Its routes pass through varied terrain. The tour includes a lunch box, a packhorse and a coffee pot, with a break by the campfire. So the options differ not only in duration: the two-hour ride specifies its target audience and participation requirements, while the full-day tour stands out for its equipment and fireside break. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Mesnali, you can consider whether shorter rides or a full day on horseback better suit your travel plans.

Church and literary history

Mesnali kirke is located in Ringsaker Municipality in Innlandet and is listed as a cultural heritage church. Built in 1933, the building is a wooden cruciform church with 170 seats.

Sigrid Undset is buried in the cemetery by Mesnali kirke. The writer and Nobel laureate lived from 1882 to 1949. The church and grave connect a building in Mesnali with the memory of a well-known literary figure. For travellers who would like to include cultural history in their days alongside active experiences, this site offers a point of interest in its own right.

Moose trapping pits and traces in the landscape

A cultural heritage complex of moose trapping pits lies in the forest near Mesnali. The preserved pits can now be seen as depressions or holes in the terrain. Three trapping pits lie in a row; further up the slope, there are more, marked with simple signs. Their visible shapes and arrangement make the complex understandable as a trace in the landscape, rather than just a historical name.

The Bånhuggusteinen is located near Mesnali on Sørmessenvegen between Åsmarka and Mesnali. The stone has a pothole formation known as a “Jettegryte”. It is associated with a legend passed down through many generations. The site described as “Jernvinne, Mesnali” is also among the area's cultural heritage features: it is associated with a large slag heap; slag remains and several iron smelting sites can also be found nearby.

When choosing a holiday apartment in Mesnali, these varied interests can help you decide: horse riding trips sit alongside church, literary and cultural history. This lets you shape your stay around the interests you prefer, without all your experiences having to be of the same kind.

More destinations

For more travel ideas, you can also discover Brumunddal, Sjusjøen, Furnes, Nes På Hedmark, Tingnes, Moelv and Lismarka.

For the overview of the wider area, see: Ringsaker.