Eina: Railway History, Water and Active Days

A dragon-style railway station, a swimming spot in the middle of town and a range of ideas for active days define Eina. You can explore the history of the Gjøvikbanen, spend time by the water at Meieriparken or start a cycling tour at a named trailhead in Eina. In winter, a cross-country ski trail along a disused railway line and the open event “gå’ ta banen” are added to the mix. Which of these things matters most to you can also influence your choice of where to stay.

Railway history in Eina

Eina station’s railway building was constructed in 1901. It is designed in the Dragon Style and belongs to class three. Eina was one of the most important stations on the Gjøvikbanen; from the outset, the station was planned as a junction between Valdresbanen and Gjøvikbanen. The architecture, its rank on the railway line and the planned connection between the two railways give the local history several different facets. If you are interested in railway history, Eina is more than just a name along the way: the station building and the town’s role on the Gjøvikbanen offer tangible points of interest for a culturally focused stay.

Water activities at Meieriparken

Meieriparken in the centre of Eina is a swimming spot. You can jump into the water from a jetty or bridge and swim out to the floating platform. There is also a water trampoline not far from the platform, which is very popular with younger visitors. The park offers a range of water activities: swimming, jumping in and then swimming out to the platform, and the trampoline. The facility is a tangible detail that makes Eina an appealing destination, especially when younger travellers have a say in planning the holiday. If you prefer to focus on culture and exercise, you might give the swimming spot less weight than on a trip centred around water activities.

Cycling, cross-country skiing and Einadagene

The “Einafjorden and Helgedalen” cycling tour starts in Eina, at the intersection of Storgata and Hågårvegen, slightly south of Eina station. This specific starting point helps you consider the tour as a reason for your trip in its own right, rather than mistaking it for a general day-trip suggestion. In winter, a continuous cross-country ski trail runs along the disused railway line between Eina and Dokka. Each winter, the open-to-all skiing event “gå’ ta banen” is also held along this route. Cycling and cross-country skiing offer different activity options that may influence your choice of travel dates.

Einadagene also adds an event focus to the picture of the town. Its programme includes free events, particularly for children, such as concerts, a market, a triathlon and a cycling race. With the exception of the Covid period, Einadagene has been held every year since 2017. The programme brings together different formats: concerts and a market alongside sporting activities such as a triathlon and a cycling race. If you want an event to shape your stay, you can choose between this festival programme and individual activities on the water or by bike.

Local food and choosing where to stay

At Fjordgløtt in Eina, dishes are prepared from scratch. All yeast-baked goods and cakes are made on site. The baked goods are a specific feature of the offering in their own right, complementing the active outings and water activities with a culinary focus. When looking for a holiday apartment in Eina, you can first decide which of these aspects of the town you want to shape your stay the most.

If you would like to explore other places from the same overview, you can also visit Bøverbru and Raufoss.

For the broader travel overview: Vestre Toten.