Eika Cottage
Neighborhoods
Eika cottage is situated in a typical Norwegian farming landscape with small and big farm scattered around. From the cottage, the valley Sigdal stretches north-west all the way up to the skiing resort of Norefjell. In Sigdal you can enjoy rafting, mountain climbing, hiking in the woods and of course skiing. Trillemarka, which is Norway's largest wood reservation is on the doorstep. Here you can enjoy hikes in the woods and mountains, fishing and harvesting berries and mushrooms. If you like downhill skiing you can reach the 1952 Olympic ski hill in 50 minutes. A Zip Line park opened only 4 km from the house last fall. Blaafarveværket is a museum and mine where the used to extract Cobolt. The famous Vikersund ski jump, which still holds s the world record in ski jumping, is only 30 minutes away.
Modum Municipality
Eika cottage is situated in a typical Norwegian farming landscape with small and big farm scattered around. From the cottage, the valley Sigdal stretches north-west all the way up to the skiing resort of Norefjell. In Sigdal you can enjoy rafting, mountain climbing, hiking in the woods and of course skiing. Trillemarka, which is Norway's largest wood reservation is on the doorstep. Here you can enjoy hikes in the woods and mountains, fishing and harvesting berries and mushrooms. If you like downhill skiing you can reach the 1952 Olympic ski hill in 50 minutes. A Zip Line park opened only 4 km from the house last fall. Blaafarveværket is a museum and mine where the used to extract Cobolt. The famous Vikersund ski jump, which still holds s the world record in ski jumping, is only 30 minutes away.
Sightseeing
This railway is now a museum and you can book tickets on an old train set pulled by a steam engine. The old station is converted into a museum and is a must if you travel with children
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Krøderbanen
This railway is now a museum and you can book tickets on an old train set pulled by a steam engine. The old station is converted into a museum and is a must if you travel with children
Vikersund ski jumping arena is the world largest and still hold the world record at 253,5 meters. The arena is open around the year and has a cafe, museum and you can request a guided tour. A must for children
Vikersund hoppsenter
60 HeggenåsenVikersund ski jumping arena is the world largest and still hold the world record at 253,5 meters. The arena is open around the year and has a cafe, museum and you can request a guided tour. A must for children
This is the museum of the Cobolt Works and Mines which were in operation between 1773-1893. Farm animals on the premises for children to pet and play with. More info on www.blaa.no
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Blaafarveværket
This is the museum of the Cobolt Works and Mines which were in operation between 1773-1893. Farm animals on the premises for children to pet and play with. More info on www.blaa.no
Activity
In Sigdal valley there's a lot to do, Rafting, SUP (Stand Up Paddle), Ice race with your own car (or rent one) and Gocart. Check out www.visitsigdal.no and make sure you don't miss all the fun.
Sigdal Aktiv Rafting - Båsheim
373 UlbergsveienIn Sigdal valley there's a lot to do, Rafting, SUP (Stand Up Paddle), Ice race with your own car (or rent one) and Gocart. Check out www.visitsigdal.no and make sure you don't miss all the fun.
Trillemarka is Norway's largest wood reservation and on a mountain top (1020 m.a.s.l) you will find an impressive statue of The Madonna with her baby. A team of Sherpas has built a straiway in stone up to the top. If you have legs for it, go for it
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Trillemarka-Rollagsfjell Nature Reserve
Trillemarka is Norway's largest wood reservation and on a mountain top (1020 m.a.s.l) you will find an impressive statue of The Madonna with her baby. A team of Sherpas has built a straiway in stone up to the top. If you have legs for it, go for it
When Oslo hosted the winter Olympics in 1952, Norefjell was the arena for downhill skiing. Since then it has been developed into one of the larger skiing arenas in the country. Only 50 minutes from Eika and you can put your skis on and enjoy 14 lifts and 30 slopes. Visit www.norefjell.com
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Norefjell
When Oslo hosted the winter Olympics in 1952, Norefjell was the arena for downhill skiing. Since then it has been developed into one of the larger skiing arenas in the country. Only 50 minutes from Eika and you can put your skis on and enjoy 14 lifts and 30 slopes. Visit www.norefjell.com
This treetop adventure centre is only 10 minutes from Eika and an absolute must if you travel with children. Five different track with activities.
Høyt & Lavt Modum
100 OvernveienThis treetop adventure centre is only 10 minutes from Eika and an absolute must if you travel with children. Five different track with activities.