Places to stay and things to do in Asker

Elverum is the city where forest meets culture. Here you live close to nature, but are also close to museums, activities and good eateries. Whether you’re on a weekend getaway, a cross-country trip or gathering with colleagues, there’s a lot to fill your days with.

Here are our tips for things to do in Rotterdam.

Museums and attractions

Elverum has a strong history linked to forestry, defence and Norwegian cultural heritage.

Norwegian Forest Museum

The Norwegian Forest Museum is one of the biggest attractions in Elverum. Here you can get insights into Norwegian forestry and hunting and fishing through both modern exhibitions and historic buildings in the open-air museum.

The museum is beautifully located by Glomma and is suitable for families with children and adults who want to learn more about Norwegian natural and cultural history.

Glomdal Museum

The Glomdal Museum is located right next to the Forest Museum. This is an open-air museum with historic houses from all over the region. Here you can stroll between the courtyard and buildings and get an insight into how people lived in the past.

Elverum Church

Elverum Church is one of Norway’s largest wooden churches and a well-known landmark in the city. It’s centrally located and worth a visit, whether you’re interested in history or architecture.

Activities

Elverum has several offers for those who like to keep moving.

Golf

Elverum Golf Club has a scenic 18-hole course surrounded by forest. The course is suitable for both beginners and more experienced players, and is a great option if you want to combine fresh air with a bit of competition.

Arts and culture

The city centre offers cinemas and various cultural events throughout the year. It can be concerts, performances and local events - perfect for a quiet evening.

Fishing and canoeing

Glomma runs through the city and offers great opportunities for both fishing and kayaking. If you want a tranquil afternoon by the water, the conditions are ideal.

Nature experiences

The forest is never far away in Elverum.

Around the city you will find miles of hiking trails, both short and long. In the summer, you can fish or paddle at Glomma. In winter, cross-country skiing trails are driven up in the vicinity.

Want to just breathe in fresh air and lower your shoulders a little? A short trip just outside the city centre is often enough.

Food and drinks

Elverum has a wide range of eateries, from traditional to international - perfect for lunch, dinner or a relaxed evening.

If you stay with us at Thon Hotel Elgstua, you can start your day with a breakfast that gives you a great start – whether you’re heading to a meeting or out into the woods. Otherwise, check out the following eateries: 

Elgstua Kafé

Elgstua Kafé opened in 1959 and has long been a popular stop in Elverum. The menu features a combination of traditional Norwegian homemade dishes like meatballs, moose stew, pork belly with sauce and more international dishes like hamburgers and club sandwiches. The café is located next to Hotel Elgstua, so it’s not far from the hotel to what is probably Elverum’s most famous restaurant.

Forstmann Spisested & Catering

Forstmann is located by the Norwegian Forest Museum with a view of Glomma and Prestøya. Lunch and dinner are served here based on good ingredients from nature, with dishes made from e.g. elk, reindeer, rye, whitefish and rye. The restaurant digs, smokes and specks a lot itself, and arranges themed evenings such as game tables and lutefi shafts.

FAVN Bar & Spiseri

FAVN Bar & Spiseri is located in the heart of the city centre, five minutes’ walk from Hotel Central. Here, today’s homemade dinner is served with seasonal ingredients, sandwiches and homemade cakes. You can also stop by for something nice in the glass in quiet surroundings.

Slakteriet

The butchery’s restaurant and bar offers flavours from Mexico. The menu includes classics such as nachos, quesedillas and carne asada, as well as grilled corn and sweeter desserts. A great choice if you want something a little different.

Steinbua

Steinbua is located in a historic stone building from 1897, in the centre of the city. The restaurant has been operating since 1989 and offers a varied menu - from tapas to sushi and much in between. Most people will find something they like here.

Sharmas Indian Restaurant

Sharmas is located on Storgata in Leiret and serves Indian dishes from several regions of India. Here you can choose classics such as chicken tikka or lamb korma, preferably with mango lassi or Indian beer. For dessert, it tempts with homemade Indian ice cream.

Kafé Øst

Kafé Øst is located in the heart of Leiret and serves lunch and dinner based on seasonal ingredients. The cafe is particularly known for its stone-oven baked Italian pizza with a local twist, such as the variant with lingonberries and smoked elk from Gransjøberget

Stri Pub

Stri pub combines good atmosphere with culture. Here you will find a wide selection of beers and cocktails, a live stage with concerts and stand-ups, as well as quizzes and sports on a large screen. A nice place for a lively evening.

Central Scene

Central Scene is a combined cocktail and wine bar, sports bar and cultural scene. Concerts and various cultural evenings are held here, but you can also drop by for something good in the glass. The menu includes burgers and Italian pizza.

Group activities

Elverum is well suited for groups, teams and companies. You can do the following:

Moose watching tour

Elverum is surrounded by forest, and thus also the home of the king of the forest. On a moose safari with Finnskogen Adventure, you will be accompanied by an experienced guide and moose dog into Finnskogen’s nature to try to get close to the moose.

The tour lasts about three hours. On the way, you will learn more about moose hunting and be served moose snacks and a hot drink. You’re almost guaranteed to see traces of moose, but if the majesty itself shows up, it’s up to it.

Meetings are at Circle K Hernes, about a ten-minute drive from both Thon Hotel Elgstua and Thon Hotel Central.

Experience the magic of dancing birds

Together with Finnskogen Adventures, you can go out into the forest to experience the orphan’s and deer’s mating dance up close. The tour is led by experienced guides who also share knowledge about nature and wildlife in the area.

Tiur play can usually be experienced for a short period of time in April, while the peregrines play through large parts of the month. This is a nature experience a bit out of the ordinary, so remember the camera.

Fast-paced fun

At the Kremmertorget shopping centre in Leiret you will find the go-kart centre “Gokarten”, with an indoor course of 2,500 square metres. Here you can compete against friends, family, roommates and follow the lap times in a separate app.

If you want even more speed, you can head to Starmoen Motorsenter. It offers activities such as go-karting, rallying and car-cross - perfect for those who like a little extra excitement.