Besøkssenter våtmark Nordre Øyeren

About the museum

The Nordre Øyeren Wetland Visitor Centre lies by the Glomma river in Fetsund, close to the delta area of the Nordre Øyeren nature reserve. The centre is run by MiA – Museene i Akershus and is one of six authorised wetland centres in Norway. It lies next to the historic Fetsund lenser (Fetsund locks), and visitors can use the same ticket for the exhibitions at both places.

Nordre Øyeren is one of Norway's most important wetland areas. In 1985 the area was given Ramsar status, a designation given only to the most important wetlands in the country and in the world. It is also an IBA (Important Bird Area) and part of the Emerald Network. The Ramsar area includes several nature reserves, among them the Nordre Øyeren nature reserve.

Inside the centre there are exhibitions on local fauna and flora, with bird and mammal cabinets, an aquarium with fish from Øyeren and interactive activities. Outside, guests can walk the nature trails in the area and across the raft walkways (flåtegangene) to Blikomøya. The centre also offers nature guiding for kindergartens and schools.

Highlights

• Child-friendly exhibitions on nature and wetland in Nordre Øyeren
• Bird and mammal cabinets and an aquarium with fish from Øyeren
• Trail bingo (turbingo) and loan of outdoor games for children
• Blikomøya, a small island reached by the raft walkways
• Café with a view of the river and loan of binoculars and life vests

Permanent exhibition

• Utstillinger om natur og våtmark – Bird and mammal cabinets, an aquarium with fish from Øyeren and interactive activities about nature in the Nordre Øyeren nature reserve.

Operated by

MiA – Museene i Akershus

Admission & discounts

The ticket is bought at the till and applies to the exhibition at the visitor centre and at Fetsund lenser. Visits to the outdoor area and the cafés are free. Members of Norsk museumsforbund and ICOM enter free on presentation of a valid membership card. The MiA annual pass gives free admission during regular opening hours.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The visitor centre is wheelchair-friendly both outside and inside, and a nature trail winds through the whole area to Fetsund lenser. Companions enter free on presentation of a companion card.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations
• Playground / play area

A discovery centre for the whole family with child-friendly exhibitions and interactive activities. Trail bingo for different months is in the postbox outside the main entrance, and a loan box with outdoor games and board games can be borrowed during opening hours. The trail area and Blikomøya are suitable for play and picnics.

Getting there & parking

National road 22 to Fetsund, turn off to Fetsund centre and follow the signs. From Lillestrøm there is a flat, largely continuous cycle path all the way. Fetsund lenser has a guest jetty for small boats.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

Trail café with seating indoors and outdoors and a view of the river; a large screen shows a presentation with a new theme each month. Museum shop with gifts for children and adults. Binoculars and life vests can be borrowed at the cafés during opening hours.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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