Fetsund
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We are now approaching Fetsund, and as you drive onto the bridge, the landscape opens up around you. Below flows the Glomma River – Norway’s longest river – which has been a lifeline for transport and development for centuries. Look out of your window, both to the right and left, and you may spot long wooden structures in the water. These are the log booms – remnants of what was once a crucial part of Norwegian industry, where timber floating down the river was collected and sorted. Fetsund was a key hub in this system, connecting inland forests with sawmills and exports along the coast. From here, Olbergåsen is about a 25-minute drive away, depending on your route. Today, the area also offers recreational opportunities. Nearby you’ll find Hvalstjern ski stadium, a popular starting point for outdoor activities year-round, and Heia beach – a peaceful spot by the water on warm days. As you cross the bridge, you are surrounded by a landscape where nature and history still flow side by side.