NITO travels to Kongsvinger Fortress

Join the NITO pensioners to Kongsvinger Fortress

Kongsvinger Fortress seen from the air. Credit: Forsvarsbygg

The NITO pensioners in Innlandet invite members with a companion to a pleasant excursion to Kongsvinger Fortress and Nordfjeld Gjestegård.

Kongsvinger Fortress seen from the air. Credit: Forsvarsbygg

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Join the NITO pensioners to Kongsvinger Fortress

Kongsvinger Fortress

We take you to Kongsvinger Fortress, a historic landmark with a view of the city and the Glomma. The fortress has been an important part of Kongsvinger's identity since the 1600s, and contains over 300 years of military history. Although it has never been conquered, it has been of great strategic importance for the defense of southern Norway. Today, the fortress is a peaceful and open area, where history, culture and nature experiences meet, right in the heart of Innlandet. We start with lunch before we get a tour and get to know the fortress more.

After the tour, we continue to Nordfjeld Gjestegård at Skotterud.

Nordfjeld Guesthouse

Here you will have the opportunity to look at

  • modern art: The collection was largely influenced by the previous owner, Hans Rasmus Astrup (founder of the Astrup Fearnley Museum), who invested heavily in the property.

  • Peasant Antiques: Historic furniture and objects from the 1700s onwards have been preserved, creating an authentic atmosphere in the main house.

  • Woven Art: In the dining room, guests can enjoy meals surrounded by large textile works that contribute to a warm atmosphere. 

    We have dinner at the guesthouse before we travel home.

In case of no-show, NOK 300 will be invoiced per registrant who does not show up.

Program

09:00
Avreise Vikingskipet, Hamar
Bussen går via disse stoppestedene: Esso Myklagard, Skogmuseet Elverum, Flisa v/rådhuset, Kongsvinger stasjon og etter avtale.
11:30
Ankomst Kongsvinger festning
12:00
Lunsj
Skagenrøresmørbrød og kaffe
12:30
Omvisning/foredrag
Ved festningens venner, besøk i museet og i fengselet
15:00
Avreise Nordfjeld Gjestegård
16:00
Middag
Elggryte med en mineralvann/alkoholfri øl. Karamellpudding og kaffe.
17:30
Avreise retur
Samme stoppesteder som på vei til Kongsvinger, eller etter avtale.

Practical information

  • For questions, contact Gustav Johnsen (tel. 930 18 420)
  • If you want other stops than those mentioned, contact Gustav Johnsen
  • Remember to state any allergies for you or your companion when registering.

NITO in Innlandet East

Here you will find activity in the Innlandet branches in the future. The department arranges union representative meetings and member activities for all members; students, young working people and pensioners.
Classes & Activities in Innlandet East

Ragnhild Ryvænge Gjeset

Adviser NITO Innlandet East