Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Getting There & Away
The Nor-Way Bussekspress 'Trysil Ekspressen' runs between Oslo (Nkr190, 2½ hours) and
Trysil (Nkr101, 1¼ hours) via Elverum seven times daily.
Trysil
Pop 6763
Surrounded by forested hillsides close to the Swedish border, and overlooked by Norway's
largest collection of ski slopes, little Trysil is well worth a detour, with year-round activit-
ies taking you into the wilderness.
Although Trysil lives and breathes winter
skiing
, for the rest of the year you can do just
about anything to keep active, from canoeing and canyoning to horse riding, as well as the
3; 9am-8pm Mon-Fri, to 6pm Sat & Sun mid-Jun-mid-Aug, shorter hours rest of year)
can organ-
ise any of these activities for you.
Perhaps the most rewarding activity in summer is cycling. There are at least six cycle
routes: the shortest 6km, the longest 38km. Route maps are available from the tourist of-
fice. Bikes can be hired from most hotels and campsites for around Nkr200 per day.
The Nor-Way Bussekspress 'Trysil Ekspressen' connects Trysil with Oslo (Nkr361, four
hours), via Elverum (Nkr101, 1¼ hours), seven times daily.
Sleeping
Trysil Hyttegrend
CABINS
(
90 13 27 61;
www.trysilhytte.com
; Ørånset; 4-bed huts with/without bathroom Nkr810/450;
)
By the water's edge, 2.5km south of town, this excellent site has many drawcards includ-
ing wireless internet, a wood-fired sauna, plenty of activities, a playground for children
and a perfect riverside setting. All cabins have cooking facilities.
Radisson Blu Resort
HOTEL
