Løten

Løten municipality have approximately 7.250 inhabitants and a area of 369,4 km2. From early days this was a farming area, but nowadays most Norwegians would probably associate the name with the production of jam, juice and perhaps above all - the Norwegian "national strong drink" Akevitt (aqua vita).

In fact, akevitt is no longer distilled in Løten, but memories are revived every summer when visitors are treated to a dramatised re-creation of the distillation process. Visitors can also buy the local speciality - Akevitt jelly - a tasty reminder of their stay in Løten! Today they sell lights from the factory.

LØITEN LYS

Candle industry at Hedemarken. Artistic hand-made paraffin and wax candles. Located by RV 25, 13 km from Elverum towards Hamar.

KLEVFOSS INDUSTRAL MUSEUM

A museum which is worth while visiting is the Klevfos Industrial Museum, a closed-down chemical pulp and paper mill at Ådalsbruk in the district of Løten. The museum is a division of the Norwegian Forest Museum. The factory is preserved in the state of its closing down in 1976, with machines and equipment in their original places, and with restored apartments from various periods of time in a labourer´s dwelling.

The museum is open for guided tours and offers various arrangements during the summer season, among other things the stage play "Working Days". The museum has a large outdoor area along the River Svartelva and among its facilities is also a small café. Hand-made paper for sale is also produced, and visitors may by appointment take part in the making of their own paper.

THE WOMAN´S UNIVERSITY

The Women's University is a unique institution, nationally and internationally. But Løten also has its forests and moors, nature reserves and terrain to explore. Budor Tourist Lodge can offer visitors its own skilift, toboggan hill, snowboard hire, kiosk, cafe, and over nighting in rooms or in cabins.

Nearby Mattisrud caters for guests who want to experience the genuine atmosphere of a small farm. It has a museum, fishing pond and farrn animals, and it produces dairy products for sale.