In the forest on the hill above Krokstrand at the very bottom of the Idefjorden where the border between Norway and Sweden runs, lies a small idyllic water. Here, the ice has shaped the mountain into a perfect swimming spot where you can stroll comfortably out into the water. There is not much space here, but it is not needed either, because although there are cottage areas nearby, there are few people here. If you arrive early in the morning, or a little out of season, you c

If you wonder what to do today, explore Lysaker River (Lysakerelven). As you walk along the Lysaker River's upper part from Jar to Bogstad water, you get the feeling of having entered another world. In some places, the vegetation is so dense that it's like going through a green tunnel. The sky is completely covered with foliage, and to the sides you can see only a few meters. It is only the sound of the river that says it is only a few meters away. The noise of the cars disap