Discover Magnor: Nature, Glass and Trails

In Magnor, nature experiences meet a long glassmaking tradition: the Vekterveien offers opportunities for hiking and cycling, while Magnor Glassverk has been part of the town since 1896. There are also marked hiking trails, a riverside amphitheatre and local specialities. Which of these aspects you would like to focus on can help guide you when choosing a holiday rental in Magnor.

Nature and outdoor activities around Magnor

The Linåsmyra nature reserve, also known as Lindåsmyra, covers 455 decares. It lies between Svensrud and Linåsen in Magnor. If you want to combine nature and culture during your stay, there are also a range of other options nearby: the Vekterveien is a touring and recreational area that runs through Magnor, is suitable for hiking and cycling, and connects Magnor with other places in Eidskog.

Magnormoen has several marked hiking trails ranging from 1 to 10 km. The different trail lengths give you a practical choice when planning your day, without having to commit to a particular distance. Along the Vekterveien, there are also opportunities for paddling and swimming, a birdwatching tower, and signposted fishing spots. If you would rather be on the water than on foot, you can take these options into account when planning. At certain times, there is also an opportunity to blow your own glass along the Magnor stretch of the Vekterveien.

In the wider travel area, the Villmarksruta, National Cycle Route No. 9, runs from Halden via Eidskog towards Trysil, Røros and Trondheim. It is another point of interest for cyclists looking to explore beyond Magnor; the route passes through Eidskog and connects the places named in this order.

Glass, history and a riverside setting

Magnor Glassverk was founded in Magnor in 1896 and is an important part of the town’s cultural identity. The glassworks has its own factory outlet, with the full range of crystal products. It also sells products made exclusively in Magnor and available only there. This offers a way to discover the glassmaking tradition through these distinctive products as well as the company’s history.

The Stolpejakten route in Magnor offers another link to local history: at its stops, QR codes provide information about the history of the national minority known as the Romanifolket, or Tater. This makes that part of local history a subject in its own right alongside nature and glassmaking. At both entrances to Magnor from National Road 2 stands the sculpture “Glassblåseren” (“The Glassblower”)—a striking landmark connected to the glassmaking tradition.

By the river, Elveparken has an amphitheatre with a stage. This makes a landscaped riverside setting another of Magnor’s distinctive features. If you want to shape your stay around culture, local history and nature, you can weigh these different themes against one another when choosing the focus of your holiday.

Local flavours and the right base for your holiday

Ingelsrud Konditori in Magnor serves cakes, bread, coffee, seasonal pastries and confectionery. Local drinks include the sparkling apple juice “Lændi” and coffee from the local roastery Skogen Kafferøsteri. These add a culinary dimension to the range of activities: you can discover Magnor not only through its hiking trails and glassmaking tradition, but also through its pastries and local drinks.

Magnor’s location on the Kongsvingerbanen railway line and National Road 2, as well as its distance of three kilometres from the Swedish border, provide further context when planning your stay.

Return to the wider travel overview: Eidskog.