Tufsingdalen: River, Lakes and Winter Traditions

Water, a distinctive landscape and winter traditions shape the history of Tufsingdalen. The Tufsinga River flows through Tufsingdalen and empties into Lake Femunden. There are also fishing opportunities at around 20 small and large lakes, as well as on the Tufsinga and in Lake Femunden. If you would like to plan your stay around water and nature experiences, you will find a range of topics here to explore individually.

A landscape of ridges and nature reserves

The Tufsingdalseskern is a 13-kilometre-long ridge of sand and gravel formed after the last Ice Age. Part of it lies within a nature reserve of the same name, established in 1989. The ridge gives the landscape a distinctive character.

In the wider region, towards Tufsingdalen and Lake Femunden, the soils are poorer and the vegetation is more strongly characterised by heather and lichen species. If you are interested in landscapes, you can consider this regional feature alongside the sand and gravel ridge as a distinctive aspect of the area.

The Tufsinga: Fishing and paddling

The Tufsinga connects several of the water features described here: it flows through Tufsingdalen and empties into Lake Femunden. There are many fishing opportunities at around 20 small and large lakes, as well as on the river and in Lake Femunden. Several boathouses along the Tufsinga are still important for fishing and point to the significance of this livelihood and activity for the area.

Paddling is another activity available on the river. You can paddle along the Tufsinga from Strømmen in Tufsingdalen to Kløvstenbua. Fjestad Husky also offers a canoe trip on the Tufsinga as an experience. These river activities are a distinct option for travellers who want to get out on the water; the fishing opportunities on the lakes and river, on the other hand, are especially suited to people interested in fishing.

Hiking, ski trails and sled dogs

The Flenskampen hiking route leads to Lake Flensjøen, follows the lakeshore and then continues to the summit. The route thus connects Lake Flensjøen with the summit destination. If you enjoy hiking, this specific route is another way to experience Tufsingdalen, distinct from paddling or fishing.

In winter, Tufsingdal Idrettslag prepares groomed ski trails in Tufsingdalen. Fjestad Husky offers winter dog-sled rides through forests and mountains, as well as on Lake Femundsisen. At the same place, Fjestad Husky invites you to enjoy a special day experiencing the hosts’ home and daily life; they have 40 Alaskan huskies. You can choose between a sled ride and an insight into the hosts’ everyday life.

Winter route and local history

The history of winter transport is also part of the area’s identity. The Røros Mining Town and the Circumference World Heritage Site includes the winter transport route between Røros and Tufsingdalen. This route is itself part of the winter road between Røros and Falun. If you are interested in cultural history, you will find a connection to the area that extends beyond Tufsingdalen, without treating the individual sections of the historic route as one and the same.

Another part of local history is Tufsingdalen Church: the wooden long church was built in 1920 and consecrated for worship on 6 October 1920. Together with the winter transport route, it offers a historical perspective distinct from the nature and water experiences.

When choosing a holiday apartment, you can consider which of these aspects you want to shape your stay: water, the Flenskampen hiking route, groomed ski trails, sled dogs or local history. You can also discover Dalsbygda as another destination.

For the broader travel overview: Os.