Title: Kongsvinger Travel Guide: Best of Kongsvinger, Innlandet Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk

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# Kongsvinger Travel Guide

## Tourist Guide

![Panorama of the lake Bæreia in Kongsvinger, Norway. Photographed at sunrise. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181334/43c672d9-4664-48aa-bba8-6f6901989dcf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Panorama landscape photo of a lake on a bog in Kongsvinger, Norway at sunset and blue sky - norwegian nature](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181334/f7b2e636-5706-4eb9-b43a-7cf0f143727d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Old fortress in Kongsvinger Norway	](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181334/40bcf34f-1736-4645-9f0d-568116e9837e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Hokkåsen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181334/af23ba01-318c-438a-ab41-c482da45bec7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![After sunset by the lake Skasen in Grue Finnskog](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181334/0fc9b4df-6c11-4b2b-a4ce-97ea8ab6f3b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Kongsvinger

Things to do

#### Go on stunning walks in the magical Finnskogen forest, or experience places whose history stretches back to the Middle Ages and even earlier.

A holiday in Kongsvinger offers visitors plenty of history to enjoy. You can visit the old fortress and large manor houses, or take a trip to one of the museums and learn more about the past. You can also put your rucksack on and go hiking in the forests, where you can experience the best of what wild Norway has to offer.

Kongsvinger is a town in the south of the county of Hedmark, near the Swedish border. The area

encompasses a lot of the Finnskogen forest at its eastern end. The Glomma River also flows through Kongsvinger, and you will find large agricultural areas in the Glåmdal Valley. The old Royal Road (Kongeveien) – stretching from Oslo to Stockholm and then to St. Petersburg – also goes through Kongsvinger.

How about visiting the Kongsvinger Fortress in the northern part of town, or even the Vinger Church, with its famous onion dome bell tower? Another one of Kongsvinger’s attractions is the Women’s Museum, where you can learn more about the role of women in society throughout history. A trip to the preserved Skinnarbøl Manor just east of Kongsvinger is a must. Otherwise, the Finnskogen Forest also boasts many summer and winter activities.

If you are going on a holiday to Kongsvinger, there are many places for you to stay the night, including several hotels and B+Bs. The town is located inland, so expect a traditional inland climate: little rain, cold winters and relatively cool summers. There is also a great variety of places to eat, with everything from pizzerias to fine-dining restaurants.

Many railway lines go to Kongsvinger, including the Solørbanen Line from Elverum, the Kongsvingerbanen Line from Oslo, where you’ll find the nearest major airport, and the Grensebanen Line from Charlottenberg in Sweden. There are also regular bus services. To get around the area, having access to a car is a great advantage so that you wouldn’t have to depend on local buses.

Travelling to Kongsvinger means experiencing the great forests and plenty of Norwegian history. This is a holiday you definitely shouldn’t miss!

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- Top hotels in Kongsvinger
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![Vinger Hotell](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/481700/481682/294b88d5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Vinger Hotell

Østre Solørvei 6 Kongsvinger 

£115

14 Mar - 15 Mar

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this spa hotel in Kongsvinger. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Women's Museum Norway and Kongsvinger Fortress ...

6.8/10 (487 reviews)

Could do better.

I was disappointed. As a former resident of Kongsvinger I happen to know that this used to be the very best Hotel in the town. It can now only be described as 'tired'. The staff were courteous, but not especially customer oriented. Room was comfortable, but not what I expected of a higher end hotel. ...

Reviewed on 2 May 2025

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Kongsvinger Budget Hotel

Oslovegen 103 Kongsvinger 

£92

31 Mar - 1 Apr

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Kongsvinger. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Gjemselund Stadium and Women's Museum Norway are ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (456 reviews)

Nice and calm hotel, budget friendly price.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

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Kongsvinger Castle Hotel & Resort

Kongsvinger Festning 2 Kongsvinger 

£153

20 Mar - 21 Mar

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this historic hotel in Kongsvinger. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a conference centre. Popular attractions Kongsvinger Fortress and Women's Museum ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (469 reviews)

I would have preferred if you had told me that you were doing construction everywhere before I booked TWO rooms for 4 adults. Noisy flapping white tarps and ZERO views from any of the windows of BOTH rooms I rented.

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2024

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Stay at this holiday home in Kongsvinger. Enjoy cable/satellite TV service, an in-room coffee maker and in-room fireplaces.

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Das Häuschen empfanden wir noch schöner als auf den Fotos. Ansonsten ist alles der Anzeige getreu. :)

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### Popular places to visit

#### Kongsvinger Fortress

You can find out about the history of Kongsvinger with a stop at Kongsvinger Fortress. Wander the forests and lakeside while you're in the area. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Kongsvinger-Fortress-Kongsvinger.d6260606.Attraction)

#### Women's Museum Norway

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Women's Museum Norway during your travels in Kongsvinger. Wander the forests and lakeside while you're in the area. 

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#### Gjemselund Stadium

Catch an event at Gjemselund Stadium during your trip to Kongsvinger. Wander the forests and lakeside while you're in the area. 

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## Cities near Kongsvinger

![View over the Klaralven river near Ransby](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3590/3c59f7d1-486b-459a-bd82-1aa7c1ccab1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Torsby

![View from Naturreservatet Tallmon, Charlottenberg, Sverige.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069731/dcf6f481-a94a-4fb0-9e03-e6f64c142fda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Charlottenberg

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