Øyenlågen

Buskerud > Norway

Bird observation tower next to the Lågen river. Many different species typical for the area can be seen depending on time of year.

Added* by Steven Carpenter
Most recent update 31 March 2026

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Description

The Øyenlågen bird observation tower is located close to the Lågen river. Very beautiful spot where you easily can spend a day. The observation tower has two floors. Birds you can observe include Osprey, Red-breasted Merganser, Eurasian Teal, Common Goldeneye, Common Sandpiper, Common Gull, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Eurasian Hobby, Garden Warbler, Eurasian Nuthatch, Fieldfare, Yellowhammer and Reed Bunting.

Details

Access

The Øyenlågen bird observation tower is located 12 km southeast of Kongsberg. Small car park 50 m away. Press P on the map for directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland

Conditions

Wet , High water possible

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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Map

Top 5 birds

1. Osprey
(Pandion haliaetus)

2. Red-breasted Merganser
(Mergus serrator)

3. Common Goldeneye
(Bucephala clangula)

4. Mallard
(Anas platyrhynchos)

5. Canada Goose
(Branta canadensis)

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