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Øyenlågen

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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 mars 2026

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 Gjóður, Toppönd, Urtönd, Hvinönd, Lindastelkur, Stormmáfur, Barrspæta, Gunnfálki, Garðsöngvari, Hnotigða, Gráþröstur, Gultittlingur and Seftittlingur.

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

No

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

Gjóður
1. Gjóður
(Pandion haliaetus)
Toppönd
2. Toppönd
(Mergus serrator)
Hvinönd
3. Hvinönd
(Bucephala clangula)
Stokkönd
4. Stokkönd
(Anas platyrhynchos)
Kanadagæs
5. Kanadagæs
(Branta canadensis)

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