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 marca 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 ribji orel, srednji žagar, kreheljc, zvonec, mali martinec, sivi galeb, veliki detel, škrjančar, vrtna penica, brglez, brinovka, rumeni strnad and trstni strnad.

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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Top 5 birds

1. ribji orel
(Pandion haliaetus)

2. srednji žagar
(Mergus serrator)

3. zvonec
(Bucephala clangula)

4. mlakarica
(Anas platyrhynchos)

5. kanadska gos
(Branta canadensis)

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