Experiences

The lock town Ørje is one of the lock sites in the 8-mile-long Haldenkanalen. Here in the middle of historic surroundings, with the history of timber rafting as a backdrop, is our unique outdoor scene. 

 

Ørje locks have a total lifting height of 10 metres, and the locks are still operated by hand, as when they were opened in 1860. Ørje has Norway's largest collection of steamboats, and the active steamboat environment leaves a historical mark on the surroundings. The lock area and Ørje Bridge form a distinctive setting for the performance itself and all the activities that take place during the game days.

 

Leave plenty of time before the game to experience more of the charming sluice town. Have lunch at the cozy Båtcaféen - practically on the Haldenkanalen. And check out the cozy shops and eateries in the city centre. Did you know that Ørje is known for its many pleasant niche shops? 

 

At the Canal Museum you can learn more about the history of timber floating and the construction of the canal, and in a separate part of the museum you can learn more about the wildlife around the waterway. Take a dip in Tangen or cycle along the Haldenkanalen on a pedal bike. By the way, have you ever wondered how it feels to sit in a small canoe and at the same time be sluiced up and down many metres? Try it! 

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As the start of the game approaches, the utility area down by the locks comes to life. Here, before all the performances, there is a sales market with bustling folk life and the sale of craft products and local food. Sit down at one of the tables and enjoy the afternoon.

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