Hadeland Glassverk, Jevnaker

This is one of the oldest glassworks in Norway, situated in beautiful surroundings at Jevnaker by the Randsfjord, approximately one hour's drive from Oslo. Here you can observe the highly skilled glassblowers at work; try your hand at blowing your own glass and visit the very popular factory outlet. Many other activities on the grounds make this an ideal day out for the whole family; facilities include a children's house, a picnic area and several cafes. If you take the E18 out of Oslo in the direction of Hnefoss, you are in for an unexpected bonus - the truly beautiful scenery of Ringerike, with Steinsfjord and Halvdanshaugen, a distinctive burial mound said to be the grave of the Viking king, Halvdan Svarte.