Discover Noresund

Noresund offers specific points of interest to help you plan your trip: a nearby church with historic furnishings, the protected oak tree “Den gamle mester,” and a cruise that starts at Olberg brygge. Lake Krøderen is at its narrowest near Noresund. When comparing hotels in Noresund, you can consider which of these local and cultural themes you would like to shape your stay.

Church and oak tree: two sides of local history

Olberg Church stands close to Noresund. It was consecrated on October 19, 1859. The church preserves furnishings from the former church; four choir windows were created by Emanuel Vigeland in 1917. The church’s history thus encompasses both preserved furnishings and a later addition that can be precisely dated.

In the center of Noresund, on the grounds of the Krødsherad vicarage, stands the protected oak tree “Den gamle mester.” Its literary connection dates back to a poem by the vicar Jørgen Moe, which made the tree well known. Its protection history is also noteworthy: in 1914, the oak became the first nature conservation measure taken by Norsk Friluftsråd. The church and the oak therefore offer different historical points of reference: one is a church interior with preserved furnishings and windows, the other a single tree whose renown is linked to a poem.

Fjord cruise, bathing spot, and boat ramp

Olberg brygge has a large free parking area and easy access to the boat. The “Fjordcruise og damptog” excursion starts there in Noresund and travels across Krøderfjorden to Krøderen station. It is listed in the 2026 seasonal program; check the dates before traveling at a later time.

On Bjørøya in Noresund, a public boat ramp lies below the parking area by Villa Fridheim; a road leads down to it. Check local access rules before you arrive. Storesand is a bathing spot in Noresund. These details mark different points of access to the water: a planned cruise, a public ramp, and a named bathing spot. They do not describe the same kind of visit, so choose according to which of these matters most to you.

There is also a specific point of reference for motorhome travelers: a motorhome service station is located at Vestsideveien 1287.

Road access and orientation

Noresund lies on County Road 280 between Vikersund, Krøderen, and Ørgenvika. A road also branches off in Noresund, running along the western side of Krøderen toward Norefjell and crossing the lake over a bridge. These road details help place Noresund within the sequence of locations mentioned, without assuming any particular travel time or distance.

Krødsherad as a broader travel destination

In the broader destination of Krødsherad, the landscape and leisure activities extend beyond Noresund. Krødsherad surrounds the southern part of Lake Krøderen and has a shoreline along the 41-kilometer-long Krøderfjorden. Fishing, swimming, and boating are listed as activities on the fjord.

Norefjell is also part of the wider Krødsherad area: Høgevarde lies there at an elevation of 1,459 meters and is one of the popular hiking destinations on Norefjell. On clear days, according to the available description, the view extends as far as Jotunheimen, Hardangerjøkulen, and Gaustatoppen. If you are considering Noresund as a destination, you can distinguish between the specific local points of interest and the separate themes of the broader destination.

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