Sokna

In winter, the area around Kollsjøen and several ski trails described in different ways are the main focus in Sokna. The village also offers distinctive landmarks and local cultural history.

Winter in Sokna: ski touring and ski trails

The area around Kollsjøen in Sokna is particularly well suited to ski touring in the winter months. The Kollsjøløypenes venneforening is responsible for preparing ski trails and rest stops in the surrounding area. The winter landscape and the local network of ski trails and rest stops are both part of the character of this area.

An illuminated ski trail, 3 or 5 kilometers long, starts at Sokna School. Another ski trail, about six kilometers long, starts at the rectory complex in Sokna, at Pukerudhagen (Strandvelta), and at Tranby. It runs mostly across cultivated land. The descriptions therefore differ both in length and starting points: the illuminated trail starts at the school, while the longer trail has several stated starting points. Trail grooming may vary from season to season; for the trail of about six kilometers, it depends on snow conditions.

For planning purposes, it makes sense to treat these descriptions as different ski options rather than combine them into a single route. The area around the lake is described as suitable for ski touring, the route from the school is illuminated, and the longer trail runs mostly across cultivated land. Which of these details matters most for your trip depends on the kind of winter experience you are looking for.

Finding your way between the road and the river

National Road 7 runs through Sokna and is a clear reference point for arriving by road. The Verkenselva flows past the south side of the village. The Sogna is a separate river: the Sokna Jeger- og Fiskeforening manages Sokna’s fishing area in this river, from Sokna to Sognevannet. If you plan to fish there, check the current fishing permit regulations in advance.

Church, café, and library

Lunder Church is a cruciform church that was consecrated in 1761 and has 300 seats. Its architectural style, year of consecration, and size give the village a specific historical connection. The family-run Rustad Kafé dates back to 1947. The two places represent different facets of Sokna: the café’s long history and the church’s architectural and local history.

Ringerike Library has a branch in Sokna. Access outside staffed hours is listed as available daily from 09:00 to 21:00; the branch is closed in July. Before your visit, check whether access will be available at your planned time.

Ringerike as a wider travel destination

The wider travel destination of Ringerike is shaped by long, forested hills and large lakes. In the north, two short mountain ranges and valleys define the landscape. The cultural attractions there also offer their own themes: the Ringerikes Museum is housed in the old rectory of Norderhov, next to Norderhov Church. Its exhibitions include several hundred household items from Jørgen Moe’s private home, as well as an exhibition at the Hjemmestyrkemuseet featuring equipment and weapons from both sides during the occupation years.

The Kjerratmuseet is a cultural and natural history museum for Åsa in Ringerike. It includes a chainsaw museum and a 13-meter-long terrain model showing the historic Kjerrat installations, old farms, and mountain summer farms. The Kjerratstien mostly follows the former timber transport route and has several information boards. The Ringerike area therefore encompasses both exhibitions on everyday life and occupation history, and themes relating to historic installations and timber transport.

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