Larkollen: Customs Station and Larkolluka

Two distinct themes can help guide your stay in Larkollen: the former customs station as a historic complex, and the annual Larkolluka. When planning your trip, this lets you distinguish between an interest in local history and the fixed date of an activity week.

History in Larkollen

The former Larkollen customs station is a well-preserved complex of architectural, cultural-historical, and sectoral-historical significance. It comprises the main building, an extension with a guard room, the sea shed, a bridge, and the outdoor area. Together, the different parts form the historic landmark; the complex is not limited to the main building.

Larkollen Church was built in 1890 as an assembly hall. The year it was built and its original function provide two specific points of reference for its history. This gives it a different focus from the customs station: here, its early use as a meeting place is central, while the station’s significance lies in its multi-part complex.

Larkolluka in the annual calendar

Larkolluka is held every year in calendar week 29 in Larkollen and is designed as an activity week for the whole family. The week itself is a clear planning detail, although the individual events may vary from one edition to the next.

The 2026 edition’s program included morning exercise and a crab-fishing competition. It also featured three different concert experiences. Evening events included an open-air cinema, a wine tasting, and a silent disco.

If you would like to plan your stay around specific events, check the program for the relevant edition. This lets you distinguish the recurring date in calendar week 29 from the selection of specific activities.

More topics in the wider Moss destination

The wider Moss destination offers other distinct topics to consider when planning your trip. The Søndre Jeløy protected landscape covers about 4.5 km² and was established in 1983; the Kyststien trail runs through the area. The Vansjøstien trail starts at Mossefossen and is suitable for both hiking and cycling. The routes can be distinguished by these details: the Kyststien is defined by its route through the protected landscape, while the Vansjøstien has a specified starting point and uses.

The Moss City and Industrial Museum is located in Møllebyen, next to Mossefossen, in an old mill building. Across two floors, it presents Moss’s industrial history through games, competitions, and interactive activities. This focus in Moss differs from the historic landmarks in Larkollen: the customs station and the church.

The Convention of Moss was signed on 14 August 1814 at Konventionsgården. In the heart of Moss, the 350-kilometer Unionsleden cycling route starts there and at Mossefossen. Moss railway station is a practical starting point for the Unionsleden; check current train connections separately when planning your trip. Another route in Moss is the approximately 800-meter riverside path from Nesparken, along Mossefossen, to Verket. Mosseskogen is also home to one of the best-preserved sections of the historic Fredrikshaldske Kongevei.

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