Sperrebotn: Water, Alpacas and History

Sperrebotn offers a range of ways to tailor your stay to your interests: paddling on Vansjø, alpaca experiences, a climbing area and Bergerås hillfort. The wider Våler destination also offers more cultural attractions, winter sports and bathing spots.

Canoeing and kayaking on Vansjø

At the Dillingøy ferry landing near Sperrebotn, there is a small car park and a boat ramp maintained by Våler Municipality. From there, you can launch a canoe or kayak and paddle on Vansjø. As facilities and maintenance may change, check the condition of the facility before your visit. Also take local water conditions into account before setting off.

Alpakkagaarden rents spacious two- and three-person canoes for trips on Vansjø. Check with them for current rental and booking arrangements before making firm plans for your trip. This lets you account for using the ramp and possibly renting a canoe as separate parts of your planning.

Alpacas, group activities and climbing

Alpaca walks are offered year-round at Alpakkagaarden. You can also book an alpaca safari, where you spend time with the alpacas at the farm. The experiences have different focuses: on a walk, you go out with the animals, while the safari centres on spending time together at the farm.

The Eventsenter at Vålerveien 1148 in Sperrebotn is an activity park for businesses, bachelor and bachelorette parties, birthdays and groups looking to spend an unusual day. For climbing enthusiasts, there is the Sperrebotn climbing area. Vestby Klatreklubb describes it as the largest climbing area near the club.

Hillfort and culture in Våler

Bergerås, a 450-metre-long hillfort dating from the Migration Period, around 400 to 500 AD, is located near Sperrebotn in Våler. This historic site adds a specific early-history theme to the activities available in Sperrebotn today.

In the wider Våler destination, Bergtunet is a former district governor’s residence with eight buildings. These include a main building and a storehouse dating from the 1830s. The grounds also contain a collection of older houses and objects, as well as a defence museum with memorabilia from the Second World War. Våler hjemmefrontmuseum, run by Forsvarsforeningen i Våler, is also located at Bergtunet.

Bygdedagene takes place every year in June at Bergtunet; the specific dates may change. If the event is important to your travel plans, check the dates for the relevant year. Another historical feature in Våler is Våler kirke: the stone church was built around 1190 and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

Winter sports and other activities on the water

Middagsåsen sportssenter in Våler in Østfold is an alpine sports centre for alpine skiers and snowboarders. It has three runs: a children’s run, a family run and a run dedicated to the park. Operating details may change from one winter season to the next, and the run configuration may also be adjusted in the future.

Vansjø extends through large parts of Våler. You can paddle across the lake by canoe or kayak among its many islands and coves; you can also fish for pike, perch and trout there. The ferry landing area at Dillingøy in Våler is also a bathing spot, with a grassy area and some shade from trees. Rødssund at Rødsbrua is another bathing spot, with a large beach and a large grassy area.

The hike to Brønnerødtjernet in Våler also offers opportunities for swimming. Some of the higher ground along the water offers views over the lake. So, in the wider Våler destination, you can choose from cultural attractions and winter sports, as well as paddling, fishing and bathing spots.

See the wider travel overview: Våler.