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The fact that a city is small, doesn't mean that it is dead and provides nothing to explore!
The main attraction of the city - Fortress. It was built in a strategically important point - a place where can be seen all Glomma’s wing.
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For lovers of extreme rest, here can be found an activity, too. Don't you want to take a chance and overcome the longest river in Norway? Sure? Then, check out rafting possibilities on Glomma.
In the place you have a posibility to get to know the story of women fights to get their rights in society. The museum is located in the house of Dagny Juel, who was a well-known pianist, writer and boheme.
The Cafe is counted to be the best in the city. And it is not surprising, because of it's lovely atmosphere, tasty traditional buns and beautiful fontains in a garden. An unusual telephone box prrovides a special charm to the to place.
The forest not only have interesting etimology, but also provides a lot of possibilities to enjoy the nature. Here you can take a canoe or kayak, go fishing, live in an authentic wooden house or in treetop-cabins and a lot of other!
If you are happy to be in Kongsvinger during winter period, take a chance not only to enjoy a beauty of Bæreia lake but also trying there such a pacifying activity as ice fishing.
Forget about tourist busses! If you are lucky to appear in Kongsvinger at the first week of February, you should visit Winter Festifal. The whole city goes out to Storgata, enjoying sledging through the whole street. Check out this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgNScA2Z4
The railway station was opened in 1862 and kept its shape from that time. It is laying on a hight 148,1 meters. The station is a lage wood transportation terminal.