At Svartsjøen lake in Kvikne municipality it has been made facilities especially for children. The fishing for trout in the little lake is very good, and fish can easily be caught on rod or hand-line. The trout is numerous and the beautiful open surrounding bounds for a great outdoor experience.

Svartsjøen lake is the start-off point for many outdoors experience for hikers and families in the Forollhogna National park.  It is an information point for further hiking. With easy access to the mountain and fishing options near to the road , there is no reason not to bring children. The Svartsjøen lake is idyllically situated and accessible near to the Plassetervegen (road), about 10 km from the exit from Rv 3. Fishing with a float and worm is, together with spinner or lure, the best options for children.

Next to the water one can see how people lived as there is an old “gamme” which is what the Sami people used to live in. It has room for over night stays and short visit. The place has universal design which allows people with mobility issues to visit. This goes for the sanitary facility as well.

Living in the “Gamma” housing, the children can experience what nature and the wild rein deer ment to the people in Forollhogna. The light traveled path to the Ruv mountain is well suited for children. Along this old rout you will see how the wild rain deer follow ancient paths, and how these paths was the foundation for hunting with the sami. If you are lucky you can see the wild rain deer up close. At the top the view is staggering.