Discover Eina

Eina brings together several themes that you can weigh differently when choosing where to stay: the historic station building, the swimming spot in Meieriparken, a bike ride starting in town and a cross-country ski trail along a disused railway line. If you’re looking for a hotel in Eina, you can match these highlights to your travel dates and interests. This makes it easier to decide whether railway heritage, activities on the water or winter exercise should take centre stage during your stay.

Station history between two railway lines

Eina stasjon’s station building was built in 1901 in Dragon Style, Class Three. Eina was one of the most important stations on the Gjøvik Line; from the outset, the station was also planned as a junction between the Valdres Line and the Gjøvik Line. The year it was built and its design describe the building, while its planned role as a junction adds to the railway history of the place. For travellers interested in railway heritage, architecture and the history of two named lines come together here.

Swimming spot and bike ride

Meieriparken in central Eina is a swimming spot. You can jump into the water from a jetty or bridge and swim out to the floating platform. There is also a water trampoline near the platform, which is very popular with younger visitors. Swimming out to the platform and using the trampoline are two different ways to enjoy the swimming spot.

The “Einafjorden and Helgedalen” bike ride starts in Eina, at the junction of Storgata and Hågårvegen, a little south of the station. This means that Eina offers two distinct activity options: a bike ride with a precisely specified starting point and a swimming spot in the town centre.

Cross-country skiing and events

A continuous cross-country ski trail runs along the disused railway line between Eina and Dokka. Every winter, the “gå’ ta banen” ski event, which is open to everyone, is also held along this route. The trail and the event address different planning needs: the route connects Eina and Dokka, while the event provides a seasonal occasion. If you’re planning around “gå’ ta banen”, check the exact dates before your trip.

The Einadagene may also be relevant when choosing your travel dates. The programme includes free events, particularly for children, including concerts, a market, a triathlon and a bike race. The Einadagene have been held every year since 2017, except during the coronavirus period. If you’re travelling for a particular edition, check its dates before booking.

Dining in Eina

At Fjordgløtt in Eina, food is prepared from scratch. All yeast-baked goods and cakes are made on site. The specific products on offer may vary. The yeast-baked goods and cakes are also made there from scratch.

Cultural history in the wider destination of Vestre Toten

The wider destination of Vestre Toten also offers a look at the architectural history of Eina kirke: the wooden long church was designed by architect Jakob Nordan, and its altarpiece depicts a Crucifixion group painted by Gustava Helene Gundersen. In Raufoss Industrial Park, Building 5 is the park’s oldest building. The Raufoss Industrial History Collections there showcase the industrial history of Raufoss. Sacred architecture and art, and industrial history, are thus presented as distinct cultural-historical themes within Vestre Toten.

Discover more destinations: Raufoss, Bøverbru.

View the overview of the wider destination: Vestre Toten.