Lågendeltaet Nature Reserve
The Lågen Delta Nature Reserve is located in Lillehammer municipality in Oppland and was established in 1990 to "preserve a valuable and unique wetland area with its natural vegetation and wildlife, as well as to protect a particularly rich and fascinating bird life". This is one of Norway's largest inland delta areas and stretches from the border with Øyer in the north to about two kilometers south of the Vingnes Bridge.
Lågendeltaet Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in Lillehammer municipality in Oppland, Norway. The reserve was established in 1990 to "preserve an important and special wetland area in its natural state with vegetation and wildlife, and to protect a particularly rich and interesting bird life. The Lågen delta is one of Norway's largest inland deltas, and the reserve stretches from the municipal border with Øyer in the north to about two kilometers south of the Vingnes Bridge.
In addition to the river and the water, the area also includes all islands and some beach areas, but except for a few bays near Vingnes and the town. The reserve is also connected to the Lågen delta animal conservation area, which includes the cultivated land on the west bank along Jørstadmoen.
The Lågen delta has also been an important area for traditional fishing for vendace in the autumn, when it goes up into the river Lågen to spawn. This has long been the country's largest inland fishery, but has gradually lost importance.
The area is very important as a resting and grazing area for many bird species. In the spring and summer of 2015, 12 species of ducks were observed, including Knekkand, which is on the Norwegian Red List as "endangered".
Here you will also find a birdwatching tower at Mosodden, which was inaugurated in 2017.
In addition to the river and the water, the area also includes all islands and some beach areas, but except for a few bays near Vingnes and the town. The reserve is also connected to the Lågen delta animal conservation area, which includes the cultivated land on the west bank along Jørstadmoen.
The Lågen delta has also been an important area for traditional fishing for vendace in the autumn, when it goes up into the river Lågen to spawn. This has long been the country's largest inland fishery, but has gradually lost importance.
The area is very important as a resting and grazing area for many bird species. In the spring and summer of 2015, 12 species of ducks were observed, including Knekkand, which is on the Norwegian Red List as "endangered".
Here you will also find a birdwatching tower at Mosodden, which was inaugurated in 2017.
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Contact information
- Korgvegen - 2619 - Lillehammer