Fetsund lies at the northern end of Øyeren, where the Glomma, Norway's longest river, flows into the lake through a vast, shifting delta of channels, sandbanks and wetlands. For more than a century, the Glomma was the great highway for timber from the forests of eastern Norway, and at Fetsund the floating logs were caught, sorted and bundled in a huge system of booms before being towed across the lake to the sawmills.
The Fetsund Lenser, the log-boom station, was the largest of its kind in Norway, and it operated until 1985, when timber floating on the Glomma ended. Today it is a museum, with the old booms, buildings and boats preserved, and a visitor centre that tells the story of the timber floaters and the river. Walking along the booms over the water is a unique experience.
The delta of the Glomma at Nordre Øyeren is a nature reserve, often described as the largest inland delta in northern Europe, and it is home to huge numbers of birds, especially during the spring and autumn migrations. The landscape of water, reeds and woods is beautiful, especially in the early morning, when mist rises from the river.
For riders, the roads around Fetsund are flat and pleasant, following the river and the lake, with views over the water. Traffic can be heavy on the main roads towards Oslo, but the minor roads are quieter. Fuel and food are available in Fetsund and nearby Lillestrøm. As a finish, the river and the delta at sunset are a memorable sight.