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Vinje
Vinje is a municipality in Telemark county, Norway. It is located in the traditional district of Vest-Telemark which is part of Øvre Telemark. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Åmot. Other villages in the municipality include Arabygdi, Edland, Grunge, Haukeli, Krossen, Møsstrond, Nesland, Øyfjell, Raulandsgrend, and Vinje. The municipality is the 14th largest by area out of the 356 municipalities in Norway. Vinje is the 209th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 3,832. The municipality's population density is and its population has increased by 3% over the previous 10-year period. General information The parish of Vinje was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt law). In 1860, the northern district of Vinje (population: 745) and the Øyfjell area of Lårdal (population: 243) were combined to form the new municipality of Rauland. During the 1960s, there were many municipal me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vinje Church (Telemark)
Vinje Church () is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Vinje Municipality in Telemark county, Norway. It is located in the village of Vinje. It is one of the churches for the ''Vinje og Nesland'' parish which is part of the Øvre Telemark prosti ( deanery) in the Diocese of Agder og Telemark. The red, wooden church was built in a cruciform design in 1796 using plans drawn up by the architect Jarand Rønjom. The church seats about 235 people. History The first church in Vinje was a wooden stave church that was built sometime between 1185 and 1202 (during the reign of King Sverre of Norway). The dating of the church is based on an inscription in the church, along with the general style of the design of the building. The runic inscription says which means "Sigurd Jarlsson carved these runes on the Saturday after 'Botolvsmesse' 7 June when he fled here and did not want to settle with Sverre, who murdered his father and brothers." This Sigurd was the son of the Jarl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vinje (village)
Vinje is a village in Vinje Municipality in Telemark county, Norway. The village is located near the northwest end of the lake Vinjevatn. The European route E134 highway runs through the village, right past Vinje Church on its way towards the village of Åmot about to the southeast. ''Vinjesvingen'' is the name of a particular area in the northwest part of the village. This is a road fork where the European route E134 highway meets the Norwegian County Road 3408 which goes to Tokke Municipality. The Battle of Vinjesvingen took place at this site during World War II World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War II, Allies and the Axis powers. World War II by country, Nearly all of the wo .... References Vinje Villages in Telemark {{Telemark-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telemark
Telemark () is a Counties of Norway, county and a current electoral district in Norway. Telemark borders the counties of Vestfold, Buskerud, Vestland, Rogaland and Agder. In 2020, Telemark merged with the county of Vestfold to form the county of Vestfold og Telemark. On 1 January 2024, the county of Telemark was re-established after Vestfold og Telemark was divided again. The name ''Telemark'' means the "March (territorial entity), mark of the Thelir", the ancient North Germanic peoples, North Germanic tribe that inhabited what is now known as Upper Telemark in the Migration Period and the Viking Age. In the Middle Ages, the agricultural society of Upper Telemark was considered the most violent region of Norway. Today, half of the buildings from medieval times in Norway are located here. The dialects spoken in Upper Telemark also retain more elements of Old Norse than those spoken elsewhere in the country. Upper Telemark is also known as the birthplace of skiing. The southern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vest-Telemark
Vest-Telemark () is a traditional district in Norway. The area comprises the western areas of the larger region known as Upper Telemark () in Vestfold og Telemark county. The region consists of six municipalities: Fyresdal, Tokke, Vinje, Nissedal, Kviteseid, and Seljord. In 2020, there were 13,903 residents in the region. The area of Vest-Telemark was historically called . The region is known for its folk traditions within music, clothing, handcrafts, food, and architecture. The region is also distinctly marked by its dialects of Norwegian. This form of Norwegian is among those containing the most traces of the Old Norse language and grammar. This area uses the Nynorsk written form of Norwegian. Vest-Telemark is also the home of slalom (slalåm) skiing, Telemark skiing, and ski jumping (with its characteristic Telemark landing). "The Cradle of Modern Skiing" is found in Morgedal. Municipalities Notable people from Vest-Telemark * Aslaug Vaa, author from Rauland in V ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ã…mot, Vinje
Åmot is the administrative centre of Vinje Municipality in Telemark county, Norway. The village is located at the confluence of the rivers Tokke (river), Tokke and Vinjeåi. The village of Øyfjell lies about to the east, the village of Dalen, Telemark, Dalen lies about to the south, and the village of Edland lies about to the northwest. The European route E134 highway passes through the village. The village has some industry, primarily related to forestry.The village has a population of 673 in 2022 and a population density of . References Vinje Villages in Telemark {{Telemark-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krossen, Telemark
Krossen is a village in Vinje Municipality in Telemark county, Norway. The village is located near the eastern shore of the lake Totak, just to the southeast of the village of Raulandsgrend in the Rauland area of the municipality. The municipal centre of Åmot lies about south of Krossen. The village has a population (2022) of 558 and a population density of . History Krossen has a rich history, with settlement activities dating back to the early medieval period. The area was historically part of the larger administrative district of Vinje Vinje is a municipality in Telemark county, Norway. It is located in the traditional district of Vest-Telemark which is part of Øvre Telemark. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Åmot. Other villages in the muni ..., which has been a significant locality in Telemark County for centuries. The establishment of the Holum Church in 1825 marks an important development in the village's history, serving a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raulandsgrend
Raulandsgrend or simply Rauland is a village in Vinje Municipality in Telemark county, Norway. The village is located in a mountainous area along the north shore of the lake Totak, about to the northwest of the village of Krossen. The lake Møsvatn lies about to the north and the vast Hardangervidda National Park lies about to the northwest. The village was once the administrative centre of the old Rauland Municipality which existed from 1860 until 1964. History The settlement's origins trace back to the Viking Age, with archaeological evidence indicating early habitation. Notably, the area features rock carvings at Sporaneset, depicting both hunting scenes and agricultural motifs, suggesting a transition from hunter-gatherer societies to settled farming communities. During the medieval period, Rauland became a significant religious center. The first known church in the area was a stave church constructed in the 13th century. This church was replaced in 1801, and th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nesland, Vinje
Nesland is a village in Vinje Municipality in Telemark Telemark () is a Counties of Norway, county and a current electoral district in Norway. Telemark borders the counties of Vestfold, Buskerud, Vestland, Rogaland and Agder. In 2020, Telemark merged with the county of Vestfold to form the county o ... county, Norway. The village is located in the southern part of the municipality, along the river Tokke, about to the south of the village of Ã…mot. The village of Dalen (in Tokke Municipality) lies about to the south. Nesland Church is located in the village. References Vinje Villages in Telemark {{Telemark-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Øyfjell
Øyfjell is a village in Vinje Municipality in Telemark county, Norway Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic countries, Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. The remote Arctic island of Jan Mayen and the archipelago of Svalbard also form part of the Kingdom of .... The village is located in the southeastern part of the municipality, along the river Vikåi, about to the east of the village of Åmot. Øyfjell Church is located in the village. As many other rural villages in Norway, Øyfjell has witnessed a decline in population. Currently the village is trying to reverse the development with a project which aims to draw people and businesses to the village. Name The name of the village might be derived from ''Ødefjeld'' (which translates to "desolate mountain"). The origin of the name is connected to the impact left on the village by the Black Death when the residents of the area all died out, leaving the area desol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arabygdi
Arabygdi is a village in Vinje Municipality in Telemark county, Norway. The village is located in the Rauland area at the western end of the lake Totak. The Norwegian County Road 362 passes through the village, connecting it to the villages of Haukeli (to the west) and Raulandsgrend (to the east). The road passes through the Urdbøuri scree area, just west of Arabygdi. History The region around Arabygdi has been inhabited for centuries, with evidence of traditional farming communities that have shaped its cultural landscape. A pivotal figure in Arabygdi's history is Torgeir Augundsson, affectionately known as Myllarguten. Born in 1801, he became a prominent folk musician celebrated for his virtuosity on the Hardanger fiddle. His home, ''Myllarheimen'', has been preserved as a museum and stands as a testament to his legacy. The museum offers visitors insight into the life and work of Myllarguten, showcasing the rich musical traditions of the region. Arabygdi's commitment ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grunge, Norway
Grunge is a village in Vinje Municipality in Telemark county, Norway. The village is located on the north shore of the lake Tveitevatnet, about to the east of the villages of Haukeli and Edland. The European route E134 European route E134 () is a International E-road network, European highway that crosses Norway starting at Haugesund Airport, Karmøy near the city of Haugesund on the west coast, heading over Haukeli, passing the city of Drammen, and ending in V ... highway runs through the village. Grunge Church is located a short distance west of the village. References Vinje Villages in Telemark {{Telemark-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Møsstrond
Møsstrond is a small island village in Vinje Municipality in Telemark county, Norway. The village is located on the island Hovdeøyi which lies in the lake Møsvatn, high up in the mountains just east of Hardangervidda National Park. The village is located on the southern part of the island and it is very rural and isolated. The village has no road connections and is only accessible by boat. There are some scattered settlements surrounding the lake that don't have road connections either, so boats are frequently used on the lake. Møsstrond Church is located in the village and it serves the village and the vast, sparsely populated region surrounding the lake. Climate The climate in Møsstrond is subarctic (Köppen ''Dfc''), bordering on tundra climate (Köppen Köppen is a German surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Bernd Köppen (1951–2014), German pianist and composer * Carl Köppen (1833-1907), German military advisor in Meiji era Japan * Edlef Köppen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
