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Municipality in Innlandet, Norway
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Elverum is a city in Hedmark with about 15,000 inhabitants.
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Norsk Skogmuseum
The Norwegian forest museum is one of Norway's most popular museums, with 110,000 visitors a year. A nice place to bring children.
A cultural museum for the districts of Østerdalen and Solør. This museum has many exhibits about the traditional culture from these districts, in addition to being the national museum for the Romani people and culture.
One of the oldest markets in all of Scandinavia. This market dates back at least 450 years, and used to be the largest market in the Scandinavian world. It is still held annually in March, with attractions and sellers that attract tens of thousands of visitors.
Christiansfjeld festning
A fortified hill in the middle of town. Constructed in the 1600s and named after king Christian V of Denmark-Norway after his visit to the fort in 1685. The fort was the northernmost in a line of defence along the Swedish-Norwegian border, although only ruins of the fort remain today.
Terningen skanse
This fortification protected an important crossroad from invading Swedes. It was constructed in the late 1600s, and defended the important agricultural areas at Hedmarka as well as the bishop and cathedral in Hamar.
Grindalen skanse
Established in the 1670s, this sconce protected an important crossing over the river Glomma at Grindalen farm from Swedish advancements.
Stor-Elvdal church
Wooden church in neoclassical style (1821) in Stor-Elvdal district. Known as Østerdal Cathedral because of its size and monumental style.
Shows Premier League football matches.
Hotel located on Main Street (Storgata).
Thon Partner Elgstua
Hotel in the western part of the city. The restaurant Jaktlaget is here, and serves wild game from the Elverum district.
Here it is also possible to rent bicycles and canoes.
By train
Elverum Station can be reached directly by train from Trondheim via Røros. The trip takes about 6 hours. There are no direct trains between Elverum and Oslo.
By car
Follow E6 northward from Oslo to the intersection with Rv3 about 14 kilometers south of Hamar. Rv3 will take you northeast to Elverum. The trip will take about 2 hours in total.
By bus
Vy Express operates a bus route from Oslo bussterminal (next to Oslo Central Station) to Elverum Station.
Walking or driving is recommended, as the town's two bus lines mainly connect the suburbs with the town centre.
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