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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.
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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.
Grindalen skanse
Established in the 1670s, this sconce protected an important crossing over the river Glomma at Grindalen farm from Swedish advancements.
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.
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.
Stor-Elvdal church
Wooden church in neoclassical style (1821) in Stor-Elvdal district. Known as Østerdal Cathedral because of its size and monumental style.