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Wooden church in neoclassical style (1821) in Stor-Elvdal district. Known as Østerdal Cathedral because of its size and monumental style.
Stor-Elvdal Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Stor-Elvdal Municipality in Innlandet county, Norway. It is located in the village of Negardshaugen. It is one of the churches for the Stor-Elvdal parish which is part of the Sør-Østerdal prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Hamar. The white, wooden church was built in a octagonal design in 1821 using plans drawn up by the architect Sven Aspaas. The church seats about 450 people.
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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.
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.
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.