Drivdalen is a river valley located in the municipality of Oppdal in Trøndelag county, Norway . The valley surrounds the river Driva . The European route E6 and the Dovre Line follow the river through much of the valley. The valley is the site of the " Old Kings' Road ", Vårstigen , with Kongsvoll being one stop along the road.
29-539: The valley runs north through Oppdal , and then at the mountain Allmannberget and the village of Oppdal , the valley (and river) turns west and heads into the neighboring municipality of Sunndal , where it is known as the Sunndalen valley. The Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park lies southwest and east of the valley. Drivdalen is known for its lush vegetation and is of special botanical importance with
58-686: A number of rare species and varieties. In the southernmost part, where the valley starts at Dovrefjell is found the Kongsvoll Alpine Garden of the NTNU University Museum . This Trøndelag location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Oppdal Oppdal is a municipality in Trøndelag county , Norway. It is part of the Dovre region . The administrative centre of
87-423: A population of 7,256. The municipality's population density is 3.3 inhabitants per square kilometre (8.5/sq mi) and its population has increased by 6.8% over the previous 10-year period. The prestegjeld of Oppdal was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt law). The municipal boundaries have not changed since that time. On 1 January 2018, the municipality switched from
116-606: A temperate oceanic climate ( Cfb ). Atlantic lows can produce a strong foehn effect in winter. This occurs when there is a strong low located southwest of the coast bringing mild air from the Atlantic Ocean, and the air is further warmed when forced over the mountains, and a dry warm air comes down on the leeward side down to the fjord. Sunndalsøra has the national all-time high for all winter months: December with 18.3 °C (64.9 °F) recorded in 1998, January with 19.0 °C (66.2 °F), recorded January 2, 2020. This
145-604: Is indirectly elected by a vote of the municipal council. The municipality is under the jurisdiction of the Trøndelag District Court and the Frostating Court of Appeal . The municipal council ( Kommunestyre ) of Oppdal is made up of 25 representatives that are elected to four year terms. The tables below show the current and historical composition of the council by political party . The mayors ( Norwegian : ordfører ) of Oppdal: Oppdal
174-652: Is bordered by two municipalities in Trøndelag county ( Rennebu to the northeast and Rindal to the west), two municipalities in Møre og Romsdal county ( Surnadal to the north and Sunndal to the west), and three municipalities in Innlandet county ( Tynset to the east and Folldal and Dovre to the south). European route E6 passes straight through the commercial center of Oppdal going north and south, and Norwegian National Road 70 connects Oppdal to Kristiansund in
203-566: Is from Oppdal-Mjøen (elevation: 512 metres [1,680 ft]), which averaged just 470 millimetres (19 in) annually in 1961–1990. Snakes have never made it to Oppdal, and snowy weather is not that unusual on the 17 May National Day celebrations. The main industries in Oppdal today are agriculture, tourism, and some light manufacturing. It has the largest sheep population of any municipality in Norway, with 45,000 head of sheep put out to graze in
232-679: Is home to Hov Church , the main church for the parish. Norsk Hydro operates an aluminium plant at Sunndalsøra. About 900 employees work at the plant, which has been operating since 1954. In 2004, the plant was modernized to become the biggest and among the most modern aluminium plants in Europe, greatly reducing pollution. In addition to aluminium related research, aquaculture research also takes place in Sunndalsøra, and many also work in public service in Sunndal municipality. Sunndalsøra has
261-419: Is located in the southern part of the municipality. Heather and alpine meadows provide grazing for sheep in the summer. About 1,161 square kilometres (448 sq mi) of the mountains has been held since time immemorial as a collective ( almenning ) by farmers in the area, giving them the right to hunt, fish, and rent cabins. Oppdal has a boreal climate , with spring as the driest season and summer as
290-658: Is part of the Gauldal prosti ( deanery ) in the Diocese of Nidaros . Oppdal is an alpine community which dates back to the Norwegian Iron Age . It is located at a crossroads for traffic from Trondheim , the Dovrefjell mountain range, and Sunndal on the west coast. This is reflected in the three rays in the coat-of-arms. Oppdal was first settled sometime before 600 CE . By then there were about 50 farms in
319-430: Is surrounded by steep mountains, such as Hårstadnebba , which reach elevations as high as 1,700 metres (5,600 ft). Some of these mountains around Sunndalsøra are used for BASE jumping . The 3.39-square-kilometre (840-acre) village has a population (2018) of 4,054 and a population density of 1,196 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,100/sq mi). The village is located about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) west of
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#1732801264940348-471: Is the highest mountain in the county. Other mountains include Blåhøa and Allmannberget . The Speilsalen tunnel was a glacial formation near Blåhøa. In the valleys there are creeks and rivers which are surrounded by spruce and pine woods; closer to the treeline, birches dominate. There are several lakes in the municipality, the most famous being Gjevilvatnet , a particularly scenic lake with hiking and cross-country skiing trails around it. The lake Fundin
377-540: The Dovre Mountains , one road comes from Sunndalsøra in Nordmøre from west, and the third road comes from Trondheim in the north(east). Historically, this area was a gathering place due to its central location. The arms were designed by Einar H. Skjervold. The municipal flag has the same design as the coat of arms. The Church of Norway has three parishes ( sokn ) within the municipality of Oppdal. It
406-588: The Gudbrandsdal valley into Oppdal was one of these stations, and is still an inn today. Drivstua, further north, was another. Oppdal was particularly affected by the Black Plague , which led to the abandonment of a number of farms. With a worsening of the climate, the community hadn't recovered 170 years later, and there were only 35 farms and 350 people left. Only one church at Vang was still in use. As late as 1742, people in Oppdal died of hunger. In
435-599: The area for tourism. In 1952, the first ski lift opened, and with further expansions Oppdal now offers one of Norway's largest downhill networks. During the German occupation of Norway ( World War II ), Oppdal and Dombås were the locations of the Stalag 380 prisoner-of-war camp , relocated in late 1942 from Skarżysko-Kamienna in German-occupied Poland . In 2013, NRK said that a Labour Party politician
464-790: The area, and this number grew by about 20 more in the Viking Age . There are remnants of over 700 Pagan grave mounds from the time at Vang, in which jewelry and other pieces from the British Isles were found. This indicates that the area was relatively affluent and participated in the Viking trade. Much of the affluence was likely derived from the availability of game, both in the area and from nearby mountain ranges. Several game traps can still be seen in mountains around Oppdal, particularly ditches for reindeer . There have been more than 80 finds of at least two different types of arrowheads in
493-647: The area. Archeological finds in Oppdal indicate that there were less pronounced economic disparities than elsewhere in Norway. Communal efforts to hold off famine and share burdens appear to have been common throughout several centuries. During the Christian era, Pagan shrines and grave mounds were replaced by churches and chapels. Five rural churches were built in Oppdal at the time, in Vang, Ålbu, Lønset, Lo, and Nordskogen. The Oppdal Church , built to replace an earlier stave church in 1653, stands to this day. Oppdal
522-418: The centre, forming a Y-shaped design. The triangle design has a tincture of argent which means it is commonly colored white, but if it is made out of metal, then silver is used. The design was nicknamed "meeting of ways" ( Norwegian : vegamot ) representing three important roads that meet in Oppdal, making it a major centre of commerce and transportation. One road comes from Dombås in the south going over
551-486: The early 17th century, Oppdal's fortunes turned and population grew. By 1665, 2,200 people lived in Oppdal, and a new church was built at Vang, the Oppdal Church , which stands to this day. The Lønset Chapel and Fagerhaug Chapel have been re-established, and Oppdal houses several other religious communities. Since the 18th century, the inhabitants of Oppdal have made significant investments in education, leading to
580-605: The establishment of several small rural schools and, recently, a high school. In the 19th century, increased fertility and reduced mortality led to population growth that could not be sustained by agricultural resources. Many became tenant farmers , and eventually a large proportion of people from Oppdal emigrated to the United States. The population decreased until 1910, when the railroad from Oslo to Trondheim via Dovre (the Dovre Line ) created employment and opened
609-485: The mountains every year. It is one of Norway's best ski resorts and is surrounded by national parks . A slate quarry exists. Sunndals%C3%B8ra Sunndalsøra ( pronunciation ) is the administrative centre of Sunndal Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway . The village of Sunndalsøra lies at the mouth of the river Driva at the beginning of the Sunndalsfjord . Sunndalsøra
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#1732801264940638-420: The municipality is the village of Oppdal . Other villages in the municipality include Lønset , Vognillan , Fagerhaug , and Holan . The Oppdal Airport, Fagerhaug is located in the northeastern part of the municipality. The 2,274-square-kilometre (878 sq mi) municipality is the 24th largest by area out of the 356 municipalities in Norway. Oppdal is the 139th most populous municipality in Norway with
667-406: The old Sør-Trøndelag county to the new Trøndelag county. The municipality (originally the parish ) is named after the old Oppdal farm ( Old Norse : Uppdalr ) since the first Oppdal Church was built there. The first element is upp which means "upper". The last element is dalr which means " valley " or "dale". Historically, the name was also spelled Opdal . The coat of arms
696-482: The village of Hoelsand , 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southeast of the village of Øksendalsøra , and about 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) west of the village of Grøa . Norwegian National Road 70 runs through the village of Sunndalsøra on its way from the town of Kristiansund to Oppdal Municipality in the neighboring Trøndelag county. Sunndalsøra is the largest village in Sunndal Municipality and it
725-451: The west. The southeastern part of Trollheimen mountain range is located in the municipality. The municipality covers an area equal to the entire county of Vestfold . The administrative centre is at 545 metres (1,788 ft) above sea level. In 2001, its drinking water was named the best in Norway. Most of Oppdal's area is mountainous, with large areas above the treeline . At an elevation of 1,985 metres (6,512 ft), Storskrymten
754-653: The wettest season. The climate is slightly continental with an average annual precipitation of only 600 millimetres (24 in). Considering the inland location and the altitude of 600 metres (2,000 ft) above sea level, the winters are fairly mild. The all-time high 30.1 °C (86.2 °F) was recorded 26 July 2019. The all-time low −26.1 °C (−15.0 °F) is from February 2010. The weather station at Oppdal-Sæther (elevation: 604 metres [1,982 ft]) started recording December 1999. The earlier weather station Oppdal-Bjørke (elevation: 625 metres [2,051 ft]) recorded from 1975 to August 1992. Data for precipitation days
783-811: Was a stop for pilgrims on their way to the St. Olav shrine at the Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim during the Middle Ages . As a result of the heavy stream of pilgrims who followed the Pilgrim's Route prior to the Reformation , King Eystein erected mountain stations where the pilgrims could find food and shelter. Kongsvoll , located on the Driva River along the route where pilgrims passed from
812-414: Was fighting against the establishment of a refugee center. Oppdal Municipality is responsible for primary education (through 10th grade), outpatient health services , senior citizen services, welfare and other social services , zoning , economic development , and municipal roads and utilities. The municipality is governed by a municipal council of directly elected representatives. The mayor
841-399: Was granted on 19 February 1982 (they were re-approved on 13 May 1983 after the government slightly changed the wording of the blazon). The official blazon is " Azure , three piles argent conjoined in pall " ( Norwegian : I blått tre motstøtende sølv spisser i form av et gaffelkors ). This means the arms have a blue field (background) and the charge is three triangles that meet in
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