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· Welcome to OPPDAL as visitor. · For those looking for one of the best kept secrets, full of excitement, beauty, and natural wonders, there is no place as Oppdal. Mountain lovers from all over the world visits Oppdal, to experience Europe's last wild frontiers, Dovrefjell National Park and Trollheimen. A wellspring of unique flora, fauna and mineral treasures. For others, Oppdal is a place of adventure, where you can push your limits through organized activities, including walking in steep walled river canyons, musk ox safaris or tandem hang glider flights . · Flora and fauna. Internationally recognized, Dovrefjell National Park, Knutshø and Drivdalen are areas where vast and abundant species thrive. Rare specimens such as the Norwegian wormwood, pasqueflower and the beautiful yellow mountain poppy are to be found. Having survived the last ice age, these plants are national treasures commonly found in Oppdal. Within the wide landscapes of Dovrefjell is the home of the last wild reindeer herd in Europe. It is quite common to see small herds near the road and railway, but the king of Dovrefjell is the musk ox. Archeological discoveries of musk ox bones indicate that these animals lived here in prehistoric times. In 1932, 10 musk ox were re-introduced from Greenland, and today the herd number approximately 100 animals. · Mineral collectors. Oppdal is a good place for collecting minerals. We have registered 120 different minerals. Rare specimens such as Titanite, Teineite, Uvarovite and Buttgenbachite have been found here. In 1991 there was also found a new mineral... The mineral rich environment of Oppdal can be seen in a nutshell at Driva Kro og Steinsenter situated close to E6, 8 km south from Oppdal. · The Viking Cemetery "Vang". Oppdal is home of the largest and most famous Norwegian cemetery from heathen times. With 750 registered burial mounds . · Oppdal Church. Founded in 1651, Oppdal´s church is beautifully constructed in an architectural style of cross formed timber. · The Spring Path "Vårstigen" . Mentioned as long ago as 1182, gives us a strong impression of the difficulties our ancestors faced as they traveled along the most dramatic part of the Old Kings Road. Information boards along the path. · Fishing and Hunting. Oppdal is an El Dorado for fisherman and hunters! with the proper permits, you can fish and hunt in magnificent surroundings. Special brochures with more information are available for the sportsman. · Oppdal Museum . Located in Oppdal´s center, the village museum is comprised of 25 buildings, some from 16 - 1700. · Communications-. Europe Route E6: from Oslo (430Km) and Trondheim (120Km).National road 70: from Kristiansund (130km). Day and night train: from Oslo, Trondheim and Bodø. Airports: Oppdal, 800m (small airport) Værnes (150km) Røros (170km) Molde (165km) Daily bus connections with Trondheim and Bergen . |
