Oppdal

In Oppdal, you get close to the mountains and nature. The Oppdal mountains stretch from Dovrefjell in the south to Trollheimen in the north, offering each season its own highlights. Oppdal municipality, with its 2,274 square kilometers, has just over 7,100 inhabitants and is surrounded by majestic mountains, green valleys with idyllic pasture farms, and excellent fishing lakes. Over half of the municipality’s area is protected.

Oppdal has a very long history as a hub for travel and transport. In Drivdalen lie the old mountain inns Kongsvold and Drivstua, and between the inns runs the old travel route Vårstigen. Oppdal Church dates from 1651, and just south of the church lies Norway’s largest Viking Age burial ground, with over 900 graves in a single area.

The area is a paradise for nature-based activities in both summer and winter: rafting, canyoning, hiking, cycling, skiing, mountain tours, climbing, and alpine skiing.

The municipal center, Auna, is a lively and welcoming commercial hub with a variety of specialty shops, shopping centers, galleries, and a diverse selection of restaurants, bakeries, and cafés. In the heart of the center are also Oppdal Culture House and the Oppdal Museum, featuring a library, an open-air museum, and a range of other cultural offerings. Accommodation options in Oppdal range from hotels to simple camping cabins.