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{{Infobox settlement
'''Østerdalen''' or '''Østerdal''' is a valley and [[Districts of Norway|traditional district]] in the eastern part of [[Norway]], consisting of the municipalities [[Rendalen]], [[Alvdal]], [[Folldal]],
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[[Tynset]], [[Tolga, Norway|Tolga]] and [[Os, Hedmark|Os]] in the north, [[Elverum]], [[Stor-Elvdal]], [[Engerdal]],[[Trysil]] and [[Åmot]] in the south.
| name = Østerdalen
| settlement_type = [[Districts of Norway|District]]
| image_map = ØSTERDALEN, INNLANDET.svg
| map_caption = Map of Innlandet county with Østerdalen highlighted in red
| image_skyline = Alvdal Storsölnkletten 1827m Gravskardhögda IMG 9321.JPG
| image_caption = [[Storsølnkletten]], [[Alvdal]]
| seat_type = Urban centre
| seat = [[Elverum]]
| area_total_km2 = 19386
| population_total = 50868
| population_as_of = 2019
| population_demonym = Østerdøl
| population_density_km2 = auto
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = [[Norway]]
| subdivision_type1 = [[Counties of Norway|County]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Innlandet]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[Regions of Norway|Region]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Eastern Norway|Austlandet]]
| coordinates = {{coord|59.9111|10.7333|region:NO_type:forest|display=inline,title}}
}}


'''Østerdalen''' ({{IPA|no-NO-03|ˈœ̂sːtəˌɖɑːɳ|lang}})<ref>{{Cite book |last=Berulfsen |first=Bjarne |title=Norsk Uttaleordbok |publisher=[[Aschehoug|H. Aschehoug & Co (W Nygaard)]] |year=1969 |location=Oslo |pages=61, 366 |language=no}}</ref> is a [[valley]] and [[Districts of Norway|traditional district]] in [[Innlandet]] county, in [[Eastern Norway]]. This area typically is described as the large [[Glåma]] river valley as well as all its tributary valleys. Østerdalen is often subdivided into Nord-Østerdal in the north, and Sør-Østerdal in the south. The more mountainous northern half of Østerdalen includes the municipalities [[Rendalen]], [[Alvdal]], [[Folldal]], [[Tynset]], [[Tolga, Norway|Tolga]] and [[Os, Hedmark|Os]]. The more forested southern half includes the municipalities [[Elverum]] (which is also the district's largest town), [[Stor-Elvdal]], [[Engerdal]], [[Trysil]] and [[Åmot]]. Østerdalen historically also included [[Särna]] and [[Idre]], which is now in [[Sweden]].<ref name="snl">{{Cite encyclopedia |title=Østerdalen |encyclopedia=[[Store norske leksikon]] |publisher=[[Kunnskapsforlaget]] |url=https://snl.no/%C3%98sterdalen |date=2020-11-30 |editor-last=Thorsnæs |editor-first=Geir |language=Norwegian |accessdate=2022-01-31}}</ref>
The upper river valleys of Norwegian rivers have distinctive names which are vestiges of earlier cultural distinctions such as building styles, traditional clothing or bunad and domestic crafts. The upper valley of the Glomma is the Østerdal (literally Eastern Valley, the ''-en'' ending in Norwegian corresponds to the definite article ''the'' in English).


==Geography==
Østerdalene (Norwegian plural form) is the collection of valleys in the region, including the [[Trysil]] valley, [[Engerdal]], [[Rendal]] and [[Glomdal]].
Østerdalen is quite wide in most places. Østerdalen is characterized by tranquil landscapes and rounded mountains. The lower valley is mostly covered by pine forests and more rolling hills. Typical of Østerdalen is that large parts of the forest floor are covered with [[reindeer moss]], a variety of [[lichen]]. Further up in the valley has higher mountains and less forests and more farming areas.<ref name="snl" /><ref>{{Cite book |last1=Krog |first1=Hildur |title=Lavflora. Norske busk- og bladlav |last2=Østhagen |first2=Haavard |last3=Tønsberg |first3=Tor |year=1994 |isbn=82-00-41445-0 |location=Oslo |language=no |author-link=Hildur Krog}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last1=Holien |first1=Håkon |title=Norsk lavflora |last2=Tønsberg |first2=Tor |year=2006 |isbn=82-519-1978-9 |location=Trondheim |language=no}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Moen |first=A |title=Nasjonalatlas for Norge: Vegetasjon |year=1998 |isbn=82-90408-26-9 |location=Hønefoss |language=no}}</ref>


==Glomma valley ==
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{{main article|Glåmdal}}
The main valley that runs through Østerdalen is the [[Glommadal]] (or ''Glåmdalen''). The valley is formed by the river [[Glåma]] (also called the Glomma), which is the longest and largest river in Norway. From Lake [[Aursund]] in the north and south to [[Elverum]], the valley is called the Østerdalen. From that point south until [[Kongsvinger]], it is referred to as [[Solør]]. As it turns westerly from Kongsvinger until [[Nes, Akershus|Nes]], it is called the [[Odalen]] valley. These designations are also traditional districts, reflecting the designations locals used for their valleys. The upper river valleys of Norwegian rivers have distinctive names which are vestiges of earlier cultural distinctions such as building styles, traditional clothing or bunad and domestic crafts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Glåmdalsregionen |url=http://www.glomdal.hedmark.org/dtArticle.aspx?m=3647&amid=24288 |publisher=Glåmdal regionråd |language=Norwegian}}</ref>


==Etymology ==
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The [[Old Norse]] form of the name was {{lang|non|Øystridalir}} or {{lang|non|Eystridalir}} which directly translates to "the eastern valleys". The name was referring to the valleys of the rivers [[Glomma]], [[Renaelva|Rena]], [[Trysilelva]], and [[Österdalälven]] (the parishes [[Idre]] and [[Särna]] belonged to Norway until 1644).<ref>{{Cite book |last=Munch |first=Peter Andreas |title=Det norske Folks Historie |publisher=C. Tønsberg |year=1852 |volume=II-2 |location=Christiania, Norge |pages=73–83 |language=Norwegian |oclc=612926175}}</ref> The modern form ends in ''-dalen'' which is the finite [[Grammatical number|singular]] of the word ''dal'' which means "dale" or "valley".<ref name="snl" />


==References==
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Latest revision as of 13:55, 27 February 2024

Østerdalen
District
Storsølnkletten, Alvdal
Storsølnkletten, Alvdal
Map of Innlandet county with Østerdalen highlighted in red
Map of Innlandet county with Østerdalen highlighted in red
Coordinates: 59°54′40″N 10°44′00″E / 59.9111°N 10.7333°E / 59.9111; 10.7333
CountryNorway
CountyInnlandet
RegionAustlandet
Urban centreElverum
Area
 • Total
19,386 km2 (7,485 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)
 • Total
50,868
 • Density2.6/km2 (6.8/sq mi)
DemonymØsterdøl

Østerdalen (Urban East Norwegian: [ˈœ̂sːtəˌɖɑːɳ])[1] is a valley and traditional district in Innlandet county, in Eastern Norway. This area typically is described as the large Glåma river valley as well as all its tributary valleys. Østerdalen is often subdivided into Nord-Østerdal in the north, and Sør-Østerdal in the south. The more mountainous northern half of Østerdalen includes the municipalities Rendalen, Alvdal, Folldal, Tynset, Tolga and Os. The more forested southern half includes the municipalities Elverum (which is also the district's largest town), Stor-Elvdal, Engerdal, Trysil and Åmot. Østerdalen historically also included Särna and Idre, which is now in Sweden.[2]

Geography

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Østerdalen is quite wide in most places. Østerdalen is characterized by tranquil landscapes and rounded mountains. The lower valley is mostly covered by pine forests and more rolling hills. Typical of Østerdalen is that large parts of the forest floor are covered with reindeer moss, a variety of lichen. Further up in the valley has higher mountains and less forests and more farming areas.[2][3][4][5]

Glomma valley

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Main article: Glåmdal

The main valley that runs through Østerdalen is the Glommadal (or Glåmdalen). The valley is formed by the river Glåma (also called the Glomma), which is the longest and largest river in Norway. From Lake Aursund in the north and south to Elverum, the valley is called the Østerdalen. From that point south until Kongsvinger, it is referred to as Solør. As it turns westerly from Kongsvinger until Nes, it is called the Odalen valley. These designations are also traditional districts, reflecting the designations locals used for their valleys. The upper river valleys of Norwegian rivers have distinctive names which are vestiges of earlier cultural distinctions such as building styles, traditional clothing or bunad and domestic crafts.[6]

Etymology

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The Old Norse form of the name was Øystridalir or Eystridalir which directly translates to "the eastern valleys". The name was referring to the valleys of the rivers Glomma, Rena, Trysilelva, and Österdalälven (the parishes Idre and Särna belonged to Norway until 1644).[7] The modern form ends in -dalen which is the finite singular of the word dal which means "dale" or "valley".[2]

References

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  1. ^ Berulfsen, Bjarne (1969). Norsk Uttaleordbok (in Norwegian). Oslo: H. Aschehoug & Co (W Nygaard). pp. 61, 366.
  2. ^ a b c Thorsnæs, Geir, ed. (2020-11-30). "Østerdalen". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
  3. ^ Krog, Hildur; Østhagen, Haavard; Tønsberg, Tor (1994). Lavflora. Norske busk- og bladlav (in Norwegian). Oslo. ISBN 82-00-41445-0.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  4. ^ Holien, Håkon; Tønsberg, Tor (2006). Norsk lavflora (in Norwegian). Trondheim. ISBN 82-519-1978-9.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  5. ^ Moen, A (1998). Nasjonalatlas for Norge: Vegetasjon (in Norwegian). Hønefoss. ISBN 82-90408-26-9.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  6. ^ "Glåmdalsregionen" (in Norwegian). Glåmdal regionråd.
  7. ^ Munch, Peter Andreas (1852). Det norske Folks Historie (in Norwegian). Vol. II-2. Christiania, Norge: C. Tønsberg. pp. 73–83. OCLC 612926175.
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