Heggedal

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Heggedal is a Norwegian province.

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Not far from Asker Sentrum is the suburb known as Heggedal. Sorounded by mountains and wild forests, it is a paradise for climbers and nature-lovers. In these mountains you will find large pine's and holes in the ground, made by the polar ice. Large bears wander in these parts and there are daily observations of wolves. It is possible to reach Borgen by walking through the wild forest

The center of Heggedal is well know by the citizens of Scandinavia for its good clean air, the river Skithegga and the local pub (Rustad Meieri). There is also a good restaurant known as Gunstig. You will find a large library, containing all of the greatest litterary works of the world. The ancient school know as Hovedgården is also used as a loppemarked during the cold autumn months. This is a time you will experience polakker (manual-workers) riding in their old cars, collecting various goods.

Kiwi is another attraction in Heggedal. It is a large shop containing goods from all around the world. With it's distinctive character and class, Kiwi can easily be compared to Harrods in London and other high class shops. A parkingspace is easy to find, due to the size of the parking area. From this shop you can see allmost all of the attractions in Heggedal, but the main view is a little top of wild grass growing on a small hill.

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Heggedal Fabrikker

The old Heggedal Factory House is situated in the center of Heggedal, near a small lake boiling with fishes. There are benches here, where one can completely relax. Many different birds also nest in this area, and it is known to be a heaven for bird watchers. The old factory was used as a prison during the second world war, and the building is the entrance to a large numbers of tunnels and catacombs produced by the germans. This location is a popular adventure spot, used by the young generation for adventurous and exciting explorations.

The lake Gjellum is said to be extremely healthy, due to its mineral. In this lake you can relax and take a time of. On one of the sides of this lake, there is a beautiful little beach, where surfers can surf in the summer months. This is possible, since the wind gets speed from the steep and gigantic mountains. This produces waves that can easily be compared to the beaches in other tropical countries.

In the winter, the lake Gjellum is made into a gigantic competition arena, where one can experience true Heggedalian tradition. The locals gather and bath in the ice cold and very clean water. The winter can also be extremely cold during these months, and storms are not unusual. A special drink is then made, to cure the pain and suffering caused by the cold. The drink is called Hegdölingn. This drink contains ingredients found only in the harsh and steep hills of Heggedal

Recipe for Hegdölingn

Hegdölingen:

4 whole eggs

Two pinches of Heggedalian salt

2 cl of Gjellum water

5 cl of Heggedalian sheep butter

4 cl of Heggedalian alcohol (Local Vodka will do fine)

1. Melt the butter in the pan over medium heat
2. Pour the eggs into a cup and add the salt and melted butter.
3. Add more salt to taste, and serve.

Serves:

One

The famous Heggedaldialect is also spoken in this area.

blirrùmè pà gunsti ellr? = Would you like to join me to the local restaurant?

Waeitù worr jae kann khöpe drikk'ellr? = Do you know where I can buy alcoholic beverages (This phrase is common among fourteen year olds, also known as fjortiser )

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map of Heggedal

Famous people from Heggedal

The greath history of heggedal has many individuals of greath acclaim:

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Franz Josef Weern

• Franz Josef Weern (1812-1902), politician
• Tryggve Raud (1880-1943), football manager
• Gertrud Nielsen (1890-1957), writer
• Balle Klorin, Olympic Gold in Ski
• Leif Otto Klemballe (1974-2003), Jewish singer
• Anders Lange politician, Progress Party

In the later years, 2 individuals comes to mind; Fredrik von Rudenberg the 7th, and Magnus Stuart James. They are mostly known for their great intellectual abilities. and they are currently writing their memoars. Fredrik is also known for winning the annual burger contest, at the local gaming bar - Amunds place.

Local traditions in Heggedal

Date	English Name	Local Name	Remarks
January 1st	Mid Winter Festival	Midtvintersblot	Fire and celebration
January 12th	Gjellum Festival	Vannpyttdagen	Festival on Gjellumvannet
March 17th	Weern day	Weernhyllinga	Rememberance of Franz J. Weern
March 22st	Hunting day	Jagtkonkurransen	~
May 1st	Labour (Labor) Day	Sosialistdagen	~
May 4th	Spring day	Vårstevne	Celebration of spring
May 17th	National Independence Day	Søttendemai	~
August 31st	Market in Hovedgården	Loppemarkedet på skolen	When the Polakker comes

Timeline of important events

Most important moments of Heggedal's history in chronological sequence:

• 750   Heggedal a settlement for a tribe of early norwegians
• 1012 Heggedal is invaded by King Grimne Barksson, and Christianity was introduced
• 1354 Heggedal is the seat of power in the Asker area
• 1362 Steingrim Ragnarsson is king, buildt the early Hovedgård (Hovudgardr]
• 1370 early trading with Drammen begin
• 1378 the execution of Steingrim Ragnarsson
• 1583 rule of Trym Eskilsson
• 1618 Trym Eskilsson is murdered by Arnfinn Laugarsson
• 1890 The first map map drawn of Heggedal by the politican Franz Josef Weern
• 1940 the battle og heggedal, the last battle between GER, and NOR forces in norway. NOR forces led by general Ruge, the GER by Guderian.

National anthems

Although Heggedal does not have an official anthem of its own, the following are widely regarded as Heggedalian national hymns:

• "Takk skarru ha, mitt deilige bygdeland": Words by Franz Josef Weern, Music by Glyme Torvaldsen

"Ja, vi elsker dette landet" (the national anthem of Norway) is usually played for Norwegian sporting events (e.g. football matches), although "Sønner av Norge" has also been used as the Norwegian anthem for the Commonwealth Games.

External links

• The horse breeders of Heggedal
• Heggedal School
• Pictures from Heggedal