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'''Heggedal''' is a part of the [[Asker]] [[municipality]] in [[Akershus]] [[county]], [[Norway]]. For statistical purposes, it's usually treated as part of the Oslo urban area. [http://www.ssb.no/emner/02/01/10/beftett/tab-2005-06-03-01.html] In 1998, its population was 3,173 [http://www.ssb.no/emner/03/hjulet/hjulet98/tabascii/tab-1.txt], and the election area named Heggedal had 2,329 registered voters in the [[Norwegian parliamentary election, 2005|2005 election]]. It is mainly a residential area, though the area has a [[railroad|railway]] station, a [[church]], a [[library]], and a [[primary school]].
'''Heggedal''' is a Norwegian province.


== Geography ==
==Information==
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 [[bear]]s wander in these parts and there are daily observations of [[wolves]]. It is possible to reach [[Borgen]] by walking through the wild forest



Heggedal is situated about 3 km south of the main settlement of Asker and the main highway between [[Oslo]] and [[Drammen]], the E18. Heggedal lies about 1 km from the western coast of the [[Oslo Fjord]], but still lies next to water, as there is a [[lake]] about 500 m by 150 m long called Gjellumvannet (lit. ''Gjellum water''). The river Skithegga runs down from the nearby hill and into the water, and inland to the west lies Brennåsen, a hill 361 metres above sea level. Heggedal itself lies around 100 metres above sea level, with the railway station quoted at a height of 99.2 metres.
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.

[[Image:HeggedalFabrikker.jpg|thumb|right|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

'''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 [[fjortis]]er )

[[Image:Kart_heggedal_l.jpg|thumb|left|map of Heggedal]]


==Cityscape==
==Cityscape==
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The fishmarket is where the locals buy fish directly from the fishermen of the Gjellum Water. Further down you find the main shopping area, rebuilt after a fire in 1986 in art noveau and functionalism, around the main square [[Hovedgården]]. Several old quarters of white, wooden houses surround the centre, notably Vikingjordet, Sætre and Heggedal Sentrum.
The fishmarket is where the locals buy fish directly from the fishermen of the Gjellum Water. Further down you find the main shopping area, rebuilt after a fire in 1986 in art noveau and functionalism, around the main square [[Hovedgården]]. Several old quarters of white, wooden houses surround the centre, notably Vikingjordet, Sætre and Heggedal Sentrum.


== Politics ==
==Cuisine==

Heggedals's signature foods reflect the towns's both educated and working-class roots. Heggedals scrambled cod, popularized by Niels Gaup and Gunstig pizzeria, is knowned, A traditional Heggedal [[meat in a cone]] is typically loaded with mustard, chopped onion, sliced tomato, pickle relish, celery salt and a dill pickle spear. It is somewhat taboo to put ketchup on a Heggedalian [[meat in a cone]], there are actually some small conemeat shops and stands that will refuse service to you if you make the request. A Heggedal meatcone is almost always made out of Heggedalian Moose Beef, the largest animal in the woods of Heggedal. Heggedal is also known for it's flavoured soups, sandwiches and the Sousage in spicy butter(always served topped with grilled onions and mustard)

==Transportation==
Heggedal is connected tp a modern railway system, that is connected to areas such as [[Asker]], [[Sandvika]] and the capitol city [[Oslo]]. In the early 1900's, Heggedal was a rural farmland, producing over 75% of the wool and meat in the [[Akershus]] area. Heggedal then became one of the largest exportation ports in [[Norway]], with wool being sent to more established populations and meat being sent to the forest-starved coastal towns where hungry settlers needed to feed their families. Even today, Heggedals's importance in national distribution remains, as it is the third largest inter-modal port in the country after [[Drammen]] and [[Oslo]].

==Famous people from Heggedal==

The greath history of heggedal has many individuals of greath acclaim:
[[Image:Weern.JPG|thumb|right|Franz Josef Weern]]


* [[Franz Josef Weern]] (1812-1902), politician
Although the municipality of Asker is traditionally a conservative stronghold, with [[Høyre]] having a strong position in the local government, [[Arbeiderpartiet|Labour]] got the most votes in both the 2005 and the [[Norwegian parliamentary election, 2001|2001]] elections. [[Fremskrittspartiet|The Progress Party]] was the second largest party in 2005, recording 22.6 % of the votes, while [[Høyre|the Conservatives]] got 19.2 %. No other parties had anywhere above 8 % in the recent election, though the [[Sosialistisk Venstreparti|Socialist Left Party]] was the fourth-largest party in 2001 with 14.1 %. Their decline in 2005 reflected a nation-wide trend. Both in 2001 and 2005, the result of the nation and the results in Heggedal were quite similar, although the Conservatives were stronger in Heggedal and the [[Kristelig Folkeparti|Christian People's Party]] and the [[Senterpartiet|Centre Party]] were weaker.
* [[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.
== Infrastructure ==


===Local traditions in Heggedal===
Heggedal has a [[post office]] at the local [[chain store]], Kiwi, and its [[postal code]] is 1389. There is also a local [[library]], which was considered shut down in 2002, but a demonstration was staged to prevent this, to which 500 people attended - on the same day that the local newspaper, [[Asker og Bærums Budstikke]], printed that a solution had been found.
{|class="wikitable"
! style="background:#efefef;" | Date
! style="background:#efefef;" | English Name
! style="background:#efefef;" | Local Name
! style="background:#efefef;" | 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==
The local school, Heggedal barneskole, was built in 1906, and expanded several times, most recently in 1960. As of autumn 2005, it has 362 pupils aged from 6 to 13 (first to seventh grade), and does not split the pupils into classes which they keep for the whole 7-year period in the school - instead, they are in working groups which may change from year to year or even more frequently.


'''Most important moments of Heggedal's history in chronological sequence:'''
Riksvei (''state road'') 167 which runs south-west to [[Røyken]] and [[Spikkestad]] runs through the area, and there are minor roads to the nearby coastal settlements of [[Vollen]], [[Blakstad]] and [[Slemmestad]]. From the railway station, the train runs from Spikkestad some kilometres to the south-west to Oslo in the north-east, and trains also run to [[Moss, Norway|Moss]] in [[Østfold]] county on the east coast of the Oslo Fjord, and [[Ski, Norway|Ski]] south-east of Oslo. There are also bus services to the centre of Asker.


*''' 750'''   [[Heggedal]] a settlement for a tribe of early [[norwegians]]
== Sports ==
*'''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 drawn of Heggedal by the politican [[Franz Josef Weern]]
*'''1940''' the battle of Heggedal, the last battle between [[Germany]], and [[Norwegian]] forces in norway. [[Norwegian]] forces led by general Ruge, the [[Germans]] by [[Guderian]].


==National anthems==
Heggedal IL, the local sports club, was founded in [[1914]]. It currently has a [[football (soccer)|football]] division with junior teams up to the age of 19 - the men's football team used to have a cooperation with the nearby [[Vollen]] UL, and played on the sixth level of the pyramid, but this stopped after the 2003 season. It also has [[volleyball]] teams for men and women (the women's team plays on the third level of the Norwegian pyramid, the men's team on the lowest level - the fourth), a [[cross country skiing]] group and a "sport school" programme for the youngest children. The local golf club, Heggedal Golfklubb, is run by the Vinnulstad Golf company, and currently has a driving range, although the municipality has regulated the area for a 9-hole course.
Although Heggedal does not have an official anthem of its own, the following are widely regarded as Heggedalian national hymns:


*"[[Takk skal du ha, mitt deilige bygdeland]]": Words by [[Franz Josef Weern]], Music by [[Glyme Torvaldsen]]
== References ==


"[[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]].
* [http://www.n3sport.no/organisation.asp?orgelementid=20226 KlubbenOnline - Heggedal IL]
* [http://www.budstikka.no/redaksjonelt/kultur/article.jhtml?articleID=55717 500 engasjerte demonstranter i Heggedal]
* [http://www.vinnulstadgolf.no/ Vinnulstad Golf]
* [http://kart.eniro.no/query?what=map&stq=0&mop=l4&streetname=HEGGEDAL&streetnumber=&city=HEGGEDAL&postal_code=1389&mapstate=5%3B10.4370%3B59.7856%3B0%3B10.3983%3B59.8045%3B10.4757%3B59.7667%3B%2C&mapcomp=%3B%3B%3BHEGGEDAL%3B%3B%3B1389%3BHEGGEDAL%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B10.4370454369%3B59.78563558209%3B0%3B0&symbols=&content=&infopage=&homepage=&heading_exact=&heading=&heading_group=&company_name=&ns=&district_code=&geo_area=&hpp=&advanced=&match_name=&match_street=&cityarea=&parking=&delivery= Eniro map]
* [http://www.toppomania.info/toppliste.php?liste=asker Toppomania - Asker kommune] - list of the highest peaks in Asker
* [http://www.jernbaneverket.no/jernbanenettet/stasjonsoversikt/Spikkestad_-_Oslo_-_Moss/index.jhtml?expanded=Heggedal Jernbaneverket - stasjonsoversikt]
* [http://www.asker.folkebibl.no/heggedal/ Asker bibliotek - Heggedal division]
* [http://www.heggedal.gs.ah.no/ Heggedal Barneskole]


==External links==
[[Category:Centers in Norway]]
*[http://www.heggedalwesternriders.com/index.html The horse breeders of Heggedal]
*[http://www.heggedal.gs.ah.no/SFO/sfo.htm Heggedal School]
*[http://home.online.no/~jsoraa/album.htm Pictures from Heggedal]

Revision as of 22:02, 19 November 2005

File:Heggedal2 1518146a.jpg

Heggedal is a Norwegian province.

Information

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.

File:HeggedalFabrikker.jpg
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

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 )

File:Kart heggedal l.jpg
map of Heggedal

Cityscape

The oldest part of the town is on the north side of the bay of Gjellum. Here you find the well known Blåkiosken, an old wooden house dating from the early 18th c., but still giving a medieval feel. The Heggedal Church is the oldest church of Heggedal, dating from around 1130. Two other smaller Churches, Rikets Sal and the Pinsemenigheten churches are not medieval, but full of old spirit from the 1950's, although modified later. The fortress of Heggedal has a number of interesting buildings, notably the Vygershus royal hall from the 13th c., and the Brynjur Tower, built around a medieval fortification in the 16th century.

The fishmarket is where the locals buy fish directly from the fishermen of the Gjellum Water. Further down you find the main shopping area, rebuilt after a fire in 1986 in art noveau and functionalism, around the main square Hovedgården. Several old quarters of white, wooden houses surround the centre, notably Vikingjordet, Sætre and Heggedal Sentrum.

Cuisine

Heggedals's signature foods reflect the towns's both educated and working-class roots. Heggedals scrambled cod, popularized by Niels Gaup and Gunstig pizzeria, is knowned, A traditional Heggedal meat in a cone is typically loaded with mustard, chopped onion, sliced tomato, pickle relish, celery salt and a dill pickle spear. It is somewhat taboo to put ketchup on a Heggedalian meat in a cone, there are actually some small conemeat shops and stands that will refuse service to you if you make the request. A Heggedal meatcone is almost always made out of Heggedalian Moose Beef, the largest animal in the woods of Heggedal. Heggedal is also known for it's flavoured soups, sandwiches and the Sousage in spicy butter(always served topped with grilled onions and mustard)

Transportation

Heggedal is connected tp a modern railway system, that is connected to areas such as Asker, Sandvika and the capitol city Oslo. In the early 1900's, Heggedal was a rural farmland, producing over 75% of the wool and meat in the Akershus area. Heggedal then became one of the largest exportation ports in Norway, with wool being sent to more established populations and meat being sent to the forest-starved coastal towns where hungry settlers needed to feed their families. Even today, Heggedals's importance in national distribution remains, as it is the third largest inter-modal port in the country after Drammen and Oslo.

Famous people from Heggedal

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

File:Weern.JPG
Franz Josef Weern

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 drawn of Heggedal by the politican Franz Josef Weern
  • 1940 the battle of Heggedal, the last battle between Germany, and Norwegian forces in norway. Norwegian forces led by general Ruge, the Germans by Guderian.

National anthems

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

"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.