Dovre

Coordinates: 62°2′6″N 9°28′3″E / 62.03500°N 9.46750°E / 62.03500; 9.46750
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Dovre Municipality
Dovre kommune
Municipality
View of the Dovre area
View of the Dovre area
Lesja Municipality
Administrative centreDovre
Government
 • Mayor (2023)Magne Vorkinn ((Sp))
Area
 • Total1,364.37 km2 (526.79 sq mi)
 • Land1,349.20 km2 (520.93 sq mi)
 • Water15.18 km2 (5.86 sq mi)  1.1%
 • Rank#69 in Norway
Population
 (2023)
 • Total2,466
 • Rank#256 in Norway
 • Density1.8/km2 (5/sq mi)
 • Change (10 years)
Decrease −9.6%
DemonymDovring[1]
Official language
[2]
 • Norwegian formNeutral
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
ISO 3166 codeNO-3431[3]
WebsiteOfficial website
Data from Statistics Norway

Dovre is a

Gudbrandsdal. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Dovre. Other villages in Dovre include Dombås and Hjerkinn. The municipality is bordered on the north by Oppdal municipality (in Trøndelag county), on the east by Folldal, on the south by Sel and Vågå, and on the northwest by Lesja. The highest peak in the municipality is Snøhetta
at a height of 2,286 metres (7,500 ft).

The 1,364-square-kilometre (527 sq mi) municipality is the 69th largest by area out of the 356 municipalities in Norway. Dovre is the 252nd most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 2,466. The municipality's population density is 1.8 inhabitants per square kilometre (4.7/sq mi) and its population has decreased by 9.6% over the previous 10-year period.[4][5]

General information

View of the Dovrebanen railroad passing the Dovre Station

The municipality of Dovre was established in 1861 when it was separated from the municipality of

Folldal Municipality.[6]

Name

Dovrefjell mountains
Eystein Church (Eysteinskirka) in Dovre
Dovre Church

The municipality (originally the

Old Norse: Dofrar) since the first Dovre Church was built there. The name belongs to a group of Scandinavian toponyms that the Swedish linguist Elof Hellquist has derived from a Proto-Norse *đuƀra-, and linguists have further derived them from the old Proto-Indo-European root *dhub-/dhup - (cf. PIE *dhubrós, "deep"[7]), a root that is also attested in German Topel ("forested valley") and Old Slavic dublŭ ("hole"). There are several place names in Denmark, Norway and Sweden that are identified as related to Dovre:[8]

Denmark
Norway
  • Dovre herred. ON Dofrar was originally the name of an old farm and it later became the name for the entire hundred.[8]
  • Dofrar was the name of a lost farm in Biri hundred, but it survives in the name of a local meadow Dåvreænga.[8]
  • Døvre, where the name is derived from dofrar and vin ("meadow").[8]
Sweden
  • Dovra sjöar ("lakes of Dovra"), which are three lakes (Northern/Upper, Middle, and Southern) in a fissure valley in Närke.[8]
  • Ödesdovra, a farm located at the southernmost extension of the valley.[8]
  • Dovern, a long and narrow inlet of the lake Glan in Östergötland, and there is a strait named Doversund and a farm named Doverstorp.[8]

The name has also been given to giants in Scandinavian legends. The name has been given to the giant Dofri, at Dovrefjell, who was helped by Harald Fairhair and in return assisted him all his life.[9] In Närke, the Dovra lakes were attributed to the giantess Dovra who wept for her husband.[10]

Coat of arms

Muskox living in Dovre

The

to dexter. The muskox is an animal typical for the northern parts of Canada, Alaska, and Greenland. It is not native to Norway, but in 1932, ten muskoxen were released near Dovre. The number has increased to around 300 (in 2013), and the animal is thus a typical symbol for the municipality. The arms were designed by Einar Skjervold. The municipal flag has the same design as the coat of arms.[11][12][13]

Churches

The

Nord-Gudbrandsdal prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Hamar
.

Churches in Dovre
Parish (sokn) Church name Location of the church Year built
Dombås Dombås Church Dombås 1939
Eystein Church Hjerkinn 1969
Dovre Dovre Church Dovre 1736

Dovre Church (Dovre kirke) was built in 1736. The bell tower was added early in the 19th century. It was built based upon designed by Jesper Mikkelson Rusten. It was constructed of wood and has protected status.[14]

Eystein Church (Eysteinskirka) in Dovre was built in 1969 as a church for pilgrims and travelers on the Pilgrim's Route. The church lies near the juncture of the boundaries of Innlandet and Trøndelag counties. Eystein Church is built of concrete using stone and sand brought from the Hjerkinn. The plans for the church were designed by architect Magnus Poulsson (1881-1958).[15]

History

Number of minorities (1st and 2nd generation) in Dovre by country of origin in 2017[16]
Ancestry Number
 Poland 60
 Syria 30
 Lithuania 21
 Somalia 20
 Eritrea 14

People have lived at Dovre for about 6,000 years. In the

fishermen
. Approximately 2,000 years ago, the first farms were developed at this location.

Dovre is mentioned in Heimskringla (The Chronicle of the Kings of Norway) by Snorri Sturluson. In 1021, King Olaf laid hold of all the best men, both at Lesja and Dovre, and forced them either to receive Christianity or suffer death, if they were not so lucky as to escape.[17]

The

Protestant Reformation resulted in the construction of mountain stations along the route where the pilgrims could find food and shelter. In speaking of this route, Gjerset quotes Peder Claussøn Friis
as writing:

But in the

snowshoes. There are three stations: Drivstuen, Herdekinn, and Fogstuen built on this same mountain in order that travelers may find lodging there....at the stations there are implements and dry wood, so that the traveler may build themselves fire, and not suffer from cold, when they have to remain over night, and cannot find the way across the mountain.

— Knut Gjerset, The History of the Norwegian People[18]

The Battle of Kringen (Slaget ved Kringen) took place in August 1612, just downstream of Dovre, where the Scottish force stayed on 24 August 1612.

Government

Dovre Municipality is responsible for

municipal council of directly elected representatives. The mayor is indirectly elected by a vote of the municipal council.[19] The municipality is under the jurisdiction of the Vestre Innlandet District Court and the Eidsivating Court of Appeal
.

Municipal council

The

municipal council (Kommunestyre) of Dovre is made up of 17 representatives that are elected to four year terms. The tables below show the current and historical composition of the council by political party
.

Dovre kommunestyre 2023–2027 [20]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 5
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 8
 Dovre List (Dovrelista)3
Total number of members:17
Dovre kommunestyre 2019–2023 [21]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 5
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 2
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 5
 Dovre List (Dovrelista)5
Total number of members:17
Dovre kommunestyre 2015–2019 [22][23]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 4
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 10
 Dovre List (Dovrelista)2
Total number of members:17
Dovre kommunestyre 2011–2015 [24]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 6
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 1
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 2
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 8
Total number of members:17
Dovre kommunestyre 2007–2011 [23]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 5
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 1
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 10
Total number of members:17
Dovre kommunestyre 2003–2007 [23]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 5
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 10
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
Total number of members:17
Dovre kommunestyre 1999–2003 [23][25]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 6
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 9
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
Total number of members:17
Dovre kommunestyre 1995–1999 [26]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 8
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 8
Total number of members:17
Dovre kommunestyre 1991–1995 [27]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 7
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 5
 Free voters Dovre (Frie Velgere Dovre)4
Total number of members:17
Dovre kommunestyre 1987–1991 [28]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 9
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 4
 Free voters (Frie Velgere)3
Total number of members:17
Dovre kommunestyre 1983–1987 [29]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 10
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 2
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 5
Total number of members:17
Dovre kommunestyre 1979–1983 [30]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 10
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 2
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 5
Total number of members:17
Dovre kommunestyre 1975–1979 [31]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 10
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 6
 Free voters (Frie Velgere)1
Total number of members:17
Dovre kommunestyre 1971–1975 [32]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 10
  Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties (Borgerlige Felleslister) 7
Total number of members:17
Dovre kommunestyre 1967–1971 [33]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 11
  Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties (Borgerlige Felleslister) 6
Total number of members:17
Dovre kommunestyre 1963–1967 [34]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 11
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 4
  Local List(s) (Lokale lister) 1
Total number of members:17
Dovre herredsstyre 1959–1963 [35]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 11
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 5
  Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties (Borgerlige Felleslister) 1
Total number of members:17
Dovre herredsstyre 1955–1959 [36]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 11
  Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) 5
  Local List(s) (Lokale lister) 1
Total number of members:17
Dovre herredsstyre 1951–1955 [37]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 10
  Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) 6
Total number of members:16
Dovre herredsstyre 1947–1951 [38]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 10
  Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) 6
Total number of members:16
Dovre herredsstyre 1945–1947 [39]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 11
  Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties (Borgerlige Felleslister) 5
Total number of members:16
Dovre herredsstyre 1937–1940* [40]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 9
  Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) 5
  Local List(s) (Lokale lister) 2
Total number of members:16
Note: Due to the German occupation of Norway during World War II, no elections were held for new municipal councils until after the war ended in 1945.

Mayors

The mayors (Norwegian: ordfører) of Dovre (incomplete list):

  • 1946-1947: Albert Guddal (Ap)
  • 1948-1955: Paul P. Enersgård (Ap)
  • 1956-1962: Karl P. Schanke (Ap)
  • 1962-1967: Erland Rykhus (Ap)
  • 1968-1975: Martin Leren (Ap)
  • 1976-1983: Gunder Bentdal (Ap)
  • 1984-1991: Arne Kåre Os (Ap)
  • 1992-1992: Harald Hammerstad (Ap)
  • 1992-1995: Melvin Rykhus (Ap)
  • 1995-2007: Erland Løkken (Sp)
  • 2007-2018: Bengt Fasteraune (Sp)
  • 2018-2019: Oddny Garmo (Sp)
  • 2019–2023: Astrid Skomakerstuen Ruste (LL)
  • 2023-present: Magne Vorkinn (Sp)[41]

Geography

The municipality is a very mountainous area. Most of the residents live in the lower valley areas along the

Rondane, Smiubelgen, and Sunndalsfjella
mountains are all partially located within the municipality.

National Parks

Climate

The Dovre area is in a valley at fairly high altitude and isolated from the sea by mountain ranges, giving some rain shadow effect for Dovre. Dovre, with the town Dombås, has a subarctic climate (Dfc) with sparse precipitation. The driest season is late winter and spring, and the wettest season is summer. April on average sees just 18 millimetres (0.71 in) precipitaiton, while the wettest months July and August get almost four times as much.

Climate data for Dombås 1991-2020 (Nordigard, 638 m)[42]
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Daily mean °C (°F) −6.2
(20.8) 		−5.9
(21.4) 		−2.7
(27.1) 		1.9
(35.4) 		6.4
(43.5) 		10.4
(50.7) 		13.2
(55.8) 		11.9
(53.4) 		8
(46) 		2.1
(35.8) 		−2.9
(26.8) 		−6.2
(20.8) 		2.5
(36.5)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 40
(1.6) 		28
(1.1) 		24
(0.9) 		18
(0.7) 		32
(1.3) 		43
(1.7) 		64
(2.5) 		64
(2.5) 		30
(1.2) 		29
(1.1) 		35
(1.4) 		35
(1.4) 		430
(16.9)
Source: yr.no/Norwegian Meteorological Institute[43]

International relations

Dovre has

sister city agreements with the following places:[44]

Notable people

Bengt Fasteraune, 2017

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