Nissedal
Nissedal Municipality
Nissedal kommune | |
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Coat of arms | |
Coordinates: 59°4′35″N 8°31′6″E / 59.07639°N 8.51833°E | |
Country | Norway |
County | Telemark |
District | Vest-Telemark |
Established | 1 Jan 1838 |
• Created as | Formannskapsdistrikt |
Administrative centre | Treungen |
Government | |
• Mayor (2023) | Ian Parry-Jones (Sp) |
Area | |
• Total | 905.17 km2 (349.49 sq mi) |
• Land | 785.92 km2 (303.45 sq mi) |
• Water | 119.25 km2 (46.04 sq mi) 13.2% |
• Rank | #129 in Norway |
Population (2023) | |
• Total | 1,442 |
• Rank | #303 in Norway |
• Density | 1.8/km2 (5/sq mi) |
• Change (10 years) | +0.8% |
Demonym | Nissedøl[1] |
Official language | |
• Norwegian form | Nynorsk |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
ISO 3166 code | NO-4030[3] |
Website | Official website |
Nissedal is a rural
The 905-square-kilometre (349 sq mi) municipality is the 129th largest by area out of the 356 municipalities in Norway. Nissedal is the 303rd most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 1,442. The municipality's population density is 1.8 inhabitants per square kilometre (4.7/sq mi) and its population has increased by 0.8% over the previous 10-year period.[5][6] Nissedal is also notable in that it has 2,246 vacation homes, so the population swells during holidays and vacation times.[7]
Nissedal has been nicknamed the "Telemark Riviera" due to its close proximity to
Nissedal’s terrain is characterized by roche moutonnée rock formations, mountains, valleys, forests, wetlands, and lakes. Nissedal is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as paddling, fishing, swimming, mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, skiing, boating, and more.[12]: 182 It is recognized as one of Norway’s best places for mountain climbing.[13][14] Nissedal is home to Hægefjell, one of Norway’s most popular mountain climbing destinations.[15][16]
General information
Nissedal was originally a part of the
Etymology
The municipality (originally the
Today, the name Nissedal refers to three geographical areas: 1) the municipality of Nissedal, 2) the Nissedal parish in the Church of Norway which includes the villages on both sides of the lake Nisser, and 3) the villages of Nordbygda and Kyrkjebygda that are jointly referred to as "Nissedal village".[17]: 82
Coat of arms
The coat of arms was granted on 30 October 1992. The official blazon is "Or, three nisse hats gules" (Norwegian: På gull grunn tre raude nisseluer, 2-1). This means the arms have a field (background) has a tincture of Or which means it is commonly colored yellow, but if it is made out of metal, then gold is used. The charge is a set of three nisseluer, traditional red woolen hats often associated with the nisse, which were commonly worn until the late 19th century by farmers and common folk. It is a canting arms, since the name Nissedal has been "translated" into a visual pun with the three woolen hats, in spite of the name having nothing to do with the folkloric nisse. The arms were designed by Halvor Holtskog Jr. The municipal flag has the same design as the coat of arms.[23][24][25]
Churches
The
Parish (sokn) | Church name | Location of the church | Year built |
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Nissedal | Nissedal Church | Kyrkjebygda | 1764 |
Treungen Church | Treungen | 1863 | |
Felle Chapel | Felle | 1970 |
History
Nissedal has been populated for over 10,000 years.
One of the earliest areas to be populated in Nissedal was the cave Holmevasshelleren, approximately 40 metres (130 ft) from the lake Holmevatn at Kyrkjebygdheia. Archeological discoveries have dated prehistoric settlements at Holmevasshelleren to Neolithic times, 3800 BCE-6000 BCE. The cave is 18 metres (59 ft) long, 4 metres (13 ft) high, and 3 metres (9.8 ft) deep.[26]: 157 [12]: 192
Ancient
An ancient archeological monument from the Bronze Age, dating to 1800 BCE-500 BCE, can also be seen by Stolsvasslonene. It is a
Heigeitilen, a
: 112The Uvdalen valley has been populated since the
Reinsvasshytta by the lake Reinsvatn was built in 1900 by Amboritius Olsen Lindvig and was Gautefallheia's first cabin.[26]: 159 and 172
In the 20th century, a number of dams were constructed at various lakes throughout Nissedal. Constructed by Sveinung Solli in 1900, the dam Bjønntjønndammen above the Bjønntjønnfossen waterfall was in use until the 1960s. It is located by Bjønntjønn ("Bear Lake") in the valley known as Bjønntjønndalen. The dam by nearby Mjåvatn, Mjåvassdammen, was also constructed around the year 1900 and was in use until the late 1960s.[26]: 210–211 Another dam was constructed by Holmevassosen at the lake Holmevatn at Kyrkjebygdheia in 1965.[29]
Economy
Important industries in Nissedal are farming, forestry, fur farming, power supply and tourism.[10][4] Forestry has been the most important industry in Nissedal since the 1600s.[17]: 83 Berry collection was an important industry in the 1920s and 1930s, when berries were exported from Nissedal to Great Britain.[17]: 247
In recent years, tourism and the construction of vacation homes have become an important industry and largely replaced the fur farming industry. There were 2200 vacation homes in Nissedal in 2016, compared to a permanent population of 1476 inhabitants.[17]: 83
Two grocery stores are located in
Culture
The Treungenfestival is an annual music festival attracting over 12,000 visitors per year.[19]: 46
Z Museum is located in Treungen and has exhibits of veteran cars and an over 1000-year-old wooden boat. The museum also has Norway's biggest collection of ancient telephones.[19]: 46 [30]
An additional museum, Sputnik Museum, is located nearby on the property of country music singer
Government
Nissedal Municipality is responsible for
Municipal council
The
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 5 | |
Progress Party (Framstegspartiet) | 1 | |
Conservative Party (Høgre) | 2 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) | 3 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 6 | |
Total number of members: | 17 |
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 7 | |
Conservative Party (Høgre) | 2 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) | 2 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 6 | |
Total number of members: | 17 |
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 7 | |
Progress Party (Framstegspartiet) | 1 | |
Conservative Party (Høgre) | 1 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) | 3 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 5 | |
Total number of members: | 17 |
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 5 | |
Progress Party (Framstegspartiet) | 2 | |
Conservative Party (Høgre) | 2 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) | 3 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 5 | |
Total number of members: | 17 |
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 4 | |
Progress Party (Framstegspartiet) | 2 | |
Conservative Party (Høgre) | 1 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) | 6 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 4 | |
Total number of members: | 17 |
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 4 | |
Progress Party (Framstegspartiet) | 2 | |
Conservative Party (Høgre) | 2 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) | 4 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 3 | |
Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 2 | |
Total number of members: | 17 |
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 9 | |
Conservative Party (Høgre) | 3 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) | 5 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 4 | |
Total number of members: | 21 |
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 8 | |
Conservative Party (Høgre) | 2 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) | 6 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 5 | |
Total number of members: | 21 |
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 9 | |
Conservative Party (Høgre) | 1 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) | 4 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 7 | |
Total number of members: | 21 |
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 10 | |
Conservative Party (Høgre) | 2 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) | 5 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 4 | |
Total number of members: | 21 |
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 9 | |
Conservative Party (Høgre) | 2 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) | 5 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 2 | |
Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 2 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 1 | |
Total number of members: | 21 |
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 10 | |
Conservative Party (Høgre) | 2 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) | 6 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 2 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 1 | |
Total number of members: | 21 |
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 9 | |
Conservative Party (Høgre) | 1 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) | 6 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 4 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 1 | |
Total number of members: | 21 |
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 9 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) | 4 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 4 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 3 | |
Local List(s) (Lokale lister) | 1 | |
Total number of members: | 21 |
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 8 | |
Conservative Party (Høgre) | 1 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) | 3 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 3 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 4 | |
Local List(s) (Lokale lister) | 2 | |
Total number of members: | 21 |
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 10 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) | 3 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 4 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 4 | |
Total number of members: | 21 |
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 10 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) | 3 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 3 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 5 | |
Total number of members: | 21 |
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 11 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) | 2 | |
Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties (Borgarlege Felleslister) | 8 | |
Total number of members: | 21 |
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 13 | |
Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties (Borgarlege Felleslister) | 11 | |
Total number of members: | 24 |
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 11 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) | 2 | |
Joint list of the Liberal Party (Venstre) and the Radical People's Party (Radikale Folkepartiet) | 11 | |
Total number of members: | 24 |
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 8 | |
Joint list of the Liberal Party (Venstre) and the Radical People's Party (Radikale Folkepartiet) | 4 | |
Local List(s) (Lokale lister) | 12 | |
Total number of members: | 24 |
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 12 | |
Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) | 2 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 4 | |
Joint list of the Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) and the Liberal Party (Venstre) | 6 | |
Total number of members: | 24 | |
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
- 1995-2007: Øyvind Tveit (KrF)
- 2007-2011: Anne-Nora Oma Dahle (Sp)
- 2011–2023: Halvor Homme (Ap)
- 2023-present: Ian Parry-Jones (Sp)[54]
Geography
Nissedal is a municipality covering an area of 905.17 square kilometres (349.49 sq mi) in Telemark County.[19]: 41 The municipality is bordered by the municipalities of Fyresdal to the west, Kviteseid to the north, Drangedal to the east (also in Telemark) and it is bordered by Gjerstad, Vegårshei, and Åmli municipalities to the south (in Agder county).[12]: 182 It is centered on the less rugged eastern shore of the large lake Nisser.[8] Nisser Lake, which is approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) in length and 250 metres (820 ft) deep,[19]: 11 is the largest in the county and the seventh-largest lake in Norway.[9]
Nissedal is one of the municipalities with the most
The only
The
The highest peak in the municipality is Førheinutane at 1,049 metres (3,442 ft).[17]: 154 [4][19]: 33 and 41
Nature preserves
Solhomfjell and Kvenntjønnane are two nature preserves located on the border between
Other nature preserves in Nissedal include Lytingsdalen (established in 1989), Vidmyr (1975), and Heitfjell (2005). Lytingsdalen Nature Preserve was established to protect its untouched landscape and its wildlife and flora. Several pine trees at Lytingsdalen are over 500 years old. Vidmyr was established to protect its marsh-type landscape of suboceanic character. The flora here includes species such as
Climate
Nissedal has a
Climate data for Tveitsund 1991-2020 (252 m, extremes 1919-2021 includes earlier station)
| |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °C (°F) | 12.5 (54.5) |
16.3 (61.3) |
19.4 (66.9) |
22.5 (72.5) |
28.1 (82.6) |
31.8 (89.2) |
31.8 (89.2) |
31.8 (89.2) |
26.4 (79.5) |
22.8 (73.0) |
15.1 (59.2) |
12.8 (55.0) |
31.8 (89.2) |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 1.2 (34.2) |
1.8 (35.2) |
5.4 (41.7) |
10.1 (50.2) |
15.5 (59.9) |
19.5 (67.1) |
21.7 (71.1) |
20.3 (68.5) |
15.7 (60.3) |
9.6 (49.3) |
4.8 (40.6) |
1.9 (35.4) |
10.6 (51.1) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | −2 (28) |
−2.1 (28.2) |
0.5 (32.9) |
4.6 (40.3) |
9.5 (49.1) |
13.6 (56.5) |
15.9 (60.6) |
14.7 (58.5) |
11 (52) |
5.9 (42.6) |
1.9 (35.4) |
−1.1 (30.0) |
6.0 (42.8) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −4.9 (23.2) |
−5.3 (22.5) |
−3.5 (25.7) |
0.1 (32.2) |
4 (39) |
8.1 (46.6) |
10.8 (51.4) |
10.2 (50.4) |
7.2 (45.0) |
2.8 (37.0) |
−0.6 (30.9) |
−3.9 (25.0) |
2.1 (35.7) |
Record low °C (°F) | −27.5 (−17.5) |
−34.6 (−30.3) |
−26.6 (−15.9) |
−15 (5) |
−4.8 (23.4) |
−1.3 (29.7) |
1.9 (35.4) |
1 (34) |
−3.9 (25.0) |
−11.2 (11.8) |
−17.3 (0.9) |
−23 (−9) |
−34.6 (−30.3) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 89.1 (3.51) |
56.7 (2.23) |
50.3 (1.98) |
49.5 (1.95) |
72.4 (2.85) |
79.1 (3.11) |
93.7 (3.69) |
110 (4.3) |
99 (3.9) |
114.1 (4.49) |
107.7 (4.24) |
85.8 (3.38) |
1,007.4 (39.63) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 130 |
Source 1: yr.no statistics Tveitsund[57] | |||||||||||||
Source 2: NOAA-WMO averages 91-2020 Norway [58] |
Demographics
Nissedal has the second-lowest population of all municipalities in Telemark.[59]: 14 According to Statistics Norway, Nissedal was home to 1,489 inhabitants in 2017, but had 2,246 cabins. 28.2 percent of local residents lived on agricultural- or forestry properties. 74.3 percent were members of Church of Norway as of 2017, while 10.7 percent were members of another religious community.[7] The largest immigrant groups in 2018 (first and second generation) were from the Netherlands (35 people), Syria (22), Poland (21) and Denmark (16).
Nissedal reached its highest population in the year 1850 when 1,800 people resided in Nissedal. Large-scale emigration to the United States took place from 1840. Today, there are more people originating from Nissedal in the U.S. than in Norway.[17]: 83
During the winter holiday season, Nissedal's population triples and occasionally quadruples.[19]: 4
Recreation
Located adjacent to
Summer activities include fishing, swimming, mountain climbing, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, camping, and more. Many of Nissedal's 1,750 lakes are used for fishing, including
There are boat rentals by Nisser Lake, at Tjørull, and the river Nidelva.[9][62] A ferry, Fjoneferja (M/F "Nissen"), has been operating at Nisser Lake since 1947 and is Norway's smallest cable ferry.[63][19]: 44 It is one of few remaining active cable ferries in Norway, and connects Sundesodden to Fjone.[9] Rock carvings, burial mounds and other remains of ancient civilization have been discovered surrounding Nisser Lake.[10]
Campgrounds include Sandnesodden, Vik (north of Kykjebygda), and Nisser Hyttegrend and Camping.[19]: 27 and 33
Skiing
Popular destinations for skiing include Fjone Høgfjell, Kyrkjebygdheia Skisenter, near Breilivatn at Kyrkjebygdheia, at Baksås, Nordbø Skileikanlegg, and Alpinbakken and Ljosløypa in Treungen. There are a total of 45 kilometres (28 mi) of cross-country skiing trails at Felle with trails leading over mountains such as Havrefjell and Vedlausfjell. Vrådal Alpine and Ski Center is used for both cross country skiing and alpine skiing. This center lies in-between Vråvatn and Nisser.[19]: 6–7
Mountain climbing
Nissedal is one of Norway's most popular destinations for
Hiking trails
Nissedal is home to a wide range of cross-country skiing trails and hiking trails, including 39 peak trails.[66] Some of these include Havrefjell, Grønlifjell, Reinvassnuten, Skornetten, Hægefjell, and Skuggenatten in Treungen. While the trail to the mountain Havrefjell also has trailheads by Bjønntjønn Lake and Gautefall Alpine Center, the closest trail is found in the village of Felle.[67]
A large number of trailheads are found near the lake Bjønntjønn, including trails maintained by the Norwegian Trekking Association leading to Felehovet, Mjåvassdammen, Havrefjell, and Reinvassnuten. There are also trails from Bjønntjønn to Gautefall Tourist Hotel and lakes such as Øverlandsvatnet and Østre Breivatn. The trail Heigeitilløypa, which has its trailhead at Gautefall Biathlon, leads to Jørundskårheia, Gråndalsfjell mountain, and Djupvatn Lake, before reaching the seter Holmvasstøylen by Holmvatn Lake at Kyrkjebygdheia. A dirt road leads from the lake down to the village center in Kyrkjebygda. Heigeitilløypa trail is named for the ancient boundary marker Heigeitilen.[12]: 190–192
Mountain biking
Over 100 kilometres (62 mi) of mountain bike trails are located in Nissedal. Some popular trailheads are found at Felehovet and Heimdal.[19]: 17 The area between Heimdalsheia and Gautefallheia is particularly popular for mountain biking. In 2010, Canvas Hotel was established at Heimdal and is constructed as a Mongolian Yurt. The hotel was established for mountain bikers and is situated far into the wilderness and connected to the many biking trails. The hotel was established by Jan Fasting, the person behind the TV series 71 Degrees North. The hotel has a Maldivian dock with its own fireplace situated in the nearby lake Øytjønnane.[17]: 216
An additional biking trail follows the old train tracks between Treungen and Åmli.[19]: 19
Swimming
Lake Nisser is the lake with the most sandy beaches of any lake in Norway.[17]: 145 Sandy beaches are found by several lakes, including Sandnesodden at Nisser, which is the longest sandy beach in Nissedal. A campground is located on this beach. Other beaches include Sommarsletta in Treungen, Haugsjåsund, Tjønnfoss, Heimdøl, Skavannsgrova, Årekrokane, Røyrodden, Åraksøya (islet), Raudnes, Sandvikland, Sauodden, Furelund, Midtvann, Sandnes, and Bjønntjønn.[19]: 24–27 [17]: 145 [68] Tjørull is another place used for fishing, kayaking and camping.[69][12]: 198–199 It is Nissedal's second-largest lake (only Nisser is larger).[17]: 163 and 224
Another attraction is the Nissedal Potholes (Jettegrytene). Carved during the Ice Age, the giant's kettle functions as a water park during summer months.[70][71][72] The potholes are located at Eikhom and is a tourist destination during summers. The area is used for picnicking, swimming, and there are areas to slide down the riverbed as well as mountain ledges suited for jumping. After the river here was dammed for the production of power, the potholes were revealed and have since been a popular bathing destination.[59]: 12
Places of interest
- Gautefall, largest ski resort in Telemark County.[74]
- Nisser Lake, 7th-largest lake in Norway.[9]
- Treungen, village and administrative center for Nissedal.
- Nissedal Potholes, potholes functioning as a water park during summer.[19]: 24
- Fjoneferja, Norway's smallest cable ferry, connecting the west- and east sides of Nisser Lake.[17]: 138 [63]
- Skuggenatten, mountain peak and Treungen landmark.[12]: 200 It is one of Nissedal's most visited mountains.[19]: 30
- Hægefjell, 1021 meter (3350 ft.) high mountain with fifty hiking trails. One of Norway's most popular sites for mountain climbing. Featured in the TV series 71 Degrees North.[12]: 204 [75]
- Heimdalsheia, the site with the largest continuous slopes of naked rocks (svaberg) in Northern Europe.[17]: 216
- Kvithamar and Trontveit, ancient rock paintings by Lake Nisser.[19]: 40
Wildlife
In 2014 two reindeer were photographed, apparently roaming in the municipality.[76] Reindeer are often observed near Fjone.[17]: 137
More commonly encountered wildlife includes the
Brown bears were common throughout the 1800s and early 1900s, and a number of place names derives from this, including Bjønntjønn, Bjortjønn, Bjørnåsen, Bjønndalsåsen, Bjønndalane, Bjorvatnet, and Bjønnsteinen. The last bear to be shot in Tørdal was by Bjønnsteinen in February 1911.[26]: 11 [80] Olav Tverrstøyl of Åmli shot a total of eight bears at Horgevika. The last bear to be shot in this area was by Landtaksdammen in 1920 by Jon Kraakenes of Vrådal.[17]: 89 The last certified observation of bears in Nissedal happened in the summer of 2000 at Lauvlunden.[17]: 88 The last documented person to be killed by bear in Nissedal was Hæge Kyrkjebø in July 1832.[26]: 194 [28]: 125
A felling license is required by the municipality for wildlife such as
Notable people
- Jacob Gløersen (1852-1912), a painter of unsentimental images of Norwegian peasants
- Paul Tjøstolsen Sunde (1896-1958), a parliamentarian from the Labour Party from 1945-1953
- Torkell Tande (1901-2001), a priest/provost, parliamentarian for the Liberal Party 1954-1969
- Dagny Tande Lid (1903-1998), a painter, illustrator, and poet
- Johannes Setekleiv (1927-2017), a medical researcher, professor (neuropharmacology) at University of Oslo (UiO)
- Eldrid Nordbø (born 1942), a parliamentarian, Minister of Trade and Shipping from 1990–91
- Sigvald Oppebøen Hansen (born 1950), a parliamentarian for the Labour Party from 1993-2013
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External links
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