Oppland

Oppland was a county in Eastern Norway that stretched across mountainous terrain with valleys and water systems. The region contained multiple municipalities and served as an important hub for farming, winter sports, and transportation between larger cities.

The county was established in 1919 and existed until 2020, when it merged with Hedmark to form Innlandet. This consolidation was part of a broader administrative reorganization of the country.

The region maintains strong agricultural traditions through its fertile valleys, where local farmers continue generations-old methods of land cultivation and animal husbandry.

The main town of Lillehammer offers good train connections to Oslo and neighboring regions. Visitors find museums, winter sports facilities, and historical sites easily accessible there.

Archaeological finds along the lake shores show that people inhabited the area thousands of years ago. These early traces suggest the region was among the earliest continuously settled parts of Scandinavia.

Location: Norway

Inception: 1919

Capital city: Lillehammer

Part of: Eastern Norway

Shares border with: Møre og Romsdal, Oslo Municipality, Trøndelag

Website: http://oppland.no

GPS coordinates: 61.41000,9.34000

Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:42