Gjøvik Municipality, Administrative municipality in Innlandet, Norway
Gjøvik Municipality is an administrative division in Innlandet that sits along the western shore of Lake Mjøsa. The area encompasses several towns and settlements spread across the landscape.
The municipality was established as an independent unit in 1861 and expanded through successive mergers with neighboring areas until the mid-20th century. These territorial additions shaped the boundaries seen today.
The municipal coat of arms, granted in 1960, displays a swimming swan against a blue background, representing the Skiblander steamboat on Lake Mjøsa.
The municipality maintains schools and several church parishes serving the local population. Visitors will find different areas to explore that offer access to the region's natural features.
The municipality is known for a sports hall built into the mountainside for the 1994 Winter Olympics. This facility shows an uncommon approach to placing such structures within mountain terrain.
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