Starum leir, Civil defense training facility in Østre Toten, Norway.
Starum leir is a civil defense training facility in Østre Toten situated between Kapp and Skreia near Mjøsa lake. The grounds include training areas, classrooms, and facilities designed to support emergency response courses throughout the year.
The property was purchased by the Norwegian Armed Forces in 1896 and served as a military camp, housing the Army pack transport company for many decades. It gradually transformed into a modern civil defense training center as emergency response needs evolved.
The facility serves as a training hub where emergency responders practice and prepare for real situations. Visitors can observe how the different training areas support the work of fire, police, and healthcare professionals.
The facility is accessible by road and offers both outdoor and indoor training spaces. Visitors should be prepared for various weather conditions since training activities take place throughout different seasons.
The grounds are shared with the Norwegian Horse Center foundation, which continues to operate on the same property. This unusual combination of emergency training and equestrian activities reflects the diverse uses of the historic military site.
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