Tynset

Tynset is a rural municipality Hedmark county, Norway. Tynset is known for its vast areas of forest and mountain, which are ideal for skiing, walking, cycling, hunting, and fishing.

Understand
The municipality of Tynset spans 1,880 km², and was home to 5,600 people in 2022.

The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Tynset. Other villages in Tynset include Fådalen, Fåset, Telneset, Tylldalen, and Yset.

Tynset lies in the upper quadrant of Norway's longest valley, Østerdalen at an elevation of approximately 480 metres above sea level.

The river Glåma has several side rivers including the Sivilla and Ya. The Fådalen valley and the lake Savalen have many tourist activities. The lakes Innerdalsvatnet and Falningsjøen also lie in the municipality.

Tynset has many wildlife areas including the geological formation at Ripan and Gammeldalen. At Ripan, there is a lake formed by glaciation during the last ice age and at Gammeldalen there are some beautifully formed corries from the same period.

Tynset has many historic mountain farms (seter) that are still in use in the high parts of the countryside. It is possible to visit these farms while hiking. Tynset municipality also rents chalets, which used to belong to some of these mountain farms.

By road
The main Norwegian National Road 3 runs through the municipality (it is the shortest route between the cities of Oslo and Trondheim). The Rondevegen road connects Tynset to Lillehammer (to the south), Røros (to the northeast), and continues further into Sweden. County Road 30, which passes through Rendalen, also continues through Tynset into Sweden.

By train
The Rørosbanen railway line connects Tynset with the major cities of Oslo and Trondheim.

By plane
Røros Airport, 55 km (34.2 mi) away, is part of the national network. Tynset also hosts an aerodrome that is used by smaller aircraft.

See

 * Kvikne Mines in Odden. The remains of mining operations begun in 1632. (60 min from the municipal center of Tynset).
 * Vollan Farm and Chapel. The farm was built in the mining period, the earliest part of which dates from the 17th century. This is one of the few farms in the country with its own private chapel. (45 min from Tynset village)
 * Tynset Bygdemuseum. Tynset's village museum is 1 km from the town centre and contains exemplar housing from early times to the present.
 * Ramsmoen museumssenter: Exhibitions throughout the year, located in the centre of Tynset.
 * Tylldalen bygdetun. Tylldalen's village museum (20 min from Tynset village) A biennial play for St. Olav's Day is Norway's second oldest historical outdoor play.)
 * Tynset Bygdemuseum. Tynset's village museum is 1 km from the town centre and contains exemplar housing from early times to the present.
 * Ramsmoen museumssenter: Exhibitions throughout the year, located in the centre of Tynset.
 * Tylldalen bygdetun. Tylldalen's village museum (20 min from Tynset village) A biennial play for St. Olav's Day is Norway's second oldest historical outdoor play.)
 * Tynset Bygdemuseum. Tynset's village museum is 1 km from the town centre and contains exemplar housing from early times to the present.
 * Ramsmoen museumssenter: Exhibitions throughout the year, located in the centre of Tynset.
 * Tylldalen bygdetun. Tylldalen's village museum (20 min from Tynset village) A biennial play for St. Olav's Day is Norway's second oldest historical outdoor play.)
 * Ramsmoen museumssenter: Exhibitions throughout the year, located in the centre of Tynset.
 * Tylldalen bygdetun. Tylldalen's village museum (20 min from Tynset village) A biennial play for St. Olav's Day is Norway's second oldest historical outdoor play.)
 * Tylldalen bygdetun. Tylldalen's village museum (20 min from Tynset village) A biennial play for St. Olav's Day is Norway's second oldest historical outdoor play.)

Do

 * Skiing: In many areas are signposted paths and ski tracks are ploughed in winter.
 * Garborgdagan. An annual festival built around the work of the authors Hulda Garborg and Arne Garborg. Held in Tynset kulturhus and at Kolbotn, Garborg's home for many years.
 * Tynsetutstillinga. An annual exhibition held in Galleri Elgen in Tynset kulturhus, featuring well-known Norwegian artists.
 * Vollandagan: An annual festival connected with the traditional life of Vollan.
 * Tynsetutstillinga. An annual exhibition held in Galleri Elgen in Tynset kulturhus, featuring well-known Norwegian artists.
 * Vollandagan: An annual festival connected with the traditional life of Vollan.

Sleep
There are a few places to sleep in Tynset.