Fagernes () is a town

Fagernes lies approximately 3 hours northwest of the capital city of Oslo, and is an important destination for tourism in Norway, due to good transportation connections and the nature in the surrounding Valdres valley, including the mountain areas such as Jotunheimen and Spåtind. The European route E16 highway runs through the town. The Strondafjorden lake lies on the south side of the town. Tingnes Church is located in the town.

History

On 14 June 2007 the municipal council of Nord-Aurdal Municipality decided to bestow town status on the large village of Fagernes. The decision came into force on 8 September 2007, when Fagernes celebrated the 150th anniversary of its establishment as a village.

Notable people

  • Erika Lundmoen, Norwegian-born Russian singer

See also

  • List of towns and cities in Norway

References

  • Fagernes in pictures
  • Fagernes Webcam
  • Fagernes tourist office
  • Fagernes in pictures at YouTube