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Orkanger Destination Guide
Delve into Orkanger in Norway
Orkanger in the region of Sør-Trøndelag is located in Norway - some 237 mi or ( 381 km ) North of Oslo , the country's capital .
Local time in Orkanger is now 11:09 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Oslo " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Karlstad, Arvika, Viggja, Tynset, and Trondheim. While being here, you might want to check out Karlstad . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Orkanger ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Orkanger Church
Orkanger Church is a parish church in the municipality of Orkdal in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The church is located in the municipal center, Orkanger, near the Trondheimsfjord. The stone church (originally called Orkedalsorens kirke) was built in 1892, and it was consecrated on 28 April 1892 by the dean, Brodahl. The architect who designed the church was Christian Thams. The church is located in the Orkdal parish which is part of the Orkdal deanery in the Diocese of Nidaros.
Located at 63.31 9.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Orkla (river)
Orkla is the longest river in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The 179-kilometre long river follows the Orkdalen valley, discharging into the Orkdalsfjord, an arm of the Trondheimsfjord, at the village of Orkanger. The river originates in the lake Orkelsjøen in the municipality of Oppdal. The river runs through the municipalities of Oppdal, Tynset, Rennebu, Meldal, and Orkdal. The municipalities are all in Sør-Trøndelag county, except for Tynset which is in Hedmark county.
Located at 63.32 9.84 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Thamshavn Station
Thamshavn Station is a former railway station on the Thamshavn Line, located at Thamshavn, a port area just northeast of Orkanger in the municipality of Orkdal in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is located along the present day European route E39 highway.
Located at 63.32 9.88 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Battle of Orkdal
The battle of Orkdal was according to Heimskringla the first attempt at resistance against Harald Fairhair's conquests in Trøndelag. Heimskringla narrates how Harald was massacring and burning his way through Trøndelag, without any opposition, until he came down to Orkdal. Here king Gryting had gathered a large group of men to make a stand against the invading forces. Harald was victorious and Gryting was taken prisoner while a large part of his army was killed.
Located at 63.28 9.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Orkdal Church
Orkdal Church is a parish church in the municipality of Orkdal in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The church is located in Fannrem, about 6 kilometres south of Orkanger. The church is located in the Orkdal parish which is part of the Orkdal deanery in the Diocese of Nidaros. The church site has been occupied for about 1000 years. The original church existed during the 12th century.
Located at 63.26 9.81 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
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