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'''Lommedalen''' is a picturesque, rural community in a small valley in [[Bærum]] municipality, in the county of [[Akershus]], [[Norway]]. The population is about 3000 people. Its name is derived from the river Lomma, which, after joining with Isielva, forms Sandvikselva. Lommedalen is located about 4 kilometers north of [[Bærums Verk]].
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[[Image:Lommedalen kirke.jpg‎|thumb|left|Lommedalen Church]]


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'''Lommedalen''' is a rural community in a small valley in [[Bærum]] municipality in the county of [[Akershus]], [[Norway]]. The population is about 3,000 people. Lommedalen valley opens up at [[Bærums Verk]] and runs about 5 kilometers to the north.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://snl.no/Lommedalen
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Lommedalen includes wooded areas, some agricultural land, and residential zones. The river Lomma runs through the valley. The lake [[Burudvannet]], which is a popular bathing place, is also located in the area. A forest road from Lommedalen goes to [[Hole, Norway|Hole]] in [[Buskerud]]. The pilgrim road to Nidaros Cathedral in [[Trondheim]] passed through Lommedalen in medieval times and was recently resurrected in celebration of the 1000-year anniversary of Trondheim in 1997.
|title =Lommedalen|publisher = Store norske leksikon|author=Svein Askheim|accessdate= September 15, 2016}}</ref>


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Lommedalen includes wooded areas, some agricultural land, and residential zones. It includes parts of the forest area [[Krokskogen]]. The river Lomma runs through the valley. A [[forest road]] from Lommedalen goes to [[Hole, Norway|Hole]] in [[Buskerud]]. The pilgrim road to [[Nidaros Cathedral]] in [[Trondheim]] passed through Lommedalen in medieval times and was resurrected in celebration of the 1000th anniversary of Trondheim in 1997.
Lommedalen is a popular area for [[skiing]] in winter time and horse back riding in summer time. It is also home to two golf courses, Lommedalen Golf Club and Bærum Golf Club.


Lommedalen is a popular area for [[skiing]] and [[Slalom skiing|slalom]] in winter time and horseback riding in summer time. Lake Burudvann is a popular hiking destinations and seaside resort located in the area. The area is also home to two golf courses, Lommedalen Golf Club and Bærum Golf Club. Lommedalsbanen is a narrow gauge railway museum located at the top of the valley. Lommedalen church (''Lommedalen kirke'') dates from 1995. The building material is stone and brick. The church is of rectangular plan and 700 number of seats.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://snl.no/Burudvann|title = Burudvann|publisher = Den Norske Kirke
[[Princess Märtha Louise of Norway]], now lives in Lommedalen with her family. They moved there in [[2003]].
|author = Svein Askheim|accessdate = September 15, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.kirkesok.no/eng/kirker/Lommedalen-kirke|title = Lommedalen kirke|publisher = Den Norske Kirke|accessdate = September 15, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://snl.no/Lommedalsbanen|title =Lommedalsbanen|publisher = Store norske leksikon|author=Svein Askheim|accessdate= September 15, 2016}}</ref>


==People associated with Lommedalen==
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[[Magnus Carlsen]] (b. [[1990]]), one of the world's best [[chess]] player, grew up in Lommedalen.
*[[Ari Behn]] (1972–2019), author and ex-husband of [[Princess Märtha Louise of Norway|Princess Märtha Louise]], and their children [[Maud Angelica Behn|Maud Angelica]] and [[Leah Isadora Behn|Leah Isadora]]
*[[Narve Bonna]] (1901–1976) ski jumper
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*[[Magnus Carlsen]] (b. 1990) [[chess]] player
*[[Leif Kristian Haugen]] (b. 1987) World Cup alpine ski racer
*[[Aleksander Aamodt Kilde]] (b. 1992) World Cup alpine ski racer
*[[Thomas Rogne]] (b. 1990) football (soccer) player
*[[Rune Velta]] (b. 1989) ski jumper.

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File:Framed view (6132003631).jpg|View of Lommedalen
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Image:Lommedalen kirke.jpg|Lommedalen Church
File:Koret øver i Lommedalen kirke.jpg|Lommedalen Church interior
File:Lommedalsbanen 140720086586.jpg|Lommedalsbanen
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 06:55, 14 September 2023

Lommedalen
Village
Late winter vista of Lommedalen
Late winter vista of Lommedalen
Lommedalen is located in Akershus
Lommedalen
Lommedalen
Location in Akershus
Coordinates: 59°57′N 10°28′E / 59.950°N 10.467°E / 59.950; 10.467
CountryNorway
CountyAkershus
MunicipalityBærum
Population
 • Total3,000
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
1350

Lommedalen is a rural community in a small valley in Bærum municipality in the county of Akershus, Norway. The population is about 3,000 people. Lommedalen valley opens up at Bærums Verk and runs about 5 kilometers to the north.[1]

Lommedalen includes wooded areas, some agricultural land, and residential zones. It includes parts of the forest area Krokskogen. The river Lomma runs through the valley. A forest road from Lommedalen goes to Hole in Buskerud. The pilgrim road to Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim passed through Lommedalen in medieval times and was resurrected in celebration of the 1000th anniversary of Trondheim in 1997.

Lommedalen is a popular area for skiing and slalom in winter time and horseback riding in summer time. Lake Burudvann is a popular hiking destinations and seaside resort located in the area. The area is also home to two golf courses, Lommedalen Golf Club and Bærum Golf Club. Lommedalsbanen is a narrow gauge railway museum located at the top of the valley. Lommedalen church (Lommedalen kirke) dates from 1995. The building material is stone and brick. The church is of rectangular plan and 700 number of seats.[2][3][4]

People associated with Lommedalen

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  • View of Lommedalen
    View of Lommedalen
  • Lommedalen Church
    Lommedalen Church
  • Lommedalen Church interior
    Lommedalen Church interior
  • Lommedalsbanen
    Lommedalsbanen

References

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  1. ^ Svein Askheim. "Lommedalen". Store norske leksikon. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
  2. ^ Svein Askheim. "Burudvann". Den Norske Kirke. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
  3. ^ "Lommedalen kirke". Den Norske Kirke. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
  4. ^ Svein Askheim. "Lommedalsbanen". Store norske leksikon. Retrieved September 15, 2016.


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