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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 11,000 people. Lommedalen valley opens up at [[Bærums Verk]] and runs about 5 kilometers to the north.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://snl.no/Lommedalen
'''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
|title =Lommedalen|publisher = Store norske leksikon|author=Svein Askheim|accessdate= September 15, 2016}}</ref>
|title =Lommedalen|publisher = Store norske leksikon|author=Svein Askheim|accessdate= September 15, 2016}}</ref>


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 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]] 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
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
|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>
|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==
==People associated with 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
*[[Narve Bonna]] (1901–1976) ski jumper
*[[Magnus Carlsen]] (b. 1990) [[chess]] player
*[[Magnus Carlsen]] (b. 1990) [[chess]] player
*[[Leif Kristian Haugen]] (b. 1987) World Cup alpine ski racer
*[[Leif Kristian Haugen]] (b. 1987) World Cup alpine ski racer
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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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