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Elgå village

​The Gateway to Wilderness

Elgå

Engerdal municipality / Sør-Østerdal region / Innlandet county
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Engerdal municipality / Sør-Østerdal region / Innlandet county

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If you're looking to get up close and personal with the wilderness, Elgå is the place to be. This tiny village serves as the gateway to the Femundsmarka National Park, where the road ends and your journey into the wild begins.

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Perhaps you'll be greeted by a reindeer buck or catch sight of a fishing eagle soaring high above? In the deep forests, many small and grand adventures await.

 

Elgå, with its population of around 50, is not only located next to the national park but is also nestled alongside the famous Lake Femunden. Norway's third-largest lake is a majestic sight to behold. During the summer, the boat MS Fæmund II plies its trade on the lake, a tradition dating back to 1905. Elgå serves both as the starting point and the stop on the route.

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<p>Photo: Bols Trysil <span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href=https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 target=_blank>CC BY-SA 4.0</a></span></span> via <span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Elg%C3%A5.jpg target=_blank>Wikimedia Commons</a></span></span></p>

Photo: Bols Trysil CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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Photo: Bysmon CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

<p>Photo: Bysmon <span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href=https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 target=_blank>CC BY-SA 4.0</a></span></span> via <span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Femundsmarka_nationalpark,_Engerdals_kommun,_Norge,_juli_2022_19,_sj%C3%B6n_Femunden_vid_Elg%C3%A5.jpg target=_blank>Wikimedia Commons</a></span></span></p>

The municipality of Elgå is the southernmost in Norway with a vibrant Sami tradition, including reindeer herding. Around Elgå's mountainous terrain, reindeer roam freely, sometimes grazing their way up towards Elgåhogna, a mighty peak that stands 1 460 meters above sea level.

 

Fishing enthusiasts will find plenty of opportunities to reel in their catch in Elgå and the surrounding areas. The chance to hook a magnificent trout is what many anglers dream of, and here, you'll have numerous chances to make that dream a reality. With 900 lakes, ponds, and rivers in the vicinity, the possibilities are endless.

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The region is also renowned for its high-quality, locally sourced premium food. Elk, reindeer, trout, and many other delicious options grace the plates here. Local food producers are plentiful in the district.

 

Elgå is a haven for nature lovers, so it's no surprise that even Lars Monsen, one of Norway's greatest wilderness and expedition experts, has chosen to call it home. His presence speaks volumes about the beauty of this place for those with a passion for nature and the great outdoors.

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<p>Photo: Prankster, Public domain, via <span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Elg%C3%A501.jpg target=_blank>Wikimedia Commons</a></span></span></p>

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Where is Elgå?

Church

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None

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None

Game hunting

Lake/river fishing

Shooting range

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Library

Swimming pool

Doctor's office

Junior high school

Primary school

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None

Pharmacy

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None

Handball

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Choir

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Note that not all available houses in the village are listed on freysta.com. Feel free to contact the municipality for more information about available homes. Best of luck with finding your dream home!

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