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Sollia
Stor-Elvdal municipality / Østerdalen region / Innlandet county
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The people of Sollia have a scenery outside their living room windows that is internationally recognized. The iconic painting “Winter Night in the Mountains” (1914) by Harald Sohlberg captures the very landscape seen from Sollia.
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However, this village is not just a backdrop for art; it serves as the gateway to the majestic Rondane National Park, boasting mountains, cascading waterfalls, rivers, and pristine valleys. With a population of 120, the people of Sollia live in close harmony with nature, spending much of their time outdoors.
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Nature's Great Gifts
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The painting Winter Night in the Mountains (Vinternatt i Rondane) by Harald Sohlberg. Photo: The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, Norway via Wikimedia Commons
One resident, Jo Øvergaard, expresses the joys of having access to untouched, untamed nature.
-The possibilities for outdoor activities are endless here, he says.
Indeed, Sollia offers a wealth of natural treasures. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore a vast range of activities. From hunting wild reindeer, moose, roe deer, deer, hares, grouse to fishing in mountain lakes with nets or engaging in sports fishing in the rivers. There is a lot of trout, Arctic char and grayling, while the forests yield a bounty of berries and mushrooms.
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In the winter months, while there are no ski resorts or bustling tourists, Sollia offers something else - endless opportunities for skiing. Jo Øvergaard likes the absence of grand ski resorts.
-What I love most about living here is the opportunity to find silence. It’s priceless.
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Photo: Sollia.net
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A Close-Knit Community
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Sollia, situated in Østerdalen, has a daycare center, a local shop, and not one but three village houses for the community to gather in. The village is also home to various clubs and associations, fostering a tight-knit community spirit. Here, you can find a choir, a hunting club, and even a small band that adds a delightful touch to the festivities on May 17th. Also, Sollia church is a beautiful building from 1738.
We do take pride in our village, Jo remarks.
Moreover, Sollia extends a warm welcome to newcomers, embodying the idea that every individual has the potential to make a significant impact and contribute to the community's growth. In Sollia, each person makes a difference.
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Sollia church. Photo: Arkivirvar, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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Where is Sollia?
Church
Bus
Kindergarten
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None
Hotel/guesthouse
Restaurant/cafe
Gas station
Grocery store
Private services in the village
None
Game hunting
Lake/river fishing
Shooting range
Choir
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None
Vinmonopolet (wine and liquor shop)
Dentist
Library
Train
Swimming pool
Doctor's office
High school
Junior high school
Primary school
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None
Pharmacy
Fitness center
Movie theater
Pub
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None
Frisbee golf
Handball
Soccer club
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None
In and Around the Village
Employers
Housing
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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