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Sollia village

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Sollia

Stor-Elvdal municipality / Østerdalen region / Innlandet county
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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

<p>The painting Winter Night in the Mountains (Vinternatt i Rondane) by Harald Sohlberg. Photo: The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, Norway via <span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Harald_Sohlberg_-_Winter_Night_in_the_Mountains_-_NG.M.01185_-_National_Museum_of_Art,_Architecture_and_Design.jpg target=_blank>Wikimedia Commons</a></span></span></p>

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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<p>Photo: Sollia.net</p>

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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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<p>Sollia church. Photo: Arkivirvar, <span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href=https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0 target=_blank>CC BY-SA 3.0</a></span></span> via <span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sollia_kirke01.jpg target=_blank>Wikimedia Commons</a></span></span></p>

Sollia church. Photo: Arkivirvar, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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Sources:

Main photo on top by Berit Gomnæs

I Sollia - naturligvis
rondanevegen.no

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Where is Sollia?

Church

Bus

Kindergarten

Public services in the village

None

Hotel/guesthouse

Restaurant/cafe

Gas station

Grocery store

Private services in the village

None

Game hunting

Lake/river fishing

Shooting range

Choir

Leisure in the village

None

Vinmonopolet (wine and liquor shop)

Dentist

Library

Train

Swimming pool

Doctor's office

High school

Junior high school

Primary school

Public services within 45 min

None

Pharmacy

Fitness center

Movie theater

Pub

Private services within 45 min

None

Frisbee golf

Handball

Soccer club

Leisure within 45 min

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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