Vikgrend

Vikgrend is a locality in Nore og Uvdal, Buskerud, Innlandet and has an elevation of 840 metres. Vikgrend is situated nearby to the hamlet Mellem Fønnebø, as well as near the locality Rudargrende.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Uvdal Stave Church.

Uvdal Stave Church

Museum

Photo: Elena Giglia, CC BY 2.0.

Uvdal Stave Church is situated at Uvdal in the valley Numedal in Nore og Uvdal in Buskerud, Norway. The stave church was originally constructed just after the year 1168, which is known through dendrochronological dating of the ore-pine used in the construction. Uvdal Stave Church is situated 3½ km southwest of Vikgrend.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Rødberg.

Rødberg

Village

Photo: Mahlum, Public domain.

Rødberg is the administrative centre of Nore og Uvdal municipality in Buskerud, Norway. Rødberg is located in the Norwegian traditional district and valley of Numedal. Rødberg is situated 4 km southeast of Vikgrend.

Vikgrend

Type: Locality
Location: Nore og Uvdal, Buskerud, East Norway, Alvdal, Innlandet, Norway, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude

60.28526° or 60° 17′ 7″ north

Longitude

8.8797° or 8° 52′ 47″ east

Elevation

840 metres (2,756 feet)

Open location code

9FGC7VPH+4V

GeoNames ID

9537918

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In Other Languages

“Vikgrend” goes by many names.

Norwegian: “Vikgrend”
Norwegian: “Vikugrendi”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Mellem Fønnebø and Rudargrende.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Krossgardlii and Vikuhøgda.

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