Engerdal is Østerdalen’s wild whisper — a municipality in Innlandet where pine forests stretch for days, reindeer roam freely, and the Constitution once hid from invading Germans. With around 1,300 residents and more lakes than lampposts, Engerdal is a place where nature rules, history lingers, and the moose are always watching. It’s Norway’s southernmost reindeer herding district, and home to two national parks, one steamship, and one very famous ski champion.
Top Attractions
- Femundsmarka National Park – canoeing, hiking & wild reindeer
- Gutulia National Park – ancient pine forest & bogs
- Blokkodden Wilderness Museum – Sami & settler heritage in open-air exhibits
- MS Fæmund II – historic steamship cruising Lake Femund
- Sølen Alpinsenter – family-friendly ski resort with 3 slopes
Unique Experiences
- Gjermund Eggen Exhibition – triple world champion’s skis & medals on display
- Røafallene – five waterfalls with names like Styggfallet and Gittostfallet
- Rævhølet Cabin – WWII resistance hideout built underground
- Småsjøkongen – 400-year-old pine tree with a trunk like a troll’s thigh
- Stone Playhouses at Skjæråsen – shepherd-built mini village from the 1830s
Places to Stay
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Where to Eat
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Getting There
Engerdal is tucked between Trysil and Røros, with roads winding through forests and past lakes like Isteren and Galtsjøen. The village of Drevsjø is the main hub, and Elgå is the southern gateway to Femundsmarka. No trains, no airport — just scenic drives, steamships, and the occasional moose crossing.
