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Dovrefjell Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

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About Dovrefjell

Most of the area has been protected as two national parks combined with numerous protected areas. The national parks are: Dovrefjell comprises parts of four Norwegian counties;Oppland,Møre og Romsdal,TrøndelagandHedmark. Dovrefjell has a very central role in Norwegian mythology, history and mind. The name on Trøndelag plus Northern Norway - "det Nordenfjeldske" reflects this: There was no need to include the name of the mountain - it was obvious that it was Dovrefjell. When Norway got its constitution in 1814, the "founding fathers" at the Constituent Assembly swore, after having signed the Constitution; "United and true until the mountains of Dovrefjell do crumble." King Harold 1st, who made Norway an unified country, were brought up for several years by the giant (troll) Dovre in Do

Top Attractions in Dovrefjell

Explore the best things to see and do in Dovrefjell:

  • Dovrefjell Adventures
  • Kongevegen over Dovrefjell
  • Saint Olaf's Way

Where to Stay in Dovrefjell

  • 🏨Hjerkinn fjellstue
  • 🏨Kongsvold fjellstue
  • 🏨Toftemo Turiststasjon

Dovrefjell Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including:

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