Ask the Chatbot Games & Quizzes History & Society Science & Tech Biographies Animals & Nature Geography & Travel Arts & Culture ProCon Money Videos
Østerdalen
Table of Contents
Introduction References & Edit History Related Topics
Images
Østerdalen: Glomma river
Read Next
Union Jack flag of Great Britain, united kingdom
What’s the Difference Between Great Britain and the United Kingdom?
Night view of the Opera House and new business quarter, Oslo, Norway.
These 8 Buildings Will Make You See Norway in a New Light
Map view of Europe on a geographical globe.
Where Does the Name Europe Come From?
Haugesund, Norway
4 Notable Paintings in Norway and 1 in Sweden Depicting Norway
Discover
King Cobra snake in Malaysia. (reptile)
9 of the World’s Deadliest Snakes
Nativity Scene, Adoration of the Magi, Church of the Birth of the Virgin Mary, Montenegro
Why Is Christmas in December?
Ahura Mazda - relief of the Zoroastrian god Ahura Mazda at the ancient ruins of Persepolis in Iran. Also known as Ormazd Zoroastrianism,
Which Religion Is the Oldest?
Panoramic view at sunrise of moai, Ahu Tongariki, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile
6 Lost Civilizations
American bison (Bison bison) also known as buffalo or plains buffalo on the prairie, western U.S.
What’s the Difference Between Bison and Buffalo?
NBA Lakers Celtics Finals Kevin Garnett shooting.
10 Great Sports Rivalries
Black widow spider
9 of the World’s Deadliest Spiders
Østerdalen: Glomma river
Østerdalen: Glomma river Glomma river flowing through Alvdal, Østerdalen valley, southeastern Norway.

Østerdalen

valley, Norway
verifiedCite
While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions.
Select Citation Style
Share
Share to social media
URL
https://www.britannica.com/place/Osterdalen
Feedback
Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login).
Thank you for your feedback

Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

External Websites
Written and fact-checked by
The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors.
The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Article History

Østerdalen, narrow valley, Hedmark fylke (county), southeastern Norway. It extends in a general north-south direction from the eastern flanks of the Dovre Mountains and is approximately 75 miles (120 km) long. The Glomma (Glåma), Norway’s longest river, flows through the valley. Lumbering, agriculture (grains and hay), and livestock raising are principal economic activities. Rena, at the junction of the Rena and Glomma rivers near the valley’s southern end, has paper and cardboard mills, powered by hydroelectricity from dams on the Glomma. Other places of importance in the valley are Tynset and Alvdal, which are herredskommuner (rural municipalities), and Koppang. Fine fishing in the Glomma attracts many tourists.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.