Trysil is a municipality in Hedmark county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Østerdalen. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Innbygda. Trysil is bordered in the north by the municipalities of Engerdal and Rendalen, in the west by Åmot, and in the southwest by Elverum and Våler. The eastern border of the municipality is bordered in the north, east and south by Sweden. The main village in Trysil is Innbygda, which often is referred to as Trysil. It is also very famous for it's ski resorts.
One of the first-known, organized ski races was held here 22 January 1862. Roland Huntford, author of Two Planks and a Passion, describes this race as, "the first truly modern ski race." The famous Norwegian skier Halvard Morgedal won all the competitions that year. The Trysilgutten ski club, founded in 1861, is one of the world’s oldest ski clubs.
Cross-country skiing in Trysilfjellet
The cross country trails in Trysilfjellet can be combined to short and long round trips. There are many possibilities. The best starting points are Skihytta and Fageråsen. There are also many beautiful trails and cross-country trips elsewhere in Trysil.
On the cross-country map you can find all the trails, distances, recommended starting points and how often they are groomed.
Keep an eye on when the trails were last groomed. Thanks to a GPS transmitter mounted on the grooming machine, you can sit in the warmth and follow the grommers around the track. Also the slopes between Ås and Korsberget can be followed live. These trails are groomed by Trysil Skiløypelag.
Trysil town center offers a wonderful atmosphere, good shopping, many restaurants and most services. If you want to live where all the action is, Trysil town center is the right place for you.
Trysil town center is small and cozy. Here you will find several small shops, in addition to the Trysil shopping mall with 18 shops on two floors. Both along the main street and in Løkjasvingen are nice restaurants, many of them serving food and drinks outside during the summer. In Løkjasvingen are also several old houses built in traditional Trysil-style.
Along the Trysil river through the center, Trysil has a new great flood embankment. On the mound there is an enlightened path that is ideal for short walks, both day and evening.
In Trysil town center, you can choose between two nice hotels and two campsites.
At Trysil Høyfjellssenter, you live high in the mountains and close to the sun! There are many opportunities for hiking, and you will find a fine selection of routes for both walking and cycling.
If you stay at Trysil Høyfjellssenter, the good feeling of living in the mountains is guaranteed.. You can choose between high standard cabins and apartments in most sizes, and there are great opportunities for you to find your dream cabin due to our well-stocked selection.
In the green season, there are many possibilities for walking or cycling in the mountains. You can also join in on a guided tour several times a week, or you can try a horseback ride or husky cross. There is also a nice pedestrian area with restaurants, shops, ski rental and bike rental at the center.
At Trysil Høyfjellssenter, you can stay in a cabin or an apartment, from simple to luxurious standard. It is all a matter of choice and the choice is yours.
Snowglare rates Trysil on a scale of 1-10: a 9!
