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| Photo: O.T. Ljøstad
| Elverum is situated in the heart of Norway’s largest forestry region and quickly became the natural first choice as the capital of the timber industry in Norway at the end of the 19th century. The city’s central position had a decisive impact on local architecture, which was dominated by the Parisian style of architecture, but most of these buildings were tragically destroyed by the invasion and bombing of Norway in April 1940. The diversity of businesses, colleges, hospitals, services, sports and culture are qualities that give local residents a high quality of life and standard. The combination of urban and rural settings with vibrant local communities, as well as close proximity to nature, reinforces these qualities. Elverum received city status in 1996, and the county now has a population of more than 18 800 inhabitants, with plenty to offer visitors and locals alike. The town of Leiret with 12 000 residents is a major shopping and service hub that serves a wide-reaching region. Besides the many mid-sized towns in the county, there are a number of charming small villages with bustling village centres, as well as plenty of beautiful agricultural landscapes and outstanding opportunities for recreational and leisure activities. Short facts Number of inhabitants: 19 000
Land disposal: 1200 km²
Distance from Hamar to Elverum: 30 km For more information, visit Elverum at WikiPedia.
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