The Road To Stange Vestbygd

Have you ever considered how the landscape around you carries thousands of years of history? A walk from downtown Hamar to Stange Vestbygd takes you through a landscape that has shaped both the nation's infrastructure and culture. This is not just a walk; it’s a journey through time – from the importance of the modern railway to ancient burial mounds that speak of a distant past.You start in Hamar's city center, where the majestic railway reminds us how this area became a central hub in the 1800s. The railway, extending from Hamar, dramatically transformed both the landscape and the lives of the people who lived here. It connected Hamar and its surroundings to the rest of the country, bridging the past with the future.As you move along Stangevegen, you'll encounter urban art installations, Viking history, a protected bird reserve, and a national emigration museum.Here you will discover industrial heritage, environmental monitoring, socially critical services, and brewing history.Finally, you can learn about the story of Kjetil Kalv, the brave farmer who saved King Olav Haraldsson from an ambush, thus playing a decisive role in uniting Norway into a single kingdom.With izi.travel on your mobile, you can listen to stories, view historical photographs, and watch videos as you travel along Stangevegen and later Sandvikaveien. Every kilometer brings you closer to a deeper understanding of both past and present. Enjoy your journey!This active storytelling is supported by Sparebankstiftelsen, Stange municipality, the Hamar Region Tourist Office, Pilegrimsleden, the Network Stange Vestbygd, and StoryPhone. Find more stories and experiences in our region here on izi.travel.