Drive it Yourself: Oslo to Trondheim on the E6
Take the major highway E6 between Oslo and Trondheim.
The Hidden North
North European travel guide
Population 7,000 / 62.3 degrees north
Oppdal, Norway
Oppdal is a small town located on a historic trading route.
Fun Facts About Oppdal
Latitude: 62.3 degrees north
Population: 7,000
Hottest month: July
Coldest month: February
Wettest month: October
Windiest month: January
Annual precipitation: 555mm
Oppdal Municipality
In this Travel Guide...
Things to See & Do
Here’s an overview of some of the best things to see and do in Oppdal
Oppdal Museum
The Oppdal museum is located in Oppdal and has 30 buildings that show what the farm environment was like from the end of the 16th century to the middle of the 20th century.
Oppdal Guides
Find guides to Oppdal on our online store.
Hikes, Day Trips & Experiences
Looking to go for a hike or take part in a unique experience? Here are my recommendations!
Skiing
Oppdal is best known for one of Norway’s largest alpine resorts and has been referred to as Norway’s largest skiing area.
Hiking
Oppdal is a starting point for mountain trips to Trollheimen and Snohetta.
Road-Trips
Follow my road-trip guides for scenic trips around Oppdal
Oslo to Trondheim on the E6
The E6 is the main highway running through Norway, and Oppdal is located on the highway.
Oppdal to Kristiansund on Highway 7
This is a beautiful drive down through the mountains to Norway’s west coast.
Self-Guided Walks
No self-guided walks are currently available for Oppdal
Oppdal on YouTube
Watch my YouTube videos featuring Oppdal
Uniquely Oppdal
Here are some things that you must do and try in Oppdal
UNESCO World Heritage
Odda’s unique industrial history has put it on the UNESCO World Heritage list together with the towns of Rjukan, Notodden, and Tyssedal.
History of Oppdal
125 years ago, Oppdal was an agricultural community where people produced everything they needed themselves.
Oppdal Today
Oppdal is a hub for traffic between southern Norway and Northern Norway.
Agriculture is a significant industry today.
Travel Information
Getting Here
Fly: No airport.
Drive: Oppdal is located on the E6, the main highway running between Oslo and Trondheim.
Train: Oppdal is a station on the Dovre Line between Oslo and Trondheim.
Ferry: No ferry access.
Getting Around
You’ll need a car to get to the various hikes and other activities.
Shops
Places to Eat
Cafes & Bakeries
Quick Bites
Reasonable Restaurants
High End & Unique Eats
Places to Stay
All my hotel recommendations are based on research and experience. I don’t recommend somewhere unless I think it is wonderful! The Hidden North focuses on accommodation that provides good quality for price or offer local or unique experiences.
Camping
Granmo Camping is a campsite located 6km south of Oppdal. There’s a play area for kids and is next door to the experience centre Opplev Oppdal.
Cabins & B&Bs
Chains & Mid-Range
The Quality Hotel Skifer is a nice hotel in Oppdal centre.
High End & Unique Properties
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Norway’s Highways: Highway 70 from Oppdal to Kristiansund
See historic stone churches, Norway’s highest waterfall, and pass famous hiking areas on this gorgeous highway from Oppdal to Kristiansund.