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Topic: Randsfjorden


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  Randsfjorden - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
It is located in the county of Oppland and borders the municipalities of Gran, Jevnaker, Nordre Land, and Søndre Land in the districts of Land and Hadeland.
Although the term fjord usually describes a saltwater inlet, Randsfjorden is actually a fresh water lake with a narrow shape, approximately aligned on a north-south axis.
The Icelandic chronicler Snorri Sturluson recorded that Halfdan the Black, father of the first King of Norway, journeyed over the lake while returning home from a visit to Hadeland.
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Randsfjorden   (221 words)

  
 Randsfjorden: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Randsfjorden is Norway[For more info, click on this link]'s fourth largest lake with an area of 138 km
Its volume is estimated at just over 7 km
Hadeland is a landscape located at the southern end of lake randsfjorden in oppland, norway....
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/r/ra/randsfjorden.htm   (178 words)

  
 Randsfjorden Definition / Randsfjorden Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Randsfjorden is NorwayThe Kingdom of Norway is a Nordic country west on the Scandinavian Peninsula, bordering Russia, Finland and Sweden, with territorial waters bordering Danish and British waters.
It has a very elongated form and has an extensive coastline along the North Atlantic Ocean, where Norway's famous fjords are found.
Randsfjorden is the forth largest lake in Norway.
www.elresearch.com /Randsfjorden   (248 words)

  
 Randsfjorden GK
Randsfjorden golfbane omkranser Randsfjorden Gjestegård, hvor klubben har sine lokaler.
Golfbanen er en meget spennende 9 hulls golfbane som har første utslag bare 50 meter fra gjestegårdens resepsjon.
Utviklet av Øyvind Brovold for Randsfjorden GK 2003
www.randsfjorden-gk.no /?side=banen&meny=m-banen   (102 words)

  
 Gjøvik
Her operating speed is 12 knots at 42 rpm, max.
Randsfjorden Golfclub is a golf course with 18 holes and a variation of difficulties.
The course lies at Randsfjorden Guesthouse, approximately 36 km from Gjøvik City Center.
www.gonorway.no /norway/township.php?ID=7638260e67a3930   (611 words)

  
 Orient Lines: Great Cities of Europe Shore Excursions
Continuing through Oslo’s suburbs, we head to the farmland of Jevnaker County and beautiful Randsfjorden Lake.
The glass works is situated near the beautiful Randsfjorden Lake in peaceful surroundings.
There will be a guided tour of the glassworks learning about it’s history and development through more than two centuries.
164.109.173.140 /OL_shorex/grand_euro/tour_oslo.htm   (1052 words)

  
 Gjøvik Land Toten 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Langs breddene av Mjøsa og Randsfjorden har det gjennom århundrene bygd seg opp byer, tettsteder og vidstrakte kulturlandskap vi gjerne vil vise deg.
Among the most prominent, identifying characteristics of the landscape in this picturesque region are the enormous lakes, and all along the shores of Lake Mjøsa and Randsfjorden, cities, towns and a spectacular farming landscape have developed and thrived down through the centuries.
Welcome to a relaxing and fun-filled holiday region, where the stable inland climate offers ideal temperatures for memorable summer and winter holiday experiences.
www.turistinnlandet.no /webkatalog06   (158 words)

  
 History of the Hadeland Lag
Hadeland is located about 30 miles north of Norway's capital city of Oslo.
It is a part of the Oppland 'fylke' (similar to a county) and wraps around the southern end of Randsfjorden.
Emigration from Hadeland began with a trickle in the 1830's but had swollen to a steady stream that transported entire communities across the Atlantic by the turn of the 20th Century.
www.hadelandlag.org /histlag.htm   (2051 words)

  
 Reiselivsbasen: Randsfjorden Gjestegard, FALL - Sondre Land, Oppland, Norway   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Reiselivsbasen offers Randsfjorden Gjestegård to present themself here.
When contacting Randsfjorden Gjestegård, tell them you found this information in Reiselivsbasen.
Ask Randsfjorden Gjestegård to add more information into Reiselivsbasen.
noreg.as /hotel/info/3989   (133 words)

  
 Hadeland Farm Map
This map of the Northernwestern part of Hadeland shows all of the 19th Century farms in the area.
To the left (in blue) is the Randsfjorden.
Point to the highlighted areas for information about that farm.
www.mnwebsteps.com /alm/hadmap.htm   (65 words)

  
 About Felix our cat   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The Nes Church is situated in magnificent sourroundings - real Norwegian nature.
The picture to the right is taken from the outside of the church towards the great lake Randsfjorden.
The party with over 50 guests will be arranged in "Brenneriet".
home.bredband.no /jensol/about/fri/plans/plans.html   (186 words)

  
 (GCNCRE) Peak of Do You? by almaogpal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Since some years have passed since the last logging in the area took place, the surrounding forest is gradually becoming denser, but properly positioned you will still enjoy a panoramic view in the northerly direction towards Jevnaker and Randsfjorden.
I met 2 mooses at 650 masl, but strangely they left in a hurry...
FTF Mor wrote that they found the path occasionally – and that’s how it was on the way up.
www.geocaching.com /seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=59c57fc2-eb39-4e5d-8afe-a3836b0431b9   (752 words)

  
 The Norwegian Flyshop - Sportfishing in the Countryside - Oppland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
For flyfishers' interest, the Mustad fly hooks are produced here.
For ff'ing a river during the summer you would need to go further north - to Lågen above Lillehammer or to the river Dokka (north-west) which runs into Randsfjorden.
If in desperate need there is very nice trout taking the fly in Ringsjøen (Snertingdalen).
www.flyshop.no /guide/coldwat/oppl   (227 words)

  
 Mjosa - Randsfjorden Tourist Map 2551
Mjosa - Randsfjorden Tourist Map 2551 - buy online from Maps Worldwide
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 Norway Tourist Maps buy online
Mjosa - Randsfjorden Tourist Map 2551 (Statens Kartverk, Folded Map, Scale 1:50 000)
Mjosa - Randsfjorden Tourist Map 2551 These are popular maps of the major tourist areas of Norway at various scales.
They include footpaths, ski routes, bicycle routes as well as tourist cabins, places of interest inc...
www.mapsworldwide.com /tourist_maps_710ss45.htm   (710 words)

  
 GRIMSBO - WELCOME TO US
I am a realy nice person and have a heart warmth for everyone around me !!!
My hobbies are:needelwork,to paint on different materials and my greatest passions is hunting and our dogs.We live in a large house in Søndre Land nural district,with a large garden area and view over Randsfjorden and the forrest nearly behind the house.
I am 42 years old,my birthdag is 5th January.I`m educated to be a bricklayer and tile-setter,as I also works as.I come from Denmark and has now lived in Norway for 18 years.I got devorced in 2005 and I have 2 children:Martha and Michael.
www.freewebs.com /kari-frede/aboutus.htm   (525 words)

  
 children with DIABETES - Rufus Visits the Arsky Family
He sat well secured on Nadia's lap all the way to Dokka.
Rufus marveled at the sight of snowy mountains and he enjoyed the fresh air along Randsfjorden, a 75 kilometers long lake.
Rufus participated in grocery shopping in Dokka before we arrived at Vesletun, our cabin.
www.childrenwithdiabetes.com /rufus/rufus3_Arsky.htm   (1420 words)

  
 Travel Messageboard - Thanx.
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It's in the Hadeland region: just a little North-West of Oslo, right near Randsfjorden.
I'm glad you're thinking of visiting Sweden; an equally beautiful and inspiring country.
www.trekshare.com /index.cfm?p1=69&mmessage_id=7&member_id=1780   (39 words)

  
 Lillehammer Sports Travel - Reviews, Tips, Photos - VirtualTourist.com
It's a strict nature reserve (main focus is on birds and aqautic life), but you can enter by canoe and kayak amongst the islands.
Also the northern end of lake Randsfjorden some 70 kilometers away is nice, and the Velmunden/ Fjorda area even nearer Oslo, west of Randsfjorden is a great canoeing area.
Maybe the Lillehammer Kayak and Rowing club can help you with a rental?
www.12.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Norway/Oppland/Lillehammer-216458/Sports_Travel-Lillehammer-BR-1.html   (879 words)

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