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Hovet, Buskerud

Coordinates: 60°37′21″N 8°09′28″W / 60.62250°N 8.15778°W / 60.62250; -8.15778
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Hovet Church
Håkonsæt Fjellvilla

Hovet is a mountain village in Hol, Buskerud, Norway.

Hovet is located on Lake Strandavatnet near Hovsfjorden. Hovet is the site of Hovet Chapel (Hovet kapell). The church is located in the south-east slope of a hill that shoots out into the valley from the north. It was constructed from drawings prepared by architect Ole Stein and inaugurated in 1910. The walls are built of timber frame and rest on a grouted natural stone foundation. All roofs are covered with slate.[1]

Håkonsæt Fjellvilla is a mountain villa. It is situated near Hallingskarvet National Park and 20 min from the ski resorts of Geilo.[2][3]

  • Farm in Hovet
    Farm in Hovet
  • Hovsfjorden
    Hovsfjorden
  • Strandavatnet
    Strandavatnet
  • Storåne
    Storåne

References

  1. ^ Sigrid Marie Christie, Håkon Christie. "Hovet kapell". Norges Kirker. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
  2. ^ "Om oss : Håkonsæt Fjellvilla". Håkonsæt Fjellvilla. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
  3. ^ "Hallingskarvet nasjonalpark". Miljødirektoratet. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
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60°37′21″N 8°09′28″W / 60.62250°N 8.15778°W / 60.62250; -8.15778

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