Hurdal

Hurdal is a municipality in Akershus county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Romerike. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Hurdal.

Hurdal Municipality
Hurdal kommune
Municipality
Akershus within Norway
Hurdal within Akershus
Coordinates: 60°24′57″N 11°0′31″E
CountryNorway
CountyAkershus
DistrictRomerike
Administrative centreHurdal
Government
  Mayor (2013)Runar Bålsrud (V)
Area
  Total285 km2 (110 sq mi)
  Land261 km2 (101 sq mi)
  Rank#284 in Norway
Population
 (2004)
  Total2,679
  Rank#292 in Norway
  Density10/km2 (30/sq mi)
  Change (10 years)
 +5.4%
Demonym(s)Hurdaling or
Hurdøling
Official language
  Norwegian formBokmål
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
ISO 3166 codeNO-3242
WebsiteOfficial website

Hurdal is located about 70 kilometres (40 mi) north of Oslo, along the lake Hurdalsjøen. Fjellsjøkampen is the highest hill in Akershus. The mountain Toppåsen is also located in the municipality.

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