Krysset
Krysset[1]
Krossen[2] | |
|---|---|
Village | |
Interactive map of Krysset[1] | |
| Coordinates: 59°41′41″N 8°03′47″E / 59.69473°N 8.06306°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Eastern Norway |
| County | Telemark |
| District | Vest-Telemark |
| Municipality | Vinje Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.94 km2 (0.36 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 735 m (2,411 ft) |
| Population (2025)[2] | |
• Total | 620 |
| • Density | 660/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 3864 Rauland |
Krysset[1] or Krossen[2] is a village in Vinje Municipality in Telemark county, Norway. The village is located near the eastern shore of the lake Totak, just to the southeast of the village of Raulandsgrend in the Rauland area of the municipality. The municipal centre of Åmot lies about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south of Krossen.[4]
The 0.94-square-kilometre (230-acre) village has a population (2025) of 620 and a population density of 660 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,700/sq mi).[2]
History
Krossen has a rich history, with settlement activities dating back to the early medieval period. The area was historically part of the larger administrative district of Vinje Municipality, which has been a significant locality in Telemark county for centuries. The establishment of the Holum Church in 1825 marks an important development in the village's history, serving as a central place of worship and community gathering.[5][6]
Name
Historically, the name was Krossen, but in 2025, the name was changed to Krysset, although Krossen is still an accepted name, but Krysset is the preferred name.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Informasjon om stadnamn". Norgeskart (in Norwegian). Kartverket. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Statistisk sentralbyrå (27 October 2025). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
- ↑ "Krossen, Vinje". yr.no. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
- ↑ Thorsnæs, Geir, ed. (26 December 2022). "Krossen (tettstad i Vinje)". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian Nynorsk). Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
- ↑ "Kirkesøk - Kirkebyggdatabasen". kirkesok.no (in Norwegian). Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ↑ "Ny side 1". www.kirkekonsulenten.no. Retrieved 26 May 2025.