Skatval facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Skatval
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View of the village on the peninsula
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 Skatval
Location in Trøndelag
Skatval
Location in Norway
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| Country | Norway |
| Region | Central Norway |
| County | Trøndelag |
| District | Stjørdalen |
| Municipality | Stjørdal |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.59 km2 (0.23 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 67 m (220 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 943 |
| • Density | 1,598/km2 (4,140/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code |
7510 Skatval
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Skatval is a small village in Norway. It is part of the Stjørdal area in Trøndelag county. Skatval is found on a peninsula, which is a piece of land almost surrounded by water. It is about 8 kilometers (5 miles) northwest of the town of Stjørdalshalsen. People who live here are called Skatvalsbygg. The village is home to Skatval Church.
In 2018, Skatval had 943 people living there. The village covers an area of 0.59 square kilometers (0.23 square miles). This means about 1,598 people live in each square kilometer.
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Skatval's Past: A Look at History
The southwestern coast of the Skatval peninsula was known as Aglo during the Viking Age. This was a long time ago, when Vikings explored and settled many lands.
In the year 962, a powerful leader named Sigurd Håkonsson Ladejarl was in charge of the Trøndelag area. He and his group were attacked and killed at Oglo (Aglo). This happened when the sons of Eric Bloodaxe, including Harald Greycloak, set fire to the place where they were staying. This story is told in the Heimskringla, a famous collection of sagas written by Snorri Sturlasson.
Steinvikholm Castle: A Stronghold of the Past
The old Steinvikholm Castle is still standing, and people are working to fix it up. This castle was built in the 1530s by Olav Engelbrektsson. He was Norway's last Catholic archbishop. The castle was very modern for its time. It played a big part as the last place where Norwegians tried to stay independent. This was during the Protestant Reformation, when big changes happened in the church and in the union between Denmark and Norway.
Today, the small island where the castle is located hosts a special outdoor opera every year. It is called "Olav Engelbrektsson" and is performed at midnight.
Churches in Skatval's History
Long ago, the main church for Skatval was the old Fløan Church. It was located in Fløan, on the northern coast of the Skatval peninsula. This church was taken down in 1851. A new church, Skatval Church, was built in 1901 in the village of Skatval. Some materials from the old Fløan Church are now kept in a museum in Trondheim.
How Skatval Became a Municipality
On January 1, 1902, the Skatval peninsula became its own municipality. This happened when the larger area of Nedre Stjørdal was split into three parts: Skatval, Stjørdal, and Lånke. Later, on January 1, 1962, Skatval joined with Lånke, Stjørdal, and Hegra. Together, they formed a new, bigger municipality called Stjørdal.
Getting Around Skatval: Transport
The Nordland Line train track goes through Skatval. There is a train stop called Skatval Station. You can catch the Trøndelag Commuter Rail here, with trains running every hour. The station opened on October 29, 1902. It was designed by a person named Paul Due. Skatval Station is 41.9 kilometers (26.0 miles) away from Trondheim. The main road, European Route E6, also runs through Skatval.
Sports and Fun in Skatval
Skatval has a local football (soccer) team called IL Fram. They play in the 4th division. The village and nearby areas offer many places for sports and activities:
- Klempen Ski Arena: This place has a lighted track for cross-country skiing. It also has a biathlon shooting range and several ski jumps. Some of these jumps can even be used in the summer!
- Langstein: Here you can find another lighted track for cross-country skiing.
- Framnes: This is an artificial turf football field with bright floodlights for evening games.
- Skatvalshallen: An indoor sports hall where you can play various sports.
- Skjervold: A tennis court for playing tennis.
People from Skatval
Many interesting people have come from Skatval, including:
- Jon Olav Alstad, a politician who helps make decisions for the community.
- Eli Arnstad, a civil servant who works for the government.
- Marit Arnstad, also a politician, who used to be Norway's Minister of Petroleum and Energy.
- Oscar Midtlyng, an athlete.
- Brit Sandaune, a soccer player.
- Sverre Dahlen Aspenes, a biathlete, which is a sport combining cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.
