Åkrestrømmen is one of the natural meeting points of Rendalen. Here, the waterways, roads and surrounding landscapes come together, creating a place that has long been connected to fishing, farming, travel, trade and everyday life.
Today, Åkrestrømmen is the main local centre for trade and services in this part of Rendalen. It is also a starting point for experiences on and around Lake Storsjøen, the Mistra river and the surrounding forests and mountains.
Water is central to the story of Åkrestrømmen. Lake Storsjøen opens the landscape towards the south, while the Mistra connects the local community with the forests, mountains and valleys further inland.
Fishing has long been part of life around Åkrestrømmen. Lake Storsjøen is particularly known for its sik, a fish that has played an important role in local fishing traditions and the identity of the area.
Today, fishing is also an important part of the visitor experience. Local knowledge, fishing equipment and guiding make Åkrestrømmen a natural base for exploring the fishing opportunities of Rendalen.
Find local fishing equipment, advice and guided fishing experiences.
Åkrestrømmen has long been more than a place to pass through. Shops, businesses, community events and local meeting places have helped give the area its role as a centre for everyday life.
The local community has also developed a strong tradition of festivals and gatherings, including Grendefestivalen and other events that bring people together.
Østerdalen Hjemmebakeri began producing traditional flatbread in 1971 and moved its production to Åkrestrømmen in 1985.
The bakery has kept traditional methods at the heart of its production, making it part of the area's living food heritage.
One of the things that makes Åkrestrømmen distinctive is the short distance between everyday services and the surrounding landscape. From the local centre, the road quickly leads towards forests, fishing waters, hiking areas and the wider landscapes of Rendalen.
The landscape around Åkrestrømmen has been used and travelled for generations. The surrounding farms, waterways and old routes tell a story that reaches further back than today's roads and businesses.
Today, that history continues alongside new businesses, new residents, visitors and local initiatives. Åkrestrømmen is still changing – while remaining closely connected to the landscape that shaped it.
Much of Åkrestrømmen's character comes from the people who live and work here. Local businesses, volunteers, organisers, guides and families all contribute to the life of the community.
Their stories are part of the story of Åkrestrømmen.
At the northern end of Lake Storsjøen, Rendalen Camping is part of the modern story of the area. The campsite, formerly known as Storsjøsenteret, has new owners in Sjors and Désirée, who have made Rendalen their home.
Read the story of Sjors & Désirée →Åkrestrømmen brings together many of the things that make Rendalen distinctive: water, fishing, food, local businesses, community life and access to nature.
It is a place where you can stop for a meal, stock up for a trip, meet local people, discover the story of the area – and continue towards the landscapes beyond.
Åkrestrømmen is a useful base for exploring both the local community and the wider landscapes of Rendalen.
Åkrestrømmen is the main local centre for shops and services in this part of Rendalen. It is a practical place to stop before heading further into the surrounding landscapes.
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