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Tyinkrysset

Coordinates: 61°12′06″N 8°14′04″E / 61.20161°N 8.23439°E / 61.20161; 8.23439
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Tyinkrysset
Village
View of the village area
View of the village area
Tyinkrysset is located in Innlandet
Tyinkrysset
Tyinkrysset
Location of the village
Tyinkrysset is located in Norway
Tyinkrysset
Tyinkrysset
Tyinkrysset (Norway)
Coordinates: 61°12′06″N 8°14′04″E / 61.20161°N 8.23439°E / 61.20161; 8.23439
CountryNorway
RegionEastern Norway
CountyInnlandet
DistrictValdres
MunicipalityVang Municipality
Elevation900 m (3,000 ft)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Post Code
2985 Tyinkrysset

Tyinkrysset is a village in Vang Municipality in Innlandet county, Norway. The village is located in the Filefjell mountains, just a short distance south of the lake Tyin. The village of Øye lies about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) to the southeast of this village. The village sits at an elevation of about 900 metres (3,000 ft) above sea level.

The European route E16 highway passes through Tyinkrysset, connecting Innlandet county with Lærdal Municipality to the west. Also, the Norwegian County Road 53 heads north from the village towards Årdal Municipality. Many mountain-climbers enjoy this area as it has few inhabitants and has many mountain climbing and hiking opportunities. There is a hotel in the village as well as many holiday cottages.

References

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  1. ^ "Tyinkrysset, Vang". yr.no. Retrieved 18 August 2022.