Kjener

Kjener is a rural municipality in the central highlands of Nordmarka, a fictional region used in regional histories. The municipality covers about 120 square kilometers and includes the towns of Kjenerby and Bråen, along with several hamlets. The landscape features rolling meadows, mixed forests, and the Kjener River, which flows north to the neighboring province. The area has a temperate climate with cool winters and mild summers.

Historically, the area supported settlement from the 12th century because of fertile soils and timber resources. Kjener developed as an agrarian community, with small-scale industry such as kilns and forges. The modern municipality emerged through reforms in the 19th and 20th centuries, and local government is centered on a council-elected mayor.

The economy blends dairy farming, cereal production, and wood processing. In recent decades, tourism and crafts have grown, highlighted by hiking trails, the Kjener Church, and the annual Kjener Market. The cultural scene emphasizes regional folk traditions, local cheese and honey production, and woodcraft.

Key landmarks include the 15th-century Kjener Church and a network of marked trails known as the Kjener Trail. Transport links rely on regional roads to neighboring municipalities; passenger rail service in the area ceased in the late 20th century. Kjener is governed by a municipal council of 11 members.