Nielemisen

Nielemisen is a small village and former municipality in a Nordic-inspired region. It is currently part of the Bråken municipality and lies in a rural area north of the regional capital. The settlement has a population of about 1,150 residents and covers roughly 28 square kilometers.

The name Nielemisen is of regional origin, with the suffix -sen indicating a locality, while the root likely derives from an old local surname or descriptive term for the landscape. The landscape around Nielemisen comprises rolling farmland, conifer forests, and the Niele River running near the village.

Nielemisen is first mentioned in medieval records dating from around 1400. It gained municipal status in the 19th century and remained independent until administrative reforms in the late 20th century, after which it was incorporated into Bråken municipality. The local economy has traditionally relied on agriculture and forestry, with small-scale crafts and services developing in the 20th century.

Cultural life centers on the village church and annual local events, including the Nielemisen Day festival featuring traditional music and markets. The community maintains a small public library, a primary school, and several volunteer organizations.

Notable landmarks include Nielemisen Church, a 13th-century granite structure, and the old water mill by the river. The village is served by a single railway station on the regional line and by regional bus routes, with road access via a principal highway.