kvikne

Kvikne is a village and former municipality located in Innlandet county, Norway. Historically, Kvikne was part of the larger Solør, Odal, and Hedmark region. The area is known for its natural beauty, with forests, mountains, and rivers being prominent features. The Kvikne Church, a historic wooden church, is a notable landmark in the village.

The municipality of Kvikne was established as a formannskap (municipality) in 1838. It was a relatively large municipality geographically, encompassing a significant rural area. Over time, the population of Kvikne has seen fluctuations, typical of many rural Norwegian communities.

In 1966, Kvikne municipality underwent a significant administrative change. It was merged with the neighboring municipality of Tolga to form the new municipality of Tolga-Kvikne. Later, in 1970, the name was officially changed to simply Tolga. Therefore, Kvikne no longer exists as an independent administrative unit, but the name persists as a geographic locality and a reminder of its historical significance. The primary economic activities in the region have traditionally been agriculture and forestry.