Byåsen
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Byåsen is a district in the city of Trondheim
, Norway
, situated to the west of the city centre. This is mainly a residential area, with 32 136 residents as of January 1, 2003. The name Byåsen can be translated into "City Hill", which describes its elevated position, overlooking the rest of Trondheim
. Byåsen is the only larger district in Trondheim that have solid rock underground. A long time ago the sea level was half-way up Byåsen, and a clear mark of this can be seen from the city. This is most easily spotted from Kristiansten Fortress
on the eastern part of the city.
As a consequence of its position above the rest of the city (from 100–300 m above sea level) there is more snow on Byåsen during the winter than in lower parts of Trondheim. Bymarka
, located on the southern and western part of Byåsen, is a large recreational area with forest and lakes, which is very popular for cross country skiing in the winter season. The weather conditions and the extensive network of cross country tracks in this area helped Granåsen
(an outdoor winter sporting arena situated at the south end of Bymarka) in hosting the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships
in 1997. Trondheim Golfklubb
(a golf course) is also based on Byåsen, although these same weather conditions complicate matters and shortens the season. There is, however, an 18-hole golf course at the agricultural lowland area Byneset
, located just west of Bymarka.
The tram line Gråkallbanen
connects Byåsen to the city centre along with a number of bus routes (8, 5, 19) as well as night time services by bus and tram in the weekends.
Hallset consists of a Grammar school that is called Hallset Skole or Hallset School (kids 6–12 years) and a Junior High that is called Selsbakk Skole or Selsbakk School (kids 13–16 years old).
It also has a church called Hallset Kirke or Hallset Church.
The MIGO centre has a grocery store, a florist, a hairdresser, a newsstand and a bakery.
Trondheim
Trondheim , historically, Nidaros and Trondhjem, is a city and municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. With a population of 173,486, it is the third most populous municipality and city in the country, although the fourth largest metropolitan area. It is the administrative centre of...
, Norway
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
, situated to the west of the city centre. This is mainly a residential area, with 32 136 residents as of January 1, 2003. The name Byåsen can be translated into "City Hill", which describes its elevated position, overlooking the rest of Trondheim
Trondheim
Trondheim , historically, Nidaros and Trondhjem, is a city and municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. With a population of 173,486, it is the third most populous municipality and city in the country, although the fourth largest metropolitan area. It is the administrative centre of...
. Byåsen is the only larger district in Trondheim that have solid rock underground. A long time ago the sea level was half-way up Byåsen, and a clear mark of this can be seen from the city. This is most easily spotted from Kristiansten Fortress
Kristiansten Fortress
Kristiansten Fortress is located on a hill east of the city of Trondheim in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It was built after the city fire of Trondheim in 1681 to protect the city against attack from the east. Construction was finished in 1685. It fulfilled its purpose in 1718 when Swedish forces...
on the eastern part of the city.
As a consequence of its position above the rest of the city (from 100–300 m above sea level) there is more snow on Byåsen during the winter than in lower parts of Trondheim. Bymarka
Bymarka
Bymarka is the recreation ground of the city of Trondheim, Norway.- Location and use :Bymarka is situated to the west of the city center and has an area of 80 km², with more than 200 km of walking tracks. Bymarka is very popular for cross-country skiing in the winter, and for walks, hiking or...
, located on the southern and western part of Byåsen, is a large recreational area with forest and lakes, which is very popular for cross country skiing in the winter season. The weather conditions and the extensive network of cross country tracks in this area helped Granåsen
Granåsen
Granåsen is a ski jumping hill, located in Granåsen skicenter in Trondheim, Norway. The hill frequently hosts World Cup and Continental Cup competitions arranged by FIS. The hill sports one K-90 hill and one K-124 hill....
(an outdoor winter sporting arena situated at the south end of Bymarka) in hosting the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships
FIS Nordic World Ski Championships
The FIS Nordic World Ski Championships have been held in various numbers and types of events since 1925 for men and since 1954 for women. Championship events include nordic skiing's three disciplines: cross-country skiing, ski jumping, and nordic combined...
in 1997. Trondheim Golfklubb
Trondheim Golfklubb
Trondheim Golfklubb is a 9-hole golf course located 3 km outside the city centre of Trondheim, Norway . The golf club was established on October 27 1950, and has 1100 members . The club house and offices are situated in an old, well-maintained farm called Sommerseter...
(a golf course) is also based on Byåsen, although these same weather conditions complicate matters and shortens the season. There is, however, an 18-hole golf course at the agricultural lowland area Byneset
Byneset
Byneset is a former municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The largest village in Byneset is Spongdal, other villages include Byneset and Langørjan. The municipality of Byneset encompassed the western part of present-day Trondheim municipality. It sits along an arm of the Trondheimsfjord,...
, located just west of Bymarka.
The tram line Gråkallbanen
Gråkallbanen
The Gråkallen Line is an suburban tram line located in Trondheim, Norway. As the only remaining part of the Trondheim Tramway, it runs from the city center at St. Olav's Gate, via the suburban area Byåsen to Lian. It is designated Line 1, and is served by nine Class 8 articulated trams...
connects Byåsen to the city centre along with a number of bus routes (8, 5, 19) as well as night time services by bus and tram in the weekends.
Hallset
Hallset is a part of the area Byåsen. It has several apartment blocks and is a suburban area.Hallset consists of a Grammar school that is called Hallset Skole or Hallset School (kids 6–12 years) and a Junior High that is called Selsbakk Skole or Selsbakk School (kids 13–16 years old).
It also has a church called Hallset Kirke or Hallset Church.
The MIGO centre has a grocery store, a florist, a hairdresser, a newsstand and a bakery.