Wedding in the Trollhome mountains

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The discussion centers around a wedding held in the Trollhome Mountains, with participants sharing their impressions of the location, its name, and related cultural references. The conversation includes personal experiences, folklore, and travel aspirations.

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  • One participant describes the beauty of the Trollhome Mountains and shares a photo of the guesthouse.
  • Another participant comments on the legendary nature of the area and questions the meaning of "Trondheim," suggesting it translates to "troll home."
  • A different participant clarifies that "Trondheim" means "lush home" and discusses the historical context of the name "Trollheimen," linking it to 19th-century National Romanticism.
  • Some participants express interest in traveling to Norway, listing it among their top travel destinations.
  • There is a mention of Poland as a travel destination, with one participant humorously referencing its stave churches and personal connections to the country.
  • A participant inquires about the origin of a photo, asking if it was taken from an aerial perspective or from a cliff, to which another participant confirms it is an aerial shot.

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Participants express a mix of agreement and differing interpretations regarding the names and legends associated with the Trollhome Mountains and Trondheim. There is no consensus on the romantic implications of the name "Trollheimen" or the folklore surrounding trolls.

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I was recently fortunate enough to be invited to the wedding of my cousin at a guesthouse situated deep in the Trollhome Mountains, a couple of hours drive from Trondheim, and approx. 6 hours drive from Oslo, where I live. The festivities, my cousin's bride and the landscape were utterly magnificent, and here's a photo of the latter, the guesthouse seen below:
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Very nice Arildno!
 
This seems to be a place straight out of legends...
Trondeheim roughly translates to troll home, did you meet any? They are UGLY- the legend says they turn to stone when they see sunlight. I wonder what's the story behind its name?
 
What a lovely place! Sounds like you had a great time, too. Congrats!
 
Enigman said:
This seems to be a place straight out of legends...
Trondeheim roughly translates to troll home, did you meet any? They are UGLY- the legend says they turn to stone when they see sunlight. I wonder what's the story behind its name?
"Trondheim" means the "lush home", the place with rich growth.
As for the name Trollheimen (Trollhome), it is the result of 19th century National Romanticism, adopted in the 1880s. The word is also reminiscent of our most famous mountain area, the Gianthome (Jotunheimen), the earliest versions of that name being attested from the 1820s.

As for the ugliness, I scared away the trolls myself. :shy:
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
Norway is in my travel top 3!

Start saving :devil:
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
Poland in my top 3 too! :)

Why? They've only got pilfered stave churches..
 
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arildno said:
"Trondheim" means the "lush home", the place with rich growth.
Ah, now that makes sense...
As for the name Trollheimen (Trollhome), it is the result of 19th century National Romanticism, adopted in the 1880s.
How's that romantic? Trolls are supposed to be man eating dolts who couldn't fit among Aesir or Jotuns.
The word is also reminiscent of our most famous mountain area, the Gianthome (Jotunheimen), the earliest versions of that name being attested from the 1820s.

I think Jotunheim was mentioned in the beowulf saga, but I am not sure- I read it a long back.
 
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arildno said:
Why? They've only got pilfered stave churches..

Because Borek is there and I'm a quarter Polish :D
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
Because Borek is there and I'm a quarter Polish :D
Ah, that makes sense. Besides, the Old University of Krakow is the only one I know of that offered courses in magic back in the 16th century. The professors weren't even burned at the stake, so the Polish have a long tradition of tolerance and open-mindedness.:smile:
 
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Might be a dumb question, but where was the photo taken from? Is it an aerial shot or is there a fantastic cliff bordering that valley?
 
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lisab said:
Might be a dumb question, but where was the photo taken from? Is it an aerial shot or is there a fantastic cliff bordering that valley?
It is an aerial shot. The valley bottom (some 20 km in length) is broad and flat behind the photographer, ending, effectively, with the cluster of farms the guesthouse belongs to in front.
 
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