Krysset

Krysset
Krossen
Village
Interactive map of Krysset
Coordinates: 59°41′41″N 8°03′47″E / 59.69473°N 8.06306°E / 59.69473; 8.06306
CountryNorway
RegionEastern Norway
CountyTelemark
DistrictVest-Telemark
MunicipalityVinje Municipality
Area
 • Total
0.94 km2 (0.36 sq mi)
Elevation
735 m (2,411 ft)
Population
 (2025)
 • Total
620
 • Density660/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Post Code
3864 Rauland

Krysset or Krossen is a village in Vinje Municipality in Telemark county, Norway. The village is located near the eastern shore of the lake Totak, just to the southeast of the village of Raulandsgrend. The municipal centre of Åmot lies about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south of Krossen.

The 0.94-square-kilometre (230-acre) village has a population (2025) of 620 and a population density of 660 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,700/sq mi).

History

Krossen has a rich history, with settlement activities dating back to the early medieval period. The area was historically part of the larger administrative district of Vinje Municipality, which has been a significant locality in Telemark county for centuries. The establishment of the Holum Church in 1825 marks an important development in the village's history, serving as a central place of worship and community gathering.

Name

Historically, the name was Krossen, but in 2025, the name was changed to Krysset, although Krossen is still an accepted name, but Krysset is the preferred name.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Informasjon om stadnamn". Norgeskart (in Norwegian). Kartverket. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Statistisk sentralbyrå (27 October 2025). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
  3. ↑ "Krossen, Vinje". yr.no. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  4. ↑ Mæhlum, Lars, ed. (2 March 2026). "Krossen (tettstad i Vinje)". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Foreningen Store norske leksikon. Retrieved 31 August 2026.
  5. ↑ "Kirkesøk - Kirkebyggdatabasen". kirkesok.no (in Norwegian). Retrieved 26 May 2025.
  6. ↑ "Ny side 1". www.kirkekonsulenten.no. Retrieved 26 May 2025.