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Lardal was a municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality was the village of Svarstad. The parish of Laurdal was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 . The municipality was divided into the parishes of Svarstad, Styrvoll, and Hem. As a part of Norway's nationwide municipal reform, Lardal was merged into Larvik on 1 January 2018. Pikstein, the highest point in Lardal, is located in westernmost Lardal at the border to Buskerud County.
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Church Attractions In Lardal Municipality

1. Svarstad Church Lardal Municipality
Svarstad is a village in Larvik, Norway. Its population is 566, and it is situated on the Numedalslågen river, approximately 46 kilometres north of urban Larvik and 11 kilometres south of Hvittingfoss in Kongsberg municipality. Svarstad Church was built in 1657 and is located here. Svarstad ski center ran 8 ski slopes for both children and adults until the start of winter 2015, when it closed due to bankruptcy. Holemyra is a fairly sizable forested area located in the midst of Svarstad, and this is also a popular picnic and hiking area with residents.
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Huldra, Folklore's Lady of the Forest

A huldra is a dangerous seductive forest creature found in Scandinavian folklore.
She is a member of a family of very ancient beings that inhabit the forests, but remain hidden from humankind

Huldra, Folklore’s Lady in the Forest by Njord Kane
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The Hidden Hollow by Njord Kane

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Church Attractions In Lardal Municipality

Church Attractions In Lardal Municipality

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Huldra, Folklore's Lady of the Forest

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