Hvitsten is a former town in Akershus county, Norway, located between

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and

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. It is the smallest town that has ever existed in Norway: In 1951 it had 76 inhabitants, and an area of just 0.07 km². Due its size it could not be established as a municipality of its own, and it had to be a part of the rural municipality of

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. Hvitsten lost its status as a town January 1, 1964. The place is probably most known for the TV-show «Neste Sommer», which was filmed in this Area.

The name

The town was named after the old farm Hvitsten ( Norse ''Hvítisteinn''), since it was built on its ground. The first element is ''hvítr'' 'white', the last element is ''steinn'' m 'stone, rock'.

Notable people

Edvard Munch bought the property Nedre Ramme in 1910 and created some well-known works there before it was taken over by the invading Germans during

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. Fred. Olsen & Co. are also connected to Hvitsten where they have the family place Lysedal. The Hvitsten chapel (built in 1903) was a gift from Fred Olsen's mother, Bolette Olsen. Today, son

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's Ramme Gaard estate is located in the area.

References

Former cities in Norway Vestby {{akershus-geo-stub