Sletta – Landscape and History

Anyone planning a trip to Sletta will encounter a place in a flat inland plain with a strong agricultural character. Large fields surround Sletta to the west, south, and east; a larger forest area borders it to the north. The fields and forest give the landscape a clear structure.

Landscape and Routes in Sletta

The Lena–Sillongen cycling route passes through the Sletta residential area. Farther along the route, there are views across Østre Toten. Sletta borders the cultural-historical landscape of “Balke–Lillo og Kapp” to the east. Alongside its agricultural character, this provides a named cultural landscape and a route reference as points of orientation.

Local History and Stenberg

Sletta’s history goes back to the Sukkestadsletta parade ground. It was established around 1760 on the grounds of the Sukkestad farm. Another historical reference point is 1989: at Karidalen, illuminated ski trails from Lena/Sletta and Kapp met on their way toward Sillongen. The former ski trail layout is thus also part of the area’s route development.

Stenberg, a former county governor’s residence, lies north of Sletta and is operated as an open-air museum by Mjøsmuseet. It showcases examples of living conditions in Toten in the 19th century. There is also a café at Stenberg gård. If you are planning a visit, it is best to check the current opening hours in advance.

Østre Toten as Another Area to Explore

Østre Toten lies on the western shore of Lake Mjøsa. A 58.2-kilometre section of the Pilgrim’s Route passes through the municipality, mostly along sunken lanes, farm tracks, and gravel roads. The pilgrim route is for pedestrians only. It therefore offers a different route reference from the Lena–Sillongen cycling route, which passes through the Sletta residential area.

The buildings in Østre Toten also offer different historical perspectives. Hoff Church is a medieval church built between 1150 and 1200. Kolbu Church, a wooden cruciform church dating from 1730, stands in Kolbu. Håjenbrua is a cultural monument and landmark in Østre Toten: the dry-stone limestone arch bridge is 30 metres long. Its construction dates thus range from the Middle Ages to the 18th century.

In Kapp, Østre Toten, the Peder Balke Centre is housed in a protected 18th-century building. Its ballroom is decorated with twelve wall paintings created by Peder Balke in 1834. Mjøsas Ark in Kapp tells the story of life on and around Lake Mjøsa since the Viking Age. Totenåsen offers hiking opportunities; the path along the Lena River near Håjen is intended for general recreational use.

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