• Area: 1208 Square Kilometres

• Population: about 2050

• Settlements: Ålen, Hessdalen, Haltdalen and Aunegrenda

• Rural centre: Ålen

The municipality of Holtålen consists principally of the villages of Ålen (the municipality's main centre) and Haltdalen. In addition there are the two mountain hamlets of Aunegrenda and Hessdalen. Hessdalen is approximately 5 km from the municipality's centre and very well known for UFO observations.

Holtålen, with its 2050 inhabitants, is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, and has much to offer that is of historical and natural interest, as well as hunting and fishing. The abundant animal life includes moose, reindeer and roe-deer. There is good salmon and trout fishing in the river Gaula, and the municipality boasts several excellent fishing lakes.

From November to April the area is under snow, giving excellent conditions for skiing in the fresh, clean air.

Even though Holtålen is tucked away in the mountains, the historical town of Røros is only 22 km away. From here there are one daily flight connection to Oslo. It is about 120 km to Trondheim, the nearest city, from where there are frequent inland and foreign flights. Car hire is available at both airports.

The Main Road 30 runs parallel with the railway through the municipality. From Trondheim, take the E6 south as far as Støren. At Støren turn off onto Main Road 30 (R30) and follow the signposts to Røros.

There are buses to Holtålen from both Røros and Trondheim. It is also possible to take the train on the Røros line from Trondheim or Oslo.