Olavskjølla

"Olaskjølla", the Olavs spring in Vingelen, has a history that is linked to St. Olav.

About 50 Olav springs have been found in Norway, six of them in Hedmark. The springs are most often located by old pilgrimage routes and are consistent water springs that do not dry out. Some have the same temperature all year round and never freeze.

People have believed that the Olavs springs have health improving qualities. A legend tells of that that the old people in Vingelen would drink water from "Olaskjølla" when they were ill and knew they would soon pass away.

The spring in Vingelen was located on the land outside the farm Ousta in Vingelsgarden. Today this land is ditched and cultivated. Below Ousta, a small well has been built and an information board about the source and about the pilgrimage routes in Nord-Østerdal has been put up.