Kvikne Municipality

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Kvikne Municipality was a former municipality in the northern part of Hedmark county, Norway. It existed from 1838 to 1966, covering about 1,154 square kilometres. In 1965 it had around 1,092 residents, making it sparsely populated. The administrative centre was the village of Kvikne, where Kvikne Church is located.

Geography and people
- Kvikne lay in Østerdalen and was bordered by Tolga-Os, Tynset, Folldal, Oppdal, Rennebu, Sokndal, and Budal.
- The highest point was Marsjøfjellet at 1,524 metres.
- The population density was very low.

Economy
- Copper mining and soapstone quarries were historically important industries in the municipality.

Government
- The municipality had a 13-member council elected for four-year terms. The mayor from 1963 to 1965 was Kåre Kleven (Sp).
- It fell under the Eidsivating Court of Appeal.

Dissolution and after
- In 1966, during nationwide municipal mergers, Kvikne was dissolved on 1 January.
- The southern part (Kvikne parish, about 952 sq km; 664 people) joined Tynset Municipality in Hedmark.
- The northern part (Innset parish, about 201 sq km; 420 people) joined Rennebu Municipality in Sør-Trøndelag.
- In 1970, the border was adjusted when the Garlia farm (5 people) moved from Tynset to Rennebu.

Name and church
- The name comes from Old Norse Kviknar, likely from kvikr meaning "alive" or "lively," possibly referring to the area’s quick clay.
- The Church of Norway had two parishes within Kvikne before dissolution.