Steinkjer, a town in Nord-Trøndelag, Norway, is situated at the confluence of the rivers Steinkjerelva and Byaelva. The town has a rich history, with its origins dating back to the 16th century, and is known for its scenic beauty and cultural heritage. The weather in Steinkjer is characterized by cold, snowy winters and mild, rainy summers.
Famous Persons from Steinkjer, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway
- Marit Ishol Skogan - Born on July 7, 1998 - Biathlete
- Siri Mork - Born on October 28, 1992 - Association football player
- Victor Sotberg - Born on July 4, 1991 - YouTuber, and Television presenter - Årets trønder
- Nils Ramsøy - Born on November 16, 1990 - Politician
- Rachel Nordtømme - Born on June 8, 1989 - Athletics competitor
- Eivind Jenssen - Born on August 8, 1988 - Athletics competitor
- Rune Ertsås - Born on May 24, 1987 - Association football player
- Ida Jenshus - Born on April 25, 1987 - Guitarist, Songwriter, and Singer - Spellemannprisen i country | Bendiksen Award
- Fredrik Høgaas - Born on February 18, 1985 - Association football player
- Birgit Reitan Øksnes - Born on September 4, 1984 - Association football player
- Tore Myrslo - Born on April 26, 1984 - Association football player
- Thebon - Born on November 6, 1982 - Songwriter, Musician, Singer, and Photographer
- Stian Westerhus - Born on April 2, 1979 - Jazz musician, Jazz guitarist, and Composer - Spellemann Award for jazz record of the year
- Kristin Lie - Born on December 13, 1978 - Association football player
- Lars Erik Bartnes - Born on October 14, 1978 - Political scientist, Director, and Politician
- Anders Sletvold Moe - Born on August 19, 1978 - Painter
- Trond Petter Kolset - Born on June 9, 1978 - Painter (died: April 17, 2009)
- Arnstein Finstad - Born on March 21, 1978 - Cross-country skier (died: April 17, 2009)
- Helga Johanne Størdal - Born on August 26, 1977 - Lyricist, and Singer (died: April 17, 2009)
- Guri Størvold - Born on May 27, 1976 - Politician (died: April 17, 2009)
- Øystein Kristiansen - Born on April 29, 1975 - Orienteer (died: April 17, 2009)
- Iren Opdahl - Born on October 19, 1974 - Politician (died: April 17, 2009)
- Bjørn Erik Melland - Born on September 29, 1974 - Association football player (died: April 17, 2009)
- Hans Petter Sjøli - Born on January 16, 1974 - Journalist, and Historian (died: April 17, 2009)
- Trond Nordseth - Born on January 5, 1974 - Association football player (died: April 17, 2009)
- Endre Skjervø - Born on July 24, 1973 - Politician (died: April 17, 2009)
- Åse Marie Hagen - Born on March 22, 1973 - Politician (died: April 17, 2009)
- Anniken Bjørnes - Born on November 4, 1972 - Author (died: April 17, 2009)
- Jørn Holmen - Born on May 17, 1972 - Association football player (died: April 17, 2009)
- Bjørn Arild Gram - Born on May 7, 1972 - Farmer, Politician, and Businessperson (died: April 17, 2009)
- May Britt Lagesen - Born on February 18, 1971 - Politician (died: April 17, 2009)
- Øyvind Brandtsegg - Born on February 16, 1971 - Jazz musician, and Composer (died: April 17, 2009)
- Kjell Moberg - Born on March 5, 1970 - Theatrical director, Creator, Pedagogue, and Dramaturge - Hedda Award (died: April 17, 2009)
- Inge Bartnes - Born on January 24, 1970 - Politician (died: April 17, 2009)
- Trygve Bragstad - Born on September 17, 1967 - Communications adviser, Politician, and Businessperson (died: April 17, 2009)
- Silje Nergaard - Born on June 19, 1966 - Recording artist, Jazz musician, Songwriter, Singer, and Composer - Spellemann Award of the year (died: April 17, 2009)
- Stein Arve Torgnesøy - Born on April 27, 1966 - Politician (died: May 12, 2018)
- Anne Vada - Born on April 25, 1965 - Singer - Spellemann Award for children's record of the year (died: May 12, 2018)
- Terje Langli - Born on February 3, 1965 - Cross-country skier - Olavstatuetten (died: May 12, 2018)
- Inger Lise Hegge - Born on January 6, 1965 - Cross-country skier (died: May 12, 2018)
- Gisle Aarlott - Born on September 9, 1963 - Guitarist, Musician, Singer, and Composer (died: May 12, 2018)
- Gina Lund - Born on February 20, 1962 - Bureaucrat, Jurist, and Politician (died: May 12, 2018)
- Hroar Stjernen - Born on February 11, 1961 - Ski jumping coach, and Ski jumper (died: May 12, 2018)
- Joar Vaadal - Born on August 2, 1960 - Association football player (died: May 12, 2018)
- Roger Rein - Born on July 19, 1960 - Journalist, Editing staff, and Politician (died: May 12, 2018)
- Torunn Austheim - Born on August 19, 1959 - Jurist (died: May 12, 2018)
- Mona Juul - Born on April 10, 1959 - Diplomat, and Politician - Peer Gynt Literary Award (died: May 12, 2018)
- Anne Ch. Østby - Born on November 3, 1958 - Journalist, and Writer (died: May 12, 2018)
- Olaug Svarva - Born on December 21, 1957 - Economist (died: May 12, 2018)
- Elin Agdestein - Born on August 10, 1957 - Occupational therapist, Politician, and Businessperson (died: May 12, 2018)
- Britt Brestrup - Born on May 26, 1957 - Occupational therapist, Politician, and Businessperson (died: May 12, 2018)
- Tor Brevik - Born on June 27, 1955 - Association football player (died: May 12, 2018)
- Odd Birger Grønli - Born on June 12, 1953 - Journalist, and Editing staff (died: May 12, 2018)
- Walter Qvam - Born on June 6, 1953 - Business executive (died: May 12, 2018)
- Arvid Skogseth - Born on March 27, 1952 - Writer (died: May 12, 2018)
- John Pål Inderberg - Born on August 6, 1950 - Recording artist, Saxophonist, Music teacher, Jazz musician, University teacher, and Composer - Trondheim Municipality Culture Award | South Trøndelag county Culture Award | King's Medal of Merit | Buddyprisen (died: May 12, 2018)
- Tor Erik Jensen - Born on December 6, 1949 - Military officer, and Politician (died: May 12, 2018)
- Aud Gaundal - Born on November 10, 1949 - Politician (died: May 12, 2018)
- Torbjørn R. Skjerve - Born on November 7, 1949 - Agronomist, Association football player, Farmer, and Businessperson (died: May 12, 2018)
- Arve Bones - Born on February 4, 1949 - Politician (died: May 12, 2018)
- Jostein Solberg - Born on February 1, 1949 - Politician (died: May 12, 2018)
- I. H. Monrad Aas - Born on October 21, 1948 - Academic (died: May 12, 2018)
- Oddbjørn Sjøvold - Born on December 3, 1947 - Professor (died: May 12, 2018)
- Magne Rygh - Born on November 20, 1947 - Painter (died: May 12, 2018)
- Gunnar Flikke - Born on November 3, 1947 - Journalist, and Editing staff (died: May 12, 2018)
- Asbjørn Gildberg - Born on July 21, 1947 - Writer (died: May 12, 2018)
- Tore Lindmo - Born on April 30, 1947 - Physicist (died: May 12, 2018)
- Terje Singsaas - Born on February 7, 1947 - Referee (died: May 12, 2018)
- Karin Kjølmoen - Born on February 8, 1946 - Politician (died: May 12, 2018)
- Ellinor Flor - Born on January 16, 1946 - Textile artist, Fashion designer, and Jewelry designer - South Trøndelag county Culture Award | Jacob Prize (died: May 12, 2018)
- Jens Musum - Born on October 9, 1945 - Business executive (died: May 12, 2018)
- Prods Oktor Skjaervo - Born on December 1, 1944 - Indologist, Linguist, Translator, and Professor (died: May 12, 2018)
- Asbjørn Mathisen - Born on October 17, 1942 - Economist, and Politician (died: May 12, 2018)
- Per Anders Sjøvold - Born on October 16, 1942 - Association football player (died: May 12, 2018)
- Johan Solheim - Born on October 1, 1942 - Politician (died: May 12, 2018)
- Arve Skjeflo - Born on July 6, 1940 - Politician (died: August 8, 1985)
- Bjørn Sothberg - Born on May 2, 1939 - Actor - Pernillestatuetten (died: August 8, 1985)
- Inger Kvarving - Born on November 4, 1938 - Painter (died: September 1, 2007)
- Edvard Hægstad - Born on August 10, 1938 - Farmer, and Actor (died: September 1, 2007)
- Knut Mørkved - Born on March 29, 1938 - Diplomat (died: November 10, 2017)
- Edgar Stakset - Born on April 30, 1937 - Association football player (died: November 10, 2017)
- Carl Julius Norstrøm - Born on January 6, 1936 - Economist, and Professor (died: June 15, 2012)
- Arne Kotte - Born on March 20, 1935 - Association football player (died: July 8, 2015)
- Anne Breivik - Born on February 5, 1932 - Graphic artist, and Painter (died: May 4, 2012)
- Andreas Gjermstad - Born on January 12, 1932 - Actor - King's Medal of Merit (died: November 5, 2010)
- Stål Aanderaa - Born on February 1, 1931 - Mathematician (died: November 5, 2010)
- Kåre Opdal - Born on October 4, 1929 - Mathematician - South Trøndelag county Culture Award | Lindemanprisen | King's Medal of Merit | Order of St. Olav (died: November 5, 2010)
- Gunnar Dybwad - Born on August 21, 1928 - Association football player (died: May 9, 2012)
- Anders Binde - Born on June 22, 1928 - Bank manager, Sports official, Association football player, Jurist, Politician, and Businessperson (died: December 24, 2010)
- Knut Aalberg - Born on August 6, 1926 - Civil servant (died: May 25, 2015)
- Bjarne Wiseth - Born on May 18, 1926 - Photographer (died: July 15, 2013)
- Hermod Tuft - Born on August 20, 1924 - Photographer - Iron Cross 1st Class | Wound Badge (died: August 7, 1997)
- Jakob Weidemann - Born on June 14, 1923 - Painter - Anders Jahre's Art and Culture Prize (died: December 18, 2001)
- Kristen Eik-Nes - Born on September 28, 1922 - Scientist - Gunnerus Medal (died: February 23, 1992)
- Oskar Øksnes - Born on April 11, 1921 - Politician - Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav (died: March 27, 1999)
- Lornts Heimdal - Born on April 5, 1919 - Politician (died: April 11, 2003)
- Ole Moe - Born on October 9, 1918 - Newspaper editor (died: January 14, 2014)
- Odd Wist - Born on March 4, 1914 - Resistance fighter, Civil servant, Politician, and Lawyer (died: October 5, 1999)
- Armas Aavatsmark - Born on October 4, 1912 - Brewer, Salesperson, and Politician (died: April 14, 1993)
- John Aasum - Born on May 12, 1911 - Architect (died: April 16, 1976)
- Elisabeth Charlotte Barth Arnesen - Born on August 14, 1910 - Photographer (died: September 5, 1991)
- Ole Martin Ystgaard - Born on June 21, 1910 - Photographer (died: September 19, 1970)
- Jardar Lunde - Born on September 21, 1909 - Glass artist, Graphic artist, and Painter (died: September 18, 1990)
- Johan Schiefloe - Born on July 24, 1909 - Ski jumper (died: July 11, 1973)
- Ragnvald Ribsskog - Born on November 4, 1907 - Politician, and Mayor (died: May 20, 1990)
- Bjarne Jenshus - Born on May 7, 1907 - Gardener (died: July 12, 1947)
- Birger Jørstad - Born on April 8, 1907 - Songwriter (died: December 13, 1991)
- Sven Brun Ebbell - Born on March 27, 1907 - Diplomat (died: January 1, 1990)
- Hilmar Alexandersen - Born on November 22, 1902 - Musician (died: April 28, 1993)
Places near Steinkjer, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway
- Leksvik, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway
- Levanger, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway
- Malm, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway
- Mosvik, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway
- Namdalseid, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway
- Namsos, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway
- Skogn, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway
- Snåsa, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway
- Straumen, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway
- Verdal, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway