Kvikne was an old municipality existing in the region of Hedmark county in Norway. It existed from approximately 1838 to 1966 and was divided between two modern-day municipalities: Tynset (in Innlandet county) and Rennebu (in Trøndelag county). This large municipality stretched across 1,153 square kilometers, or 445 square miles. Historically, copper mining and soapstone quarries were significant industries that brought economic success to Kvikne. Kvikne even had its own Church, located in the town center. In order to finance basic public services, Kvikne levied a mix of taxes through a local council made up of 13 representatives. Today, while the former municipality no longer exists, the quaint village still captivates travelers with its ebbing rivers and historic buildings.