title: Berkåk
text: Berkåk is the administrative centre of Rennebu Municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway.  It is located in the Orkladalen valley along the river Orkla. The village lies about  north of the village of Ulsberg and  southeast of the village of Stamnan.  The European route E6 highway runs through the village, as does the Dovrebanen railway line which stops at Berkåk Station.  Berkåk Church is also located in the village. 
  
  The  village has a population (2018) of 998 and a population density of .
  
  Along the E6 highway south of the village, is the Kunstsenteret Birka, the national centre for arts and crafts. Every August, since 1986, the village hosts the large fair called Rennebumartnan. 
  
  In the 1500s and 1600s, the village was named Birckagir, Berckager, and Berchager.  More recently the spelling was Bjerkaager or Bjerkaaker.
  
  Notable residents
  
  Media gallery
  
  References
  
  Villages in Trøndelag
  Rennebu