Bergset was also the administrative centre of the former municipality of Øvre Rendal which is now a part of Rendalen. Øvre Rendal Church, built in 1761, is located in Bergset.
Bergset functioned as the administrative seat for the former Øvre Rendal municipality, which is now integrated into Rendalen. The Øvre Rendal Church, constructed in 1761, is situated in Bergset.