Lillehammer, Norway

Lillehammer

A lakeside Olympic town with an open-air museum of old farmhouses.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Lillehammer

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit Maihaugen, a huge open-air museum of old farmhouses, town streets and a stave church.
  2. AfternoonClimb the stairs beside the Olympic ski jump, or ride the chairlift, for the view over Lake Mjøsa.
  3. EveningHave dinner on the pedestrian street, Storgata, with its wooden houses.

Day 2

Ride the world's oldest paddle steamer, Skibladner, on the lake in summer.

What to eat

Reindeer stew and a slice of brunost, sweet brown cheese.

Local tips

Make the most of Lillehammer

Beat the crowds

Winter is busy with skiers. Summer is calm and green.

Best photo spot

The town and lake from the top of the Olympic ski jump, reached by a chairlift or many steps.

Getting there

Trains from Oslo take about 2 hours, and from Oslo airport about 1.5.

Don't miss nearby

The Gudbrandsdalen valley and the Hafjell ski area.

Good to know

The Maihaugen open-air museum has old farmhouses and a medieval stave church. The 1994 Winter Olympics were held here.

Plan your visit

Getting to Lillehammer

Getting there

  • Oslo Airport (OSL)110 km away
  • Oslo135 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forNature, Old towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryNorway

Questions

Lillehammer: good to know

Is Lillehammer worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature and historic old towns. A lakeside Olympic town with an open-air museum of old farmhouses.

How many days do you need in Lillehammer?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Lillehammer?

You can visit all year. Winter is busy with skiers. Summer is calm and green.

How do you get to Lillehammer?

The nearest airport is Oslo Airport (OSL), about 110 km away. Trains from Oslo take about 2 hours, and from Oslo airport about 1.5.

What is there to see near Lillehammer?

Nearby hidden places include Nordmarka (Oslo) (127 km), Oslo (134 km) and Røros (169 km).

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