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Lysgårdsbakkene - the Olympic ski jumping arena in Lillehammer, Norway Photo: Jørgen Skaug
Lysgårdsbakkene is Lillehammer's monumental landmark, and was built for the The Olympic Winter Games in 1994. Photo: Jørgen Skaug
Visit Maihaugen Open Air Museum, the Olympic Museum and the Olympic Ski Jumping Arena. You can also enjoy the beauty of Norway's largest lake, Mjøsa. Photo: Jørgen Skaug
Lillehammer is one of Norway's oldest winter sports destinations. The Olympic town is surrouned by good alpine and cross-country possibilities. Photo: Hafjell.no
Stay at a moutain lodge or cabin, or choose a modern hotel in the town centre. Photo: Radisson SAS Lillehammer Hotel
Blåmann Restaurant & Bar is one of many recommended places to eat in Lillehammer. Photo: Brenneriet Churrascerria
Take a trip with Skibladner, the world's oldest paddle steamer, go hiking, and travel at high speed down the bobleigh track at the Olympic Park. Photo: Anders Friis, Nordseter Aktivitetssenter
Lillehammer is located off the E6 highway, which is the major travel artery from south to north in Norway. Photo: Jørgen Skaug
Visit the tourist information office to check your email or to get help planning and booking your holiday. Photo: Lillehammer Turist

Explore the region of Lillehammer

Lillehammer hosted The Olympic Winter Games in 1994, and is known for old farms, a modern city centre and surrounding alpine skiing resorts.
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Lysgårdsbakkene - the Olympic ski jumping arena in Lillehammer, Norway - Photo: Jørgen Skaug

Explore the region of Lillehammer

Lillehammer hosted The Olympic Winter Games in 1994, and is known for old farms, a modern city centre and surrounding alpine skiing resorts.

Explore the region of Lillehammer

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Getting to the Lillehammer region and around

The Lillehammer region lies 180 kilometres north of Oslo, and is easy accessible by train, coach and car.

Where to stay in Lillehammer

Choose from several hotels in Lillehammer, stay at a guest house with great views of the Gudbrandsdalen Valley, or spend the night on a restored farm.

Attractions in the Lillehammer Region

Enjoy a visit to the Maihaugen Open Air Museum and the Olympic Ski Jumping Arena, or challenge yourself with visual art at Lillehammer Art Museum.

Tour suggestions in Lillehammer

Follow the Peer Gynt Mountain Road or discover the scenic mountain landscapes at Skeikampen or Fagerhøi.

Winter in Lillehammer

Lillehammer is one of Norway's oldest winter sports destinations. The Olympic town is surrouned by good alpine and cross-country possibilities.

Eating in Lillehammer

Blåmann Restaurant & Bar is one of many recommended places to eat in Lillehammer.

Shopping in Lillehammer

The lively pedestrian shopping precinct of Storgata in the centre of town is the best place to go shopping in Lillehammer.

What to do in Lillehammer

Take a trip with Skibladner, the world's oldest paddle steamer, go hiking, and travel at high speed down the bobleigh track at the Olympic Park.

About Lillehammer

Key facts about Lillehammer

Lillehammer is a modern town with medieval skiing roots. In 1994 the Winter Olympics were successfully held here.

Tourist information in the Lillehammer Region

There are several tourist information offices in the Lillehammer Region. Find the one closest to you.

Key facts about the Gudbrandsdalen Valley

The Gudbrandsdalen Valley consists of a main valley plus the smaller valleys of Gausdal, Espedalen, Vinstradalen, Heidal and Ottadalen.

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