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Jotunheimen in eastern Norway Photo: Lars Sjøgren/Innovation Norway

Eastern Norway

Eastern Norway is known for tall and wild mountains in Jotunheimen national park and urban life in the capital of Oslo. More...
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About half of the Norwegian population live in this region. Gudbrandsdalen is one of the valleys cutting through the mountains from east to west.
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Jotunheimen in eastern Norway - Photo: Lars Sjøgren/Innovation Norway

Eastern Norway

Eastern Norway is known for tall and wild mountains in Jotunheimen national park and urban life in the capital of Oslo.

Eastern Norway

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    Oslo

    The capital of Norway is situated by a fjord and surrounded by hills and forests and is only 7 hours away from New York.

    Lillehammer

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

    The Jotunheimen Mountains

    Enjoy the view from the top of Galdhøpiggen, Norway's tallest mountain, or walk along the narrow, but popular, Besseggen Ridge.

    Hemsedal

    Hemsedal is a small mountain village known for some of Norway's best skiing and fly fishing.

    Bjorli and Lesja

    At the very top of Gudbrandsdalen, only a few kilometers from Romsdalen, you will find the municipality of Lesja and the village of Bjorli.

    Flå

    Flå offers beautiful nature, from lakes and forests to mountain tops. Parts of Vassfaret (the legendary Kingdom of Bears) belong to Flå.

    Follo

    Welcome to the sunny side of the Oslofjord, only 20 minutes south of Oslo.

    Geilo

    Geilo is a mountain village halfway between Oslo and Bergen. It is known for good skiing during winter, and hiking, cycling and fishing during summer.

    Gjøvik, Land and Toten

    Gjøvik is located by lake Mjøsa and is home to Skibladner, the oldest paddle steamer in the world.

    Hadeland

    Being on the list of nationally valuable culture landscapes, Hadeland can offer a wealth of attractions and activities for visitors of all ages.

    Gudbrandsdalen

    Gudbrandsdalen is surrounded by the national parks of Jotunheimen, Rondane and Dovrefjell, and is known for medieval farms and good skiing.

    Nesbyen

    Nesbyen is the "old town" of the Hallingdal Valley, rich in culture and tradition. The gentle high mountains tempt you with amazing scenery.

    The Fjell & Fjord region

    Explore some of Norway’s greatest highlights on a journey through the mountains of Hallingdal and Norefjell to the fjords of Hardanger and Sognefjord.

    The Drammen Region

    Combine urban life in the city of Drammen with a wilderness expedition, or an art trip in Vestfossen with a round of golf in picturesque surroundings.

    Trysil

    Trysil is Norway's largest ski resort with 66 slopes and 31 lifts. Trysil is family friendly, and in summer offers more than 30 activities.

    Valdres

    The region of Valdres is known for hiking, cycling and fishing in the summer, and more than 1,000 kilometers of cross-country trails in the winter.

    Villmarksriket

    Villmarksriket wilderness area is located in the county of Hedmark, just north of Oslo. Norway's largest ski resort is found at Trysil.

    Romerike

    Romerike is a green and lush region close to Oslo. Here you can visit the Eidsvoll Building where Norway's independence from Denmark was declared.

    Østfold

    Østfold is one of Norway’s smallest counties. The region can for example tempt you with the Oslofjord, Fredrikstad Fortress and the Glomma River.

    Ål in Hallingdal

    In Ål you can enjoy enjoy outdoor activities and a number of cultural events.

    Uvdal

    Located midway between Kongsberg and Geilo, Uvdal blends Norwegian nature, culture and traditions into a pleasant experience.

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