Experience the Viking era and the Middle Ages, the heydays of Norwegian farming culture, the everyday life of the poor and underprivileged, industrial history and the history of forestry.

The cathedral ruins in Hamar

The cathedral ruins in Hamar, with towering arches under a modern protective glass structure, are a powerful symbol of the history and an awe-inspiring experience in their own right.

Norwegian authors

Several of Norway's most renowned writers spent their childhood years in Hedmark, and have used the region as a source of inspiration. Among them are: Alf Prøysen, Kjell Aukrust, Rolf Jacobsen, Hans Børli, Vidar Sandbeck, Oskar Braathen and Jacob Breda Bull.

Visit the Aukrust Centre or the Prøysen Museum and Home, and get an insight into their lives, literary work and world of fantasy.

Magnor Glassverk (glassworks)

Visit Magnor Glassverk's workshop and get to know how mouth blown glass is created.

Museums

Villmarksriket Hedmark offer a number of themed museums, for example:

• The Norwegian Railway Museum
• The Norwegian Forest Museum
• The Mining Museums in Folldal and at Røros
• The Norwegian Motor Museum
• The Norwegian Emigrant Museum
• The Kirsten Flagstad Museum
• The floating museum Skibladner – the white swan of Mjøsa and the world's oldest paddle steamer

Løiten Brænderi (aquavit distillery)

Let the show "An Aquavisit" take you on a journey through the history of the distillery of aquavit - Norway's national drink.

Aquavit is a potato-based spirit flavoured with herbs such as caraway seeds, anise, dill, fennel and coriander. The preferred accompaniment to Christmas food. 

The UNESCO protected mining town of Røros

Røros is one of Europe's oldest wooden towns. A unique collection of buildings dating back hundreds of years has earned Røros a place on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

Jutulhogget Canyon

A visit to Jutulhogget in Østerdalen, one of Northern Europe's largest canyons, is a nature experience not to be missed. Allow a few hours to explore the canyon or walk along the edge of the cliff.

The Viking Ship Olympic Arena

This is an indoor speed skating facility at Hamar. It opened in 1993, originally built for the 1994 Lillehammer Winter Olympics.

Rondane National Tourist Route

By the foot of the majestic blue mountains in Rondane National Park, runs a beautiful and tranquil valley. A peaceful drive along the valley and Rondane National Tourist Route (rv. 27) between Enden and Folldal is an excellent alternative to the main routes through Gudbrandsdalen and Østerdalen. In-between the towering mountains, Rondane can offer wilderness, as well as vast plains and idyllic valleys. 

Mjøstråkk Cycle Route

This is the name of the 250-kilometre-long cycle route around Mjøsa, Norway’s largest lake. Hamar, Lillehammer and Gjøvik are all towns situated beside Mjøsa. The cycle route is well-signposted, and the roads are a combination of gravel and tarmac.

A range of interesting sights and tourist attractions are available around Mjøsa, and these are all marked and described on maps. Bicycle maps for Mjøstråkk can be bought at the tourist offices.