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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

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

Lillehammer

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

Lillehammer

Source: Visit Norway

Explore Lilllehammer

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.
Interest: Getting here and around

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.
Interest: Hostels & Guest houses, Hotels

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.
Interest: Nature attractions, Museums & Galleries, Cruise, Mountains

Tour suggestions in Lillehammer

Follow the Peer Gynt Mountain Road or discover the scenic mountain landscapes at Skeikampen or Fagerhøi.
Interest: Tour suggestions, Mountains

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.
Interest: Skiing, Mountains

Restaurants and nightlife in Lillehammer

Blåmann Restaurant & Bar is one of many recommended places to eat in Lillehammer.
Interest: Food & Drink

Shopping in Lillehammer

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

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.
Interest: Tours & Safaris, Biking, Hiking, Mountains

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 for the Gudbrandsdalen Valley

Visit a tourist information office to help plan your holiday in the Gudbrandsdalen Valley.
Interest: Tourist information

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