Bjorli and Lesja

Itching to put on those skis? Enjoy long, snowsure winters in Bjorli and Lesja!

Just where the Gudbrandsdalen valley ends and the Romsdalen valley starts lies Lesja and the village Bjorli, a perfect starting point if you want to explore national parks like Reinheimen and Dovrefjell by foot, bike or skis.

Bjorli is known for its long and snowy winter season, and Bjorli ski centre is usually one of the first alpine resorts to open in the autumn. If you prefer cross-country skiing, you can start your trip right in the village centre!

Hikers, cyclists, riders, and anglers can usually trust the summer season here to be warm and dry. After a day in the great outdoors, you’ll want to stop by Avdemsbue where you can buy locally made cheese and other food from the area.

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Top attractions in Bjorli and Lesja

Avdemsbue

Avdemsbue is an old grocery shop, originally from 1878. They offer locally produced food as well as products from all over Norway. Read more

Avdemsbue

Climbing park Bjorli

Winter 2018 did the new climbing park "Høyt & Lavt Bjorli" open. 7 tracks, 10 zip lines and 95 elements. Read more

Climbing park Bjorli

Fly fishing at Lesja

We guide you to hidden fishing pearls at Gudbrandsdalslågen in Lesja. Read more

Fly fishing at Lesja

Lesja Parachute Club

Lesja Parachute Club is one of Norway’s largest clubs when measuring the fun you can have. The club has 174 members and does 2222 parachute jumps a… Read more

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Sagelva Hydropower Center - From waterfall to hydropower

Sagelva Hydropower Center in the Romsdalen valley near Bjorli, is built on the remains of the old local sawmill. Where the rivers Asbjørnsåa and Ulvåa… Read more

Sagelva Hydropower Center - From waterfall to hydropower

Boat and canoe rental at Lesjaskogvatnet

The campsite is next to the beautiful Lesjaskogsvatnet lake, with excellent swimming, fishing and hiking in the area. This is a wonderful place for… Read more

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Farm experiences in Lesja | Vigga Vekst

Vigga Vekst is situated in scenic surroundings at Lora in Lesja municipality. On the traditional farm we have a good basecamp for activities and… Read more

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Bjorli ski school and ski rental

We have everything you need for skiing holiday at Bjorli. We have ski school and equipement for alpine skiing, snowboard and cross country skiing. Read more

Bjorli ski school and ski rental

Lesja Fjellstyre

Lesja fjellstyre is managing hunting, fishing and use rights on common land in Lesja. We have 15 fishing and hunting cabins for rental inn our… Read more

Lesja Fjellstyre

Bjorliheimen Hotel

Bjorliheimen Hotel and Meeting Center has a unique location - in the middle of Reinheimen National Park and just off the E136, midway between Dombås… Read more

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By train

From Oslo or Trondheim, take the train to Dombås, where you can board the Rauma Line towards Åndalsnes. The train stops at Lesja, Lesjaverk, and Bjorli, and the journey is considered one of the most beautiful in the world.
By car

The E136 road runs through Lesja.

From Oslo or Trondheim, follow the E6 to Dombås, and then the E136 towards Åndalsnes.

From Fjord Norway, follow the E136 towards Åndalsnes and Dombås.

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By plane

The closest airports are Molde Airport and Ålesund airport, both about 2.5 hours from Bjorli and Lesja by car.

You can also travel to Bjorli and Lesja from Oslo Airport or Trondheim Airport, both approximately 5 hours from Bjorli and Lesja by car or train.

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