The Gjøvik region
and Ringsaker

Enjoy the good life in the countryside!

In Eastern Norway, you'll find places like Toten, Søndre Land, Gjøvik, and Ringsaker that offer wonderful local food, rich cultural life, and Norway’s largest lake, Mjøsa.

Gjøvik is home to Skibladner – the world’s oldest paddle steamer.

Visit the Gjøvik Olympic Hall, which was built for the 1994 Lillehammer Olympics and is the world’s largest stadium located inside a mountain.

Visit Søndre Land, an hour from Toten. Go for a ride in a velocipede car on the old Valdresbanen railway line or visit the Dokka Delta National Wetlands Centre, a nature reserve at the northern end of the Randsfjord.

Kids will love the climbing park Gjøvik Klatrepark, the Vitensenteret Innlandet science centre, and the water park, Totenbadet. Don't miss the world-class art at the Peder Balke-Senteret in Kapp.

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Less than two hours north of Oslo you'll find Gjøvik, known as “the white city by Lake Mjøsa”.

Gjøvik is home to Skibladner – the world’s oldest paddle steamer still in service. Don't miss this opportunity to travel back in time on a boat cruise on Norway's biggest lake, the Mjøsa!

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The Ringsaker region has a lively restaurant scene, and you can dive deep into both culture and nature experiences here.

Food and drink

Taste delicious local food and book a table at a fine restaurant.

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On the eastern bank of Mjøsa, you can stay the night in unique tree top hotels or at an amazing traditional farm that focuses on local cuisine, go glamping, or kayaking!

Where to stay

Book comfy hotels or cosy cabins. Find your home away from home.

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Gjøvik and Ringsaker has achieved the certification Sustainable Destination. While this doesn't mean that Gjøvik and Ringsaker is completely sustainable, it has made a commitment to reduce the negative effects of tourism, while strengthening its positive ripple effects.

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