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Billingen mountain farm in Gudbrandsdalen, Eastern Norway, with the river “Tora” running past it
Billingen mountain farm in Gudbrandsdalen.
Photo: Mari Valen Høihjelle

Explore some of Norway's most popular national parks, go on a musk ox safari, and taste delicious local food in Gudbrandsdalen – a valley that has inspired artists, chefs, and outdoor enthusiasts for centuries.

Located in Eastern Norway, Gudbrandsdalen is the king of the valleys! Many of the farms have roots back to the Middle Ages, and you can experience exciting activities and some of Norway's coolest theme parks. With so much to offer, the valley is the perfect destination for everyone.

On a journey through the valley, you can visit six national parks in the surrounding mountains – including Jotunheimen, Dovrefjell and Rondane.

The Olympic town of Lillehammer serves as the gateway to the Gudbrandsdalen valley in the south. From there, the valley stretches 230 kilometres north towards Lesja and the Romsdalen valley, and adjacent valleys Gausdal, Heidal, Ottadalen, and Espedalen. 

The region is known for an abundance of locally produced food, traditional architecture, and a varied landscape. With large areas of forests, mountains, and watercourses, Gudbrandsdalen is an ideal place for fishing, hiking, and skiing.

You can also attend the Peer Gynt Festival in Gålå, try rafting in the Sjoa river, or hike the famous pilgrim's path, the St. Olav's Way. At the head of the valley, you'll find Lom, a hotspot for both foodies and culture lovers.

Get in-depth travel information on The National Park Region’s website and Visit Jotunheimen's website (both of which are found in the northern part of the valley) and Lillehammer's official website (the southern part of the valley).

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From comfy hotels to cosy cabins. Find your home away from home in Gudbrandsdalen.

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From local eateries to high-end culinary gems. Get a taste of what Gudbrandsdalen has to offer.

Getting to Gudbrandsdalen

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Top attractions and activities in Gudbransdalen
Would you like to experience something fun and exciting this summer? Bring your family and friends to Hunderfossen Fairytale Park in Lillehammer for a… Read more
Hunderfossen Amusement park
Maihaugen offers activities and experiences for the whole family. Enjoy the idyllic surroundings of this great open-air museum and experience life… Read more
Maihaugen Museum
A museum dedicated to the vehicles that have used Norwegian roads from the car's early days to modern times. Read more
The Norwegian Vehicle Museum
Lillehammer Art Museum is located in a unique building designed by Snøhetta, in the centre of Lillehammer. The permanent collection comprises… Read more
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The only bobsleigh and luge track in Scandinavia. Wheelbob available throughout the summer season. Read more
Lillehammer Olympic Bob- and Luge Track
Welcome to Glittersjå Mountain Farm, with its well-preserved, traditional Norwegian buildings and old Norwegian animal breeds. This is a private zoo… Read more
Glittersjå Mountain Farm
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
The Norwegian Olympic Museum is a top modern and exciting museum. Experience olympic history from ancient times to the present day. The museum is… Read more
Norwegian Olympic Museum
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Tour de Dovre on bike
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If you want to try downhill, Hafjell Bike Park is the leading destination for lift- accessed cycling in Norway. Read more
Hafjell Bike Park
You can find Explore Sjoa in pretty surroundings between the river Sjoa and the national parks Rondane and Jotunheimen. We can offer a wide specter of… Read more
Rafting in Sjoa | Explore Sjoa
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Sjoa Rafting
Skeikampen Alpine Centre offers 11 lifts and 21 slopes totaling 21 kilometers, with an vertical drop of 350 m Read more
Skeikampen Alpine centre
Kvitfjell Ski resort is situated 45 minutes north of Lillehammer, and offers excellent snow conditions. This is a ski enthusiast's paradise. Peace,… Read more
Kvitfjell Ski Resort
In Hafjell you can enjoy both great skiing conditions and have a pleasant skiing experience with your family. Read more
Hafjell Ski Resort
Welcome to Høyt&Lavt climbing park at Bjorli! With 7 routes, 10 zip-lines and 95 elements. A new and exciting adventure in Lesja municipality. The… Read more
Climbing park Bjorli
Lomskyrkja – the church in Lom - is one of the biggest and most beautiful stave churches in Norway. Read more
Lom Stave Church
Is an architectural viewing pavilion overlooking Tverrfjellet mountain at Hjerkinn. The building was designed by Snøhetta architects and opened in… Read more
viewpoint SNØHETTA
The Nobel laureate Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson lived here with his family from 1875. The home is one of the best preserved artist homes in Norway.… Read more
Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson's home Aulestad
The Climate Park is an outdoor experience area with focus on climate history, hunting and catching, geology and biology. Welcome to Norway's Coolest… Read more
Climate Park 2469 | The ice tunnel in Lom, Jotunheimen
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Asker, Bærum and Drammen
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Bjorli and Lesja
More and more visitors come for the peace and quietness by more than 900 lakes, just interrupted by folk music and wild animals. Read more
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A 20-minute drive from Oslo takes you to Follo, a region full of fun and excitement. Here, you can scream on the thrilling rides at TusenFryd, visit a… Read more
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Hadeland and Ringerike
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Halden
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Hallingdal
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Hemsedal
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Kongsvinger and Elverum
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Kragerø
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Larvik and Stavern
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Moss
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Nesbyen
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Rauland
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Sandefjord
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    • Gudbrandsdalen train

      By train

      Dovrebanen (The Dovre Railway) runs between Oslo and Trondheim and follows the valley until it reaches Dombås, before heading up the Dovrefjell mountain plateau. The train also stops at Oslo Airport.

      Raumabanen (The Rauma railway) runs between Dombås and Åndalsnes, with stops at Lesja, Lesjaverk and Bjorli in the northernmost part of the valley.

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    • Gudbrandsdalen road

      By road

      It is easy to get to the Gudbrandsdalen valley by bus, with several companies operating local and long distance routes. Check tickets and timetables to the north and south of the valley.

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      If you go by car from Oslo, simply follow the E6 motorway the whole way. The drive from Oslo takes around 2 hours to Lillehammer and four hours to Dombås. From Trondheim, the travel time is 3 hours to Dombås and 5 hours to Lillehammer.

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    • Gudbrandsdalen plane

      By plane

      The nearest international airport is Oslo Airport. Lillehammer, which is the gateway to Gudbrandsdalen in the south, is situated 1 hour and 40 minutes from Oslo Airport by car and 2 hours by train.

      There are also domestic and international connections to Trondheim Airport. The travel time from the airport is around 4 hours to Dombås and 4.5 hours to Otta.

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