Winter sports arenas fit for the stars, local food, and cultural history. Welcome to the Lillehammer region!
The Lillehammer region is located in the Gudbrandsdalen valley in Eastern Norway, around two hours north of Oslo. It is known for the 1994 Olympic Winter Games and from the Netflix series Lilyhammer.
With mountains, rivers and Norway’s largest lake nearby, it is an ideal place for outdoor activities. Get some great insider tips on things to do here!
In summer, you can go hiking, horseback riding, and rafting. When temperatures drop, snow-covered slopes and prepared cross-country tracks await. Many of the Olympic arenas are still open to the public – you can even try bobsleighing!
Taste local delicacies and check out museums and cultural centres like Maihaugen. If you’re travelling with children, a visit to the Hunderfossen Adventure Park is a must.
Lillehammer has achieved the certification Sustainable Destination. Although this does not mean that the destination is sustainable, it does mean that it has made a commitment to work systematically to reduce the negative effects of tourism, while strengthening its positive ripple effects.
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Where to stay
Book comfy hotels or cosy cabins. Find your home away from home.
Food and drink
Taste delicious local food and book a table at a fine restaurant.
Getting here and around
Get in-depth travel information at Lillehammer’s official website.
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Local travel
The main terminal for buses, trains, and taxis is Lillehammer skysstasjon. Further north in Gudbrandsdalen, the main hubs are Ringebu Skysstasjon and Vinstra Skysstasjon.
There are frequent bus services from Lillehammer city centre to most of the city’s attractions, including the ski resorts and the family park Hunderfossen.
By plane
Oslo Airport is located around 1.5 hours from Lillehammer by car.
All trains between Oslo and Lillehammer stop at Oslo Airport. There is also a bus connection from Oslo Airport to Lillehammer and other locations in the Gudbrandsdalen valley.
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By car
From Oslo and Trondheim, follow the E6 to Lillehammer. Travel time is around 2 hours from Oslo and 5 hours from Trondheim.
You can also drive to Lillehammer from cities in Fjord Norway, such as Bergen, Ålesund, and Kristiansund. Travel time is close to 7 hours from Bergen along E16, about 5 hours from Ålesund along E6 and E136, and around 6 hours from Kristiansund on the E6.
By bus
There are regular bus connections to Lillehammer and other destinations in the area from Oslo, Trondheim, and Bergen.
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By train
You can take the train to Lillehammer from both Trondheim and Oslo and there are many daily departures. Travel time is around 2 hours from Oslo and 4.5 hours from Trondheim.
If you’re travelling from Northwest, you can take the train from Åndalsnes and change at Dombås for a train to Lillehammer. The trip will take around 3.5 hours.
Towards sustainability
The certification Sustainable Destination is a label given to destinations that work systematically to reduce the negative impacts of tourism. In addition to providing visitors with enjoyable experiences, the destination must strive to minimise its impact on local nature, culture and the environment, and support the local community and economy. The municipality and the travel industry shall cooperate closely to assure that the destination is a great place in which to live as well as visit.
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