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A holiday in the valleys of Eastern Norway never gets boring or flat. Kickstart your planning of eventful days with the help of our expert’s hints.
He left the world-famous fjords of his childhood for the mysterious inlands of Eastern Norway. The Bergen-born Ove Gjesdal, now head of tourism at Lillehammer and the Gudbrandsdalen valley, says: “I was quickly enthused by the unseen activities here. There is something interesting going on all year. I’ve gotten into cycling, skiing and other sports, and I have become addicted to cultural festivals and other events that the region is known for.”
Grab the steering wheel and see it for yourself: many of the valleys of Eastern Norway seem wonderfully endless when you travel through them and start to make spontaneous or planned stops by the many sights and attractions. The constantly changing landscape shifts without notice between soft hills and dramatic shapes.
The Olympic city of Lillehammer is located at the very southern end of the Gudbrandsdalen valley. The traditional wooden houses in main street of Storgata has many niche shops, restaurants and other cultural experiences.
Pay a visit to Lillehammer Art Museum and continue to the open air folk museum of Maihaugen. Finish at the ski jump facilities of Lysgårdsbakken with the bonus of a view over Lillehammer. Get a good nights sleep in Lillehammer.
Storgata in Lillehammer, with its charming wooden buildings, is an experience in its own right. With over 125…
Go to: Lillehammer Town centreStorgata in Lillehammer, with its charming wooden buildings, is an experience in its own right. With over 125…
Lillehammer Art Museum is located in a unique building designed by Snøhetta, in the centre of Lillehammer. The…
Go to: Lillehammer Art MuseumLillehammer Art Museum is located in a unique building designed by Snøhetta, in the centre of Lillehammer. The…
From Lillehammer, travel northwards to Hafjell, one of Norway’s major ski destinations. In the summertime, the area is considered to be amongst Norway’s most well-developed cycling parks.
On the other side of the valley, the big thing is bobsleighs on wheels. There you will also find the fairy tale theme-based Hunderfossen Adventure Park with family-friendly accommodation alternatives.
The only bobsleigh and luge track in Scandinavia. Wheelbob available throughout the summer season.
Go to: Lillehammer Olympic Bob- and Luge TrackThe only bobsleigh and luge track in Scandinavia. Wheelbob available throughout the summer season.
In Hafjell you can enjoy both great skiing conditions and have a pleasant skiing experience with your family.
Go to: Hafjell Ski ResortIn Hafjell you can enjoy both great skiing conditions and have a pleasant skiing experience with your family.
If you want to try downhill, Hafjell Bike Park is the leading destination for lift- accessed cycling in…
Go to: Hafjell Bike ParkIf you want to try downhill, Hafjell Bike Park is the leading destination for lift- accessed cycling in…
Continue northwards through the Gudbrandsdalen valley. Make a stop at the stave church of Ringebu before you leave the main route E6 and head to Venabygdsfjellet. Explore the mountain hiking or by horse.
The mountain of Muen is a good spot for a panoramic view of Rondane National Park. Spend the night at a hotel or camping of your choice at Ringebu or nearby.
Ringebu Stave Church dates back to around 1220, and is one of the country's 28 remaining buildings of its…
Go to: Ringebu Stave ChurchRingebu Stave Church dates back to around 1220, and is one of the country's 28 remaining buildings of its…
Venabygdsfjellet forms part of a network comprising some 2,500 km of trails.
Go to: Venabygdsfjellet, Cross-country SkiingVenabygdsfjellet forms part of a network comprising some 2,500 km of trails.
Cross the U-shaped Gudbrandsdalen valley, starting at Gålå. This destination is known for its seasonal outdoor play Peer Gynt, and is also a good starting point for driving the mountainous Peer Gynt Road via Fefor all the way down to Espedalen valley.
The tower-shaped lodge Elgtårnet is a good place to spot moose from above. Further south, the famous natural potholes at Helvete are amongst the biggest in Northern Europe.
Enter the mythical country of Peer Gynt and the kingdom of the trolls as you follow this gravel road, which…
Go to: Peer Gynt RoadEnter the mythical country of Peer Gynt and the kingdom of the trolls as you follow this gravel road, which…
Ove Gjesdal is the general manager of Visit Lillehammer AS.
The predictable climate of Valdres and its surroundings comes with a snow guarantee during the winter season, which makes it a good spot for skiing. Taste the area’s famous semi-fermented trout, celebrated during the Rakfisk festival in November.
You can find suitable accommodation options in many places, such as in the city of Fagernes.
There's a reason for the Besseggen being one of the most popular mountain hikes in Norway. The spectacular…
Go to: The Besseggen Ridge in JotunheimenThere's a reason for the Besseggen being one of the most popular mountain hikes in Norway. The spectacular…
Halfway between Bergen and Oslo, Hallingdal offers many activities. The valley has well-developed areas for hiking, biking and skiing. The small cities of Gol, Geilo, Ål, Nesbyen, and Hemsedal are all excellent points of departure, and offer varied accommodation. For close contact with bears and other creatures typical for this part of Norway, visit Langedrag Nature Park and the Bear park in Flå.
Alternative route: to Elverum in the Østerdalen valley
The Østerdalen valley is shaped by Norway’s longest river Glomma. South of the city of Glåmdalen the valley landscape changes name to the Glåmdal valley. The valleys offers numerous activities by and on the river and in the mountains. Spend the night in Elverum.
The Hallingdal Route runs from Geilo to Nesbyen, a 77 km distance through fairly easy terrain. It is part of…
Go to: The Hallingdal RouteThe Hallingdal Route runs from Geilo to Nesbyen, a 77 km distance through fairly easy terrain. It is part of…
Spend a week skiing across the Hallingdal mountains, or take a day trip - the choice is yours! The Hallingdal…
Go to: The Hallingdal trackSpend a week skiing across the Hallingdal mountains, or take a day trip - the choice is yours! The Hallingdal…
Langedrag Nature Park is open for overnight and daily visits, all year round, and offers a number of…
Go to: Langedrag Nature ParkLangedrag Nature Park is open for overnight and daily visits, all year round, and offers a number of…
Get up close and personal with bears, elk, lynx and other exotic animals! In Bjørneparken our…
Go to: Bear ParkGet up close and personal with bears, elk, lynx and other exotic animals! In Bjørneparken our…
Numedal is the southernmost of Eastern Norway’s lush, big valleys. Here, you can visit four stave churches that are solid reminders of the rich past. The traditions of Numedal as a trade route during the Middle Ages are celebrated every summer at Middelalderuka (the Medieval week).
Flesberg stave church dating back to approximately 1150-1200, this church are famous for interior decorations.…
Go to: Flesberg stave churchFlesberg stave church dating back to approximately 1150-1200, this church are famous for interior decorations.…
Rollag Stave Church The church is located a few kilometres north of the centre of the village Rollag. It was…
Go to: Rollag Stave churchRollag Stave Church The church is located a few kilometres north of the centre of the village Rollag. It was…
Nore Stave Church Nore Stave Church is located in Nore and Uvdal municipality in Buskerud. Nore Stave Church…
Go to: Nore StavkirkeNore Stave Church Nore Stave Church is located in Nore and Uvdal municipality in Buskerud. Nore Stave Church…
Uvdal Stave Church, as it stands today, does not have its original appearance but is a result of steady…
Go to: Uvdal Stave ChurchUvdal Stave Church, as it stands today, does not have its original appearance but is a result of steady…
Hardangervidda is the largest national park in Norway, and the scenery is varied with steep mountainsides and…
Go to: Hardangervidda national park - southeastern partHardangervidda is the largest national park in Norway, and the scenery is varied with steep mountainsides and…
From Numedal, the road to the small city of Rjukan in Telemark bear marks of the silent charm of the Norwegian countryside. Rjukan is located deep down in an unusually narrow valley, so narrow that a sun mirror has been placed atop of a mountain to reflect the winter sun down to the city.
The mountain Gaustatoppen in Rjukan in Telemark county is easily accessable and one of the most beautiful…
Go to: GaustatoppenThe mountain Gaustatoppen in Rjukan in Telemark county is easily accessable and one of the most beautiful…
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