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| Lillehammer | ||
| Fylke | Domestic | |
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| Residents | 28.345 (2020) | |
| height | 162 m | |
| Tourist info | 47 61 28 98 00 http://www.lillehammer.com/ | |
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Lillehammer is a city in FylkeDomestic in the southern Norway. The city is located on the shores of Lake Mjøsa. The majority is on the east bank. It is best known as the venue for the 1994 Winter Olympics. The wooden houses from the 18th century are particularly worth seeing.
background
getting there
By plane
Lillehammer does not have an airport. The Oslo Airport Gardermoen
(IATA: OSL) However, it is well connected to the rail network and from there trains run every hour to Lillehammer (1:40, 227 NOK).
By train
The city is on the railway line from Skien and Oslo to Trondheim.
In the street
By boat
mobility
The center is easy to explore on foot. It is only two streets from the train station to the Storgata, the central pedestrian zone in the heart of the city. Buses to various regional destinations start at the station forecourt.
Tourist Attractions
Many of the newer attractions relate to the 1994 Winter Games and are located in the Olympic Park (Olympic parks).
- 1 Lysgårdsbakkene, Olympic parks. The ski jump for the games is now a year-round attraction with an elevator (or 954 steps if you're fit) to the top. From above you have a great view over Lillehammer and Lake Mjøsa. Elevator there and back NOK 40 including entry to the tower, NOK 25 in addition for an optional bobsleigh simulation. The attraction is a 20-30 minute walk from the city center. Walk over the Fossgatan and follow the signs (Olympic parks / chairlifts).Open: in summer from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., in spring / autumn from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and in winter from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Norwegian Olympic Museum, Håkon Hall, Olympic Park.
Other places of interest are:
- 2 Maihaugen. Europe's largest open-air museum with 185 traditional Norwegian buildings in miniature form.Open: in summer daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in winter daily (except Mon) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. After the opening hours from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., you can still visit the park (with the buildings closed) free of charge.Price: Entry: 90/75 NOK in high / low season.
activities
There are excellent Winter sports. Lillehammer's Olympic Park is connected to the network of Sjusjøen and Nordseter via cross-country skiing slopes, and the Hafjell Alpine skiing area is nearby. In summer there are a few opportunities to hike and mountain biking.
shop
The shopping mile becomes a little unsuitable Storgata (large street, which should better be translated as "main street"). It is lined with wooden houses, boutiques and restaurants.
kitchen
Cheap
- Oylsund Kafe, Storgata 52. Kebaps, different types of fish at different prices from NOK 50.Open: every day.
- 1 Lillehammer pizzaria, Storgata 61. Turkish restaurant with good pizza / burgers and salad.
medium
- Edges cro, Lysgårdsbakkene (by the ski lift). Rustic Norwegian house covered with a traditional lawn mat with specialties from 100 NOK, beautiful view over Lillehammer and open daily.
Upscale
- 2 Bryggerikjelleren, Elvegata 19. Brewery / cellar restaurant with a small menu and superbly prepared dishes.
nightlife
accommodation
- 1 Lillehammer Vandrerhjem Stasjonen, Jernbanetorget 2, 2609 Lillehammer. Tel.: 47 61 26 00 24, Email: [email protected]. Open: all year round.
- Øvergaard Overnatting / Bed & breakfast, Jernbanegaten 24, 2609 Lillehammer. Tel.: 47 61 25 99 99, Email: [email protected]. Feature: pension.Open: all year round.
(Small rooms and a large living room or a beautiful garden. The landlord knows his way around and gives tips for excursions)
security
health
Practical advice
There is one in the train station Tourist info.
trips
In Ringebu (E 6 to the north) is a 13th century stave church.
literature
Web links
- https://www.lillehammer.kommune.no/ (nb) - Official website of Lillehammer
