Lillehammer

Lillehammer city center is compact and easy to explore on foot. The shops can mainly be found along and around Storgata, which is characterized by charming, older wooden houses with historical value.

It is said that you never spend more than five minutes on foot to get to where you need to go in the city center. Storgata is a lively meeting place during the day and is reminiscent of cozy Skomakergata when the Christmas decorations are in place.

In Lillehammer you will find everything from galleries, hotels and restaurants to pharmacies, hairdressers, liquor stores and banks, as well as much more useful! The city's green oasis, Søndre Park, offers a cozy café that is open daily. In addition, you can enjoy the sight of the Mesna River, which in winter transforms into a magical landscape when it freezes to ice.

Lillehammer is located on Lake Mjøsa, Norway's largest lake, and has roots dating back to 1827, when the city was granted market town rights. Today, Lillehammer has around 27,000 inhabitants and a dynamic student culture.

The city is known both nationally and internationally as the host of the 1994 Winter Olympics. Not least, Lillehammer is a winter city with fantastic hiking opportunities and a short distance to winter sports. Visit popular attractions such as Maihaugen, Lillehammer Art Museum, Norwegian Olympic Museum, Bjerkebæk and the Norwegian Vehicle History Museum. You should also visit the iconic Olympic facilities such as Haakons Hall and Lysgaardsbakkene ski jumping facilities.

With 75 shops and 19 cafés and restaurants, Lillehammer offers a unique shopping environment. In addition, you will find galleries, five hotels and several convenient services. Søndre Park is always a nice place to stop by, and the winter splendor of the Mesna River is something you don't want to miss. Lillehammer has been a city since 1827 and continues to charm locals and visitors alike.