Midsummer's Eve at Maihaugen
Midsummer's Eve at Maihaugen is celebrated with bonfires, entertainment, dancing, children's activities, good food and lots of other fun. Here you will meet "everyone" from Lillehammer this evening.
Midsummer's Eve at Maihaugen offers a fantastic evening filled with bonfires, entertainment, dancing, activities for children, delicious food and lots of pleasant experiences. This is an occasion where you can meet both neighbors and acquaintances from Lillehammer.
The celebration starts at 17.30 and lasts until 23.00, and Maihaugen is transformed into an atmospheric arena this evening. As before, the program consists of a good mix between skilled amateurs and professional artists.
From 18.00-21.00 there are experiences to be had both from the stage and elsewhere around the area. The highlight is at 21.00, when everyone gathers at Breisjøen to light the Midsummer bonfire. This traditional moment is accompanied by beautiful entertainment and guarantees an unforgettable atmosphere.
If you want details about the evening, you can visit the website on maihaugen.no.
Crafts enthusiasts can also rejoice, with the opportunity to buy unique products from various craftsmen and gain insight into traditional crafts that are upheld.
Maihaugen, an iconic open-air museum in Lillehammer, was founded in 1904 under the name The Sandvig Collections. The initiator, dentist Anders Sandvig, started in 1887 by collecting the treasures of the peasant culture, folk art, hand tools and entire buildings, especially from Gudbrandsdalen. The collection grew rapidly and included entire farmyards and summer farms. Since 2011, Maihaugen has been part of the Lillehammer Museum Foundation.
From Lillehammer bus station to Maihaugen it is a short trip of approx. 1.3 kilometers.
Travel options:
On foot (approx. 20-25 min): This is the most common way. Walk up Jernbanegata, turn right into Anders Sandvigs gate, and follow this all the way up to the entrance. There is a slight climb all the way.
Bus (approx. 5 min): Several local buses stop right at Maihaugen (the stop is called Maihaugen). You can use lines 140, 141, or 142. Buses depart frequently from the platforms right outside the bus station.
Car/Taxi (approx. 4 min): Follow the signs to Nordseter/Sjusjøen from the city center, and Maihaugen is on your right. There are good parking opportunities for a fee at the museum.
The celebration starts at 17.30 and lasts until 23.00, and Maihaugen is transformed into an atmospheric arena this evening. As before, the program consists of a good mix between skilled amateurs and professional artists.
From 18.00-21.00 there are experiences to be had both from the stage and elsewhere around the area. The highlight is at 21.00, when everyone gathers at Breisjøen to light the Midsummer bonfire. This traditional moment is accompanied by beautiful entertainment and guarantees an unforgettable atmosphere.
If you want details about the evening, you can visit the website on maihaugen.no.
Crafts enthusiasts can also rejoice, with the opportunity to buy unique products from various craftsmen and gain insight into traditional crafts that are upheld.
Maihaugen, an iconic open-air museum in Lillehammer, was founded in 1904 under the name The Sandvig Collections. The initiator, dentist Anders Sandvig, started in 1887 by collecting the treasures of the peasant culture, folk art, hand tools and entire buildings, especially from Gudbrandsdalen. The collection grew rapidly and included entire farmyards and summer farms. Since 2011, Maihaugen has been part of the Lillehammer Museum Foundation.
From Lillehammer bus station to Maihaugen it is a short trip of approx. 1.3 kilometers.
Travel options:
On foot (approx. 20-25 min): This is the most common way. Walk up Jernbanegata, turn right into Anders Sandvigs gate, and follow this all the way up to the entrance. There is a slight climb all the way.
Bus (approx. 5 min): Several local buses stop right at Maihaugen (the stop is called Maihaugen). You can use lines 140, 141, or 142. Buses depart frequently from the platforms right outside the bus station.
Car/Taxi (approx. 4 min): Follow the signs to Nordseter/Sjusjøen from the city center, and Maihaugen is on your right. There are good parking opportunities for a fee at the museum.
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