Beyond Oslo
Lillehammer: the back story
The back story
About Lillehammer: the back story
Lillehammer, north of Oslo, is the gateway to Gudbrandsdalen. Maihaugen is Norway’s largest open-air museum, in its own words; the Olympic Park hosts the IBSF bobsleigh and skeleton World Championships in 2027 on its Olympic track, and the official tourist information counts the area’s slopes among Norway’s best.
Getting there
By Vy train from Oslo S; check vy.no for times.
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © DXR · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsMaihaugen
Norway’s largest open-air museum, with farmhouses and interiors from across the valley.
Check vy.no for trains from Oslo S to Lillehammer.
Skiing
The Olympic Park and the slopes of the region: see ULTIMATE Ski Resorts.
Our advice: go in winter for the snow, or in summer for Maihaugen.
Why it's on our list
- Getting there
- Maihaugen
- Skiing
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Lillehammer: the back story before you go.