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YOUR GUIDE TO Lillehammer and Gudbrandsdalen SUMMER 2018 SUMMER GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 1 Foto: Barnas Gård Hunderfossen Gård Barnas Foto: Create your experience. Hanslien Asmund Foto: Visit Lillehammer and Gudbrandsdalen in sum- Looking for a challenge? Try Birken, Furusjøen mer, and you will find a region bursting with ad- Rundt, or one of the other races. In this brochure, ventures just waiting to be explored – whether you will find a diverse selection of summer you visit with your children, your loved one, or activities in the region. good friends. For families, this is a unique experience. Ad- For further info, please visit venture parks and attractions provide entertain- www.lillehammer.com. ment for both young and old, and you are within Enjoy summer – the way you like it. Welcome! easy reach of a plethora of outdoor activities such as rafting, cycling, horseback riding, and Ove Gjesdal, Tourism Manager hiking – to mention but a few. Also highly recommended are the many cul- tural experiences the region has to offer. Visit the SUSTAINABLE museums, indulge in local cuisine, and discover the DESTINATION enchanting Peer Gynt and other cultural events. WE ARE READY FamilyLillehammer and Gudbrandsdalen offer a rangefriendly of family-friendly activities and adventures, and also a wide choice of accommodation where children are welcome and well catered for. Eco-friendly travel made easier Content The Green Travel symbol (tussock) makes eco-friendly THE VERY YOUNG THE IN-BETWEEN THE OLDER travel easy. Several of our travel-industry service provid- Welcome to our region > 04 ers have been awarded environmental certification, and Top activities for families with children > 06 are committed to sustainable development. These will Don’t miss... > 08 carry the tussock / Green Travel symbol. The best of culture > 10 Out and about > 11 Share your images and holiday memories with us at Book your accommodation directly at our website: What’s on & when? > 15 #visitlillehammer. Maybe the photo we repost is yours? www.lillehammer.com Activities > 22 Culture > 33 Lillehammer Tourist Office Vinstra Tourist Information Office Jernbanetorget 2, 2609 Lillehammer Servicetorget, Kommunehuset i Nord-Fron, Nedregate 50, Shopping > 43 Tel: +47 61 28 98 00 | [email protected] 2640 Vinstra | Tel: +47 61 21 61 00 | [email protected] Restaurants and nightlife > 46 Ringebu Tourist Information Office Gausdal Tourist Office Ringebu Skysstasjon, 2630 Ringebu Dikterportalen 21.05-30.09, Aulestadvegen 4, 2656 Follebu Accommodation > 52 Tel: +47 61 28 47 00 | [email protected] Tel:+47 97562000 | [email protected] Stenersen Didrik Foto: Other services > 60 What to look forward to... > 62 Our cooperation Municipalities Cover photo: Ian Brodie Magazine design and layout: City map Lillehammer > 64 Charlotte Grønvold Menkerud, www.lole.no Overview map – destinations and attractions > 66 Changes in opening hours and rates may occur. Lillehammer Gausdal Øyer Ringebu Sør-Fron Nord-Fron Ringsaker Nordre Land kommune kommune kommune kommune kommune kommune kommune kommune No liability accepted for printing errors. 2 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 3 *The numbers indicate where the destinations are located. Please see the overview map of Lillehammer and Gudbrandsdalen, page 66. Kvitfjell, Venabygdsfjellet, Ringebu 3 10 12 Kvitfjell is home to Norway’s most spectacular alpine runs – the very same that were used for the 1994 Olympics – and is an annual venue for the World Cup downhill race. On the eas- tern side of Gudbrandsdalen are the breathtaking Venabygdsfjellet and Rondane – a stunning high-mountain experience by car as well as by foot. Rondane National Tourist Route offers spectacular views as you drive along and from its many vantage points ideal for a break. Ringebu is often referred to as Norway’s smallest town, and its history as a commercial centre dates back to 1899. Here you will find a wide selection of speciality shops in charming surroundings. ExploreWelcome Lillehammer and Gudbrandsdalenour – a destination rto egion Gålå, Rondablikk (Kvamsfjellet), Vinstra 6 11 13 with spectacular scenery, unique attractions, and great adventures Wold Øyvind Foto: Visit the central part of Gudbrandsdalen, and you will discover a spectacular mountain hiking terrain as well as a host of cultural experiences in an authentic setting. The town of Vinstra is Lillehammer 1 the region’s centre, and the highlight of the summer is the annual Peer Gynt Festival held at Gålå – in the World of Peer Gynt. Lillehammer is a charming town at the entrance to the Gudbrandsdalen valley. With its 27,000 On the eastern side of the valley is Rondablikk (Kvamsfjellet mountain), which is a gateway inhabitants and picturesque pedestrian street, it has a cosy village feel rarely found in urban to Rondane National Park. This is home to the Furusjøen Rundt races (mountain biking, running), settings Lillehammer is one of Norway’s most important cultural centres, and was recently also known as the Adventure of Rondane. Just north of Vinstra, you will find one of the best white- awarded status as a UNESCO City of Literature. Storgata, lined with idyllic wooden town houses, water rafting rivers in Europe. GoRafting offers adventures for visitors of all ages. provides the framework for a modern and friendly shopping experience and is an experience in its own right. Lillehammer was the host of the 1994 Winter Olympics, and there are several Olympic Arenas well worth a visit. It is a popular annual venue for both large and small events, such as the Nordic World Ski Championships, the Birkebeiner Races, and the Norwegian Festival Skeikampen, Espedalen (Gausdal) and Skåbu 4 8 9 of Literature. Numerous museums and cultural centres are also available, including Maihaugen, Skeikampen, some 45 minutes by car from Lillehammer, is a destination ideal for cycling and the Norwegian Olympic Museum, and Lillehammer Art Museum. These are only a few of the hiking. It is located in the mountain area known as the World of Peer Gynt, where you also find experiences on offer, and another attraction not to be missed is Skibladner – the world’s oldest Kvitfjell, Gålå, and Espedalen. Follow the Peer Gynt route, and you will reach the mountain paddle steamer still in scheduled service. plateau at approx. 1000 metres above sea level. The mountain destination Espedalen in Vestre Gausdal is another fantastic starting point for out- door pursuits, whatever the season. This is also where you find Helvete Nature Park featuring Hafjell, Hunderfossen, Øyer 2 Northern Europe’s largest potholes. At Skåbu, just north of Espedalen, you can pick up Jotun- Wide range of adventure activities within a small radius: Hunderfossen Adventure Park is the heimvegen – a route leading directly to Jotunheimen National Park. country’s very own fairytale adventure park, and with over 60 attractions it caters for every age group. Kids Farm Hunderfossen with over 150 small and large animals. Lilleputthammer Family Park is packed with exciting experiences for children under 9 years old. Hafjell Bike Park offers Synnfjell and Village of Dokka 14 15 lift-assisted downhill biking for all skill levels. This is also the area where you find Lillehammer Olympic Bobsleigh and Luge Track, the Norwegian Road Museum, and Hafjell Golf. Furthermore, Synnfjell mountain area is a true gem located 50 km from Lillehammer. With its forests and the Øyerfjellet mountain offers a spectacular scenery ideal for hiking, fishing, and biking. peaks, it is the ideal spot for both MTB and hiking enthusiasts. Synnfjell offers spectacular outdoor adventures all year round, and borders Langsua National Park. Its highest point is Spåtindtoppen at 1414 m a.s.l. Popular activities include dog sledding and Geocaching. Sjusjøen and Nordseter 5 7 Offering the best of both urban and rural living, Dokka was the first in Norway to become an official village (Landsby) when this classification was introduced in 2009. Sjusjøen and Nordseter are the mountain areas closest to Lillehammer. Both are located a mere 20 km from the town centre, and are ideal for anyone interested in hiking and cycling. A network of way-marked trails and bicycle routes are available. Visit Natrudstilen, and you will also find For further information on the various destinations, please visit www.lillehammer.com a roller ski track with biathlon facilities. 4 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 5 Foto: Esben Haakenstad Esben Foto: for families with children T op at tr act ion s Familiepark Hunderfossen Foto: Jorekstad Leisure Pool Jump in, splash around, and have fun in pools suitable for all age groups, zoom down the 43-metre long water slide, and challenge your- Hunderfossen Adventure Park self at the climbing wall. Fun and excitement for the whole family The Norwegian Adventure Park in Lillehammer is the country’s very Page 24 own fairytale adventure park, and is one of Norway’s most popular tourist attractions. Plenty to do and see with over 60 activities on offer. New this year – SPINNING BOAT RIDE . Go Rafting - family white-water adventures Page 23 Fantastic outing for families looking for a fun and exciting adventure! Family rafting takes place on Ottaelva – a wide river with calm pools Foto: Esben Haakenstad Esben Foto: and excellent rapids. This is an activity with children in focus – and Haakenstad Esben Foto: Lilleputthammer Miniature Town with lots of fun in a safe setting. Lilleputthammer is an adventure park in the Hafjell Hunderfossen area, Page 25 and is an attraction both children and adults will enjoy. In “the tiny town” children can feel like giants, and then move on to the trains, cars, boats, Ferris wheel, rollercoaster or the stomach-churning Ola’s frog leap. Hafjell Bike Park If you are looking for some excellent downhill biking, Hafjell Bike Park Alternatively, they can enjoy the climbing tower, obstacle course, bouncy is Norway’s leading provider of lift-assisted cycling adventures.