YOUR GUIDE TO and SUMMER 2018 SUMMER

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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 , 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 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 ’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 . 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 . This is home to the Furusjøen Rundt races (, 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 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 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 and 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, , 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 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.

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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 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 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 with calm pools Foto: Esben Haakenstad Esben Foto: and excellent . 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, , 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. There pillow or trampolines. Page 23 are routes suitable for every skill level – from beginners to the more experienced riders. At the top of the gondola, there is a brand new and highly popular children’s track. Foto: Camilla Damgård Camilla Foto: Maihaugen Page 26 Haakenstad Esben Foto: Maihaugen is the perfect spot to bring children during summer! This open-air museum offers an array of fun activities for the whole family. Enjoy a travelling-theatre performance, say hello to the animals, and Lillehammer Olympic try your luck fishing in idyllic surroundings. Knock on the doors of gene- Bobsleigh and Luge Track rations past, visit the train at the station, and buy a snack at the country Looking for an adrenaline rush? Then try the wheelbob at Lillehammer store. In the buildings of a more recent date, parents and grandparents Olympic Bobsleigh and Luge Track. Speeds can reach up to 100 km/h. will discover childhood memories to share with their families. Maihau- Minimum age: 10 gen is a feel-good experience where history is brought to life. Page 25 Page 34

Foto: Esben Haakenstad Esben Foto: Tyrili Klatresenter - climbing centre Children’s farm Hunderfossen Climbing builds confidence, and is an incredibly fun activity to do 150 animals and over 20 different bird species – the ideal adventure for together as a family. In Lillehammer you will find Norway’s most ama- animal-loving children and adults! The farm has an obstacle course, zing climbing centre, where children have their own practice area a playground, jumping in the hay, and tractor rides for the playful, as well as the opportunity to book lessons with an instructor and picnic areas for the hungry. Page 24 Page 23 Museum experiences for children Lekeland Hafjell - play centre Learn cultural history together as a family whilst having fun! In our One of Norway’s largest indoor play centres with slides, obstacle courses, region, you will find some of Norway’s most exciting museums for ball pools, and a haunted room. Children are encouraged to jump, climb, children. Lillehammer Art Museum, Maihaugen, the Norwegian Road crawl, balance, slide, explore, and discover... Designated areas suitable Haakenstad Esben Foto: Museum, Kittilbu open-air Museum, and the Norwegian Olympic for children aged 0-3 and 2-4. Museum all offer experiences suitable for children as well as adult. Page 23 Page 34 - 37

6 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 7 Literature Festival, 29 May to 3 June The Norwegian Festival of Literature is the largest of DO NOT MISS... its kind in the Nordics, with a varied programme for Literature readers of all age groups. Would you like to see authors Festival on stage, and discuss literature and topical issues with like-minded people? We can guarantee words that will Peer Gynt stir emotion and experiences that will make you think.

Peer Gynt Festival, 3-12 August Festival, 400 authors and artists from all over the world. Peer Gynt at Gålå in 2017 was a great success, with a 3-12 record number of visitors and excellent reviews. This August coming summer, Jakob Oftebro and Nils Ole Oftebro will both be back in the role as Peer. If you missed this Hunder- critically acclaimed play last year, the 2018-staging Foto: Caroline Strømhylden Caroline Foto: is a golden opportunity to put this right. Remember, fossen this is the last chance to experience father and son Gundersen Bård Foto: Adventure Oftebro at Gålå, at least for now. Programme and Park and Hunderfossen Adventure Park tickets available at www.peergynt.no Trollnight The country’s very own fairytale adventure park. With over 60 activities for the whole family, this is one of Norway’s most popular tourist attractions. Doors open for the sum- Mountain mer season in May. In July, the trolls come to Mountain concert “By Rondane”, 12 August life when the sun sets and you can experi- concert Powerful sounds meet spectacular nature when the Peer Gynt ence the “Night of the Trolls” – a spectacular “By Rondane” Festival presents a meeting between Grieg’s music (played by the play at the Kongsgården amphitheatre. Staff Band of the Norwegian Armed Forces) and Ibsen’s words at Kvamsfjellet. This time, the roles are reversed. Peer Gynt is played by a woman (Ingjerd Egeberg), and Mother Åse (Ingar Helge Hilmle) and Solveig (Marius Roth Christensen) by men. Also, do not miss Morgestemning with Mads Ousdal and the concert in Sør-Fron church featuring Iren Reppen. Programme and tickets available at www.peergynt.no Maihaugen Travelling Theatre The travelling theatre at Maihaugen during summer has become immensely popular – and with good reason! You get to experience life as it was 200 years ago, and will have a great time in the company of others. Explore log buildings and farms from the 1800s, experience urban life in the 1900s, and enjoy the more modern and familiar buildings from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Maihaugen Maihaugen Birken offers wonderful adventures for both young and old. travelling Running and theatre

Foto: Geir Olsen Geir Foto: Cycling Festival Foto: Geir Olsen Geir Foto: Furusjøen Foto: Camilla Camgård Camilla Foto: Rundt Furusjøen Rundt MTB race, 7 July MTB race Furusjøen Rundt will be held on Saturday 7 July, Birken, 9 June & 25–26 August and has become one of our most popular MTB Both running and cycling are on this summer’s pro- races. Also known as the Adventure of Rondane, gramme. The runners go first and will compete on 9 this may well be Norway’s spectacular of its kind. It is held by the gateway to Rondane National

June, whereas as the MTB event is held on 25–26 Au- Weikle Erlend Foto: gust. All fitness levels and age groups are catered for Park, with the spectacular, enchanting Rondane – a natural target to train for, all year round. mountains as backdrop. The event organisers have been highly praised for the arrangements as well as the experience.

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Recommended CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS CYCLING, WALKING AND DRIVING Follow endless trails, country lanes, and tracks covering dense A meeting with authentic Norway! Into Norway is your guide to unique forests and open mountain terrain on your journey through encounters with local culture and way of life, stories, and culinary heritage in the heart of Norway! Read more at intonorway.com a spectacularly diverse and beautiful scenery. Some trips are quick, others are slow. Some are by foot, others on wheels. Enjoy Maihaugen , page 34 a break, and take in the vast expanses of pristine nature. Lillehammer Art Museum, page 35

Lysgårdsbakkene Arena , page 36

Norwegian Olympic Museum, page 35

Ringebu Stave Church, page 36

Aulestad – Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson’s home page 34

Bjerkebæk – ’s home , page 34 DS Skibladner, page 35 Kittilbu Utmarksmuseum, page 37

Peer Gynt Festival, page 38

Art Landscape Gudbrandsdalen When travelling through the beautiful Gudbrandsdal valley, you can seek out artworks made by recognized artists, erected in nat- ural surroundings. Take a detour from the main road and experi- ence more of the valley’s distinctive character!

• “Flokk” (The Herd) in Sør-Fron -Down a pleasant pathway and cross the road from Sygard Grytting, you will find an extra- ordinary collection of 21 tall, extremely narrow bronze statues. tr avel tips • The Dragon - Ringebu Stave Church is the most visited attraction in Ringebu, and comprises the feature on which the sculpture “Dragon” by Linda Bakke is based.

• The Mammoth in Fåvang - “Mammoth” by Linda Bakke is an exact recreation of a mammoth scull, but in double the size. Foto: Ian Brodie Ian Foto:

For more informastion visit: www.illehammer.com/art-landscape

10 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 11 Tread carefully in nature In the footsteps of Peer Gynt

We are happy to share our wonderful outdoors with you, and hope that you will tread care- The beautiful and varied terrain on the western side of Gudbrandsdalen is where the 70 km long Peer fully and leave as little trace as possible. The right to roam allows us the freedom to expe- Gynt Trail runs. This is a mountain area stretching from Gausdal and Skeikampen in the south and east to rience and make use of our countryside and wilderness. This is something to which we are Skåbu and Espedalen in the north and west. Numerous hotels and mountain lodges along the way provide fully entitled, as long as we show consideration and follow the rules when out and about. accommodation and meals. www.discover-norway.no • Stick to the trails, and avoid creating new ones. In Espedalen you can enjoy paddling on the lake Espedalsvannet. • Do not leave litter in nature, and remember to clean up after yourself. www.lillehammer.com/strandfjellstue • Respect the wildlife. Remember that there are periods when dogs must be kept on a leash. • Lighting campfires is fine, but use established sites. Rondane National Park, • You can pick berries, mushrooms, and plants for your own use. Venabygdsfjellet and Rondablikk • Fishing is permitted subject to purchase of fishing licence. Beautiful area with a network of way-marked trails in gentle, varied mountain terrain. Read more about your responsibilities as visitor and right to roam here: A birch forest is close by, and the mountain plateau – with over 30 small and large peaks – is within easy reach. In the summer and autumn, Venabu Mountain Lodge, Spidsberg- www.lillehammer.com/responsible-visitor seter Resort Rondane, and Rondablikk offer walks and horseback riding in the mountain. www.venabu.no • www.rondablikk.no • www.spidsbergseter.no • www.lundes.no Selected walks

Route Where/higlights km The Pilgrims’ Way

Spåtindtoppen, Synnfjell Synnfjell, Huldreheimen 9 – a walk through beautiful Gudbrandsdalen

“Sjusjørunden” Sjusjøen, forrest terrain 4 With Lillehammer as starting point, the route leads through the municipalities of Lille- Muen 1424 moh, Venabygdsfjellet Views of Rondane 2 hammer, Øyer, Ringebu, Sør-Fron , Nord-Fron and . Enjoy hiking through beautiful nature and culture landscape before you enter the mighty . Peer Gynt stien, Sør-Fron The World of Peer Gynt: Multi-day trips from 70

Spidsbergseter-Svartfjell, Venabygdsfjellet Spectacular views of Rondane and lake Flaksjøen 12 www.discover-norway.no • www.gudbrandsdalen.pilegrimsleden.no

Nordseter-Nevelfjell-Slåseterfjell Lillehammer`s mountains 11,5 Helgafossen, Skeikampen Skeikampen 2 For further information on walks, please visit lillehammer.com/hiking Lunkefjell, Sjusjøen/Nordseter View towards Sjusjøen and Nordseter 3,5 Myfallet, Venabygdsfjellet Amazing , Venabygd 3 Scenic tourist routes Skardefjell-Sikkilsdalen Old trench road 23 Birkebeinervegen For further information on walks, please visit lillehammer.com/hiking Bjørnsonvegen Friisvegen Langsua National Park Jotunheimvegen The routes are marked on the Nasjonal Turistveg Rondane map, page 66 Langsua National Park can be found in the mountain between Gausdal and Valdres. It is Peer Gynt Vegen surrounded by six nature reserves and four conservation areas with a rich flora and fauna. Langsua is a diverse and popular hiking area, and is easily accessible for most of the year. Gudbrandsdalsvegen From Lillehammer and Gausdal follow route 204, From Dokka follow route 250 to the Elgland conservation areas by Kittilbu Utmarksmuseum. The museum is also a visitor centre for Langsua. Old, idyllic dairy farms and welcoming mountain lodges are scattered all around. The area has its own outdoor adventure app (TurApp) called OUTTT. For further information, please visit lillehammer.com

12 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 13 Bicycle routes Events in Lillehammer

Bicycle routes Km of trails Difficulty and Gudbrandsdalen Lillehammer Lillehammer - Hafjell 15 Nearest bycycle rental: Birkebeineren 95 summer and autumn 2018 Nordseter Fjellpark Tel. 99 43 70 00 Lillehammer - Sjusjøen 15 Mjøstråkk 136 Asphalt Lillehammer and Gudbrandsdalen do not leave much time for Hafjell Family trip 16 Nearest bycycle rental: boredom. The calendar is packed with cultural, sporting, and Hafjell - Lillehammer 15 Hafjell Bike Park: Tel. 61 99 04 93 Pellestova Hotell: Tel. 61 27 45 00 Round-trip Mosetertoppen 20 family events – large and small – all through the summer season. Hornsjø Hornsjørunden 40 Nearest bycycle rental: Hornsjø-Djupslia 35,7 Hafjell Bike Park: Tel. 61 99 04 93 Pellestova Hotell: Tel. 61 27 45 00 Nordseter Fjellpark: Tel. 99 43 70 00 Sjusjøen Nordseterrunden 22,4 Nearest bycycle rental: Sjusjøen sykkelutleie Three peaks from 30 Tel. 45 28 92 68 Natrudstilen to Sjusjøen Åstdalsrundene 46 Round-trip Ringsakerfjellet 83,5 Skeikampen Torsdalen 5 Nearest bycycle rental: Gudbrandsdal Leirskole Fagerhøi 13 Fagerhøy: Tel. 61 28 18 00 Skeikampen rundt 12 Skardbua 23 Espedalen/ Skåbu Roundtrip Espedalen 35,3 Nearest bycycle rental: Fredrikseterrunden 13,9 Dalseter Høyfjellshotell: Tel. 61 29 99 10 Ruten Fjellstue: Tel 61 29 73 20 Skåburunden 32,3 Strand Fjellstue: Tel. 61 28 57 20 Ruten rundt 69 Kvitfjell Gompenrunden 21 Nearest bycycle rental: Digeråsrunden 27 Spidsbergseter Resort Rondane Tel. 61 28 40 00 Årstulsrunden 46 Skardbua - Fagerhøi 47 Venabygdsfjellet Family trip to Svartfjell 10 Nearest bycycle rental: Dørfallet 14 Spidsbergseter Resort Rondane Tel. 61 28 40 00 Gålå Jetningen rundt 11 Nearest bycycle rental: Gudbrandsdal Leirskole Årstulsrunden 46 Fagerhøy: Tel. 61 28 18 00 Seterrunden 22 Valsfjellet 25 Rondablikk Furusjøen Rundt 18 Nearest bycycle rental: Rondablikk sykkelutleie: Tel 61 29 49 40 Synnfjell/Dokka Flubergrunden 31,5 Dokkfløy rundt 34,6

Bicycle maps are available at tourist information in Lillehammer. Easy Skilled Medium Expert For more information: www.lillehammer.com/cycling Foto: Jørgen Skaug Jørgen Foto:

14 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 15 09.-24. Summer festival in RINGEBU 07. Strandtorget Classic Rock Night 2018 01.-19. Fairytales for children STRANDTORGET, LILLEHAMMER AULESTAD, May 10. Anniversery celebration with a special THE HOME OF BJØRNSTJERNE BJØRNSON 19. Season opening at motor vehicle day 07. Hobby Horse championchip 2018 HUNDERFOSSEN ADVENTURE PARK NORWEGIAN ROAD MUSEUM, BARNAS GÅRD, HUNDERFOSSEN 02.-05. World Championchip Chainsaw HUNDERFOSSEN HÅKONS HALL, LILLEHAMMER 23. Sør-Fron og Mukampen Spelmannslag 07. Furusjøen Rundt MTB Marathon RUDI GARD, SØR-FRON 14.-16. The Lillehammer Days 2018, LILLEHAMMER RONDABLIKK, KVAM 02.-12. Open farm with exhibition and cafe RUDI GARD, SØR-FRON 24. Business day 2018, RUDI GARD, SØR-FRON 14.-16. Lillehammer Festival, LILLEHAMMER 07. Trade square, RINGEBU 03.-11. Peer Gynt at Gålå 26. Young horse exhibition, STAV, TRETTEN 15. Concert with Claudia Scott 08. Concert with Darling West GÅLÅ RUDI GARD, SØR-FRON RINGEBU STAVE CHURCH 26.-26. E-sport 04. Dølarock with Baksia and Venner MAIHAUGSALEN, LILLEHAMMER 15.-16 The Fåvang Days 2018, FÅVANG 13.-14.The night of the trolls RUDI GARD, SØR-FRON HUNDERFOSSEN ADVENTURE PARK 26.-27. Troll Cup, football tournament, 16. BokkeReidars Bluesband 04. The Hunderfossen Championchip ØYER LILLEHAMMER MIKROBRYGGERI 13.-15. “Liv Lågå”, SKÅBU in Rabbit jumping BARNAS GÅRD, HUNDERFOSSEN 27. Visiting the animals 16. Bicyclerace, KVAM- 14. Trade square, RINGEBU MAIHAUGEN, LILLEHAMMER 04. Trade square, RINGEBU 17. Wildflower Day 15. Concert with Solfrid Mollan 29.-31. The Norwegian Litterature Festival KITTILBU UTMARKSMUSEUM RINGEBU STAVE CHURCH 06. “Morgenstemning” LILLEHAMMER THE PEER GYNT SCENE, GÅLÅ 20. “Gla`jazz” with Gosen on the paddlesteamer 16.-29. Open farm at Volden Seter 30. Show with Kveli, Rånes and Bremseth Skibladner, LILLEHAMMER KITTILBU UTMARKSMUSEUM 06.-10. Summer Curling for children (reservation) RUDI GARD, LILLEHAMMER CURLINGHALLEN, LILLEHAMMER 22.-23. The Ringebu Days 2018, RINGEBU 17.-21. The night of the trolls HUNDERFOSSEN ADVENTURE PARK Week 32 Summercamp for children 22.-24. Rondaståk Mountain Festival, reservation required June KVAMSFJELLET 21. Trade square, RINGEBU ØVRE RØNNING GÅRD, VESTRE GAUSDAL

01. Jeweler Frisenberg`s 150th anniversery 23. Horse release in Sikkilsdalen 21. Village Market, DOKKA 07. “Is it hard to be Peer?” MAIHAUGEN, LILLEHAMMER SIKKILSDALEN Concert with Iren Reppen and band 23.-30. «Prøysenfestival», RINGSAKER SØR-FRON CHURCH 01.-03. The Norwegian Litterature Festival 23. Mid Summer at Maihaugen, LILLEHAMMER LILLEHAMMER 24.-28. The night of the trolls 07. Peer Gynt-dinner 23.-30. Fairytales for children HUNDERFOSSEN ADVENTURE PARK RUDI GARD, SØR-FRON 02. “Multikulti” RINGEBU AULESTAD, THE HOME OF BJØRNSTJERNE BJØRNSON 28. Trade square, RINGEBU 09. Concert with Kari Bremnes 02. Powersection, blues concert RUDI GARD, SØR-FRON LILLEHAMMER MIKROBRYGGERI 24.-29. Merida terrain bike school for children 28. Sjusjøen Mountain Bike Race, SJUSJØEN age 12-17, SKEIKAMPEN 09.-11. Music festival in GAUSDAL 02. festival with Hellbabies and Byting 29. Concert with Elisabeth Lie`s classic trio RUDI GARD, SØR-FRON 28. “Sjusjørittet”, SJUSJØEN RINGEBU STAVE CHURCH 10. The Peer Gynt price THE PEER GYNT SCENE, GÅLÅ 02. Concert and “Aulestadslagsmålet” Week 26 Summercamp for children, 01.-31. Walking in the garden, – The Norwegian Litterature Festival reservation required The home of Sigrid Undset 11. “Vehl-Per” AULESTAD , ØVRE RØNNING GÅR, VESTRE GAUSDAL BJERKEBÆK, LILLEHAMMER “PALMERHAGEN” IN VINSTRA THE HOME OF BJØRNSTJERNE BJØRNSON 29.-30. Merrida terrain bike school for adults 01.-31. Fairytales for children 11. Trade square 09. Village Market, DOKKA SKEIKAMPEN AULESTAD, RINGEBU THE HOME OF BJØRNSTJERNE BJØRNSON 09. “Storofsin” with Dissen, Solhjem and KGB 30. Square Trade, RINGEBU 11. “Skeikampen Rundt” – run RUDI GARD, SØR-FRON 01.-31. City of friends town SKEIKAMPEN LILLEPUTTHAMMER, ØYER 09. Birkebeinerløpet, run (21 km) 12. The mountain concert “by Rondane” LILLEHAMMER July 31. The night of the trolls RONDANE HUNDERFOSSEN ADVENTURE PARK 09. UngdomsBirken, run (4,2 km) 01. Merrida terrain bike school for adults 12. Family Day LILLEHAMMER SKEIKAMPEN NORWEGIAN ROAD MUSEUM, HUNDERFOSSEN 09. HalvBirken, run (12 km) 01. Concert with Sondre Bratland and Iver Kleive August LILLEHAMMER RINGEBU STAV CHURCH 15. Concert with accordian player Week 31 Summercamp for children, Geir Marius Thorud 09. Birken Mountain Marathon (42 km) Week 27 Summercamp for children, reservation required RUDI GARD, SØR-FRON SJUSJØEN reservation required ØVRE RØNNING GÅRD, VESTRE GAUSDAL ØVRE RØNNING GÅRD, VESTRE GAUSDAL Week 33 Summercamp for children, 09. BarneBirken, run 01. Concert with Sigrid Moldestad reservation required LILLEHAMMER 04.-08. The Country Festival, VINSTRA RUDI GARD, SØR-FRON ØVRE RØNNING GÅRD, VESTRE GAUSDAL

09. UltraBirken run (60 km) 05. Night open in the town center, 01.-04. The night of the trolls 16. Night open in the town center SJUSJØEN-LILLEHAMMER LILLEHAMMER HUNDERFOSSEN ADVENTURE PARK LILLEHAMMER

16 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 17 17.-19. “Fjellmillom” mountain bike camp 21.-23. Theater Days VENABYGDSFJELLET LILLEHAMMER

18. Trade square, RINGEBU 22. Village Market, DOKKA

18. “Skeikampen Rundt”- bicycle race 29. Skåbu Mountain Marathon, SKÅBU SKEIKAMPEN «DEATH» 29.-30. Mutton Stew Festival 2018 MAIHAUGEN, 23. Senior Day RINGEBU LILLEHAMMER RUDI GARD, SØR-FRON 29.-30. Autum break activities 24.-25. Rock in the village of RINGEBU NORWEGIAN ROAD MUSEUM, HUNDERFOSSEN 25. Village Market, DOKKA

25. Marie Klåpbakken, RUDI GARD, SØR-FRON October 25. Birkebeinerrittet cycle (86 km), RENA 01.-07. Mutton Stew Festival 2018 ROADS THROUGH THE AGES 25. UltraBirken cycle (120 km) RINGEBU «PARISERNE» – interactive exhibition the history of roads LILLEHAMMER LILLEHAMMER ART MUSEUM, LILLEHAMMER NORSK VEGMUSEUM, HUNDERFOSSEN 01.-07. Autum break activities 25. HalvBirken cycle (41 km) NORWEGIAN ROAD MUSEUM, LILLEHAMMER HUNDERFOSSEN

25.-26. «Mountain people», theatre 02. Autum break activities EXHIBITIONS SIKKILSDALEN HUNDERFOSSEN ADVENTURE PARK All year We won the land – Norwegian history 26.05-30.09 Exhibition on Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson`s 26. UngdomsBirken cycle (16 km) 02.-05. Autum break activities through the ages, death and funeral LILLEHAMMER MAIHAUGEN, LILLEHAMMER MAIHAUGEN, LILLEHAMMER AULESTAD, BJØRNSTJERNE BJØRNSONS HJEM All year Folk Art in Gudbrandsdalen 04.-07. Autum break activities 26. BarneBirken cycle, LILLEHAMMER MAIHAUGEN, LILLEHAMMER 31.05-10.06 Festival exhibition with Dag Bratbergsengen HUNDERFOSSEN ADVENTURE PARK GALLERI ZINK, LILLEHAMMER 26. Children`s Summerday All year Anders Sandvigs Dental Office MAIHAUGEN, LILLEHAMMER 05.-06. The “Mataukfestival” MAIHAUGEN, LILLEHAMMER 01.06-31.08 Post by rail LILLEHAMMER MAIHAUGEN, LILLEHAMMER 29. Opening of Queen Sonjas birth home 04.02-25.11 MasterpieceS in miniature MAIHAUGEN, LILLEHAMMER 06. “Skeikampen OPP”, mountain race MAIHAUGEN, LILLEHAMMER 01.06-31.08 Treasures on wheels SKEIKAMPEN MAIHAUGEN, LILLEHAMMER 31. “13 TREFFET”, STAV, TRETTEN 18.03-04.11 DEATH 06. The Gausdal Market MAIHAUGEN, LILLEHAMMER 01.06-31.08 Soldier uniforms 31. UCI – Bicycle race, LILLEHAMMER SKEIKAMPEN MAIHAUGEN, LILLEHAMMER 22.04-06.09 The photographer H.H. Lie 09.-12. Autum break activities MAIHAUGEN, LILLEHAMMER 01.06-14.10 Alf Lundebys atelier MAIHAUGEN, LILLEHAMMER MAIHAUGEN, LILLEHAMMER 28.04-27.05 Spring exhibition September 10. The “Rosa sløyfe”- run GALLERI ZINK, LILLEHAMMER 01.06-15.10 Fiskevollen-Knuvelbuene at Breisjøen LILLEHAMMER MAIHAUGEN, LILLEHAMMER 01.05-31.12 DRIFT – Jubileumsutstilling med skjulte 01. UCI – Bicycle race skatter og hemmelige rom 01.06-15.10 Mail en route LILLEHAMMER 18.-21. Lillehammer Jazz Festival 2018 NORSK VEGMUSEUM, HUNDERFOSSEN MAIHAUGEN, LILLEHAMMER LILLEHAMMER 01. Furusjøen Rundt XC Running/walking 01.05-31.12 ROADS THROUGH THE AGES – interactive 01.06-16.10 Bjørnstad-Sandvigs bravest idea RONDABLIKK, KVAM 19. Concert with Kristin Ambjørnsen exhibition the history of roads MAIHAUGEN, LILLEHAMMER LILLEHAMMER CHURCH NORSK VEGMUSEUM, HUNDERFOSSEN 01.-02. “13 TREFFET”, STAV, TRETTEN 03.06-02.09 Ringebu Stave Church exhibition 19. Ellen Andre Wang Trio 20.05-30.09 Presentation of Nobel prize winners RINGEBU RECTORY 02. Season ending 1847 BRENNERIET, LILLEHAMMER of literature HUNDERFOSSEN ADVENTURE PARK BJERKEBÆK, SIGRID UNDSETS HJEM 16.06-09.09 Galleri Zink 10 years! 19. Ensamble Denada with Torun Eriksen/ GALLERI ZINK, LILLEHAMMER 07. «Gudbrandsdalskveld» Erlend Skomsvoll 24.05-30.09 Exhibition of Jacob Weidemann`s paintings RUDI GARD, SØR-FRON KULTURHUSET BANKEN, LILLEHAMMER interpreting Bj. Bjørnson`s poem 19.06- Olympic Truce – just an illusion? AULESTAD, 27.01.19 NORWEGIAN OLYMPIC MUSEUM 07.-08. Lillehammer Live 19.-21. «Stavsmartn» BJØRNSTJERNE BJØRNSONS HJEM LILLEHAMMER STAV, TRETTEN 03.08-12.08 Peer Gynt exhibition 24.05-30.09 Exhibition of Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson`s – this years artist is carriages Sverre Koren Bjertnes 15. «Fjellvikingen 2018» 20. «Martn»-party – Gunslingers – Stas AULESTAD, IN THE BARN BY THE SCENE AT GÅLÅ SYNNFJELL STAVSPLASSEN. TRETTEN BJØRNSTJERNE BJØRNSONS HJEM 20.10 Marthe Johnslien 15. Sheep o Høy 20. Jan Garbarek Group 26.05-30.09 «PARISERNE» - Jean Heiberg, -24.02.19 LILLEHAMMER ART MUSEUM RUDI GARD, SØR-FRON MAIHAUGSALEN, LILLEHAMMER Henrik Sørensen, Per Krohg and Axel Revold LILLEHAMMER ART MUSEUM 19. Consert with Moss, Kurstad and Hansen 31. Bør Børson, theater RUDI GARD, SØR-FRON MAIHAUGSALEN, LILLEHAMMER

18 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 19 GUIDED TOURS EVERY DAY

Get to know the author. Sigrid Undset and her beautiful home.

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JørŠ admo gƒ 690, Fåb­ g 20 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 Te” ph• e +47 6105 7060 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 21 .no igt 1 Hunderfossen Adventure Park

All Norway’s Adventure Park has, in all, more than 60 activities for the family! Activities Experience the Adventure Castle, the Troll Drop, The Little Prince in 4D, animal theatre, the Energy Centre and Ivo Caprino’s Fairy Tale Grotto. Try our fantas- tic family rafting and the stunning roller coaster. Take the Fairy Tale Ship high Welcome to an enchanting world of adventures and attractions. up into the air, visit the bathing area, explore the kiddies’ area and the Play House, drive the Tractor Track or take your driving licence on real mini-cars. Foto: Hunderfossen Eventyrpark Hunderfossen Foto: Lillehammer and Gudbrandsdalen are a paradise for young We have an indoor area of 7000 m2, super cool electric go-karts on a new track, exciting courses in the High Ropes Park, the Kongsgården Royal Resi- families, with a wealth of activities to keep everyone entertained. dence with famous fairy tale theatre, Virtual reality at the Energy Centre, and adventurous Night of the Trolls. This year`s news - THE SPINBOAT. Opening hours: Season from 19.5-6.10. See website for details Prices: NOK 379/429 at the entrance. Internet discount. Adress: Fossekrovegen 22, 2625 Lillehammer, Tel: 61 27 55 30 www.hunderfossen.no THE VERY YOUNG THE IN-BETWEEN THE OLDER

2 Kids Farm Hunderfossen

Do you like animals? Then the Children’s Farm at Hunderfossen is the right place for you! Over 150 animals of different sizes that you can cuddle and get acquain- ted with. Mostly Norwegian species. At this beautiful and traditional farm, you will also find playgrounds, a climbing trail for kids, jump in the hay, farm shop and light refreshments. NEWS in 2018: forest track with children`s terrain cars, obstacle course for rabbits, and a jumping course to race with wooden hobby horses. 300 metres from Hunderfossen Family Park. Parking fee is NOK 50 per day. Take the summer bus to Hunderfossen, or travel by rail to Hunderfossen Railway Station.

Opening hours: Every day 11.00-17.00, from June 23- August 19 + week 40 and 41. Prices: NOK 139. Kids under 2 years –free. Adress: Fossekrovegen 45, 2625 Lillehammer, Tel: +47 61 27 55 30 Foto: Barnas Gård Hunderfossen Gård Barnas Foto: www.barnasgard.no

3 Lekeland Hafjell

Lekeland Hafjell is one of Norway’s largest indoor play centres for children aged 0 to 12, boasting a play area of some 900 sq m. Slides, obstacle courses, ball pools and a haunted room are just some of the activities children can enjoy. They can discover and explore the ghost room, and hit the target in the ballshooting area. Designated areas suitable for children aged 0–3 and 2–4 are vailable. While children climb, jump, slide and hide themselves – the adults can enjoy a cup of coffee, surf the net or reading newspapers and magazines in the cafe area.

Opening hours: www.lekeland.no Prices: www.lekeland.no Adress: Hundervegen 39, 2636 Øyer Tel:+47 61 28 55 00 Foto: Esben Haakenstad Esben Foto: www.lekeland.no

4 Lilleputthammer Familypark Lilleputthammer is an adventure park for young and old to enjoy, where most activities are designed for children under age 9. Here you can explore a miniatu- re model of Lillehammer`s main street, Storgata, and amid the charming small wooden houses you`ll find various children`s activities such as trains, electric cars, Ferris wheel, mini roller coaster, Ola`s frog leap, bumper boats, bouncy castle, trampolines, climbing tower, obstacle course and the Children`s Book Town. ”Vennebyen” has two daily shows in July. Also try Olas climbing park which is an exciting challenge for the kids.

Opening hours: www.lilleputthammer.no Prices: www.lilleputthammer.no Adress: Hundervegen 39, 2636 Øyer Tel:+47 61 28 55 00

www.lilleputthammer.no Haakenstad Esben Foto:

22 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 Haakenstad Esben Foto: GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 23 5 Jorekstad Leisure Pool 9 Rafting in Sjoa

Welcome to our indoor and outdoor aqua park. We are located seven kilometres Rafting is an exciting, fun and safe activity. We offer a wide range of rafting from Lillehammer city centre and eight kilometres from Hunder - fossen amu- trips. In the Sjoa river you will experience beautyfull nature, wild rapids and lots sement park. We have several pools, saunas and a wibit track for kids (in use of adrenaline. The Otta river will give a safe, ecciting and wet rafting experience during the school holidays). You can also stay overnight or longer at Jorekstad. for the whole family. We provide equipment and place great emphasis on safety We have cozy cabins with modern facilities that we rent out for shorter or longer instructions and training before rafting. Experienced professional rafting guides periods. will take you down the beatyfull river. This is fun! We also offer canyoing and riverboarding. For more information, visit our web page. Åpent: Monday-Friday: 13:00-21:00, Saturday-Sunday: 10:00-18:00. During summer and school holidays we open earlier. Check our current opening hours and prices at www.jorekstad.no Opening hours: 1. mai-1 okt Prices: 135 NOK/adult, 115 NOK/child Prices: NOK 660 pp for familyrafting, from NOK 790 pp for rafting Adresse: Jørstadmovegen 690, Fåberg. Adresse: GoRafting, Heidalsvegen 829, 2677 Nedre heidal Tel:+47 61 05 70 60 Tel: +47 61 23 50 00 Foto: Esben Haakenstad Esben Foto: www.jorekstad.no www.gorafting.no

6 Fron Leisure Pool 10

A 25m pool with 6 lanes, starting blocks and turning boards. A 12,5m Det beste med paintball er at det er en lek for alle, uansett kjønn eller alder. Spil- therapy pool with wheelchair ramp. 5 lanes. Water temperature at a constant lene kan legges opp slik at alle får delta like mye, og har like store sjanser uansett 32C. A pool - 1m springboard and 3m diving board. A climbing wall - 3,75m utstyr, erfaring eller fysiske forutsetninger. Spillet kan varieres i det uendelige height. A children`s pool with 48m water slide, children`s slide, countercurrent med antall spillere, lag, forhistorier, fysiske hinndringer, mål, tid, etc. Bestilling facilities and ”cave”. Steam room and sauna. Ice shower for the brave. Jacuzzi - for på forespørsel. up to 8 people. Kiosk with food and drink. Lillehammer Camping: [email protected], Tel: +47 97 07 00 45 Opening hours: www.fronbadeland.no Lillehammer Olympiapark AS: Prices: Adult NOK 120, children NOK 90, 2 adults+2 children NOK 304 [email protected], Adresse: Glasmestermoen 10, 2647 Sør-Fron Tel: +47 61 05 42 00 Tel:+47 61 29 69 90 Gålå Event: www.fronbadeland.no [email protected], Foto: Fron Badeland Fron Foto: Tel: +47 46 64 79 27

7 Karlsvogna Leisure Pool 11 Perfect Escape Perfect Escape is fun cooperative games for 2-6 persons. The games take pla- This is a unique wellness area with steam bath, whirlpool, several saunas, ce in custom designed rooms in downtown Lillehammer, where you have 60 a countercurrent, climbing wall, and more. The weather in the moun- minutes to solve the games mission and reveal the room`s enigmatic secrets tains isn`t always nice and even the outdoor loving Norwegians sometimes by exploring, find clues, keys and hidden rooms. Everything you need to solve have to realize that the weather doesn`t suit outdoor activities. Therefore we the mysteries is either in the room or hopefully in your heads. will make sure your stay is pleasant inside the hotel!

Åpningstider: 10.00-21.00 (08.00-21.00 for hotellets gjester) Karlsvogna følger hotellets åpningsdatoer. Prices: Children 0-3 years: free when using a swimming diaper, Opening hours: Wed-Fri 15:00-21:00, Sat 10:00-21:00 Children 4-14 years: 80,-, Adults: 140,- Prices: From NOK 220 Adresse: Flaksjølivegen 82, 2632 Venabygd Adresse: Fåbberggata 115, Lillehammer 2615. Tel: +47 61 28 40 00 Tel: (+47) 94 11 33 33 Foto: Per Eide Per Foto: www.spidsbergseter.no/en http://perfectescape.no/lillehammer/

8 Tyrili Climbing Centre 12 Wheelbob Welcome to Norway’s most awesome climbing centre! Are you ready for an adrenalin-filled experience suitable for both adults and Located in downtown Lillehammer, our climbing centre offers vertical experien- children? As the only bobsleigh run in Scandinavia, the Lillehammer Olympic Sli- ces for all ages. The centre houses walls for junior climbers, walls, as ding Centre offers activities for speed-lovers at a real Olympic track. The venue well as a main room with 15 m high walls. If you just want to try out climbing for hosts international races in winter, but also offers bob and activities for the first time, our instructors will be happy to assist. The climbing centre houses its visitors. In summer you can try the wheeled bobsleigh, which is similar to the a small shop where you can buy climbing clothing and equipment, and a chance competition sled used in winter – but on wheels – and will take you down the to sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee. track at speeds of up to 100 km/h. It seats 4 passengers in addition to an autho- rised pilot, and helmets and safety instructions are provided before setting off.

Opening hours: 05.05 – 23.06: Saturdays kl. 10.00-17.00 Opening hours: www.tyriliklatring.no 30.06 – 19.08: Daily kl. 10.00-17.00, 25.08 – 15.09: Saturdays kl. 10.00-17.00 Prices: www.tyriliklatring.no Prices: www.olympiaparken.no/en/activities/wheelbob/ Adresse: Anders Johansens veg 10, 2625 Lillehamme Adress: Hunderfossvegen 680, 2625 Fåberg Tel:+47 47 47 40 03 Tel: +47 61 05 42 00 Foto: Esben Haakenstad Esben Foto: www.tyriliklatring.no www.olympiaparken.no

24 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 25 13 Hunderfossen High Ropes Course 17 Discover Nature Norway

Try out your Tarzan skills at Hunderfossen’s spectacular obstacle course high above Langsua national park. Enjoy the nice forests, the wild , calm lakes and the rafting – at heights from 2 to 12 metres above ground, and fly out into ‘open air’ the mountain landscape rising up to 1700 m. Products: Guided trips in Langsua 80 metres above ground. Here, you are safely attached with harnesses and double national park and surroundings, one day, or 2-3 days with stay overnight in na- sets of carabiners. 5 different levels of difficulty make it possible for anyone over ture –biking, hiking, canoeing. Fishing courses and guiding; fly fshing and spin the age of 6 and 120 cm in height, to take part. Children must be accompanied by an fshing. Moose safari or short trips guided trips in the forest, 3- 5 hours. adult. 11 new obstacles in the new ‘purple’ level of difficulty, increased accessibility Combine trips with B&B/basecamp at a small farm 20 km from Lillehammer, and a new safety system that increases capacity! The High Ropes Course is open www.airbnb.com ,cottage, Follebu, Gausdal for groups every day throughout the year upon advance booking. Opening hours: Season from 19.05-06.10. The High Ropes Park is open every day that Hunderfossen Family Park is open (except for green days) from 12.00. See website for details Discover Nature Norway Prices: NOK 50.00 per circuit in the High Ropes Park + valid entry tick to the Family Park Adresse: Follebuhøgda 463, 2656 Follebu Adresse: Fossekrovegen 22, 2625 Lillehammer Tel: 416 77 672 Tel: +47 61 27 55 30, www.hunderfossen.no Haakenstad Esben Foto: www.discovernaturenorway.eu

14 Hafjell Bike Park 18 Moose Safari

Hafjell is home to some of Europe’s finest lift accessible mountainbiking, with At dusk the moose begins to move. The Chance to see the moose in their natural trails suitable for everyone. The park has 15 trails covering 28 km of downhill habitat is very likely. Join us for a real forest adventure and meet the king of the fun, with difficulty levels from beginner to expert. The bike shop has top quality forest in its own element. Our local guides take you on a moose safari in the downhill, enduro, XC and E- bikes ready to give you a great biking experience, stunning scenery in the lillehammer region. To see the majestic moose in their either in the park, or on the beautiful Øyer mountain plateau. The gondola is a natural environment is an unforgettable experience. great experience in itself, and takes you up to Mosetertoppen, the perfect place for a delicious lunch or coffee at Skavlen Restaurant.

Providers: Opening hours: www.hafjell.no Hornsjø Høyfjellshotell:[email protected], Tel: +47 61 26 40 64 Prices: NOK 60,- – 1320,- Gålå Event: [email protected], Tel: +47 46 64 79 27 Adresse: Hundervegen 122, 2636 Øyer Venabu Fjellhotell: [email protected], Tel: +47 .61 29 32 00 Tel: +47 612 74 700 Kittilbu Utmarksmuseum: Tel: +47 47 97 00 82 Foto: Visit Lillehammer Visit Foto: www.hafjell.no/en Johnsen Gisle Foto: Discover Nature Norway: [email protected], Tel: +47 99 25 49 64

15 Sjusjøen Mountain Bike Park 19 Canoeing and

To paddle is a family-friendly idyll and a great way to explore nature, for young Skillspark and singeltrack for every skill level. Take the bike to the top on gravel and old. In the Lillehammer region, which stretches across Gudbrandsdalen, there roads and trails and enjoy the amazing view from our café at Brannhytta. are countless waters and rivers that can be explored with the paddles in the Contineue on singletrack in the mountains or take one of our downhill tracks water surface. Canoeing and kayaking is an activity that allows you to easily back to the bike rental. Our bike shop is a good starting point, and we can offer reach unspoiled and exciting areas, without having to carry heavy. A nice and rental of fullsuspension bikes fo all ages. We can also help you with good advices relaxing activity for families with children. for you bike ride.

Opening hours: 10.00 – 16.00 in weekends and holidays from 16 of June until Providers: 14 of October. Nordseter Fjellpark, NMS Camp Sjusjøen, Sjusjøen Husky Tours, Hornsjø Høy- Prices: Bicycle rent from NOK 310,- fjellshotell, Mageli Camping, Gålå Event, Dalseter Høyfjellshotell, Ruten Fjellstue, Adress: Sjusjøen Skisenter, Rømåsen 1190, 2612 Sjusjøen. Strand Fjellstue, Rondablikk Høyfjellshotell, Spidsbergseter Resort Rondane, Tel: +47 452 89 268 Venabu Fjellhotell, Sikkilsdalsseter Fjellstue, Gudbrandsdal Leirskole. www.sjusjoen-skisenter.no For more information, visit www.lillehammer.com/kano Event Gålå Foto:

16 Organised bicycle rides and walks 20 Golf/Minigolf

Discover Norway offers prepacked bicycle and hiking tours throughout Norway. In Lil- Hafjell Golf - 9 hole park/forest course with large greens and several tees. Our lehammer and Gudbrandsdalen we offer hiking tours with luggage transfer in Rondane greens have recent years been top 5 in the country. The golf course has a large National Park, along the Pilgrims path in Dovrefjell, and along The Peer Gynts trail. driving range with 24 bays and a chipping putting green. The putting course at The tours go between hotels, with or without tour guide. For groups (min. 6 persons) Nermo Hotell is the only one in Scandinavia with real turf grass. This is a golf we tailor make cycling tours in Peer Gynts kingdom and the Lillehammer mountains. course in miniature with bunkers and a lot of water hazard. The length of the Contact us for tour suggestions and price. holes varies from 15-54 meters. Adress: Postboks 371, 2602 Lillehammer Tel: + 47 917 25 200, www.discover-norway.no

Join like-minded friends, and experience the beauty of nature and the awe-inspiring Nermo Hotell/Hafjell Golf mountains. Hikes with professional guide are available daily (Sunday to Thursday) Adress: Nermosv. 56, 2636 Øyer during the period 9 June to 22 September 2018. Venabu Fjellhotell og Hytter, Tel: + 47 61 27 55 80 Foto: Nermo Foto: Foto: Descover Norway Descover Foto: Adresse: Rondevegen 860, 2632 Venabygd, Tel. +47 61 29 32 00, www.venabu.no www.hafjellgolf.no • www.nermohotell.no

26 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 27 21 Rollerskis/Biathlon 25 Activities in Gålå

Birkebeineren Ski and Biathlon Stadium is located in the very heart of Lilleham- Let yourself be tempted by the many engaging activities in stunning surroun- mer´s recreation area. The roller ski course comprises several loops and is 6,3 km dings at Gålå! You can select one of the marked bike routes in Peer Gynt’s king- long and 8m wide. Tracks are classifed as easy, medium and challenging, and are dom. You can also choose quieter activities – hiking, fshing and canoeing safaris. suitable for all. Year round facilities Sjusjøen Alpine Centre Natrudstilen. Asphalt Do you want to get a sight of the moose – we can help you. We have no golf roller paths of 3,3, 5 and 10 km. Lighted trail of 10 km and biathlon-facililties course at Gålå, but Frisbee golf are just as entertaining – and you don’t need with 30 stands. 7500 square meters large stadium area suitable for both play a green card either. and sport activities.

Providers: Birkebeineren Ski and Biathlon Stadium, Sjøseterveien 29, 2618 Lillehammer www.olympiaparken.no Adress: 2646 Gålå Sjusjøen Alpine Centre Natrudstilen Tel: +47 46 64 79 27 www.sjusjoen.no/natrudstilen www.visitgala.no

22 Sjusjøen Husky Tours 26 Horseback riding

Dog sledding on wheels by Sjusjøen Husky Tours. Experience beautiful Norwegi- Custom riding in scenic rurroundings in the mountains. Rental trips, shorter and an mountain landscape together with friendly Alaskan Huskies. During the sum- longer riding tours with experienced tour guides. From early July to early August, mer-/autumn season tours are arranged with tough and comfortable troll carts. Dalseterstallen and Venabu Fjellhotell (week 25-41) offer riding instruc- The two of you go together on one cart with 8 dogs, and you swop positions at tion on the track and half-day trips in the mountains with island horses and half way stop if you are both older than 13 years. As the dogs must be careful in fjords. warm weather, tours are set up on request. Usually we will suggest meeting in the evening and in cool mountain areas. After touring we enjoy bread twists on the fire and warm drinks. Providers: Opening hours: All days on request Venabu Fjellhotell: www.venabu.no, Tel: +47 61 29 32 00 Prices: 6km: nok 650,-, children 7-14 nok 350,-(less than 7 years free) Dalseter Høyfjellshotell: www.dalseter.no, Tel: +4761 29 99 10 Adress: Place to meet will be given Åsli Ridesenter: www.lillehammer.com/aasli-ridesenter, Tel: +4790 06 64 99

Tel: +47 94846270 Rondablikk Høyfjellshotell: www.rondablikk.no, Tel: +47 61 29 49 40 Tvete Lars Foto: Foto: Sjusjøen Husky Tours Husky Sjusjøen Foto: www.sjusjoenhuskytours.no Spidsbergseter Resort Rondane: www.spidsbergseter.no, Tel: +47 61 28

23 Nordseter Fjellpark servicesenter 27 City Walk in Lillehammer

Nordseter Mountain Park, Service Centre is a preferred starting point when you Wednesday and Thursday from June 20th til August 15th, will guides want to get out exploring the Lillehammer Mountains. At Nordseter you are of- from Lillehammer Guideunion take you on a free city walk- from Skysstasjonen, fered unlimited possibilities for hiking and cycling trails or the family-friendly the railwaystation, through our beautiful pedestrian zone in Lillehammer, and trips on gravel roads in the mountains towards the city, Sjusjøen and Hafell. end up in a very nice park in the south end of the city. The walk takes between Rent mountain and hybrid bikes for junior and adults as well as trailers and seats 1 and 1 1/2 hours. for children. Rent boats and paddling on the lake Nevelvann. Organized moose safari, canoeing and cycling varies depending on the season. If you want to join, meet up at Skysstasjonen at 1045 am. Nice café and convenience store and bicycle service.

Adress: Nordseterveien 1361, 2618 Lillehammer

Tel. 93 43 70 00 More info at LILLEHAMMER GUIDEFORENINGs Facebook pages. Lillehammer Wlak City Foto: Foto: Nordseter Aktivitetssenter Nordseter Foto: www.nordseter.no Tel: +47 908 64553 / +47 901 00293

24 Gudbrandsdal Leirskole/NMS Camp Sjusjøen 28 Rail Tricycle Rides - AS Valdresbanen

You will fnd Fagerhøy at famous Peer Gynt Road. You can rent and life A unique outdoor experience along the tracks, suitable for all. Popular with young saving vests at Gudbrandsdal Leirskole, and you can paddle on the lake that has families, groups of friends, and as corporate activity. Zoom along as a little train the same name as the map of Norway. You can combine your visit with different with our new, easy-to-pedal tandem velocipedes. Remember to bring plenty to activities, walking and cycling. Combine your visit with a stay in our wilderness drink, good food, and maybe some charcoal for a BBQ. This is a full-day activity, camp in the summerseason. and is ideal to combine with swimming in Randsfjorden or some beach volley- ball. The most popular route is from Dokka towards Hov, and then back to Dokka. Adress: 2647 Sør-Fron, Tel: +47 61 28 18 00, www.fagerhoi.no Children aged 10 and over can pedal, whereas younger children have to ride as Mesnali Leirsted , about 20 minutes from Lillehammer, offers climbing for families/ passengers at the back. children/ youth. They also have a fun team building trail in the woods suitable for all types of groups. Rental of canoes, swimming area at SouthMesna, soccer feld, Opening hours: 06.00-23.00 during the period 01/06 – 14/10 volleyball court, hut, freplace, 3 km long light-trail, game room (table tennis, Price: 450 per tandem velocipede soccer games, ...), archery, toboggan run, outdoor amphitheater, «forest church», Adress: Jernbanegata 3, 2870 Dokka playground, jumping castle, camping site. Tel: +47 99 44 87 11 Adress: Sørmessenveien 23, 2610 Mesnali, Tel: +47 62 35 93 30, www.mesnali.no www.valdresbanen.no

28 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 29 EKTE LIDENSKAP KOMMER AV SEG SELV - spesielt når du får det riktige utstyret! I vår butikk har vi stor lidenskap og sterk kjærlighet til sportsfaget. Vi har de beste merkevarene, et lokalt tilpasset utvalg, topp moderne sykkel- verksted og solid fagkunskap - og aller mest har vi et hjerte for ekte sport. With the new AutoBelay you can - du finner oss i i Kirkegata i sentrum! Følg oss på: now climb on your own

Trublue Autobelay will be ready to use within May 2018

Tyrili Klatring is one of the most innovative climbing gym in Norway

Sport 1 Lillehammer Åpningstider: Kirkegata 55 Hverdager: 09:00-18:00 With a 14.75m tall rope wall and a lot of tlf: 61 24 70 70 Torsdag: 09:00-19:00 www.sportweb.no Lørdag: 09:00-18:00 space for bouldering there will be no limit for what our vertical challanges will be It’s possible to pay for a climbing instructor to belay you or a personal belay partner, or just to have someone to give you some good advice while bouldering

Entry Fee Drop-In Day / Evening/Weekends www.venabu.no 0-4 Year Free with paying customer 5-15 Year 50,- / 70,- NOK Adult (from 16year) 80,- / 100,- NOK Family climbing 900,- NOK 2 adults with up to 3 children (u/16y) Harness and belay included

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30 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 31 Cultural experiences

Sustainable development is important for Lillehammer & Gud- brandsdalen’s tourism industry. We offer experiences rooted in our cultural history and heritage. Become familiar with and show consideration for local traditions, nature and environments during your stay. Ask the region’s hosts for recommendations.

THE VERY YOUNG THE IN-BETWEEN THE OLDER On the very top of mount Ha ell, surrounded by the amazing norwegian nature, you´ll nd Pellestova Hotel.

Café Restaurant Hotel Bike rental Fishing card

+47 61 27 45 00 [email protected]

32 GUDBRANDSDALEN ANDOG LILLEHAMMER LILLEHAMMER SOMMER SUMMER 2018 2018 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 33 Foto: Bård Gundersen Bård Foto: 29 Maihaugen Open-Air Museum 33 Norwegian Olympic Museum

Maihaugen offers activities and experiences for the whole family. Enjoy the The Norwegian Olympic museum in Lillehammer is a top modern and exciting idyllic surroundings and experience life like in the old days. Popular gudied museum. Through interactive installations, multimedia presentations and original tours. The museum has more than 200 historic houses from as far back as the objects you will experience unforgettable Olympic moments. The Olympics that 13th Century to homes of the different decades of the 1900s. Grazing animals in took place in Lillehammer in 1994 and Oslo in 1952 play a central role in the mu- the open-air museum. Great exhibitions, shop and café. seum. The Olympic museum also presents the Olympic history worldwide, from antique times and until the present day. Visit Norway’s most sporty museum!

Opening hours: 1 June–31 August, every day 10.00–17.00 Opening hours: 1 June–31 August, every day 10.00–17.00 1 September–31 May, tirsdag–søndag kl. 11.00–16.00 1 September–31 May, tirsdag–søndag kl. 11.00–16.00 Closed: 1 January, 1 May, 17 May, 24–25 December, 31 December. Closed: 1 January, 1 May, 17 May, 24–25 December, 31 December. Prices: See www.ol.museum.no Prices: See www.maihaugen.no Adress: Maihaugveien 1, 2609 Lillehammer Adress: Maihaugveien 1, 2609 Lillehammer, Tel:+47 61 28 89 00 Tel: +47 61 28 89 00 Foto: Esben Haakenstad Esben Foto: Brodie Ian Foto: www.maihaugen.no www.ol.museum.no

30 Norwegian Postal Museum 34 Norwegian Road Museum The Norwegian Postal Museum at Maihaugen shows Norway’s exciting postal Visit the heart of the museum in the new anniversary exhibition ”OPERATION” and history. Learn how important the the postal service has been to develop our see hidden treasures and secret rooms. The Norwegian Road Museum is one of Nor- country – from the time when it took weeks to deliver a message up to today’s way’s largest technical museums, with a range of exciting experiences for the who- electronic communication. See post offices from the past, enter our old train le family. Take a journey through time with the historical exhibition ”Roads through with a postal coach and send a post card with Maihaugen’s own postmark. the ages” or test your knowledge in the interactive traffic safety centre. This large Demonstrasjon of old post vehicles on selected dates in July. New exhibition open-air museum boasts a large collection of machines and vehicles and offers a «Masterpieces in miniature» on engraved stamps in the visitor centre. variety of activities. Visit our website for the full programme and calendar of events

Opening hours: 2. January – 30. april kl. 10-15 (tuesday-sunday) 2. May – 22. June: kl. 10-15 (Tuesday-Sunday), 23. June-12. August: kl. 10-17 (all Opening hours: 1 June–31 August, every day 10.00–17.00 days), 13. August-30. december: kl. 10-15 (Tuesday-Sunday), (Closed on 1. and Prices: Included in the entrance fee to Maihaugen open-air museum. 17. May. Open on 10 of may and 21 of May) Adress: Maihaugveien 1, 2609 Lillehammer Price: Free entrance Tel: +47 61 28 89 00 Adresse: Hunderfossvegen 757, 2625 Fåberg www.postmuseet.no Damgård Camilla Foto: Tlf: +47 61 28 52 50, www.vegmuseum.no

31 Sigrid Undset’s home Bjerkebæk 35 Skibladner

Welcome to the home of one of Norway’s great female writers. Nobel laureate History in motion Welcome to a world of exciting sights, sounds and smells. Sigrid Undset (1882–1949) lived at Bjerkebæk with her three children. Here Unspoiled scenery. Warm hospitality. And a ship that’s celebrating over 160 years she wrote the medieval novels for which she was awarded the Nobel Prize in of service. Powered by a triple-expansion steam engine driving her large paddle Literature in 1928. Join in a guided tours in the home (several times daily) and wheels offers a unique and genuine taste of travel by steamship in the second half enjoy a walk in the garden. In the modern visitor centre you may watch movi- of the 19 th century. Skibladner is the world’s oldest preserved paddle steamer still es on Sigrid Undset. The museum has a nice café with view to the home and a in timetabled service. Skibladner is a treasure chest full of discoveries for everyone, beautiful garden. big and small. Welcome aboard! Season: Regular route 26 of June -19 of August 2018 – From Lillehammer kl.15.00 Opening hours: 20 May–31 August, every day 10.00–17.00. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, Charter in weeks 21, 22,23, 24, 25, 34, 35, 36 Saturday and Sunday in September 11.00–16.00. Prices: from NOK 170,- until NOK 370,- pp Prices: www.bjerkebek.no Adress: Brygge Lillehammer: Vingnesgata, 2608 Lillehammer Adress: Sigrid Undsets veg 16E, 2615 Lillehammer Tel: +47 61 14 40 80 Tel: +47 61 28 89 00 www.skibladner.no Foto: Frederik Garshol Frederik Foto: www.bjerkebek.no Brodie Ian Foto:

32 Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson’s home Aulestad 36 Lillehammer Art Museum

Experience the atmosphere of beautiful Aulestad! The Nobel laureate Lillehammer Art Museum is one of the leading of its kind in the country, and Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson lived here with his family from 1875. The museum is boasts a large collection of works from Norwegian art history. Parts of the one of the best preserved artist homes in Norway and have a beautiful garden. exhibition will be permanent, and will feature original works from renowned Bengtson Jim Foto: Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson wrote the national anthem. He was an enthusiastic soul, Norwegian artists such as J.C. Dahl, Tidemand & Gude, Munch, and many more. engaged in the matters of his time. Guided tours in the home several times every In addition, several separate exhibitions will be held annually. Visit our website day. This summer’s great exhibition is about Bjønsons’s death and furneral. Kafé to discover more. Two of the distinctive museum buildings have been designed with sandwiches, blueberry pancakes and more. by Snøhetta architects, and are attractions in their own right.

Opening hours: 24 May–31 August, every day 10.00–17.00. Saturday and Sunday in September 11.00–16.00. Opening hours: www.lillehammerartmuseum.com Entrance fees: See www.aulestad.no Prices: Adults: NOK 100,- Children: NOK 70,- Children under 18 years: Free Adress: Aulestadvegen 6-14, 2656 Follebu Adress: Stortorget 2. 2609 Lillehammer Tel: +47 61 28 89 00 Tel. +47 61 05 44 60 www.aulestad.no Brodie Ian Foto: www.lillehammerartmuseum.com

34 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 35 37 Gallery Zink 41 Ringebu Rectory Ringebu rectory from 1743 is located in beautiful surroundings just north of Gallery Zink presents visual art and handcraft of high quallity and diverse Ringebu Stave Church. The vicarage served as rectory until 1991. It is now pro- artistic expression. Temporary exhibitions as well as commissioned contepo- tected and restored as a historical adventure in itself. The museum consists of rary art by artists from all over the country. five buildings and a historic rose garden. Enjoy a coffee in the garden or let our guides give you a tour in the vicarage. From June till august, new exhibitions will appear in the vicarage. The main activities of the vicarage are: • Art Exhibitions • Stave Church Exhibition • Historical Rose and Perennial Gardens • Kindergar- ten and School of Art exhibition

Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 1200 - 1700, Saturday: 1100 -1500, Opening hours: 10 june – 3 september, daily 10.00 til 17.00. Sunday: 1300 - 1600 Prices: Adult NOK 60, child NOK 40. One ticket Ringebu Rectory and Ringebu Prices: Adults: NOK 100,- Children: NOK 70,- Children under 18 years: Free Stavechurch: Adult NOKr 80, Child NOK 60 Adress: Storgaten 47, 2609 Lillehammer, Adress: Vekkomsvegen 433. 2630 Ringebu Tel: +47 48 19 23 03 Tel. +47 61 28 27 00/ +47 976 87 950 Foto: Ringebu Prestgard BAH Prestgard Ringebu Foto: www.gallerizink.no www.ringebuprestegard.no

38 Lysgårdsbakkene Ski Jumping Arena 42 Gudbrandsdal War Collection

Lysgårdsbakkene Ski Jumping Arena is Lillehammer`s major landmark. The faci- Gudbrandsdal War Museum is located in Kvam. The collection includes models, lity consists of a large and a small ski jumping hill – HS 138 and HS 100. Both hills objects, photographs, drawings, maps, documents, films, computer programs and have a plastic coating for all-year-round jumping, and are in frequent use both sound depicting the following topics: The second world war in Gudbrandsdalen - summer and winter. Take the chairlift to the top and enjoy the fantastic views events in april 1940 - the years of occupation, 1940-45 - and the liberation. from the Ski Jump Tower. If you like, you can walk the 954 steps to the bottom of the hill – or just let the lift take you down. There is a souvenir shop with a wide selection of gifts in the arena. Opening hours: Ski Jump Tower/chairlift 19.05.-01.06. Daily. Kl. 09.00-16.00, 02.06.-02.09. Dailyr. Kl. 09.00-19.00, 08.09.- 23.09. Saturday/Sunday Kl. 11.00-16.00 Opening hours: June-medio August Prices: www.olympiaparken.no/no/anleggene/lysgardsbakkene-hoppanlegg/ Prices: Adults NOK 80,- Children free, Groups (min 10 persons) NOK 70,- apningstider-og-priser Adress: Linvegen 18 2642 Kvam Adress: Birkebeinervegen 122, 2618 Lillehammer Tel: +47 45 60 46 08 Foto: Ian Brodie Ian Foto: Foto: Gudbrandsdalsmusea Foto: Tel.+47 61 05 42 00, www.olympiaparken.no www.krigsminne.no

39 Ringebu Stavechurch 43 Kittilbu open-air museum

Christianity was introduced to Norway around 1000 AD, and in the years to Kittilbu, a small mountain pasture village, is situated in between Gausdal Vest follow some one thousand stave churches were built. Ringebu Stave Church - fjell and Valdres. The museum tells the story of how people have been using dates back to around 1220, and is one of the country’s 28 remaining buildings the mountains, all the way back to the stone age. The museum is surrounded of its kind. by nature, and there are good fishing opportunities and hiking terrain close by. At the museum, you can walk along a historical trail, visit a historic mountain farm and taste traditional food, produce iron and learn how to smoke fish. The Kittil - bu open-air museum also provides visitor information for the Langsua National Park. We open the summer season on 24. June and are daily open until Opening hours: 3 of June -27 of August daily 09.00 til 17.00. 14 of August. (The church is closed when there is religous events) Prices: Adult NOK 60, child NOK 40. One ticket Ringebu Stavchurch and Ringebu Opening hours: 11:00-16:00 Rectkory: Adult NOK 80, Child NOK 60 Prices: Depends on activity. Contact us for questions. Adress: Gråvåbakken 104, 2630 Ringebu Adress: Vestre Gausdal Tel: +47 612 81374 eller 940 30047. Kirkekontoret 61284350 Tlf. +47 47 97 00 82 www.stavechurch.no Asphoug Foto:I www.randsfjordmuseene.no

40 Dale-Gudbrands Gard 44 Sygard Grytting Old manor farm typical of Gudbrandsdalen with rare intact courtyard and Dale-Gudbrands Gard sits on the foundations of settlements dating back thou- interiors. Beatiful view. The Grytting family has welcomed travellers since sands of years, and is fully protected. The heritage farm comprises 6 buildings, the Middle Ages. The 16th generation offers a guided tour in the houses in featuring 16 hotel rooms and several function halls, and is also home to Gud- combination with accommodation and/or dinner. The buildings dating from brandsdalsmusea regional museum and the Pilgrim Centre. A number of burial 1300-1850. mounds can be found in its grounds, and in 2021 it will play a key role in the 1000th anniversary of the Christianisation of Gudbrandsdalen. The farm was first mentioned in writing in Snorre`s sagas around AD 1200. Today, guests are welcome to Dale-Gudbrands gard by the Frich family

Opening hours: Reservation is required Adress: Hundorpgjeilen 12, 2647 Sør Fron Adress: Kongsvegen 999, 2647 Sør-Fron Tel: +47 91 15 89 38 / +47 90 09 88 87 Tel: +47 61 29 85 88/ +47 91 30 67 50 Foto: Sygard Grytting Sygard Foto: www.dale-gudbrandsgard.no www.grytting.com

36 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 37 45 Rudi Gard 49 Night of the Trolls at Hunderfossen

In the barn the smell of dried grass and above us looms a solid framework of ”By the foot of the blue mountain towers the Fairytale Castle, and the Troll who rough timber. Revue Artists, musicians artists challenge beams and eardrums. turned into stone glares down at the idyllic King’s Estate on the banks of river Rudi Gard offers concerts, comedy, theater, exhibitions and refreshments. The Gudbrandsdalslågen.After sunset, on 17 evenings in July and August, the am- farm is in full operation, in a lovely landscape with many cultural sites. Fjos- phitheatre stages the spectacular fairytale performance “Askeladden and the trevet, the main stage, has a capacity for 450 persons in intimate atmosphere. Queen at the King’s Estate” starring Hilde Lyrån as the Queen. The play, directed by Gard Eidsvold and written by Mathias Calmeyer, has received top marks from the audience.

Adress: 2647 Sør-fron Tel: +47 91 38 53 88 Dato: 13. - 04. august 2018 Foto: Rudi Gard Rudi Foto: Foto: Esben Haakenstad Esben Foto: www.rudigard.no www.hunderfossen.no

46 Nermo Hotel

Nermo is a family run hotel. For nearly 150 years travellers have sought out the hotel. Johannes Nermo, fifth generation, along with his wife Susan is now run- ning the hotel. Royalty, heads of state, leading groups and families appreciate Nermo`s hospitality. With 31 unique rooms, 53 apartments, ski in & out to Hafjell and close to Lillehammer, Nermo is a good place to stay. Nermo is also known for its homemade food with ingredients from local farmers. Member of Historic hotels & Restaurants.

Adresse: Nermosvegen 56, 2636 Øyer Tel: 61 27 55 80 www.nermohotell.no Brodie Ian Foto:

47 Aquavitfjøset

This is the original goat barn from the 1850s. The smell is gone but the traditi- ons and stories remain in the walls. In the we serve numerous kinds of this EIGHT CENTURIES noble drink, over one hundred of them. Inside the ”barn” you will be brought on a journey into the world of Aquavit and also get to know the history of the old summer mountain farm better. IN ONE DAY

Opening hours: The barn is open minimum 1 hour during the weekned and Norwegian history from Medieval times until today. otherwise on request for groups. Prices: No entry fee, you only pay for what you drink Walking plays and guided tours. Adress: Flaksjølivegen 82, 2632 Venabygd Tel: +47 61 28 40 00 Kunstner: Ian Brodie Ian Kunstner: www.spidsbergseter.no

48 Peer Gynt at Gålå With the Norwegian mountains as a backdrop, the festival is a nine-day celebra- tion with 35 events, concerts, exhibitions and lectures. The main event of the festival is the theatre production of ”Peer Gynt” by lake Gålåvatnet. The festival is a celebration of Ibsen’s ”Peer Gynt” and the historical person Per Gynt, who lived in the Gudbrandsdalen valley. The tales about Per have been told thorugh generations, and these, together with the nature and culture in the valley, is what inspired Henrik Ibsen to write the dramatic poem. Foto: Esben Haakenstad Esben Foto: Date: 3. -12. august 2018 Foto: Ian Brodie Ian Foto: www.peergynt.no TRADISJON OG LEVEMÅTE

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TESTPILOT 50 Lillehammer City Center 55 Fabrikken

Lilleammer`s charming shopping precinct comprises 75 outlets and 20 Fabrikken, a former furniture factory in central Lillehammer, is a centre cafès & restaurants! Furthermore, the city can offer 2 galleries, 7 hotels, hair for the arts, culture and creative industries. Fabrikken contains 30 small salons, pharmacies, banks and other services! In Søndre Park, a popular green businesses offering glass art, visual art, interior design, clothes, jewellery oasis, you`ll find a charming cafè open daily. Do not miss the beautiful design and more. Ideal for anyone looking to enjoy and purchase art and Mesna river. Lillehammer was granted town status as early as 1842. handcraft in a unique environment.

Opening hours: Mon-Sat 09.00-18.00 Opening hours: Mon – Fri 10.00 – 16.30, Sat 12.00 – 15.00 Lillehammer Sentrum Drift AS Reduced opening hours in July Adress: Sigrid Undsetsplass, Storgata 49, 2609 Lillehammer Adress: Løkkegata 9 Tel: +47 61 05 77 80, www.lillehammersentrum.no Haakenstad Esben Foto: Tel: +47 400 01 989, www. Fabrikken.org

51 Strandtorget 56 Hett Glass

Strandtorget Shopping Centre offers shopping from dawn to dusk! Strand- Hett glass is situated at Fabrikken with studio and a little glass-store. The torget can boast 65 shops, café and restaurant – all under one roof. 1000 free studio was started in 2009 and are now run by Ellen Larsson and Kari Møl- parking spaces and +20°C all year round. 15 minutes walk from the centre of stad. We make functional glass and unique artpieces. In the hotshop you can Lillehammer. Let yourself be tempted by the varied selection of shops and watch the prosess from fluid glass to finsihed product. many great deals!

Opening hours: Mon-Fri kl. 09.00-20.00, Sat kl. 09.00-18.00 Opening hours: Mon-Fri kl. 10.00-16.30, Sat kl 12.00-15.00 Adress: Strandpromenaden 85, 2609 Lillehammer Adress: Fabrikken, Løkkegata 9, 2615 Lillehammer Tel: +47 61 25 15 50 Tel: +47 41 22 98 95 www.strandtorget.no www.hett.no

52 Village of Ringebu 57 MENT

The charming village Ringebu has a big selection of special shops and a wel- Since 2012, two sisters have designed and developed products in what once coming pedestrian zone. In 2011 Ringebu was awarded with the “Bymiljø- was Norway’s oldest ski factory at Fåberg, a small village close to Lilleham- prisen” (the price for the most welcoming and cozy city) with competition mer. Their products have gained great attention both in Norway and abroad. from sixteen other places and cities in Norway.«Landsbygalleriet Ringebu» A visit to their exclusive shop will give you a taste of MENTs design- and is an outdoor photo gallery in Ringebu village, accessible to visitors all year color universe and a tour of their porcelain production. round. The pictures are taken by local photographers, as well as one guest photographer, all from the age of 15 to 75. The pictures are located on selec- Opening hours: Fridays kl. 10.00-17.00 Sauturday kl. 10.00-15.00 ted houses around the central area of Ringebu village, and the motives are Adresse: Elvefaret 16, 2625 Fåberg Tel. +47 90 93 28 60 changed four times a year. This makes the gallery a dynamic attraction for Kommune Ringebu Foto: all visitors.” www.ringebu.com www.ment.no

53 Vinstra 58 Blåswixbutikken Concept Store

Vinstra is a rural town in the heart of Gudbrandsdalen. It has two welcoming Welcome to our activity shop! Here you will find a waxing cabin, museum, shopping centres, and also a shopping street, Nedregate, with the railway coffee shop, a large variety of poles, ski waxes and waxing tools from Swix station, council building, and the green oases Stasjonsparken and Palmer- and Toko. Swix, Ulvang and Lundhags apparel, team collections from Origi- hagen nearby. The town is surrounded by beautiful villages, and offers easy nal and our Outlet. How to find us: By bus #211 Lillehammer Skysstasjon - access to outdoor adventures. River Gudbrandsdalslågen, which with its Segalstad Bru/ Svingvoll/Skeikampen. Bus stop “Hovearmen”. By car: E6 exit 204 kilometres is one of the country’s longest watercourses, flows straight #83 to Gausdal, Highway 255. through the town centre. The area is famous for its Peer Gynt Festival, and in its wake Vinstra has flourished as a cultural scene. Opening hours: Mon-Wed 10:00-17:00, Thursday-Friday 10:00-20:00, Saturday 10:00-16:00. Adress: Blåswixvegen 5, 2624 Lillehammer Tel: (+47) 41 56 51 06, www.swixsport.com

54 Village of Dokka 59 Fjellrypa sports and interior shop

Dokka is a vibrant village with winter & Christmas markets, Village Fete, Fjellrypa is the Norwegian name for mountain grouse and also an exciting and other rural events. Dokka Camping has been voted Norway’s best sports and interior shop at Spidsbergseter Resort Rondane. You will find camp site for two years in a row, and is a popular venue for dance events clothes, jewellery, interior items, souvenirs, sports items and handicraft. It’s and concerts during the summer season. Shopping in Dokka is an enjoy- much to choose between and everything is carefully selected which makes able experience, and the village is renowned for its excellent personal for an exciting shopping experience. service and friendly people. In summer, it is possible to rent a velocipede car and ride along the Valdres line to the Dokka Delta National Wetlands Centre and Nature Reserve. Lands Museum, providing insights into the cultural and natural history of the area, is within walking distance of the Adress: Spidsbergseter Resort Rondane, Flaksjøvegen 82, 2632 Venabygd village centre. Tel. 61 28 40 00, www.spidsbergseter.no

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Buffet Buffet

A la carte Á la carte LILLEHAMMER Uteliv Nightlife

Kafe/ Kro Café/ Inn Bryggerikjelleren Restaurant og Bar Lillehammer Mikrobryggeri Nikkers Familie-restaurant Family Restaurant Elvegata 19, 2609 Lillehammer Elvegata 19, 2609 Lillehammer Elvegata 18, 2609 Lillehammer

Annet/ bestilling Tel. 61 27 06 60/90 16 29 37 Tel: 61 25 28 90 / 950 19 108 Tel: 61 24 74 30 Other/ reservations www.BBLillehammer.no www.lillehammerbryggeri.no www.nikkers.no

Brooklyn BurgerJoint Dudeburger.no Nikkers Sport Park Cafe’n Kirkegata 66, 2609 Lillehammer, Gudbrandsdalsvegen 191, 2619 Lillehammer Elvegata 18, 2609 Lillehammer Storgata 26, 2609 Lillehammer, Tel. 91 38 50 47 Tel. 90 64 11 11, Tel: 61 24 74 30 Tel. 61 25 08 85 www.dudeburger.no www.nikkers.no www.parkcafen.no

Frich´s Spiseri Maihaugen Heim Gastropub Paa Bordet (Catering) Ramen Maihaugveien 1, 2609 Lillehammer Storgata 84, 2609 Lillehammer, Nordseterveien 45 (Håkons Hall) Nymosvingen 6, 2609 Lillehammer Tel. 48 11 06 00 Tel. 61 25 10 15 2618 Lillehammer, Tel. 61 25 30 00 Tel. 92 07 73 29 www.frich.no www.heim.no www.paabordet.no www.ramen.no

Hvelvet Restaurant Ming Restaurant Salt & Pepper Stasjonen Cafe, Restaurant & Bar Stortorget 1, 2609 Lillehammer Storgata 130, 2615 Lillehammer Turisthotellveien 6, 2609 Lillehammer Jernbanetorget 4, 2609 Lillehammer Tel: 907 29 100 Tel: 61 26 04 71 Tel. 61 28 60 26/61 28 60 00 Tel: 61 26 00 24 www.hvelvet.no www.ming-restaurant.no www.lillehammerhotel.no www.stasjonen.no

46 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 47 Swix Cafè Telemarkstunet Glomstad Gjestehus Hornsjø Høyfjellshotell Blåswixvegen 5, 2624 Lillehammer Kantveien 135, 2618 Lillehammer Nord-Trettenvegen 471, 2635 Tretten Hornsjøvegen 1845, 2636 Øyer Tel. 415 65 106 Tel: 61 26 41 41 Tel: 41 46 80 15 Tel: 61 26 40 64 www.swix.no www.telemarkstunet.no www.glomstadgjestehus.no www.hornsjoe.com NORDSETER

Toppen Skybar, Mølla Hotell, Bakeri og Kafé, Nordseter Fjellpark KOS Restaurant Lysaker Gjestgiveri Elvegata 12, 2609 Lillehammer Servicesenter Hafjell, 2636 Øyer Hunderfoss vegen 757, Tel: 61 05 70 80 Nordseterveien 1351, 2618 Lillehammer Tel: 40 00 25 02 2625 Fåberg | Tel. 61 28 52 83 www.mollahotell.no Tel: 99 43 70 00 | www.nordseter.no www.rykreis.no www.lysakergjestgiveri.no

Fossekroa Hafjell Lodge Nermo Hotell Pellestova Hotell Fossekroveien 71, 2625 Lillehammer Sørlia 40 Nermosvegen 56, 2636 Øyer Hafjelltoppen , 2636 Øyer, Tel: 61 27 40 00 Tel: 61 27 77 70 Tel: 61 27 55 80 Tel. 61 27 45 00 www.hunderfossenhotell.no www.Hafjelllodge.no www.nermohotell.no www.pellestova.no HAFJELL/ØYER/HUNDERFOSSEN

Fjøset Gaiastova Restaurant Hafjell Hotell Ryk & Reis Afterski & Bar Hundervegen 4B, 2636 Øyer Lundstadmyrvegen 250, 2636 Øyer Hundervegen 33, 2636 Øyer Hafjell, 2636 Øyer Tel: 46 86 43 17 Tel: 61 28 55 50 Tel: 61 28 55 50 | www.hafjellhotell.no Tel: 92 24 00 10, www.facebook.com/Fjøset-149746091810756/ www.gaiastova.no www.rykreis.no

48 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 49 Skavlen Smak Restaurant LundeKroa Villreinen Cafè og Bar Pjeksen 11, Mosetertoppen, 2636 Øyer Scandic Hafjell Venabygdsfjellet, 2632 Venabygd Spidsbergseter Resort Rondane Tel. 40 40 15 08 Hundervegen 1, 2636 Øyer Tel: 61 28 40 43 Flaksjøvegen 82, 2632 venabygd www.hafjell.no/servering-afterski Tel: 61 27 77 77 | www.opplevhafjell.no www.lundes.no Tel: 61 28 40 00 | www.spidsbergseter.no KVAM/RONDABLIKK Trollsalen Restaurant Dalseter Høyfjellshotell Venabu Fjellhotell og Hytter Hotell Rondablikk 2625 Lillehammer Espedalsvegen 2346, Rondevegen 860, 2632 Venabygd Rondablikkveien 1208, 2642 Kvam Tel: 61 27 40 00 2658 Espedalen Tel: 61 29 32 00 Tel: 61 29 49 40 www.hunderfossenhotell.no Tel: 61 29 99 10 | www.dalseter.no www.venabu.no www.rondablikk.no VESTRE GAUSDAL/ESPEDALEN VESTRE GÅLÅ/FRON

Ruten Fjellstue Strand Fjellstue Dale-Gudbrands Gard Sygard Grytting Espedalsvegen 2418, 2658 Espedalen Strandsetervegen 7, 2658 Espedalen Hundorpgjeilen 12, 2647 Sør-Fron Harpefoss, 2647 Sør-Fron Tel: 61 29 73 20 Tel: 61 28 57 20 Tel: 91 15 89 38 Tel: 61 29 85 88 www.ruten.no www.strand-fjellstue.no www.dale-gudbrandsgard.no www.grytting.com SKÅBU Foto: Ian Brodie Ian Foto: VENABYGDSFJELLET Skåbu Fjellhotell, 2643 Skåbu Aquavitfjøset Tel. 61 29 55 86/ 61 29 55 00 Spidsbergseter Resort Rondane www.lykkjafjellgard.no Flaksjøvegen 82, 2632 venabygd www.skabufjellhotell.no Tel: 61 28 40 00 | www.spidsbergseter.no

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Hotell Hotel

Bed & Breakfast LILLEHAMMER Hytter/Leiligheter Cabins/Apartments

Camping Birkebeineren Hotel & Apartments Scandic Lillehammer Hotel Scandic Victoria Lillehammer Birkebeinerv. 24, 2618 Lillehammer Turisthotellveien 6, 2609 Lillehammer Storgata 84 B, 2609 Lillehammer Tel: 61 05 00 80 Tel. 61 28 60 00 Tel: 61 27 17 00 www.birkebeineren.no www.scandichotels.no/lillehammerhotel www.scandichotels.no

Clarion Collection Hotel Hammer First Hotel Breiseth Skogli Helse- og Rehabiliteringssenter Suttestad Gård, Suttestadv. 17, Storgata 108b , 2615 Lillehammer Jernbanegata 1–5, 2609 Lillehammer Fredrik Colletsvei 13, 2614 Lillehammer 2613 Lillehammer Tel: 61 26 73 73 Tel: 61 24 77 77 Tel: 61249100 Tel: 46 85 56 33 www.nordicchoicehotels.no www.firsthotels.no/breiseth www.skogli.no [email protected] NORDSETER

HI Lillehammer – Stasjonen Hotell Jorekstad Ferieleiligheter Øvergaard Overnatting Lillehammer Fjellstue og Hytteutleie Jernbanetorget 4, 2609 Lillehammer Jørstadmoveien 690 | 2625 Fåberg Jernbanegt. 24, 2609 Lillehammer Nordsetervegen 1330, 2618 Lillehammer Tel. 61 26 00 24 Tel: 60 05 70 60 Tel: 92 22 28 93 | [email protected] Tel. 61 27 00 00 www.stasjonen.no www.jorekstad.no www.oevergaard.no www.lillehammerfjellstue.no

Lillehammer Camping Mølla Hotell Nevra Aparthotell Nordseter Apartments Dampsagv. 47, 2609 Lillehammer Elvegata 12, 2609 Lillehammer Nordseter, 2618 Lillehammer Nordseterveien 1290, Tel: 61 25 33 33 Tel: 61 05 70 80 Tel: 61 25 99 00 2618 Lillehammer | Tel: 61 26 41 00 www.lillehammer.camp www.mollahotell.no www.nevra.no www.llillehammerfjellstue.no

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Nordseter Fjellpark Booking Arctic Dome Hafjell Hotell Hafjell Resort Nordseterveien 1351, 26 Kuåsen, 2612 Sjusjøen Hundervegen 33, 2636 Øyer, Hundervegen 33, 2636 Øyer 2618 Lillehammer, Tel: 99 43 7000 #1 Tel: 94 84 62 70 Tel. 61 28 55 50 Tel: 61 28 55 50 www.nordseter.no www.sjusjoenhuskytours.no www.hafjellhotell.no www.hafjellresort.no

Garden Cottage NMS Camp Sjusjøen Hafjelltoppen Apartments Gaiastova Hornsjø Høyfjellshotell 2372 Brøttum Sørmessenveien 23, 2610 Mesnali Lundstadmyrveien 240, 2636 Øyer Hornsjøvegen 1845, 2636 Øyer Tel. 62 34 32 69 Tel: 62 35 93 30 / 40 40 53 54 Tel. 61 28 55 50 Tel: 61 26 40 64 www.richardson.no/cottage www.mesnali.no www.hafjellresort.no www.hornsjoe.com

Aggahytter Panorama Fossegården Motell Hunderfossen Camping Hunderfossen Hotell & Resort Storslåvegen 56, 2636 Øyer Hundervegen 282, 2636 Øyer Fossekrovegen 90, 2625 Lillehammer Fossekroveien 71, 2625 Lillehammer Tel. 91 83 88 98 Tel: 61 27 41 03 Tel: 61 27 73 00 Tel: 61 27 40 00 www.moseter.no www.fossegarden.no www.hunderfossen-camping.no www.hunderfossenhotell.no HAFJELL/ØYER/HUNDERFOSSEN

Glomstad Gjestehus HafjellKvitfjell Booking Ilsetra Mageli Camping og Hytter Nord-Trettenvegen 471, 2635 Tretten Stasjonsvegen 19, 2634 Fåvang Hafjelltoppen, 2636 Øyer Kongsveien 2220, 2635 Tretten Tel: 41 46 80 15 Tel: 61 24 90 00 Tel: 61 27 52 52 Tel: 61 27 63 22 www.glomstadgjestehus.no www.hafjell.no www.ilsetra.no www.magelicamping.no

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Mosetertoppen Panorama Nermo Hotell & Apartments Aasletten Pensjonat og Hytter Skeikampen Booking Storslåvegen 86, 2636 Øyer Nermosvegen 56, 2636 Øyer Hundervegen 92, 2636 Øyer Sanatorievegen 27B. 2652 Svingvoll Tel. 91 83 88 98 Tel: 61 27 55 80 Tel: 61 27 76 12 Tel: 61 22 80 00 www.moseter.no www.nermohotell.no www.aasletten.no www.skeikampenbooking.no Foto: Esben Haakenstad Esben Foto:

Odden Camping Pellestova Hotell- 970 moh, Dalseter Høyfjellshotell Elgtårnet i Espedalen Kongsvegen 510, 2636 Øyer Hafjelltoppen , 2636 Øyer, Espedalsvegen 2346, 2658 Espedalen c/o Dalseter, Espedalsvegen 2346 Tel: 61 27 83 26 Tel. 61 27 45 00 Tel: 61 29 99 10 2658 Espedalen, Tel. +47 90 83 77 73 www.pellestova.no www.dalseter.no www.elgtarn.no VESTRE GAUSDAL/ESPEDALEN VESTRE

Rustberg Hytter og Camping Rybakken Hytter og Camping Paulsrud Gård Ruten Fjellstue 2636 Øyer Rybakken, 2636 Øyer Paulsrudvegen 10, 2653 Vestre Gausdal Espedalsvegen 2418, 2658 Espedalen Tel: 61 27 77 30 Tel. 97 09 37 30 Tel: 90 95 57 66 Tel. 61 29 73 20 www.rustberg.no www.rybakken.com www.gaardsferie.com www.ruten.no SKÅBU

Scandic Hafjell Skarsmoen Gård Strand Fjellstue Sikkilsdalsseter Fjellstue Hundervegen 1, 2636 Øyer Kongsvegen 1091, 2636 Øyer Strandsetervegen 7, 2658 Espedalen Sikkilsdalsseter, 2643 Skåbu, Tel: 61 27 77 77 Tel: 993 94 436 Tel: 61 28 57 20 Tel: 48 13 06 62 www.scandichotels.no/hafjell www.skarsmoen.no www.strand-fjellstue.no www.sikkilsdalen.no

56 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 57 KVITFJELL/RINGEBU Skåbu Fjellhotell, 2643 Skåbu HafjellKvitfjell Booking Gålå Fjellhytter Rudisetra Tel. 61 29 55 86/ 61 29 55 00 Stasjonsvegen 19, 2634 Fåvang Peer Gyntlia, 2646 Gålå 2647 Sør-Fron www.lykkjafjellgard.no Tel: 61 24 90 00 Tel: +45 23 37 68 78 Tel: 61 29 86 60 www.skabufjellhotell.no www.kvitfjell.no www.gala-fjellhytter.no www.rudigard.no VENABYGDSFJELLET KVAM/RONDABLIKK Høye Gård Lundes Sygard Grytting Historisk hotell Kirketeigen Ungdomssenter og Cam- Vekkomvegen 218, 2630 Ringebu, Rondevegen 770, 2632 Venabygd, Harpefoss, 2647 Sør-Fron ping, Bygdahusvegen 9, 2642 Kvam Tel. 97 59 85 06 Tel: 61 28 40 43, Tel: 61 29 85 88 Tel. 61 21 60 90, www.timbr.as/hoye-gard/ www.lundes.no www.grytting.com www.kirketeigen.no

Spidsbergseter Resort Rondane Venabu Fjellhotell og Hytter Kvamhytta Hotel Rondablikk Flaksjølivegen 82, 2632 Venabygd, Rondevegen 860, 2632 Venabygd 2642 Kvam Rondablikkveien 1208, 2642 Kvam Tel. 61 28 40 00 Tel: 61 29 32 00 Tel: 907 78 999 Tel: 61 29 49 40 www.spidsbergseter.no www.venabu.no www.kvamil.no www.rondablikk.no SJOA HELE REGIONEN HELE

Dale-Gudbrands Gard Gudbrandsdal Leirskole Fagerhøy GoRafting.no AS Norgesbooking – hytteutleie Hundorpgjeilen 12, 2647 Sør-Fron, Fagerhøy, 2647 Sør-Fron Heidalsvegen 829, 2677 Nedre Heidal Lillehammerregionen Tel: 91 15 89 38 Tel: 61 28 18 00 Tel: 61 23 50 00 Tel. 32 08 57 10, [email protected] www.dale-gudbrandsgard.no www.fagerhoi.no [email protected] www.norgesbooking.no GÅLÅ/FAGERHØY/HARPEFOSS

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Ekilibre Pilates

In need of a tough workout? Suffering from stiff muscles and painful joints?

Foto: Opplandstrafikk Foto: Jetlagged and tired and need to give your body a boost? A real Pilates lesson in a fully equipped Pilates studio will give you need. Ekilibre Pilates offer you one- to-one sessions in fluent English, French and Norwegian, and some German, Spanish and Italian. No matter if you are a well-trained athlete or a guest - you will love that great feeling of movement. Get in touch and book your session and make your stay in Lillehammer even more worthwhile!

Opening hours: 7 AM - 9 AM on appointment Prices: From NOK 200-1.000, pls refer to website Address: Storgata 130, Lillehammer, Tel: +47 47 70 53 63, www.ekilibre.no

Gudbrandsdalen offer numerous opportunities for eco-friendly travel. Car is the most convenient form of transport in the region, but bicycle, bus, and train are excellent alternatives. Lillehammer Skysstasjon is the main bus terminal, Scandic Lillehammer Hotel Wellness Centre railway station, and taxi rank. Further north in Gudbrandsdalen, the main transport hubs are Ringebu Skysstasjon and Vinstra Skysstasjon. The E6 (the main north-south artery in Norway) runs through Lillehammer and Gudbrands- Lean back and relax in our newly opened wellness centre. Enjoy the garden dalen. view from one of our outdoor hot tubs, or the beautiful infinity pool. Let your mind and body unwind in our relax area, and make sure to visit one of our By bus 4 different types of saunas. There are bus services to most of Lillehammer’s attractions every half hour, and there are also daily departures to Nordse- ter and Sjusjøen. During the period 23 June to 19 August, there is a summer bus service from Lillehammer to Hunderfos- sen Family Park, Lilleputthammer, and Hafjell Bike Park. For timetables, please see www.opplandstrafikk.no

By train in Gudbrandsdalen Adress: Turisthotellveien 6, 2609 Lillehammer The train will stop in Lillehammer, and has three daily services northbound to . There are stops at Hun- Tel. 61 28 60 00 derfossen, Ringebu, Vinstra, Kvam, Otta, Dovre, and Dombås north in Gudbrandsdalen. For timetables and tickets, please www.scandichotels.no/lillehammerhotel see www.nsb.no

Transport

Taxi Lillehammer, HKB Turbuss Hafjell, Øyer og Tretten Tel: 99 55 33 36, Tel: 61 22 20 20, www.06565.no www.hkb-turbuss.no Busscharter.no Unibuss, Tel: 97 98 00 05 Tel: 91 60 05 05, www.busscharter.no www.unibusstur.no

Download the journey planner ENTUR to your mobile, and check bus and train services across the country. Foto:Camilla Damgård Foto:Camilla Event companies

Lillehammer Olympic Park Tel: 61 05 42 00 www.olympiaparken.no GOLDEN Gålå Event Tel. 99 12 42 39 www.visitgala.no Gyro Conference AS Tel: 61 28 73 20 www.gyroconference.no MOMENTS Hafjell Event Tel. 612 75 000 www.hafjellevent.no Event 61⁰ Nord Lillehammer Tel. 91 10 90 34 www.event61.no The Norwegian Olympic Museum. Olympic feats from all over the world. 60 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER ol.museum.no SUMMER 2018 61 EVENTS TO LOOK Furusjøen Rundt, 16 February The ski race also known as the Adventure of Rondane, FORWARD TO... this year held for the 39th time. It has been widely Furusjøen praised over the past few years, and is excellent prepa- Rundt Foto: Gisle (Gizmo) Johansen (Gizmo) Gisle Foto: ration for Birken. Leading through spectacular scenery, this is a simply stunning experience. The full distance Biathlon season opening at Sjusjøen is 45 km, but shorter options are available. Ski Centre, 23 – 25 November

As always, the Norwegian biathlon elite join

other world-class biathletes for a season Foto: Stein B. Olsen opening at Sjusjøen. This is one of the few Alpine opportunities to experience our top men Your Christmas story , Nov - Dec and women testing their skis and rifles on December at Lillehammer is like a Christmas World Cup home snow. The event organiser promises story filled with magic. A story about traditions Kvitfjell Alpine World Cup – Kvitfjell, 2-3 March wonderful days with plenty of excitement and experiences, tied together by the bonds This World Cup race is the big event for Norway’s and high-quality spectator experiences. between those sharing the adventure. Such a world-famous alpine skiers. Kjetil Jansrud, story should be seasoned with a dose of excite- the King of Kvitfjell, stormed to victory in ment. Gudbrandsdalen, the valley of fairytales, 2017 during a dramatic and exhilarating

Foto: Stein B. Olsen B. Stein Foto: offers a plethora of experiences perfect for the weekend. Last year’s race was a great success. The event organisers in Kvitfjell look forward Biathlon adventurous. A twilight-hour snowshoe walk, Olsen B. Stein Foto: dog sledding across snow-clad hills, or moments to welcoming a full Norwegian national team at Sjusjøen of family joy in Lillehammer’s unique pedestrian competing for important World Cup points on Ski Centre street – the choice is yours. The magic of Christ- home snow. mas stories is that even when written in snow, the cold snowflakes become memories that remain forever in your heart.

Birken World Cup World Cup – Lillehammer, 30 November to 2 December Birken Ski Festival, 9-16 March Ski Festival This year’s World Cup at Lillehammer will be a test of strength and endu- Birken Ski Festival is a tribute to cross-country Lillehammer rance. The gruelling and intimate trails at Lillehammer will be challenging, skiing, and is for everyone – regardless of age and in a World Championships season the athletes have to partake from and fitness level. There are races suitable for all. the start. Numerous large events have been celebrated at Birkebeineren Ski Birken is a natural target to train for throughout Stadium, and this is guaranteed to be another hit. This year, the sprint is back the season, and moving towards the finishing line is on the programme and will be held on 30 November. At the ski jumping arena, the most important. Last year, some 17 000 people

Foto: Raw Foto: the men will go all out for the best possible placing in Nordic Combined, took part in a Birkebeiner event. Every single race whereas last season’s best ski jumper, Maren Lundby, will show off her skills ran without a hitch, and with happy and satisfied on home ground in what will be the season opening for the women. participants.

Lille- Hunderfossen hammer Olsen Geir Birken/ Foto: Winter Park Troll Ski Hunderfossen Winter Park February - March Marathon Lillehammer Troll Ski Marathon 6 April One of the world’s longest cross-country ski ra- A magical evening with stunning snow and ice art ces, with distances ranging from 13 to 120 kilo- in the Ice Cathedral and Snow Hotel, playful snow metres. Starting point is Venabygdsfjellet, and trolls, activities, enchanting performances, and a the finishing line is in spectacular surroundings Foto: Stein B. Olsen B. Stein Foto: Foto: Esben Haakenstad Esben Foto: spectacular firework display. at Sjusjøen.

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Hammersengvegen

212 Bøkkervegen LILLEHAMMER CITY E6 213 Industrigata Pålsrud Korga 213 Lysgårdsvegen Ersgård Korgvegen Moavegen Gjørtlervegen Håkon Håkonssons veg Information 7 Birkebeineren Skistadion og Nordseter Sølve Solfengs veg Turistinformation Sigrid Undsets veg Randgård 2 213 Nordsetervegen Hotel Industrigata Gamlevegen Mosvevegen Kantvegen ATM Høgskolen i Lillehammer Chr Dahls gate WC Toilet Lysgård 8 MoavegenRasmus Lyngs veg 12 Mosvevegen 311 1 Chemist´s 2 Open air bathing E6 Pynten 5 Fagstadvegen LYSGÅRDSBAKKENE Kantvegen 3 Library Lars Jordes veg Gausdalsgata Fåberggata 4 Cinema 5 Skrefsrud 311 Storgata Gamlevegen 7 5 Police Gardvegen Sigrid Undsets veg Birkebeinervegen Thorstein Birkebeinervegen Mosoddvegen HÅKONS HALL

6 Bus terminal (Railway Station) Nordsetervegen Lågenvegen Birkebeinervegen 7 Hospital – First Aid Lundes veg 2 Engvegen Skjellerudvegen Anne MESNAELVA 8 Wine & Liqueur Shop Harlandsvegen STAMPESLETTA 9 Tinghus Nøttetrevegen 5 Moruds veg Trossetstranda Nordre gate11 Sights Lågenvegen Marcus Thranes veg Løkkegata Birkebeinervegen 1 Lillehammer Church gate 13 2 Lillehammer Art Museum E6 Olsen Bergs Busmovegen Løkkegata Tomtegata 3 Maihaugen Laurits Andersens gate 8 11 MESNAELVA Åveitbakken 9 Nybuvegen (open-air museum and historical exhibits) Brufossgata Brubakken Åveita Lågenvegen 12 Tiurvegen Bryggerigata 4 Norges Olympiske Museum Lågen MOTORVEG / HIGH WAY 15 Storgata 5 The Olympic Park SpinnerivegenFossvegen RIKSVEG Mesnadalsvegen Rugdevegen Meidells gate Maihaugvegen Bregnevegen 6 Skibladnerbrygga 2 Nybuvegen Kirkegata Furubakken (pier for the paddle-steamer Skibladner) veg Sleips Martin LOKALVEG 8 Storgata Anders Sandvigs Gate Jørstadmovegen Furubakken 7 Bjerkebæk 1 TURSTI StrandpromenadenSTRANDTORGET Mortenrudvegen 8 Fabrikken KJØPESENTER 6 Reichweins gate 4 TURLØYPE / SKILØYPE 9 Galleri Zink Børkje Storgata 10 Kulturhuset Banken E6 7 MESNAELVA Kirkegata Kastrudvegen 14 11 Tyrili Klatring E6 13 12 Lysgårdsbakkene Ski Jumping Arena 314 Strandpromenaden 3 13 Perfect Escape 1 Saksumsdalsvegen Kastrudvegen Kroken Restaurants and bars 253 Maihaugvegen MAIHAUGEN Voldsløkka Vatningsvea 1 1847 Brenneriet / Kirkegata Bryggerikjelleren Restaurant og Bar Jørstadmovegen SPORTS- Nysvea PLASSEN Messenlivegen 2 Lillehammer Mikrobryggeri Storgata Einar Sand

Thorstadvegen Bryggevegen 3 Toppen Bar Måsåhaugen

Bryggevegen Vårsetervegen bergs Konglevegen 4 Heim Gastropub 313 Weidemannsgate Breisethvegen veg 5 Brooklyn Burgerjoint Vingromvegen Storsvea Vignesenga

Pinnikvegen Møinichens gate Messenlivegen 6 Hvelvet Restaurant faret Ole Edvardsens veg Vårfaret E6 Dampsagvegen 216 7 Dudeburger Beitevegen Hamarvegen Velta Vårsetervegen Ringsvea BakkefaretFrødings Messenlivegen 8 Telemarkstunet VINGNES Langsethvegen Kallykkja 9 Stasjonen Vingarvegen Mjøsa Hestehoven Rødslidrevegen Strandgata B. Lundgaards gate Roavegen 10 Nikkers/ Nikkers Sport Messenlivegen KløverengaRyllikvegen

11 Ming Restaurant Røysa Holtevegen Sjusjøen Konvallen 2 6 Blomsterbakken 12 Salt & Pepper Saksumsdalsvegen Tveita Messenlivegen Mellembergsvegen 216 Langbakken Vårstien 13 Park Cafe’n 331 SKIBLADNER ANNE MOURUDS VEG EMMA GJELENS VEG Langset Bratta

14 Frich’s Spiseri Maihaugen Holsjordet STEFAN FRICHS VEG Rabben 15 Ramen Risesvingen 313 CARL WOLLEBÆKS VEG Skogli Messenlivegen Hagevegen Slyngvegen Risevegen E6 213 Hovslivegen Holsjordet

LILLEHAMMER CITY CENTER BANKGATA NORDSETERVEGEN MARCHUS THRANES VEG

FOSSVEGEN MEJDELLSGATE MEJDELLSGATE SPINNERIVEGEN 7 NEDRE LYSGÅRD S VEG S NEDRE LYSGÅRD

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LARS SKREFSRUD GATE ANDERS SANDVIGS GATE ANDERS SANDVIGS GATE

TOMTEGATA GAMLEVEGEN GAMLEVEGEN 2

1 P JERNBANEGATA GAMLEVEGEN BRYGGERIGATA P 10 P

P BANKGATA FOSSGUTUA ELVEGATA LANGES GATE MATHIESENSGATE SØNDREGATE NORDRE GATE LØKKEGATA 1 9 LILLE- TORGET STORGATA STORGATA STORGATA / GÅGATE STORGATA / GÅGATE STORGATA STORGATA STORGATA 4 1 TOMTEGATA 8 P ELVEGATA GRØNNSTADGATE SØNDRE 9 PARK RA BRUBAKKEN P RESTAU NT NYMOSVINGEN WC LANGES GATE KROKEN 15 6 NORDRE GATE LØKKEGATA 3 WIESES GATE

P P P P 13 MATHIESENSGATE

STOR- BANKGATA 3 4 2 TORGET 1 FÅBERGGATA FÅBERGGATA KIRKEGATA KIRKEGATA KIRKEGATA 10 KIRKEGATA 5 P JERNBANEGATA 1

HORTERS GATE

9 6 LANGES GATE NORDRE GATE

LILLEHAMMER SKYSSTASJON MATHIESENSGATE IDRETTSGATA P P BUSS P SKOLEGATA BJØRNSTJERNE BJØRNSONNSGATE

MORTENRUDVEGEN SKOLETORGET 11 P 8 E6

LØKKEGATA ANDERS JOHANSENS VEG

HOUGNERS GATE MATHIESENSGATE HOUGNERS GATE BRYGGEVEGEN VINTERBRØYTA

ANDERSJOHANSENS VEG THORSTADVEGEN NERBUVEGEN BRYGGEVEGEN OLSEN BERGS GATE OLSEN BERGS INGVALD SCHEYS GATE SCHEYS INGVALD BØHMERS GATE 3 3 E6 3 3 3 3 3 E6 3 3 Birkebeinervegen 22 21 219 216 15 Hornsjø Moelv 5 Gjøvik 19 SørMesna 23 Sjusjøen Mesnali 219 18 7 216 213 Nordseter 19 Reinsvannet Night of the Trolls at Hunderfossen at Trolls the of Night Centre City Lillehammer Strandtorget Ringebu of Village Center City Vinstra Dokka of Village Fabrikken Glass Hett MENT Blåswixbutikken Concept Store Concept Blåswixbutikken shop sport interior and Flellrypa Wellness Ringebu Ringebu Rectory Collection War Gudbrandsdal museum open-air Kittilbu Grytting Sygard Gard Rudi Nermo Hotel Aquavitfjøset Gålå at Gynt Peer 216 E6 219 51 55 57 52 53 41 56 59 50 45 54 58 47 42 43 60 46 49 44 48 18 Haell Lillehammer Friisvegen 213 2 Øyer Øyerellet 14 20 46 33 Til Oslo Til Hunderfossen 35 Vingrom Trolløypa E6 E6 57 58 253 4 Snertingdal 3 5 Ringebuellet 1 59 219 E6 Tretten 27 47 34 255 Fluberg 37 2 60 21 26 E6 13 32 Lågen 254 36 1 Segalstad Segalstad Bru Fåvang 27 56 17 19 12 27 33 49 E6 51 16 18 10 41 Forset Ringebu 254 31 3 27 Trolløypa 7 33 11 50 Nasjonal Nasjonal Rondane Rondane Turistveg Turistveg 30 52 10 10 38 27 Dokka Sør-Torpa 27 E6 255 43 29 12 Venabygd 54 8 Kvitell Skei Bødal 18 Venabygdsellet 14 28 Rollerskis/Biathlon Rollerskis/Biathlon Tours Husky Sjusjøen servicesenter Fjellpark Nordseter Sjusjøen Camp Leirskole/NMS Gudbrandsdal Gålå in Activities riding Horseback Lillehammer Walk City Valdresbanen - AS Rides Tricycle Rail Maihaugen Open-Air Museum Open-Air Maihaugen Museum Postal Norwegian Bjerkebæk home Undset’s Sigrid Aulestad home Bjørnson’s Bjørnstjerne Museum Olympic Norwegian Museum Road Norwegian Skibladner Art Museum Lillehammer Zink Galleri Arena Ski Jumping Lysgårdsbakkene Stavechurch Ringebu Gard Dale-Gudbrands Kittilbu 4 40 21 31 30 25 29 35 27 22 37 23 32 33 26 36 39 24 34 28 38 40 Løypa 24 Peer Gynt Gynt Peer 44 33 Skeikampen 19 Dokkføyvatnet 256 255 Harpefoss 15 Nord-Torpa Rondane Nasjonalpark Rondane Peer Gyntvegen Peer 45 Hundorp 6 Fagerhøi Synnorden E6 Gålå Peer Gyntvegen Peer 26 Peer Gynt Seterveg Gynt Peer 256 Vinstra 19 19 Bjørnsonvegen 53 48 Synnell 48 10 Furusjøen 11 42 E16 Kvam 13 25 6 19 E6 Leisure Pool Leisure 33 16 E16 Kvamsellet BruŒat E6 255 17 255 Peer Gynt Løypa Gynt Peer Helvete Sjoa Rafting Paintball Escape Perfect Wheelbob Course Ropes High Hunderfossen Park Bike Hafjell Hundefossen Adventure Park Adventure Hundefossen Hunderfossen Farm Kids Hafjell Lekeland Park Family Lilleputthammer Pool Leisure Jorekstad Pool Leisure Fron Karlsvogna Centre Climbing Tyrili Park Mountain Sjusjøen walks and rides bicycle Organised Norway Nature Discover Safari Moose kayaking and Canoeing Golf/Minigolf E6 Langsua Nasjonalpark E6 26 9 Espedalsvatnet 1 5 2 3 7 9 6 8 4 11 15 17 12 13 16 19 10 14 18 20 19 Peer Gyntvegen Peer E16 Espedalen 8 Breidsjøen 15 Skåbu 257 9 Nedre Heidal Nedre 257 51 Til Trondheim Til E16 15 Only open in summer in open Only Trail Gynt Peer The Trail Troll The road Gudbrandsdals The land Moose way Pilgrims’ The Heidal Murudalen 257 The whole region can oer exceptional exceptional oer can region whole The time. summer during cykling for conditions exceptional oer can region whole The time. summer during hiking for conditions 257 Lillehammer Øyerfjellet Hafjell/ 16 km Lillehammer: to Distance Kvitfjell 50 km Lillehammer: to Distance Skeikampen 38 km Lillehammer: to Distance Sjusjøen 19 km Lillehammer: to Distance Gålå 88 km Lillehammer: to Distance Nordseter 14 km Lillehammer: to Distance Espedalen 78km Lillehammer: to Distance Venabygdsfjellet 75 km Lillehammer: to Distance Rondablikk 102 km Lillehammer: to Distance Ringebu 57 km Lillehammer: to Distance Vinstra 80 km Lillehammer: to Distance Dokka 55 km Lillehammer: to Distance Synnfjellet 50 km Lillehammer: to Distance Kvam 91 km Lillehammer: to Distance Skåbu 88 km Lillehammer: to Distance N 51 5 1 2 7 9 3 6 8 4 11 Jotunheimvegen 15 12 13 16 10 14 51 E16 51 Sikkilsdalen 66 GUDBRANDSDALEN AND LILLEHAMMER SUMMER 2018 E16 51 51 Henrik Sørensen, Jean Heiberg, Axel Revold and Per Krohg

26 MAY - 30 SEPT 2018

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