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Try out the various exciting excursions in Lillehammer, whenever you come to Lillehammer. Embark on the type of excursion that interests you most. If you want to delve into the culture of this beautiful place then opt for the culture excursion or go for the museum excursions. Those who are young or young at heart can embark on the exciting sports excursions. Excursions in Lillehammer are the best way to get acquainted with this city and know more about it.
When you plan to go on excursions in Lillehammer, start with the museum excursions. The Sandvig's Collection at Maihaugen is the city's major attraction and it ranks as the largest open-air museum in Europe. It has 185 buildings and more than 40000 objects. The Maihaugen reflects a rural society through churches, homes, farm yards and tools from the Gudbrandsdalen valley which extends north from Lillehammer. The traditional farming methods and handicrafts are also on show in the open museum.
Next, visit the Norwegian Olympic Museum, which is the only museum in Northern Europe presenting the entire history of the Olympic Games. It presents the story of this game from it origin in ancient Greece in the year 776BC up to the present day. The museum is the most important sports museum of Norway. It is responsible for managing a national cultural treasure that has fascinated Norwegians for more than 100 years. The collection counts more than 7000 Olympic items in all.
Traversing to the downtown, you will find the Lillehammer art museum. It is the country's leading visual arts museum with significant works by many famous Norwegian artists. The permanent collection includes paintings and drawings by Hans Gude, J. C. Dahl, Adolph Tidemand, Eilif Peterssen, Christian Krogh, Erik Werenskiold, Frits Thaulow, Edvard Munch and many others.
Another equally exciting excursion in Lillehammer is the skiing excursions. Go on a skiing spree, enjoying this adventurous sport. The Ski Mountains in Lillehammer are 850 meters above the sea level and only 15 to 20 kilometer from the centre of the city. The Øyer mountain plateau is a great area for cross country skiing with breathtaking views and 280 kilometers of easy and moderate tracks that are connected with the even more extensive Nordseter or Sjusjøen system.
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