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Lillehammer is one of the most famous Tourist Attractions in Norway. The place is famous as the venue of 1994 Winter Olympics. Lillehammer has beautifully retained its late 19th century ambiance. This picturesque town is best visited in summer. Located on the edge of Lake Mjosa, Lillehammer lures tourists from all over the world to come and enjoy its old charm and scenic beauty.
In winter Lillehammer turns into a wonderland of ice and snow. The location becomes ideal for several winter sports like skiing and skating. There is an excellent ski center located at the mountain village of Hafjell. A 15 minute bus ride will reach you there. Hafjell has ample scope and modern facilities for skiing. On the other hand, in summer the town comes alive with greeneries and thus making it an ideal hiking trail.
Lysgårdsbakkene Ski Jumping Arena at Olympiaparken hill was the ski jumping site for the Olympics in 1994. now it has become a tourist attraction in Lillehammer. Do not miss a thrilling ride with a chairlift to the top. If you have got phobia of height a splendid panoramic view will compensate that.
Sports apart, Lillehammer has several other places for sightseeing. A visit to Norwegian Olympic Museum will give you an idea about the nation's achievements and love of sports. Another must see during Sightseeing in Lillehammer is the Garmo stave church. The church built around 1150 is an amazing work of medieval architecture. Visit The art museum, "Flygelet" and Maihaugen. With a total of 185 traditional Norwegian buildings Maihaugen is Europe's largest open-air museum. Enjoy a ride on the world's oldest paddle steamer, PS Skibladner. The steamer ride in the tranquil waters of lake Mjøsa is an unforgettable experience. Take a stroll of Storgata, the main shopping street at the center of Lillehammer.
Getting to Lillehammer
Norway's capital Oslo's is the get way to international tourists as Lillehammer has no airport. But Oslo Airport, located in Gardermoen, is well connected by railway network to Lillehammer in Norway. The trains to Lillehammer depart every hour from Oslo. The journey takes nearly 2 hours. So, board the train and enjoy an excellent tour of Lillehammer in Norway.
travel.mapsofworld.com provides online information on Lillehammer.
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