7 Activities
Day Trip From Oslo to Lillehammer: Step Back in Time
Starts from
Oslo
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
7
Duration
10 hrs 55 min
Length
149 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Oslo
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
10 hrs 55 min
Length
149 mi
- History and Culture
Ina Yulo Stuve
Travel Expert
- Reminisce the greatest moments in sports history at the Olympic Museum.
- Turn back the clocks and discover what life was like centuries ago at the Hadeland Folk Museum and Maihaugen.
- Enjoy authentic Greek food at a central Lillehammer outpost.
Lillehammer is a city that lives on in the minds and hearts of many a sports fan. From the Winter Olympics in 1994 to the athletes who continue to practice at the Olympic Park today, the city has cemented its role as a legendary venue for Norwegian culture. Step back in time and relive some of the greatest moments in history with a one-day round trip to Lillehammer. From a visit to the Winter Olympics grounds to an open-air museum featuring 13th-century houses, this itinerary is a must for history and culture buffs.
Categories
- History and Culture
Lillehammer is a city that lives on in the minds and hearts of many a sports fan. From the Winter Olympics in 1994 to the athletes who continue to practice at the Olympic Park today, the city has cemented its role as a legendary venue for Norwegian culture. Step back in time and relive some of the greatest moments in history with a one-day round trip to Lillehammer. From a visit to the Winter Olympics grounds to an open-air museum featuring 13th-century houses, this itinerary is a must for history and culture buffs.
Ina Yulo Stuve
Travel Expert
- Reminisce the greatest moments in sports history at the Olympic Museum.
- Turn back the clocks and discover what life was like centuries ago at the Hadeland Folk Museum and Maihaugen.
- Enjoy authentic Greek food at a central Lillehammer outpost.
Day Itinerary
7 Activities
Day 1
149 mi0.1 mi
Go for Gold in Lillehammer
Lillehammer lives on in the history books as being one of the meccas of winter sports. From playing host to the Winter Olympics in 1994 to having some of the best ski trails and facilities around, adrenaline junkies and history lovers alike make the pilgrimage to this small town and its surrounding peaks for the ideal active holiday. On this one-day roundtrip itinerary from Oslo, you will enjoy a mix of history and sports appreciation as you discover different Norwegian cultural eras at a folk museum, step into a hub of Olympic proportions, and pay a visit to one of Europe's largest open-air museums.
09:001 hr
Hadeland Gjestegård
The breakfast menu varies at this farm restaurant in Hadeland, but whether it's the Cowboy Breakfast on Tuesdays or Friday's "pytt i panna" ("pieces in the pan" or pretty much a meat hash), you can be sure everything will be fresh and tasty.
3.1 mi
10 min
11:0045 min
Hadeland Folk Museum
Get your imagination working as you visit the Hadeland Folk Museum and conjure up images of a 17th century village. With 30 buildings and exhibitions showing guests what life was like in different cultural eras, this open-air museum is one the whole family can enjoy.
62.6 mi
1 hr 30 min
13:151 hr
Norwegian Olympic Museum
You can't mention Lillehammer without thinking about the Olympics. When Norway played host to the Winter Olympics in 1952 and 1994, Lillehammer had a key role in the festivities. Relive the historical moments of Olympics past with sports memorabilia, a biathlon simulator, and old videos featuring the most unforgettable scenes from the games.
0.1 mi
5 min
14:201 hr
Maihaugen
Maihaugen is one of Lillehammer's most famous attractions. As one of Europe's oldest and biggest open-air museums with almost 200 buildings, it has withstood the test of time and continues to be a cultural hub for Norwegians and tourists alike. Get chatting to some historical figures as they tell you more about their way of life.
Check the website for visiting hours at other times of the year.
Check the website for visiting hours at other times of the year.
1.1 mi
10 min
15:301 hr
Oliven Bistro & Delikatesse
Authentic Greek food is hard to come by in Norway, but Oliven Bistro and Delikatesse in Lillehammer has hit the nail on the head. You'll stop here for lunch and can choose from Greek salads, moussaka, pita wraps and more.
38.1 mi
1 hr
17:3045 min
Domkirkeodden
The open-air section of Domkirkeodden is peacefully nestled along the shores of Mjøsa, just outside Hamar city. It comprises more than 60 historic buildings transported here from villages surrounding Hamar.
Inside the Domkirkeodden museum, you'll journey through life from the Iron Age to early 20th-century farming communities. This historical tapestry comes to life through the narratives of approximately 60 preserved buildings from Hamar, Stange, Løten, and Ringsaker municipalities, alongside a rich collection of over 50,000 artifacts dating back to the early 1600s.
Inside the Domkirkeodden museum, you'll journey through life from the Iron Age to early 20th-century farming communities. This historical tapestry comes to life through the narratives of approximately 60 preserved buildings from Hamar, Stange, Løten, and Ringsaker municipalities, alongside a rich collection of over 50,000 artifacts dating back to the early 1600s.
44.8 mi
1 hr
19:151 hr 30 min
Munter Sport & Gastro Bar
For your farewell dinner before heading back to Oslo, a restaurant-bar with a laid-back ambiance is ready to welcome you. Enjoy live music by troubadours, engage in a game of chess or backgammon, or savour delicious burgers and a variety of dishes.