"Sometimes it's only madness that makes us what we are."
In the summer months you can test the Birkebeiner trail by bike from Sjusjøen, or try trail and mountain biking at Skeikampen. Hafjell Bike Park offers bike rental in a lift-based bike facility . If you prefer hiking , the national parks Langsua, Rondane and Jotunheimen offer great hikes, or you can take a horseback ride on Venabygdsfjellet or in Espedalen. Try your luck fishing in Gudbrandsdalslågen and Mjøsa, or go on a moose safari . The possibilities are many and varied for those who want an active holiday.
Norway's largest open-air museum!
Maihaugen is a cultural history museum in scenic surroundings in Lillehammer. The museum's over 200 historical buildings provide a unique insight into the ways of life in Norway in the past.
Lysgårdsbakkene Ski Jumping facility from the 1994 Lillehammer Olympics is a landmark in Lillehammer. From the top of the hill you have a fantastic view of the city and Lake Mjøsa. You can walk or take the chairlift up, and you can see the jumpers in action. The facility is part of the Olympic Park .
Hunderfossen Themepark is known as the Fairy-tale Park in all of Norway and is one of Norway’s most popular tourist attractions. There are over 60 rides and places of interest for the whole family. Come and try family rafting in our frothing rapids, experience the magical Fairy-tale Palace and take a mind-blowing ride on the spectacular Il Tempo Extra Gigante. Meet the enormous Hunderfossen Troll, rediscover folk tales in Ivo Caprino’s Fairy-tale Cave and enjoy our pool area with water slides and water games for the youngest.
Lillehammer Olympic Bobsleigh and Toboggan Run , which is part of the Olympic Park , is the only bobsleigh and toboggan run in Scandinavia. Are you ready for a real challenge, you are most welcome, whether you are a child or an adult. Children from 10 years old, accompanied by a parent, can join in and ride. Fun for the whole family! In summer you can experience a fast-paced ride with a wheel bobsleigh. The bobsleigh and toboggan run is located at Hunderfossen, 15 km north of Lillehammer city center