Region guide
🇳🇴Eastern Norway, Lillehammer and the National Parks
Eastern Norway, Lillehammer, Gudbrandsdalen, forests, valleys, Olympic heritage, stave churches, national parks and Norway’s quieter inland side.
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What to see and do
Current weather
Average temperatures
Spring
Air3-12 °C
Summer
Air15-23 °C
Autumn
Air3-12 °C
Winter
Air-10-0 °C
General information
Eastern Norway around Lillehammer is a quieter inland region of valleys, forests, lakes, winter sports, old farm landscapes and access to major national parks.
Trips and nature
The region has broad valleys, forests, rivers, lakes and mountain plateaus. Jotunheimen, Rondane and Dovrefjell are key outdoor areas nearby.
Food and atmosphere
Lillehammer brings Olympic history and open-air museums, while Gudbrandsdalen adds stave churches, farm culture and traditional wooden architecture.
Transport and stay
Lillehammer is reachable by train from Oslo. A car helps for valleys, trailheads, national parks and scenic inland routes.