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Things to see in Lillehammer (Norway): 37 places and when to go
Lillehammer is a town in Norway, and this site lists 37 places in and around it, mainly Temples (14), Hiking (12), History (10). The best known are Garmo Stave Church, Lillehammer Art Museum and Hafjell. The best time to come is December to March and May to September; also possible: April and October to November. In June there are 18 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 08. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Norway · 61.1333, 10.5
- Places
- 37 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (14) · Hiking (12) · History (10) · Nature (4) · Museums and art (3) · Mountains (2)
- Best time
- December to March and May to September.
- Also possible
- April and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- OSL Oslo (Gardermoen), 110 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Nevelfjell, at 1,089 m.
What to see in Lillehammer
The places in and around Lillehammer, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Garmo Stave ChurchChurch building in Lillehammer, Oppland, Norway2.8 km
- Lillehammer Art MuseumArt gallery located in Lillehammer, Norway2.8 km
- HafjellSki resort in Norway11 km
- Hunderfossen FamilieparkAmusement park in Oppland, Norway11 km
- AulestadHome of Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, now museum16 km
- Birkebeineren Ski StadiumBuilding in Lillehammer, Oppland, Norway471 m
- Fåberg ChurchChurch building in Lillehammer Municipality, Norway7.5 km
- Follebu ChurchChurch building in Gausdal, Innlandet, Norway16 km
- LilleputthammerWith kids12 km
- NevelfjellMountain in Norway8.7 km
- Lillehammer ChurchParish church in Lillehammer. Norway3.1 km
- Mesnali ChurchChurch in Ringsaker, Innlandet, Norway11 km
- Åsmarka ChurchChurch building in Ringsaker, Innlandet, Norway20 km
- Brøttum ChurchChurch in Ringsaker, Innlandet, Norway12 km
- Kinn ChurchChurch building in Nordre Land, Innlandet, Norway30 km
- Nordre Ål ChurchChurch building in Lillehammer, Innlandet, Norway1.7 km
- Norsk vegmuseumMuseum11 km
- Østre Gausdal ChurchBuilding in Gausdal, Innlandet, Norway23 km
- Øyer ChurchChurch building in Øyer, Innlandet, Norway15 km
- Saksumdal ChurchChurch building in Lillehammer, Innlandet, Norway11 km
- Tretten ChurchBuilding in Øyer, Innlandet, Norway23 km
- Vestre Gausdal ChurchChurch building in Gausdal, Innlandet, Norway20 km
- LågendeltaetProtected area in Norway4.1 km
- LågendeltaetProtected area in Norway (Naturbase code: VV00000678)5.9 km
And the other 13, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Åkersætra, Bulonhytta, Djupslia, Halgutusveen, Kittilbua, Krokbua, Øyungshytta, Rondanestien, Signatur Omveien (Dag 1), Signatur Omveien (Dag 2), Skjellbreidhytta, Skolla
- Food and drink: Lillehammer Bryggeri
When to go to Lillehammer
The best time to visit Lillehammer is December to March and May to September; also possible: April and October to November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time6:01
- FebBest time8:37
- MarBest time11:19
- AprPossible14:20
- MayBest time17:05
- JunBest time18:51
- JulBest time18:05
- AugBest time15:31
- SepBest time12:32
- OctPossible9:37
- NovPossible6:48
- DecBest time5:08
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 08. In May, 36 of the 37 places are at their best.
When to go to Norway in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Lillehammer
The nearest main airport is Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL, Oslo (Gardermoen)), 110 km as the crow flies. How to get around Norway (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Gjøvik Municipality32 places39 km
- Hamar Municipality39 places46 km
- Oslo178 places136 km
- Bærum22 places143 km
- Drammen78 places154 km
- Moss, Norway62 places189 km
And all of Norway, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Lillehammer?
The best known: Garmo Stave Church, Lillehammer Art Museum, Hafjell, Hunderfossen Familiepark, Aulestad. In all, 37 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Lillehammer?
December to March and May to September; also possible: April and October to November. In June there are 18 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 08.
How do you get to Lillehammer?
The nearest main airport is Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL), 110 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Lillehammer as the destination and these 37 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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