Besides sports facilities of the Olympic level, Lillehammer is attractive for a variety of cultural and historical attractions. Here you can plan an exciting excursion program. The Lillehammer Art Museum located in the city center is one of the largest and most interesting in Norway. It has gathered a collection of works by famous Norwegian artists. Visitors will have a chance to see paintings from Hans Gude, Erik Werenskiold, and Eilif Peterssen. This museum houses the world's largest collection of Edvard Munch's works. The cultural center occupies a very large modern building, which in itself is an important architectural monument. Part of the building is allocated for temporary exhibitions, themed programs of various specifics are often held in the museum. Museum guests will have the opportunity to visit a unique gift shop that sells works of local artisans.
Lillehammer is an amazing town, a famous Norwegian resort that is located on the bank of the Mjősa Lake. It got wide recognition after Winter Olympics that were conducted here in 1994. … Open
Lillehammer is a wonderful sports resort. A vacation here with the whole family will be interesting at any time of the year. Lillehammer is famous for its natural sights and sports centers. … Open
The city has preserved many old religious buildings, and the oldest one is the Lillehammer Church. Built in the 13th century, this stave church is one of the few buildings of this kind in the world, which has somehow managed to remain perfectly preserved after hundreds of years. The wonderful church is still active and striking with its impressive scale. A historic cemetery near the church is now of great cultural value for the city.
Most Lillehammer restaurants specialize in traditional Norwegian cuisine. The latter was greatly influenced by harsh climate prevailing the region. For many years, seafood has remained a key … Open
A vivid 18th-century architectural monument is Sor-Fron Kirke, a church located in the immediate vicinity of the city amidst beautiful natural landscapes. The construction of the church was completed in 1787. According to historical data, the very first church was built in its place about 500 years earlier. Over time, the old wooden church became dilapidated so it was decided to build a new stone cathedral on its site. It has delighted visitors with its scale and skillful decoration for over 200 years. The main hall of the church can accommodate up to 750 parishioners at a time. Some elements of decoration that can be seen in the cathedral today have been preserved from the former church, including a beautiful pulpit. The best Norwegian artists worked on the cathedral's decoration, wonderful 200 years old altar paintings have been preserved as well.
Lillehammer began attracting tourists relatively recently, after the Winter Olympics that was held here in 1994. Today, most tourists primarily associate it exclusively with winter … Open