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. Starting from that time Lillehammer has become a traditional place for World Cup events. Just like all ski resorts, Lillehammer has its own ski stations -Hafjell, Skeikampen, Kvitfjell. Their height estimates 200, 800 and 750 meters …
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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 …
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One of the local sports centers is located on the top of Håkons Hall. In summer, these places become attractive to both local residents and tourists. At the top of the hill is a well-groomed park where you can walk and admire rare plants. Here is an indoor sports complex with swimming pools and other sports grounds. This center belongs to the category of professional facilities. Despite the serious level of …
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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 product for local residents. Classical regional cuisine is considered very practical, devoid of special culinary delights. Along with that, many traditional dishes may seem real delicacies to foreign guests, as they are not at …
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Music fans would be interested in visiting the famous sports city in the autumn when the traditional jazz festival DølaJazz is held here. It brings together artists and music lovers from various countries. Originally, the main goal of the music event was to attract attention to novice performers, and now the bulk of its participants are musicians who are just starting to develop their talents in jazz. …
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The most unusual and interesting cultural institution is the Aulestad estate. Its first owners were the world-famous artist, Björnstjerne Björnson and his wife Karoline. At present, their descendants still own the historic estate. A few years ago the estate was converted into a museum. The atmosphere of the past was completely preserved. Among the priceless exhibits of the museum, are antique furniture and …
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Norway - moving around the country
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The air transportation service in Norway is highly developed. The attention and development that this sector receives is largely as a result of the fairly complex terrain of the country, which is dominated by mountain ranges. This is why you will find that not only are international lines operating successfully in Norway, but domestic flights are also in high demand. The main airport of the country is the airport of Gardermoen, located near Oslo. At the moment, there are two functional runways with an up-to-date modern coating on the territory of the airport. Two terminals are currently enjoying full operations; one of them is used for international flights, and the other, for domestic transportation. According to last year’s data, over 24 million passengers used the airport in a year.
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Nature and parks of Norway
Another part of the natural wealth actively protected by the State and cherished by tourists are glaciers. The largest of them, the “Folgefonna” with an area of more than 270 square kilometers, is now the center of the Folgefonna National Park. Ice formation is located at an altitude of 1600 meters above sea level. Therefore, an 11 kilometer long tunnel was cut through it for the convenience of guests. In the National Park, you can “touch eternity” by feeling with your hands, one of the ancient glaciers.
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