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Lillehammer and Hafjell

Lillehammer is a popular winter sports destination in Norway and famous for hosting the 1994 Winter Olympic Games.  It is also one of the oldest ski resorts, with roots going back to the early 1800s and a coat of arms bearing a Viking on skis – believed to be 13th century. 

In France it is possible to access many large, or linked. ski areas that offer a variety of passes.  When exchange rates are unfavourable and expensive it may be wise to purchase lift tickets in advance and look for discounts on family passes. 

Lillehammer is perfectly situated for alpine and cross-country skiing and exploring the nearby ski resorts of Hafjell, Kvitfjell, Gålå, Skeikampen and Sjusjøen.  A ski pass is available for all five resorts.

The resort of Hafjell, where many of the Olympic ski events took place, is less than half an hour north of Lillehammer, and ski in/ski out accommodation is available.   The area provides good beginner, intermediate, and advanced skiing as well as cross- country trails and telemark skiing.  Hafjell Alpine Centre has extensive night skiing three nights a week over 7km of runs.  The floodlighting also provides other fun activities on the slopes, such as snowmobiling and tobogganing. 
 
The snow conditions are notoriously good throughout the season in Norway, and winter sports are a way of life.  They are also well set up with snow-making technology in case needed.  Two popular cross-country skiing areas are close by, at Nordseter and Sjusjøen, with trails that lead back to Lillehammer and connect with the Olympic trails at Birkebeineren stadium.

For non-skiers Lillehammer has plenty to offer with its busy market town set in picturesque surroundings.  There is a cinema, swimming pool, ice skating rink, a great pedestrian shopping area (Storgata Street), art museum, and historic area.  The discos, bars and nightclubs stay open until the wee hours for night owls. 

Access to Lillehammer is convenient as Oslo airport is approximately two hours drive away.  It is located on the north shore of Lake Mjøsa, which is Norway’s largest lake.

Other attractions in Lillehammer include the Olympic Ski Jumping Arena and Olympic Museum.