As a guest at Hotel Lillehammer, you’ll have a wide range of attractions and experiences to choose from. You can tailor your stay to suit your preferences—whether you’re after action-packed adventures, nature-based experiences, exciting attractions, or peaceful moments in beautiful surroundings.
Stasjonen Hotel Lillehammer is located at the lower end of town, just a short walk from the Strandtorget shopping center. Here, you’ll find a variety of stores, from well-known chains to independent boutiques. Strandtorget also offers cafés, eateries, grocery stores, and electronics shops. The center is situated along the lakeside promenade. If you’re staying at Hotel Lillehammer, we recommend taking a stroll along the promenade that runs beside Lake Mjøsa. It’s also a great place for cycling—feel free to bring your bike along. Down by the promenade, there’s a small skate park where both kids and adults are welcome.
From Stasjonen Hotel Lillehammer, you can also walk just a few meters up to the Lillehammer Art Museum. The exhibitions change regularly, and the building itself was designed by the renowned architectural firm Snøhetta. A bit further up the street from the museum, you’ll find the pedestrian street—Lillehammer’s beating heart. If you’re staying at Hotel Lillehammer, make sure to visit this charming street, known for its cozy, old wooden houses. Here, you’ll find cafés, bars, and restaurants, although the selection on Sundays can be more limited than expected—so it’s wise to check ahead if you’re planning a Sunday coffee outing.
While in Lillehammer, you should also take a walk along the Mesna River. The river flows into the Lågen and can be followed all the way upstream. You can start from the pedestrian street and walk along the river, or take a shorter route by starting at Stampesletta, at the bottom of VIP-veien leading to Kanten. As a guest at Hotel Lillehammer, it’s worth doing as the locals do—this riverside walk is a well-loved route among Lillehammer residents. Along the way, you’ll pass both large and small waterfalls, and eventually be rewarded with stunning views over the town. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes with good grip, as the trail can be rocky in places.

As a guest at Hotel Lillehammer during winter, you’ll have a wide range of options.
The ski trails surrounding the town are plentiful, and you can choose between city-close tracks or one of the scenic routes at the Birkebeiner Stadium. Some guests prefer heading up into the mountains for skiing, and Hotel Lillehammer offers immediate access to both Nordseter and Sjusjøen—two destinations with a wealth of groomed trails. Buses run to both locations, and visitors can enjoy a memorable experience by taking the bus up and skiing back down to town.
For guests seeking more speed and excitement during their winter stay, we recommend sledding in Kanthaugen, located in the Olympic park above the town. On selected days, you can also go alpine skiing in Kanthaugen. The slope is small, but perfect for a family outing if you’d rather not spend much time on transportation to and from the ski hills.
Many guests heading to Hafjell or Kvitfjell ski resorts choose to stay at Hotel Lillehammer.
From Lillehammer town center, Hafjell is just a 15-minute drive, making Hotel Lillehammer a great alternative to staying in Øyer. Kvitfjell is a bit farther—about 45 minutes—but many locals make the round trip every weekend. Kvitfjell offers steeper slopes and often has shorter lift lines and more space than Hafjell. If you’re planning to ski in Kvitfjell, staying at Hotel Lillehammer is a smart choice.
Lillehammer is a true winter town, and most residents and visitors have some level of interest in skiing.
If you’d like to do something other than skiing during your stay at Hotel Lillehammer, there are several centrally located ice rinks to choose from. You can also go sledding in Kanthaugen using special sleds, or take it a step further and try the Olympic bobsleigh and luge track. Options include bobrafting—a soft bobsled that takes you down the track—skeleton (for the truly brave), or taxibob, a traditional bobsled with a driver. A calmer alternative is the kicksled, a beloved mode of transport in Lillehammer. Perhaps a kicksled ride could be an exotic experience?

Many guests choose to stay at Hotel Lillehammer during the summer months.
Lillehammer is beautiful in summer, with its many green spaces. One of the lushest areas is the open-air museum Maihaugen, home to buildings dating all the way back to the Middle Ages. At Maihaugen, you can enjoy peace and quiet as you stroll through the expansive grounds and take in everything your senses can absorb. During peak season, several of the houses come to life with actors, walking theatre performances, and even murder mystery games you can join. Queen Sonja’s childhood home now stands at Maihaugen, restored to how it looked when she was a child. Although the royal couple rarely stays at Hotel Lillehammer when visiting the town, they often spend time at Maihaugen, where they have access to a residence.
If you’re looking for a more action-packed stay at Hotel Lillehammer, head to Hafjell Bike Park. Here, you can rent a downhill bike and ride down the alpine slopes in summer. Trail difficulty ranges from green to black, so there’s something for everyone. At the top of the gondola, you’ll also find a small pump track—perfect for kids to play on.
Lillehammer is a fantastic city for children, but adults will also find plenty to enjoy. If you’re staying at Hotel Lillehammer without young kids, a visit to Bjerkebæk—Sigrid Undset’s home—might be worthwhile. Located within walking distance of the town center, Bjerkebæk offers a beautiful garden and a glimpse into how Undset herself lived. Another author’s home worth visiting while staying at Hotel Lillehammer is Aulestad. This was the residence of Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson and his wife Karoline, along with their household staff. Aulestad is located in Follebu, about 20 minutes outside Lillehammer. Guided tours are available in summer, and you can even see Bjørnson’s Nobel Prize in Literature, awarded in 1903.
If you’re a tourist enjoying a sunny summer day in Lillehammer, it’s also worth strolling over to Søndre Park, located at the southern end of the pedestrian street. Here you’ll find a lovely green oasis with tall, beautiful birch trees, a small pond with a fountain, and a cozy café with full service. It’s a safe space where children can run freely without traffic worries

Lillehammer is a town made for children—you’ll notice it when staying at Hotel Lillehammer.
The open-air museum Maihaugen offers a variety of experiences for kids during the summer. There are several playgrounds near the town center, and in Søndre Park, children can run barefoot through the grass with an ice cream in hand.
Most families staying at Hotel Lillehammer are headed to Hunderfossen Family Park.
This amusement park is known for the giant troll that sits in the middle of the park, guarding the entrance to Ivo Caprino’s Fairytale Cave. At Hunderfossen, children combine play with learning. They can earn a “driver’s license” after completing traffic training and driving on a track with traffic lights and roundabouts. The park brings the fairy tales of Asbjørnsen and Moe to life in both exciting and gentle ways. The Energy Center is a whole building dedicated to the science of energy and physics—and what better way to learn than by trying out the mechanisms yourself?
Hunderfossen also features a roller coaster and a rafting attraction, which is likely why so many families choose to stay at Hotel Lillehammer. And if that’s not enough, the park also has its own climbing course, where you can climb above the rafting ride itself.
Some guests at Hotel Lillehammer are most interested in animals.
For them, a visit to Barnas Gård (The Children’s Farm) is perfect. Here, guests can get up close with a variety of animals—from rabbits and guinea pigs to cows, peacocks, horses, and deer. There’s also a small off-road driving track, and horse-and-cart rides are available year-round.
In other words, there’s plenty to choose from when you’re a guest at Hotel Lillehammer.
And we haven’t even started on all the experiences waiting further up the Gudbrandsdalen valley. Feeling overwhelmed by all the options? Just ask us—we’ll help you choose!