Lillehammer
Lillehammer, located on the northern shore of Mjösa, Norway's largest lake, is the country's oldest ski resort.
When tourism started developing in the latter half of the 19th century, Lillehammer became a favored spot. The light, air and pleasant surroundings, not too speak of the town itself, fascinated travelers from all parts of the world and during all seasons. Hosting the Olympic winter-games in 1994 not only gave us a number of new attractions (all arenas are of course open to the public), but also an unique opportunity to show the world what Lillehammer has to offer.
Winter Norway
If you want to develop your skiing skills, either cross-country or alpine, there are plenty of opportunities to do so. Whether you are a beginner, or love the thrill of the steepest slopes, you will find something to suit your preferences in the Lillehammer area. One of the biggest advantages with Lillehammer as a winter sport resort is that you know there will be snow here, no matter how free of snow the winter may have been elsewhere. No wonder thousands of "birkebeiners" ski to Lillehammer in March. Not to mention all the ladies that take part in the Inga-Låmi skiing event. Marvellous skiing terrain and good, cold winters are the stuff of successful winter holidays.
The Lillehammer mountains are so well-located that network of skiing trails alone will provide you with suitable challenge. The Lillehammer mountains are perfect for those who love skiing and are among northern Europe's best cross-country skiing areas located about 850 metres above sea level and 15-20 kilometres from Lillehammer town centre.
Olympic Venues
Lysgårdbakken Ski Jump Arena was to become the hallmark of Lillehammer during the Olympics, and you really shouldn't leave the town without paying a visit there. During the winter, you can visit the ski jumping tower and enjoy the view of Lillehammer from there. When standing on the terrace outside, directly above the jumpers' start barrier, you will feel a strange tingling in your stomach, as you imagine yourself setting off down the slope. Håkons Hall was the main ice hockey arena during the Olympics, but today, it is one of the most flexible multi-purpose halls in the world. A wide range of different events are held here, including trade fairs, banquets, concerts and sporting events. At the Håkon Hall sports centre, you can play handball, football, volleyball and badminton, and there are two squash courts and a aerobics studio. If you are the daredevil type, you might like to try the 20 metre high climbing wall, in which case you must do so together with someone who knows how. And if you have developed and interest for the new popular favorite among sports, golf, you can do your winter training in the hall. The new golf centre in Håkons Hall includes 2 golf simulators, a putting green, golf lounge and a driving range with 8 mats.
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| General |
Marvellous skiing terrain and good, cold winters are the stuff of successful winter holidays. The Lillehammer mountains are so well-located that network of skiing trails alone will proved you with suitable challenge. |
| Cross-country Skiing | The Lillehammer mountains are perfect for those who love skiing. Nordseter and Sjusjøen were originally mountain farming areas, now they are among northern Europe's best cross-country skiing resorts. | | Skiing | Hafjell is the largest Alpine facility in Lillehammer Ski Resorts, and is located just 15km north of Lillehammer. The snow conditions are very stable, and the staff at the facility have considerable snow-technical expertise going back to the successful Lillehammer Olympic Games in 1994. A snow production system covers 17km of slopes, ensuring a good snow base and a long sesong until end of April. Hafjell Alpine Centre offers ski slopes both in forest terrain, sheltered by wind and inclement weather and in high mountain terrain up part the timberline, with spectacular views. In all, Hafjell offers 33km and the longest slope at the facility is 7km long. There is a wide range of slopes for different levels of skiing proficency. The slopes at Hafjell offer challenges for young and old. There is also a snowboard park, Trollclub, child care centre, activities programme, ski school, events calender, as well as a number of after-ski hot spots to choose from. |
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| Targeted Activities: |
Cross-country Skiing, Skiing, Snowboarding |
| Season Availability: |
November to April
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| Numer of Runs: |
27 |
| Total Length of Runs: |
33 |
| Difficulty of Runs: |
9 green, 9 blue, 5 red, 4 black |
| Number of Lifts: |
12 |
| Lift Details: |
12 lifts wherein 3 are chairlifts (2 high speed) and 3 are for kids and beginners. |
| Lift Capacity: |
13500 |
| Altitude: |
850- meters |
| Other Specifications: |
Longest run: 7 km - 7.0 km with floodlight (night skiing)
830 m vertical drop (1030m - 200m)
Snowmaking: Covering 19 km of the runs
At the top of Chairlift II you find the trailhead of 300 km with well groomed cross country trails.
Snowboard park |
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Scandinavian Winter Sports Tour
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Copenhagen / Stockholms / Sweden
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Starting Price: $1190.00
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The birthplace of skiing. Norway and Sweden offer early and lasting snow, Old World Nordic charm, and world-class resorts that cater to both alpine and cross-country skiiers....
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