The city of Tromsø is known as "the Paris of the North" and "the Gateway to the Arctic", and makes an interesting and exciting point of departure for excursions in the area. The nature offers endless variation - from 1800 metres high mountain peaks, to lush fjord regions and literally hundreds of islands.

There is a place on Earth where the Sun never sets, the Northern lights never cease to amaze, and the landscape changes constantly, the wind never stops blowing and the people always smile. These are the Lofoten.

Sortland is a downright ugly modern sprawl. (...) The only reason to visit it is to change your bus...
(The book "Norway -the Rough Guide" describes Sortland).

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The history of Sortland is not exactly a story about Roman defeats, Babylonian conquests or Mongol invasion... Nor is it a story about wonders of the ancient world, the cradle of civilization or the discovery of the new world. It's more like a short-story, really:

Lillehammer (25.500 inhabitants), located on the northern shore of Mjøsa, Norway's largest lake, is Norway's oldest ski resort. It was the 1994 Winter Olympics that placed the Lillehammer region on the international "tourist map".

Cross-country Skiing
Alpine - Hafjell - Hafjell Alpine Centre
Alpine - Kvitfjell, Skeikampen skiing terrain

The skiing facility stretches from 200 metres above sea level to 1050 metres, with 23 km of pistes varying in difficulty. There are a total of 9 lifts -- 3 of which are four-seat chair lifts and 2 of which are express lifts (for 3.5-4 km of uninterrupted skiing pleasure). Total lift capacity is 12,500 persons per hour.

Sleigh riding at Sjusjøen Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays from 2 Jan. till mid-March + Christmas/New Year. Duration about 45 minutes, NOK 135.-, children NOK 75.-. For more information and booking please call tel: 67 36 34 01.

Tobogganing at Lillehammer is a popular activity this year in the Freestyle arena. The toboggans can be directly linked to the ski lift, so you just sit on the toboggan while a tow bar pulls you to the top of the hill. There are several slopes to choose from on your way down, and there are brakes on the toboggans to help you regulate your speed.

Rafting is comparatively new sport in Norway, but already a tradition on the Sjoa River in the Gudbrandsdal Valley. Life is wet, wild and wonderful as the rubber raft rushes down rivers and torrents. The rafting companies arrange everything from day trips with basic training to weekend trips with overnight stay and full board. Safety and quality always come first.

On the Jostedals Glacier and on other glaciers in Jotunheimen they arrange everything from advanced ice climbing ang glacier trekking courses to easy family expeditions in exciting blue ice formations. All you need is suitable footwear and a desire for a unique experience. Everything from day trips to complete packages with mountain walks, glacier trekking, rafting etc.

Fishing is easily available in the Lillehammer area. The Lågen River flows through the district and in the mountains there are many good lakes for fishing. Possibilities for organized fishing trips to Øyerfjellet with an overnight stay at a mountain farm.
Fishing & Angling during summer and autumn

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the summer season moose safaris are offered in Øyerfjellet. Special arrangements for groups by appointment. Start from Øyer Tourist Information Office.

Maihaugen, The Sandvig Collections, is one of the largest and most interesting open-air museums in Northern Europe. The open-air museum, which consists of 150 buildings, includes houses and country courtyards from the Gudbrandsdalen Valley and from Lillehammer.

This magnificent building, almost 100 years old, was renovated in connection with the 1994 Olympic Winter Games. The interiors are richly decorated with contemporary art and art from the turn-of-the-century and are very well suited for concerts, theater performances, receptions, conferences, etc.

Situated at Hunderfossen 15 km north of Lillehammer, the Norwegian Museum of Road History presents information about Norwegian road and transport history.

Hunderfossen Winter Park and Ice Hotel / Scandinavias southernmost Snow Hotel are located a mere 5 minutes from Hafjell and 15 minutes from Lillehammer town centre. Winner of the 2007 award for Scandinavia’s most innovative tourism idea. This is the first winter park in Europe.
Ice Cathedral and Ice Hotel - Scandinavias southernmost Snow Hotel

A ski lift (seated) runs from the bottom of the ski jump area to the jump tower at the top of the largest hill. From the open terrace at the top of the jump tower, one can enjoy a panorama view of the entire town of Lillehammer, Mjøsa lake as well as the amphitheater at the bottom of the ski jumps.

Lom is a municipality in Oppland county, Norway. Lom is famous for its extensive history, for having one of the few remaining stave churches in Norway, and for lying in the midst of the highest mountains in Northern Europe. This stave church more than 600 years old stands by the river in Lom, a town of 2,500 in central Norway's Gudbrandsdalen valley.

"Beautifully crafted timber houses built in the centuries old local building traditions, together with arts and antiques, combine in creating an authentic and congenial atmosphere here which you will appreciate. We are proud of our kitchen and at Fossheim you will enjoy really excellent meals based on first-class traditional raw materials, and prepared under the direction of our Chef, Arne Brimi.

Glaciers are an invitation to experience a wonderful world of blue ice and snow, surmounting icy towers and deep crevasses. The glacier Smørstabbreen is located in the Jotunheimen National Park, 1600 m (5,120 ft) above sea level and is approximately 45 minutes light walking from the main road. The glacier is ringed by mountains which are more than 2000 m (6,400 ft) high.

SUMMIT HIKES ORGANIZED BY NATUR OPPLEVINGAR AS (Lom - Juvasshytta)
Jotunheimen has Norways largest concentration of peaks over 2000 metres (6400 ft). We'll climb Galdhøpiggen from Juvasshytte above Styggebreen. Galdhøpiggen is the highest mountain in Norway at 2469 metres (7900 ft). On a clear day you can see over 1/4 of Norways land mass.

Practical Information

The Otta River is a popular rafting river, especially for family tours. The Sjoa River is also popular, and regarded as the best river for rafting in Northern Europe. Rafting companies offer raft paddling, swimming and other pleasant pastimes in safe surroundings. The main rafting season is from mid-May till the end of September. You can also try canyoning.

Breheimsenteret is a National Park Visitor's Center at the entrance of the Jostedal Glacier National Park. This centre is located in Jostedalen and is an information centre for the Jostedalsbreen National Park. The glacier and the park have their names from the Jostedalen Valley. The Nigard Glacier is the easiest accessible arm of the main glacier.