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Things To Do in Lillehammer

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Things To Do in Lillehammer

Experience the Lillehammer Region and its wide offer of recreational activities.

A summer paradise for families with children, the area offers treetop climbing and the adventure park of Lilleputthammer in addition to the Maihaugen Open-Air Museum, which is open all year.

During winter, the region transforms into a snow-dusted wonderland with Norway’s widest offering of alpine and cross-country skiing. And the ski bus stops right outside the hotel! 

Lillehammer is also a cultural city with highly acclaimed museums and festivals.

Skiing in Lillehammer

5 alpine centres, 2000 km of cross-country ski trails and a wide range of winter activities for non-skiing visitors. Lillehammer is THE winter destination!  

Contact First Hotel Breiseth to get inspiration and information on what to do in Lillehammer.

Playfull Lillehammer

Lillehammer offers a multitude of attractions for children of every age, including an amusement park, waterpark, children’s zoo, and playland. Hunderfossen Family Park, Lilleputthammer, Jorekstad Fritidsbad, Lekeland, Barnas Gård, and lots more. Create your own entertainment-packed holiday. Ready for some tummy-tickling?

Hafjell Ski Resort

At Hafjell, you can enjoy excellent skiing conditions whether you're a beginner or an expert, on a family holiday or action-packed of-piste skiing adventure.

Located only 15 km north of Lillehammer, Hafjell is one of Norway's best accessible skiing destinations - with a snow guarantee! 

Bring the entire family - You'll find 3 family areas at the ski resort, all offering a variety of ski based games and activities for children. 

Lillehammer Art Museum

Lillehammer Art Museum

Lillehammer Art Museum is one of Norway's leading art museums. More than 1400 artworks by Norwegian artists from the 1800s to this day are on permanent exhibition.  

You'll also find an exhibition about the Lillehammer Painters, who stayed at First Hotel Breiseth in the early 20th century. 

The museum is located in the center of Lillehammer.