Lillehammer is a small city of about 20000 inhabitants located about 180 kilometers north of Oslo. Situated directly on the northern end of Norway’s largest lake, Mjøsa, and at the beginning of one of the the country’s main valleys, Gudbrandsdalen, it has been an important merchant town for almost 200 years.
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Norway has a long and proud tradition when it comes to winter sports and Norwegians are generally very serious about keeping this tradition alive for future generations. In fact, this tiny little country with just over 5 million inhabitants have won more medals at the Winter Olympics than any other country. By many considered to […]
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Sometimes you want to go far away and explore new countries and cultures, and sometimes you just want a little break from your everyday life. Norway is blessed with an amazing array of recreational opportunities all over the country, and you rarely have to go far to experience something out of the ordinary. Due to […]
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Ormøya & Malmøya This island is a small hidden gem just outside downtown Oslo. Just a five minutes’ drive south-east of the city center, it is also easily accessible by bike or even by walking. Being located close to huge industrial areas on the harbor it does not look like an inviting area when you […]
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Lysaker / Vaekero What used to be an industrial area on the western outskirt of Oslo has now been turned into somewhat of a gem with restaurants, apartments and even a beach. A hub for high paced IT companies such as Microsoft, Oracle and Computas, the area also offers a more laid back atmosphere once you […]
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Bygdøy This peninsula on the west side of Oslo is one of the main summer recreation areas for Oslo’s own inhabitants. You can get to Bygdoy by car or take bus #30, which departs every 10 minutes from Oslo S, National Theater, etc. In the summer you can even get there by ferry from downtown […]
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Just an hour and a half’s drive south from Norway’s capital Oslo you find a wonderful coastal area with scenic pathways and endless views of the ocean. The area is on the southernmost point of the Tjøme archipelago and is aptly named Verdens ende (World’s end) with its unobstructed views into the horizon. It can […]
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