Why go
- Municipality in Innlandet, Norway.
- Served by Gol Airport (GLL).
History
Lillehammer is a municipality in Innlandet, Norway. It is located in the traditional district of Gudbrandsdal. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Lillehammer. The town of Lillehammer was first created in 1827 as a part of Fåberg parish, and later became a municipality that merged with the much bigger Fåberg Municipality in 1964. Some of the more notable villages in the municipality include Fåberg, Hunderfossen, Jørstadmoen and Rudsbygd within the rural area of Fåberg. Vingnes, Saksumdal and Vingrom is located in the western and southern parts. The mountainous parts of the municipality consists of Fåberg Vestfjell, and Fåberg Østfjell, Nordseter.
Airports
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Gol Airport (GLL); 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Lillehammer, 2.1 km).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lillehammer, Norway. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.