Innlandet - 52 Attractions You Must Visit

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About Innlandet

Innlandet is a county in Norway. It was created on 1 January 2020 with the merger of the old counties of Oppland and Hedmark.

Types of Attractions in Innlandet

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List of Attractions in Innlandet

Hamar Cathedral

Hamar Cathedral

Churches

Old Ruins

The ruins of the old Hamar Cathedral are situated on the Domkirkeodden promontory. This is a place which paves light to the medieval Hamar by listening to the beautiful song at the cathedral ruins or by tasting the monks' herbal drink made from medieval herbs from our own garden. We can also tailor your event to meet your wishes.

Høgronden

Høgronden

Mountain Peaks

Høgronden is a mountain in Folldal, Innlandet, Norway and lies in the northeast part of the mountain range Rondane. This place is frequently visited by tourists from several parts of the world.

Isteren

Isteren

Lake/ River/ Ponds

Isteren is a lake in the municipality of Engerdal, which is in Innlandet county, Norway. Isteren is a nutritious lake with a large diversity of species. It is a popular fishing area, and the chances for the good catch is certainly present. In the summer of 2006, a trout weighing 9,250 kg was caught with a rod from a small boat. It is also rich in whitefish, pike, perch, grayling, burbot, and herring. Around the lake, there are two fish mounds and some single cabins.

Jotunheimen National Park

Jotunheimen National Park is a national park in Norway, recognized as one of the country's premier hiking and fishing regions. The national park covers 1,151 square kilometres and is part of the larger area Jotunheimen. More than 250 peaks rise above an elevation of 1,900 metres, including Northern Europe's two highest peaks: Galdhøpiggen at 2,469 metres, and Glittertind at 2,465 metres.

Kongsvinger Fortress

The Fortress was built from 1673 an onwards and it served as an efficient protection foreign soldiers – especially from Sweden. The Fortress was never conquered by enemies of Norway. Today the Fortress is open all year. It is regarded as on the region's main attractions.

Kvitfjell ski resort

This is a ski enthusiast’s paradise. Peace, quiet, and numerous prepared runs allow you to perfect your skiing without the queues or masses of tourists. The snow arrives in October and stays until late April, and we offer skiing and snowboarding to suit everyone. Slopes of all types and for every skill level.

Kyrkja

Kyrkja

1 Day Treks

Mountain Peaks

Kyrkja is a mountain of Innlandet in southern Norway. Kyrkja is nicknamed “The Chruch” because its peak is extremely steep and resembles a church spire. Kyrkyja was thought to be unclimbable until the 19th century, due to its steepness. Despite its slopes, climbing to the top is a day’s hike, helped by the rocks covering the mountainside. Kyrkyja used to be covered in snow, but climate change has severely lessened the amount of snow on the mountain.

Langsua National Park

Langsua National Park

National Parks

Located between Valdres and Gausdal and has a unique low-mountain landscape and extensive marshes in the south and northwest, and heights up to 1500 m.a.s.l in the north. Langsua offers many hiking- and cycling opportunities in light mountain terrain. The park consists of a total protected area of 537.1-square-kilometer.

Lillehammer Art Museum

Lillehammer Art Museum

Museums

Art Galleries

Lillehammer Art Museum is an art gallery located in Lillehammer, Norway. The museum was founded in 1921 as a gift from merchant Einar Lunde. It has three main collections: one consisting of over 100 paintings from adherents of the Matisse school, donated by Einar Lunde from the 1920s. In 1958, antique dealer Oscar Johannesen donated his entire collection from the 19th century. In 2008, Jon Dobloug donated major parts of his collection including 159 paintings dating from the 1980s and 1990s.

Lom stavkyrkje

The beautiful church dates back to 1158-59, which was still the main church in Lom. The oldest part was built in Romanesque style. By archeological excavations in 1973 interesting findings were made; more than 2.000 coins and a love message with carved runes on a stick and this church has the largest collection of paintings found in any Norwegian church, most of them done by Eggert Munch.

Lomseggi

Lomseggi

Viewpoints

1 Day Treks

Mountain Peaks

A beautiful mountain with mind-blowing peaks and views, which is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. It is also a nice trekking destination too. A lot of tourists visit this place every year.

Lysgårdsbakkene Hoppanlegg

Lysgårdsbakkene Hoppanlegg

Skiing Spots

Man-made Structures- Other

This is one of the city's major landmarks. Its facility consists of a large and a small ski jumping hill - HS 140and HS 90. Both hills are equipped with a plastic coating and are used frequently both in summer and in wintertime. During summer, you can take the chairlift from the bottom of the hill up to the top and enjoy the view from the Ski Jump Tower. This place is also frequently used for so many events.

Maihaugen

Maihaugen

Iconic Buildings

Museums

Maihaugen is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Lillehammer, Norway. Maihaugen, with close to 200 buildings, is one of Northern Europe's largest open-air museums and is one of the largest cultural facilities in Norway. It also includes a large photography archive and an indoor museum. Constructed in 1959, they were extended in preparation for the Lillehammer 1994 Winter Olympics. Maihaugsalen concert hall, with over 700 seats and large exhibition space.

Norwegian Olympic Museum

The Norwegian Olympic Museum in Lillehammer is a top modern and exciting museum. Be enchanted by unforgettable Olympic moments made by athletes from all over the world, and experience Olympic history from ancient times to the present day. The museum is with a lot to experience and see, from medals and other original objects, a biathlon simulator, and movies that prolong the golden moments and bring out the goosebumps.

Norwegian Railway Museum

The Norwegian Railway Museum is located at Hamar in Innlandet county, Norway. It is Norway's national railway museum and is operated by the Norwegian National Rail Administration. Norway's shortest railway line is just a few hundred meters long, and a trip on the pellets-fired steam train is a highlight for many visitors.

Peer Gynt

Peer Gynt

Outdoors- Other

The Peer Gynt Road is a 60-kilometer-long tourist mountain road, named for the folkloric character Peer Gynt. It is a toll road. It runs in the east of Norway in Innlandet county with views of Jotunheimen, along with the villages Skeikampen, Fagerhøy, Gålå, Fefor, and Dalseter. The road is only open in the summer, mostly from the 1st of June, and is closed when the snow starts.

Reinheimen National Park

Reinheimen National Park is a 2.1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Nordberg, Innlandet, Norway that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips. The park is one of the largest wilderness areas still intact in Western Norway.

Ringebu Stavkirke

Ringebu Stave Church dates back to around 1220 and is one of the country’s 28 remaining buildings of its kind. The church is located in Ringebu in Gudbrandsdalen, approx. 60 km north of Lillehammer, and is open to the public during the summer season. It is one of the main pilgrimage and tourist center in this area.

Rondane National Park

Rondane National Park

National Parks

Rondane National Park is Norway's oldest national park and covers the Rondane mountain range in Oppland and Hedmark counties in Norway. The area includes some of the highest mountains in Norway. The area is an important habitat for wild reindeer. Rondane lies just to the east of Gudbrandsdal and adjacent to Dovrefjell another key mountain area. This mountain area inspired painters and poets, some of Norway's key paintings and poems capture the Rondane experience.

Rondeslottet

Rondeslottet

1 Day Treks

Mountain Peaks

The Rondane National Park, in the counties Oppland and Hedmark, includes the namesake mountain range, counting nine peaks exceeding the altitude of 2000 meters above sea level, a magical threshold in Norway!. Daily a lot of people visits this place and is one of the good trekking destinations in this area.

Map of attractions in Innlandet

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