Produc Manual - Into Norway - 2015/2016

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• Cultural experiences in beautiful nature • Round trips • Discover the authentic Norway

PRODUCT MANUAL

2015/2016

INTO NORWAY The key to: * Cultural experiences in a beautiful scenery * A meeting with authentic Norway * Round-trips in the Lillehammer region and Gudbrandsdalen valley Are you looking to experience and learn more about Norwegian culture, history and food traditions on your journey? Maybe in combination with activities i beautiful surroundings? Then Into Norway has the trip for you!

Into Norway offers authentic and spectacular cultural experiences in areas of outstanding natural beauty! Stay at historic farms dating back to the Middle Ages, enjoy local food prepared with fresh ingredients and learn about Norwegian cultural heritage and everyday life.

The town of Lillehammer and the beautiful Gudbrandsdalen valley are located only 2 hours by car (180 km) north of Oslo, the capital. In this region, from Lillehammer in the south to Rondane National Park in the north, you will find numerous gems steeped in cultural history and offering unique adventures, heritage accommodation and traditional Norwegian food. A scenery in which you can relax, enjoy the tranquillity and find inspiration. If you are looking for a more active break, there are excellent opportunities for walks in gentle mountain terrain, bicycle and canoe trips, horseback riding and rafting.

TRONDHEIM & FJORDS

Rondane National Park

Sygard Grytting Historic Hotel

ÅLESUND & FJORDS

Rondablikk Høyfjellshotell

Ringebu Stave Chrurch

Gålå Mountain Hotel

Mølla Hotel Old Historical Mill

Dale Gudbrands Gard

Jotunheimen National Park

Ringebu

Nermo Historical Hotel

Glomstad Gjestehus

Norwegian Olympic Museum

Peer Gynt play by Ibsen

Nord-Fron Sør-Fron

Ruten Mountain Hotel

Lysgårdsbakkene Ski Jumping Arena

Lillehammer Art Museum

Øyer

Ringsaker BERGEN & FJORDS

Gausdal

Dalseter Mountain Hotel Strand Fjellstue

Kulturstua i Ro Historical Mountain Farm

Kittilbu Utmarksmuseum

Maihaugen Open Air Museum

Lillehammer

Hunderfossen Hotel & Resort

Breiseth Hotel Old Historical Local Art Hotel

Olympic Boband luge track Lillehammer City Centre

Langsua National Park

Trolls and Fairytales at Hunderfossen

Skibladner Paddle Steamer

Distances by car: Lillehammer - Ringebu Stave Church : 50 min Lillehammer - Peer Gynt: 1 hr 20 min Lillehammer - Kulturstua i Ro: 35 min Lillehammer - Dalseter: 1 h 10 min

OSLO

DISTANCES

Distances by car:

Trondheim

Oslo Airport - Lillehammer 1 hr 50 min Oslo - Lillehammer 2 hr 30 min

Ă…lesund

Lillehammer - Bergen 6 hr 15 min

Bergen

Airport

Oslo

Lillehammer - Ă…lesund 5 hr 10 min Lillehammer - Trondheim 4 hr 34 min

INTO LILLEHAMMER/GUDBRANDSDALEN VALLEY

Round trips Into Norway offers round-trips in a vibrant cultural landscape, where your overnight accommodation and restaurants have been carefully selected. Experience the magical world of Peer Gynt, the historic travelling-theatre performance at Maihaugen open-air museum or a trip with Skibladner – the world’s oldest paddle steamer.

With Into Norway you will get a unique insight into Norwegian culture and way of life, with authentic stories and local food served by enthusiastic and committed hosts – combined with enchanting nature experiences during bright summer nights. Find peace and tranquillity in beautiful surroundings together with your loved ones!

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Folldal Hjerkin Alvdal

Rondane Nasjonalpark

Atna

Muvatnet Furusjøen

Trondheim

Nedre Heidal

Hirisjøen

VENABYGDSFJELLET

Rondablikk Sjoa

Murudalen

Kvam

Peer Gyntseterveg

Vinstra 255

27

Flaksjøen

Venabu

Friisvegen

Harpefoss

RINGEBU FJELLET

Hundorp Sikkilsdalen

Fefor Skåbu

Ringebu

GÅLÅ Peer Gyntvegen Peer Gyntvegen

Jotunheimvegen

KVITFJELL

Fåvang

Breidsjøen

Espedalen

Espedalsvatnet

Lågen

Fagerhøy Børkdalsvegen

SKEIKAMPEN Peer Gyntvegen

Helvete

Skei

Bjørnsonvegen

ØYERFJELLET

Tretten

Langsua Nasjonalpark

255

254

HAFJELL

Gausdal

Bødal

Segalstad Bru Follebu

Forset

Hunderfossen Nordseter

255 Kittilbu

Hornsjø

Øyer

Sjusjøen

Jorekstad

Lillehammer 216

Stiplet vei betyr vinterstengt Winterclosed road

213 Fagernes Valdres

Road description/distances: The Gudbrandsdal valley stretches from Lillehammer to Rondane National Park a total distance of 104 km or a drive of 1 hour 40 min by car.

The Espedalen valley starts at Lillehammer and ends at Skåbu or Vinstra. The total distance is 88 (115) km or a drive of 1 hour 30 min by car. You can take the Gudbrandsdal valley back to Lillehammer or continue your journey north towards Trondheim.

Into Norway’s round-trips are ideal in combination with a journey west to the fjords, north-east to Røros and north to Trondheim and Northern Norway.

Hamar Gjøvik Oslo

Mjøsa

Mesnali

CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS

Maihaugen Maihaugen is one of Norways largest outdoor museums. With a collection of more than 200 houses from as far back as the 12th century and until today, the museum shows ancient and more recent history. By using actors in a plot from different time periods, the museum succeeds in making a very authentic and real experience for the visitors. On the old farms from around 1800 you will meet the farmer and his family. See how they lived and worked. The animals on the farm and the beautiful scenery adds to the experience.

Exhibitions Maihaugen also offers several exhibitions all through the year. “We won the land” shows Norways history all the way back to the ice age and until today.

The Rural collection represents the rural community in the Gudbrandsdalen Valley. Here you can find the timberbuild farms, the stave-church, the summer-pastures and the lumber-camp.

The Town illustrates life between World war one and two in an inland town. Along the main street are old buildings from Lillehammer, creating intimate courtyards.

The Residential Area consists of seven single-family houses from different decades of the last century.

The landscape The grassing animals are shaping the landscape at Maihaugen, and the fields are cultivated in 1890’s manner.

* Lunch at Maihaugkaféen * Traditional norwegian food at Kirkestuen (lunch and dinner) * Fresh pastries at the old Bakery

“The Letter” is a mysterious wandering play where the audience takes part in solving a mystery with some strange letters. “The Postal history” is an entertaining play that shows the postal history in 20 minutes.

In the high season you may join the guided tour This tour is like a play which starts in 1900 at the pharmacy and ends in the Futuristic house 2001. Along the way in The Residential Area you will enter homes from different decades of the 1900s.

Opening Hours: June - August 10-17 Open and full activity.

September 11-16 Open. Some activity.

Entrance fees: Adults NOK 110,Children NOK 55,Family NOK 275,Students/seniors NOK 90,Groups (min 15) and tour operator NOK 90,-

www.maihaugen.no - post@maihaugen.no - (+47) 61 28 89 00 - Contact person: Siw Nårstad

CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS

Peer Gynt Get to know the Norwegians through their favorite stage play, Peer Gynt. Expect an evening full of adventures when you attend one of the most popular Norwegian stage plays of all time; Henrik Ibsen’s, Peer Gynt, with music by Edvard Grieg. The play is set outside, by the shores of beautiful Lake Gålå, as nature serves as one of the main characters. It also offers a great playground for the more than 80 actors performing in the piece. Myths and icons, from Norwegian folktales, were of great inspiration for Ibsen, while writing Peer Gynt.

Peer Gynt by lake Gålå The dramatic poem Peer Gynt will be performed at the lake Gålå. Professional actors and 80 voluntary participants will be accompanied by music of Edvard Grieg and brand new music written for the play in 2014 Performances in 2015: 31st July, 1st, 5th, 6th 7th and 8th August at 07.30 PM

Additional cultural activities in August - during the Peer Gynt festival at Vinstra - a number of activities are ranging from the open air Peer Gynt performance at Gålå (a must both for fans of Henrik Ibsen and others) - to indoor exhibitions and the open air mountain concert in Rondane.

Duration: approx. 3 hours with break Price: (Tour operator and groups of min. 10)

Adults from NOK 390 to 535.

Children from NOK 165 to 250.

Three course dinner at Anitra Restaurant: Adults NOK 440 / Children NOK 250

Peer Gynt for international guests The Peer Gynt stage play gives a wonderful experience for all guests. The theme is universal, and accompanied with the best of Norwegian nature, music and acting, it will also engage and entertain international guests. The play has been adapted for an international audience with introduction, audio guide, and a full summary booklet.

Dinner at Anitras Restaurant Let the flavors take you to Marocco with Peer Gynt.

Surrounded by palms and beaches, Peer Gynt is charmed by the beautiful and mysterious Anitra, daughter of a chief. In a warm tent at Lake Gålå you can experience some of the feelings from Peers travel around the world.

Anitras Restaurant is decorated with soft and colorful furniture from Morocco, the waiters are dressed in Arabic suits, and the kitchen can offer exciting dishes with exotic flavors.

www.peergynt.no - post@peergynt.no - (+47) 959 00 770 - Contact person: Hanne Maren Kristensen

CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS

Skibladner Take a day trip to 1856! Welcome to a world of exciting sights, sounds and smells. Unspoiled scenery. Warm hospitality. And a ship that’s been sailing for 158 years. The world’s oldest preserved paddle steamer in timetabled service, with live steam engines, paddle wheels and a speed of 12 knots. “Skibladner” is the pride of Norway’s inland, and one of Norway’s best-loved tourist attractions. You can easily make a day trip on her if you are staying in the Oslo area – or planning to visit Lillehammer.

Sailing with Skibladner Every summer, Skibladner draws her broad wake across Lake Mjøsa, Norway’s largest inland lake, an hour’s drive north of the capital, Oslo. A voyage on this unique vessel is an experience not to be missed! Skibladner sails between the villages and towns around Lake Mjøsa as she has always done: Lillehammer, Moelv, Gjøvik, Hamar and Eidsvoll — idyllic country towns basking in the Norwegian summer sunshine.

Skibladner has been painstakingly restored to her 1888 appearance — giving you an authentic experience of 19th century steamship travel in Norway. With her rhythmic and relaxing paddling across the lake, as well as the temptations provided by her first class restaurant and cafeteria, Skibladner provides a treat for all your senses.

Reccommended round trips: 15.00 Lillehammer - 16.30 Moelv Taxi from Lillehammer to Skibladner pier (5 min) Sailing Lillehammer - Moelv (1 hr 30 min) Price NOK 180 Return to Lillehammer by train (23 min) Total duration: approx. 2 hr 30 min 15.00 Lillehammer - 18.45 Hamar Taxi from Lillehammer to Skibladner pier (5 min) Sailing Lillehammer - Hamar (3 hr 45 min) Price NOK 220 Return to Lillehammer by train (45 min) Total duration: approx. 5 hr

www.skibladner.no - skibladner@skibladner.no - (+47) 61 14 40 80

Lunch: Ship’s Sandwiches Wholemeal bread with smoked salmon, mayonnaise, salad, lemon and dill, or Wholemeal Bread with Roast Beef, onion and pickled cucumbers. Booking reccommended.

Price: 145,Lunch: Salads Shellfish salad with olives, tomato, onion, cucumber, lemon, bread & butter, or Chicken Salad with tomato, crutons, cucumber, paprika, bread & butter. Booking reccommended.

Price: 185,“Dinner on Mjøsa”: Salmon menu The traditional salmon menu with cucumber salad, steamed potatoes and melted butter. Strawberries and single cream. Incl. coffee.

Price: 335,“Dinner on Mjøsa”: Veal steak Veal steak served with the season’s vegetables, mushrooms, steamed potatoes, cream and red berries.

Strawberries and single cream. Incl. coffee.

Price: 365,Flexible: Tour operators are welcome to contact us to find a suitable day and sailing time. We aim to be as flexible as possible and find a suitable time between other charter voyages. We can sail from various ports around Lake Mjøsa to suit your travel itineray.

Terms for Tour Operators: Tour operators receive a 10% discount, additionally 1 passenger per 20 is free, and the tour guide also travels free.

CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS

Lillehammer Art Museum

The museum is one of the nation’s leading art museums, and houses a collection consisting of approx. 1400 works by Norwegian artists dating from the 1800s and until today. The museum´s permanent collection comprises Norwegian visual art from the 1800s up until today. It is considered one of the country´s most important art museums with particularly important and representative works from the years 1820 – 1930.

Dimentional Art The museum also presents three dimentional art of different artists, material and time. Enjoy the unique atmosphere while walking around in the museum.

Paintings 1800 - 1930. A large collection of paintings that includes Johan Christian Dahl, Adolph Tidemand, Hans Gude, Christian Krohg, Erik Werenskiold, Gerhard Munthe, Kitty Kielland, Harriet Backer, Eilif Peterssen, Edvard Munch etc.

Art photo In the museum you will find a series of Artistic Photographies presented by various Norwegian photographers.

The Matisse Students. In 1905 Norway became an independent nation again. The desire of a national art and culture became important. A lot of arts students traveled abroad, particualry to Paris. Jean Heiberg, Henrik Sørensen, Axel Revold and Per Krohg were students at Académie Matisse, and have played an important part in our art history.

Art 1950 - Today is an art collection from post-war until today, and includes a variety of famous norwegian artists. Hanne Borchgrevink, Tore Hansen, Frans Widerberg, Leonard Rickhard, Svein Bolling, Odd Nerdrum, Magne Rygh, Hilde Vemren, Kjell Erik Killi Olsen, Arne Ekeland, Jon Gundersen, Marianne Hekse, Harriton Puschwagner etc,

Guided Tour of the museum.

Guided tours in English can be ordered.

PRICES: Entrance:

Adults NOK 100

Senior NOK 70

Children under 18 years are free of charge

Tour operator and groups of min.10: NOK 50 Custom group tours: NOK 1500

Jakob Weidemann spent several decades in Lillehammer. Jakob Weidemann is regarded as one of Norway’s more important artists of post-war Modernism

www.lillehammerartmuseum.com - post@lillehammerartmuseum.com - (+47) 61 05 44 60

CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS

Norwegian Olympic Museum Lillehammer is best remembered as the site of the 1994 Winter Olympics, and is considered Norway’s oldest winter sports resorts.

The Norwegian Olympic Museum reopens with a brand new and exciting world class exhibition at Maihaugen Museum Center February 12th 2016. The museum emphasizes on the Norwegian Olympic history and in particular our role as host for two Olympic Winter Games, Oslo 1952 and Lillehammer 1994.

The Youth Olympic Games 2016 will commence as we open, and is part of the exhibition.

A section will also be dedicated to Paralympics.

Maihaugen is one of Norways largest outdoor museums. With a collection of more than 200 houses from as far back as the 12th century and until today, the museum shows ancient and more recent history. By using actors in a plot from different time periods, the museum succeeds in making a very authentic and real experience for the visitors.

The new Olympic museum will be an engaging, immersive and entertaining experience as we unveil the achievements, the artefacts, the objects, the images and the many stories from our long and highly successful Olympic history.

The Norwegian Olympic Museum is a proud member of the Olympic Museum Network and the museum will present exciting audiovisual shows by courtesy of The Olympic Museum in Lausanne.

Opening Hours: June - August September Entrance fees: To come

www.ol.museum.no - post@ol.museum.no - (+47) 61 05 42 00

10 am - 5 pm 11 am - 4 pm

CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS

Lillehammer Olympic City

Lillehammer is best remembered as the site of the 1994 Winter Olympics, and is considered Norway’s oldest winter sports resort. It’s defintely worth a visit in the summer for its beautifully preserved late 19th-century wooden houses, with Storgata as the main pedestrian shopping street in the heart of the old city center. Lillehammer provides you with a combination of long-standing tradition and modern activities and services. You will find excellent museums and galleries, Olympic venues, a large number of restaurants and wide selection of shops.

Storgata - the main pedestrian shopping street in the heart of the old city center. The centre of Lillehammer, with its award-winning pedestrian street Storgata, is renowned around world. Charming and historically important buildings serve as the backdrop for a modern and vibrant shopping environment with a number of specialist shops and an excellent range of products to choose from.

The Norwegian Olympic Museum The new Olympic museum will be an engaging, immersive and entertaining experience as we unveil the achievements, the artefacts, the objects, the images and the many stories from our long and highly successful Olympic history.

“Lysgårdsbakkene” Ski Jumping Arena The ski jumping arena was built for the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer in 1994, and has become the iconic symbol of Lillehammer internationally.

In the summer-time, you will see the Olympic rings on the landing area of the hill, and the hill records are clearly marked on both hills.

Chair lift at “Lysgårdsbakkene” A chairlift will take you from the bottom of the hill to the ski jumping tower at the top of the largest hill. From the open-air terrace at the Ski Jumping Tower, you can enjoy a panorama view of Lillehammer and Lake Mjøsa. This is a popular site for visitors to take photos. You can also ride the chairlift down the hill to get a feel of what the ski jumpers experience soaring down the hill. If you are in decent shape, you are welcome to walk the 954 steps up or down the ski jumping hill for free.

Lillehammer Olympic Bob- and Lugetrack. The bobsleigh and luge track is located at Hunderfossen, 15 km north of the centre of Lillehammer The wheel-bobs are in operation throughout the summer season. Each wheel-bob seats 4 passengers - in addition to an authorized pilot, and reaches speeds up to 100 km/hr. The sleds have safety features such as rollover bars and netting. Helmets are mandatory and safety instructions are given by the pilot ahead of each run. The age limit is 10 years when accompanied by an adult and 12 years when not accompanied by an adult.

CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS

Ringebu Stave Church

Christianity was introduced into Norway around the year 1000 A.D. From then on during the Middle Ages until 1537, approximately 1000 stave churches were built. The Church in Norway was Roman Catholic at that time. The stave church at Ringebu, built c.1220, is one of 28 surviving stave churches and is one of the largest.

Ringebu Stave Church is located 60 km north of Lillehammer. Turn off E6 1 km south of Ringebu Centre.

Open for tours during the summer.

Opening hours In the main season 6th July - 2th August: 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.

The rest of the summer, the church will be open 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

The church is closed at church events.

The Stave Church exhibition at the Ringebu Rectory Ringebu Rectory, built in 1743, enjoys a beautiful setting north of Ringebu Stave Church, and was in full use until 1991. Today, this listed and restored rectory is an historic experience in its own right. There are 5 buildings in the yard; the main building, two storehouses, staff quarters and an outbuilding.

The Village of Ringebu was awarded the State urban price in 2011 for its pleasant outdoor spaces and meeting places. It is often referred to as Norway’s smallest town. Here you’ll find a wide range of special businesses in a nice village centre, and a traditional trade center that was founded in 1899.

The Village offers a wide variety of specialty shops, including Anni’s sausage factory, that has received numerous gold medals for its sausages and meat products. Market traders offering handicrafts, second hand and antiques, jewelry, paintings, coffee, waffles and more.

Anni´s Sausage Factory has received numerous gold medals for its sausages and meat products. The factory is well known for its meat products prepared with traditional techniques.

Entrance fees - Ringebu Stave Church: Adults NOK 50 Children NOK 30 Groups (min 10 persons) NOK 40 Entrance fees - Stace Church and Rectory Adults NOK 80 Children NOK 40 Groups (min 10 persons) NOK 60

www.stavechurch.no - kirkeverge@stavechurch.no / ringebuprestegard.no - post@ringebuprestegard.no - (+47) 61 28 27 00

CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS

Kittilbu Museum Kittilbu open-air museum provides an insight into how the natural resources of Gausdal Vestfjell have been used from the Stone Age to more recent times, and has interesting exhibitions and a small café serving local, organic treats. The museum also operates as a visitor centre for Langsua National Park.

In July and August, visitors can enjoy themed guided tours with focus on flora, fauna and climate, and also mountain farm experiences and cycling adventures.

From the museum, visitors can follow a cultural trail through a landscape marked by generations of use – from Iron Age activities and elk hunting to more recent dairy farming and hydropower development. The 1.5 km trails ends by lake Dokkfløyvatnet.

We offer guided tours to the museum and it’s exhibitions as well as to the culture trail. We are also happy to provide information about other hikes and attractions near by, such as the national park, Langsua.

Langsua National Park, Southern Norway’s most recent area to be awarded protected status, is an ideal day out for the whole family. Young and old can experience everything from wilderness to mountain dairy farms, and the distances are short.

The terrain is gentle, but also features peaks with panoramic views. Skaget, with its 1685 m a.s.l., is the highest, whereas Langsua stretches 1553 m a.s.l.

Opening Hours: 6th June – 20th September: Saturday & Sunday 15th June – 16th August: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm 1th June – 2. August: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

In our little café at the museum we offer local and ecological cakes, drinks and other tastes.

Admission fees: Adults: NOK 50 Children: free

Volden mountain farm serves a traditional lunch every Sunday, and offers dairy farm activities throughout July.

Tickets included guided tour that lasts for 1,5 hour.

Groups less than 15 people: NOK 100 each person Groups more than 15 people: NOK 20 each person

www.randsfjordsmuseene.no/kittilbu-hf@randsfjordsmuseene.no

ACCOMMODATION/LOCAL FOOD

Kulturstua i Ro Kulturstua i Ro (“The Cultural Cottage at Ro “) is a mountain farm from the 1100s with old log buildings and steep terrain. There are horses and hens, herb gardens and flowerbeds on terraced plains. All food is homemade, and the culinary experiences are seasoned with stories of traditional cookery. The original Cultural cottage consists of two continuous old houses with open fires. Here most of the food is prepared and served.

Lina and Tor are the owners and the warm and welcoming hosts of Kulturstua i Ro. They greet you with a smile and excellent knowledge.

The have preserved old food and cooking techniques, from the use of boiling stones from the Stone Age, to great gandma´s kitchen with an open cooking stove. They have built authenic locations for the serving and storytelling of the food.

The Farm Restaurant serves food with local ingredients cultivated at the farm and with local producers, it is harvested in the woods and the mountains, and is made by the unique hosts Tor and Lina. They have specialized in wild food and fish, preserving traditional prepreation techniques as smoking and graving.

The guests also appreciate Lina´s homemade bread, and the taste and smells of the unique herb garden.

The food is presented by Tor and Lina themselves as they tell the story of the food combined with their unique knowledge.

PRICES: Accommodation incl. half board (3-courses

dinner and breakfast NOK 1750,- per person

Dinner

NOK 580,- per person

Net prices - 15% commission

www.kulturstua.no - post@kulturstua.no - (+47) 61 22 63 73 - Booking

Stay in authentic surroundings.

Kulturstua i Ro offes accommodation for 11 - 15 people in traditional Norwegian beds. The standard is simple and authentic, comfortable and “home made”. A unique experience.

Årestua is built in the style of how people would have lived here in 1250.

The Midieval atmosphere is authentic with the open fire in the middle and benches covered in sheep skin. The prefect place for exotic food experiences and storytelling.

Great Grandma Berte´s Kitchen contains old kitchen tools, tastes, smells and memories. A historic food experience in this kitchen is something to remember.

The Herb Garden contains wisdom from the Viking Age and Medieaval times. Fresh herbs and flowers creates smells og tastes to the seasonal menu. You can book a guided tour of the Herb Garden where you can see, smell, touch and taste.

ACCOMMODATION/LOCAL FOOD

Sygard Grytting Sygard Grytting is a distinguished medieval farm hotel, with a history dating back 700 years. It is among Norway’s most beautiful and best preserved of its kind, and looks like it belongs in one of the folk legends. Guests can stay in farm buildings dating from 1650 to 1860, and enjoy a hearty traditional meal prepared with fresh ingredients from own vegetable and fruit garden. The hosts at Sygard Grytting are the 16th generation owners of the farm.

Hilde and Stig are the owners and the warm and welcoming hosts of Sygard Grytting. They are both dedicated and involved in the farm, both with agriculture and daily running. Stig with his skills in old building techniques has moved and re-built several of the old wooden houses at the farm.

Hilde is the creator of the unique food experiences through local food and natures own recources.

Meals at Sygard Grytting should fit the surroundings and be a grand experience in themselves, and the hosts take great pride in serving the very best of home-cooked food based on local traditions and specialities.

Most of the ingredients used are from the farm and its surrounding area, and all food is made from scratch.

On the menu are dishes of lamb, elk, reindeer and mountain-lake fish. Soups and gravy are made from real stock.

Desserts are mainly based on berries and fruit from own garden. Bread, flatbread and cakes are home-baked, and the jam is the farm’s own product.

PRICES: Accommodation incl. half board (3-courses

dinner and breakfast NOK 1600,- per person

Dinner NOK 580,- per person

Net prices - 15% commission

Accommodation is available in 7 rooms sleeping a total of 15 (20), and all have their own bathroom. The rooms are located in the main building from the 1850s, an old farmhouse from the 1600s and a farm-hand cottage converted in 1860. Spending a night in these historic surroundings is a truly memorable experience.

Flokk” is a series of 21 tall, narrow figures cast in bronze with glass eyes created by Gitte Dæhlin. The figures look out over the river Gudbrandsdalslågen from a field a short walk from Sygard Grytting. Visitors to the farm might expect to see a herd of sheep grazing in between the group of tall elegant bodies.

“Flokk” is a part of a larger sculpture route in Norway called “Skulptrustopp”.

Additional cultural activities include guided tours through historic buildings, folk music, medieval meals, and in August - during the Peer Gynt festival at Vinstra - a number of activities ranging from the open air Peer Gynt stage playto indoor exhibitions.

www.grytting.com - post@grytting.com - (+47) 61 29 85 88 - (+47) 913 06 750 - Booking

ACCOMMODATION/LOCAL FOOD

Nermo Hotel

Nermo Hotel is a small, family run hotel dating back to 1877. At Nermo, you will find warm hospitality, friendly staff, first-class food and a relaxing atmosphere. It enjoys a beautiful location with spectacular views of the Gudbrandsdalen valley, and has Hafjell golf course right on its doorstep. Guests can relax in spacious lounges and enjoy a terrace with lots of sunshine and stunning surroundings.

Johannes Nermo and his wife Susan is the 5th generation owners of Nermo. The Hotel is family owned, and you will be met by the Nermo family, all generations, in severeal aspects of the Hotel.

The Restaurant brings you tastes of home-made, warm, salt, sweet and even some surprises. A meal in the restaurant is an experience that brings you great memories. The restaurant serves local food.

Stay in the Historic Hotel.

Nermo is an historic hotel with a history dating back to 1442. The current building, however, was built after a fire in 1932.

32 rooms are available, comprising family rooms, double rooms, deluxe rooms and junior suites – some with balcony and views of the beautiful Gudbrandsdalen valley.

In addition to rooms at the hotel, Nermo offers 4, 6 and 8-bed apartments.

PRICES Hunderfossen Family Park offers attractions based on Norwegian culture and tradition. In the unique and mysterious atmosphere you can visit traditional folktales and mythical creatures from the old Norwegain folk legends. Guarded by a 14 meter high troll, and behind the gates of the 37 meter tall fairy tale castle the treasure of the Norwegian folk stories is kept safe in Hunderfossen Family park.

Hafjell Golf Course situated next to the Hotel. Nermo Putting Green situated just outside the doorstep.

Period

11/4-13/6 14/6-29/8 30/8-31/10

Double room incl. breakfast

Double room incl. half board

NOK 690 NOK 735 NOK 690

NOK 950 NOK 995 NOK 950

Extra single room - NOK 275 All prices are per person per night.

Net prices - 15% commission

www.nermohotell.no - booking@nermohotell.no - (+47) 61 27 55 80

ACCOMMODATION/LOCAL FOOD

Hunderfossen Hotel & Resort

Hunderfossen Hotel & Resort offers true fairytale accommodation only 400 m from Hunderfossen Family Park (with attractions based on Norwegian culture and tradition). This intimate and welcoming hotel, with views of Hafjell, has a fantastic atmosphere and displays Norwegian building tradition at its best. The rooms are tastefully decorated. You can experience local food at Fossekroa or dine in unique Trollsalen surrounded by 6 large trolls.

In tastefully decorated rooms.

The hotel opened in 1996, and has 40 comfortable rooms – all with modern facilities – and also 60 cabins and apartments for rent.

Fossekroa was established in 1962, and offers a friendly and warm atmosphere. This is the restaurant where all food is made from scratch, based on fresh, high-quality and, if possible, local ingredients.

Eat your dinner together with the trolls! Trollsalen is one of Norway’s most unique restaurants. Its ceiling is held up by 6 giant trolls, and the food served is traditional Norwegian.

With the fireplace lit and coffee served from copper pots, the atmosphere in Trollsalen is truly unique. In the restaurant you can experience traditional norwegian food such as sour cream porrigde, trout and moose hamburger.

PRICES Period

June/August May/September

Double room incl. breakfast

Single room incl. breakfast

NOK 475 NOK 425

NOK 740 NOK 690

Hunderfossen Family Park only 400m from the hotel, situated in beautiful surroundings, offers attractions based on Norwegian culture and tradition. In the unique and mysterious atmosphere you can visit traditional folktales and mythical creatures from the old Norwegain folk legends. Guarded by a 14 meter high troll, and behind the gates of the 37 meter tall fairy tale castle the treasure of the Norwegian folk stories is kept safe in Hunderfossen Family park.

Entrance fee: NOK 299 (net price) (Ordinary price adults NOK 395)

Lillehammer Olympic Bob- and Lugetrack The bobsleigh and luge track is located close to the hotel.

The wheel-bobs are in operation throughout the summer season. The wheel-bob seats 4 passengers, and reaches speeds up to 100 km/hr.

Adult Child

240,170,-

The age limit is 10 years when accompanied by an adult and 12 years when not accompanied by an adult.

All prices are per person per night.

Net prices - 15% commission

www.hunderfossenhotell.no - hotell@hunderfossen.no - (+47) 61 27 40 00

ACCOMMODATION/LOCAL FOOD

Dale-Gudbrands Gård Dale-Gudbrands Gard enjoys an idyllic location with views of river Lågen, and has a history dating back 1300 years. At Dale-Gudbrands Gard, you can enjoy an overnight stay and a good meal on historic ground. Local produce is used to the extent possible, and adds to the culinary experience. The menu comprises a variety of dishes, but does of course include traditional food from Gudbrandsdalen.

Pilgrim Centre Dale-Gudbrands Gard also has a pilgrim centre, one of 5 regional facilities of its kind along the Pilgrims’ Trail from Oslo to Trondheim. A pilgrimage is an inner and outer journey through cultural history and landscapes, and the Pilgrim Centre at Dale-Gudbrands Gard is a natural stop along the route to Trondheim. The centre runs a hostel, exhibitions and a farm shop with a selection of local food and souvenirs.

The farm comprises 6 buildings with 16 hotel rooms (double and family rooms) and several function halls. All rooms have been refurbished, and are of comfortable standard.

History Gudbrandsdalen is named after DaleGudbrand who lived at Hundorp farm (today Dale-Gudbrands gård) which at the time had been the centre of power in the valley for a long period. DaleGudbrand was the valley’s political leader until Olav Haraldsson (later Olav the Sacred) introduced Christianity in 1021. The farm has some of the most important cultural heritage sites in the region, comprising several large burial mounds and stone formations.

The Restaurant Local produce is used to the extent possible, and adds to the culinary experience. The menu comprises a variety of dishes, but does of course include traditional food from Gudbrandsdalen.

Additional cultural activities include guided tours through historic buildings, folk music, medieval meals, and in August - during the Peer Gynt festival at Vinstra - a number of activities ranging from the open air Peer Gynt stage play- to indoor exhibitions.

PRICES Period Double room

incl. breakfast

May-September NOK 575 Extra single room - NOK 250 All prices are per person per night.

Net prices - 15% commission.

www.dalegudbrands-gard.no - post@dalegudbrands-gard - (+47) 911 58 938 Booking

Double room incl. half board NOK 750

ACCOMMODATION/LOCAL FOOD

Glomstad Guest House

Glomstad Guest House has traditions dating back to the 16th century, and enjoys a beautiful location with panoramic views of the Gudbrandsdalen valley. Both its interior and kitchen are typical Norwegian. Several of Glomstad’s buildings date back to the 1700s. The lounge and dining room still have the original walls – over 220 years old.

The guest house can sleep a total of 46 people in 26 bright and welcoming rooms. 13 are doubles with shower/WC, and no two rooms are the same. They all have their own charm and character.

Rooms without private shower/WC have wash basin with cold and hot water and bathroom facilities in the corridor.

Ringebu Stave Church Christianity was introduced to Norway around 1000 AD, and in the years that followed some one thousand stave churches were built. The then churches in Norway were Catholic. Ringebu Stave Church was built around 1220. It is one of only 28 remaining stave churches in the country, and is one of the largest.

Glomstad Guest House received its first guests in 1943. Lots have changed since then, but hospitality, personal service and good home-cooked food, prepared by our excellent chef Carola, remain our trademark.

Additional cultural activities include guided tours through historic buildings, folk music, medieval meals, and in August - during the Peer Gynt festival at Vinstra - a number of activities ranging from the open air Peer Gynt stage play- to indoor exhibitions.

PRICES Period Double room

incl. breakfast

May-September NOK 525

Double room incl. full board NOK 800

Extra single room - NOK 335 All prices are per person per night.

Net prices - 15% commission.

www.glomstadgjestehus.no - post@glomstadgjestehus.no - (+47) 612 76 257 Booking

ACCOMMODATION/LOCAL FOOD

Rondablikk Mountain Hotel

Rondablikk enjoys a beautiful location by the foot of Rondane National Park, and offers spectacular views of the enormous mountain plateau with its over 10 peaks stretching 2000 m a.s.l. This cabin-style hotel is inspired by Peer Gynt, with nature in focus. Guests can take in this peaceful, natural scenery from the terrace, or as they enjoy a BBQ in the garden. For those looking to stay active, the hotel’s fitness suite and stunning swimming pool are ideal. Sauna and sunbeds are also available. The hotel has a bar and several lounges – many with fireplace.

Surrounded by spectacular sights 75 comfortable rooms with private bathroom and cable TV are available, and the hotel offers free Wi-Fi throughout. Some of the rooms have own balcony with panoramic views of the mountains.

Rondablikk’s kitchen offers good and home-cooked food based on traditions and high-quality ingredients. Large breakfast and dinner buffets – the latter with a wide selection of hot and cold dishes and desserts. Remember to try the warm waffles with delicious toppings, together with freshly brewed coffee!

Rondane National Park Rondane National Park, covering 572 sq km, was awarded protected status in 1962. In its heart is the majestic Rondane massif – often hailed as the most beautiful and spectacular mountain range in Norway. New roads, lodges/ cabins or other encroachment are not permitted in the area. All vegetation is protected. Rondane National Park has a typical high-mountain landscape, with large areas at over 1445 metre altitude.

Ten peaks tower over 2000 m above sea level; Rondslottet (2178) and Storranden (2138) are the highest.

Activities: The spectacular mountain plateaus are ideal for walks and bike rides, and the peaks in Rondane National Park offer excellent hiking challenges. Boat trips and fishing on the lakes are also possible.

PRICES Period Double room

incl. breakfast

July-September May-June

Extra single room - NOK 250 All prices are per person per night.

Net prices - 15% commission.

Double room incl. full board NOK 725 NOK 670

www.rondablikk.no - post@rondablikk.no - (+47) 61 29 49 40 Booking

In connection with the Peer Gynt Festival, a mountain concert will be performed on the open-air stage by Rondablikk Høyfjellshotell. Every year, thousands of visitors trek to the mountains to listen to beautiful music with the majestic Rondane massif as a backdrop.

ACCOMMODATION/LOCAL FOOD

Strand Mountain Lodge

Strand Mountain Lodge (Fjellstue) is located in beautiful Espedalen, known as our “friendly wilderness”. This idyllic, small mountain lodge enjoys a stunning setting with views of the 12 km long lake Espedalsvannet. It has a warm and homely atmosphere, and offers excellent service.

Guests can relax in a lounge with open fire and in rooms with beautiful timber walls – just like a mountain lodge experience should be.

Stefan and Surina The hosts, Surina & Stefan, take great pride in the food served, and it is Surina who runs the kitchen and adds her personal touch to the dishes.

Strand Fjellstue has 18 rooms with together 41 beds. All rooms have their private bathroom. In addition, there is one apartment suitable for 2-4 persons with living room, kitchen and bathroom.

At Strand Fjellstue, guests can enjoy both Thai and Norwegian food. Friendly, informal meals or banquets with elegant menus, seasoned with good personal service, are Stefan & Surina’s recipe for a successful visit to Strand Mountain Lodge.

PRICES Period Double room

incl. breakfast

May-September NOK 450

Double room incl. half board NOK 650

Extra single room - NOK 150 All prices are per person per night.

Net prices - 15% commision

www.strand-fjellstue.no - post@strand-fjellstue.no- (+47) 61 28 57 20 Booking

Helvete (Hell) The potholes lies in the south of the Espedalen valley. They were formed at the end of the last iceage by rocks caught in water and then rotated on/in the mountain making large potholes, some over 40 meter deep and up to 20 – 30 meters wide. It is said that this name came because it was so difficult to pass this canyon with horse and sleigh, during the mining period.

“Our friendly wilderness” In Espedalen the conditions are perfect for almost all mountain and outdoor activities. Several activities like canoeing safari, guided hiking tours and guided biking tours are available.

Activities: With Strand Fjellstue as starting point, visitors can walk along a way-marked trail to the nickel mines in Espedalen or enjoy a boat trip on lake Espedalsvannet.

ACCOMMODATION/LOCAL FOOD

Ruten Mountain Lodge Ruten (Mountain Lodge) Fjellstue, located in Espedalen, is a genuine Norwegian mountain lodge packed with history and with spectacular views towards Jotunheimen. In the forest and high mountains around there are great hikings possibilities. From the top of Ruten (1517 a.m.s.l.) you can see 93 mountain peaks in Jotunheimen over 2000 meters. Good food, traditional rooms and a friendly atmosphere are helping to create ever lasting memories.

Arthur and Berit are the owners and the warm and welcoming hosts of Ruten Mountain Lodge. The Lodge was originally established by Berit´s grandparents in 1939. In addition to running the hotel, Arthus started his own mountain brewery in 2007, called Espedalen Mountain Brewery.

The Food at Ruten Mountain Lodge is locally produced and prepared by Berit, inspired by earlier generations and modern knowledge. Trough the years hunting and fishing, together with small agriculture, have always been the way to live.

Sleep in traditional rooms Ruten Mountain Lodge has 24 basic rooms with shower and toilet facilities – 12 double rooms, 9 large family rooms and 3 single rooms.

Helvete (Hell) The potholes lies in the south of the Espedalen valley. They were formed at the end of the last iceage by rocks caught in water and then rotated on/in the mountain making large potholes, some over 40 meter deep and up to 20 – 30 meters wide. It is said that this name came because it was so difficult to pass this canyon with horse and sleigh, during the mining period.

“Our friendly wilderness” In Espedalen the conditions are perfect for almost all mountain and outdoor activities. Several activities like canoeing safari, guided hiking tours and guided biking tours are available.

Espedalen Mountain Brewery Ruten Fjellstue has his own mountain brewery. The beer has received great reviews. You can book a guided tour of the brewery that includes excellent beer tasting.

PRICES Period Double room

incl. breakfast

May-September NOK 460 Extra single room - NOK 100 All prices are per person per night.

Net prices - 15% commision

Double room incl. full board NOK 710

www.ruten.no - post@ruten.no - (+47) 61 29 73 20 Booking

ACCOMMODATION/LOCAL FOOD

Dalseter Mountain Hotel Dalseter is one of the oldest settlements in Espedalen, and has welcomed travellers since the late 18th century. It was a natural stop point for hikers headed for Jotunheimen. Dalseter Mountain Lodge was built in 1950, but burned to the ground in 1963. Dalseter Mountain Hotel was built in 1964. Dalseter has practiced horseback riding in the mountains since 1950, and during the summer you can experience fantastic riding tours in the mountains.

Grethe and her family is the 3rd generation owners and the warm and welcoming hosts of Dalseter Mountain Hotel. They live at Dalseter all year round, and the hotel is their passion and life.

The Food at Dalseter Mountain Hotel is based on traditional norwegian cuisine, with the raw materials available from the mountains, wilderness and coast.

In these peaceful and quiet surroundings, you are guaranteed a good night’s sleep. The hotel has 62 double rooms and 26 single rooms over 4 floors. Guests also have access to a swimming pool and several lounges of which one has an open fire.

PRICES

Period

June-September 29/7 - 7/8

Double room incl. breakfast

Double room incl. half board

NOK 435 NOK 635

NOK 590 NOK 820

Extra single room - NOK 100 All prices are per person per night.

Net prices - 15% commision.

www.dalseter.no - post@dalseter.no - (+47) 61 29 99 10 Booking

Helvete (Hell) The potholes lies in the south of the Espedalen valley. They were formed at the end of the last iceage by rocks caught in water and then rotated on/in the mountain making large potholes, some over 40 meter deep and up to 20 – 30 meters wide. It is said that this name came because it was so difficult to pass this canyon with horse and sleigh, during the mining period.

Mountain horseback riding Dalseter has practiced horseback riding in the mountains since 1950, and during the summer you can experience fantastic riding tours in the mountains.

“Our friendly wilderness” In Espedalen are the conditions perfect for almost all mountain and outdoor activities. Several activities like canoeing safari, guided hiking tours and guided biking tours are available.

ACCOMMODATION

First Hotel Breiseth First Hotel Breiseth, established in 1898, is one of the oldest hotels in Lillehammer. At the time of its opening, it was considered the most fashionable hotel in town. The hotel was also very popular among local artists, you can still admire their unique work of art at First Hotel Breiseth.

As a guest at the hotel you will be within walking distance of attractions like Maihaugen, Lillehammer art museum and the pedestrian street “Storgata”.

First Hotel Breiseth is as central as you can get in the olympic city of Lillehammer. Getting around in town is merely stepping out of the hotel and you’re where it all happens. The hotel offers 89 classic and comfortable rooms in various sizes. Each room has its own character.

At the time of its opening, it was considered the most fashionable hotel in town. During its first 40 years of operation the hotel was very popular among a group of artist called “Lillehammer painters”. Cash was not always forthcoming, and as a result the hotel received a number of paintings still decorating its walls.

Maihaugen is one of Norways largest outdoor museums. With a collection of more than 200 houses from as far back as the 12th century and until today, the museum shows ancient and more recent history.

Lillehammer Kunstmuseum is one of the nation’s leading art museums, and houses a collection consisting of approx.

1400 works by Norwegian artists dating from the 1800s and until today.

Storgata Lillehammer is best remembered as the site of the 1994 Winter Olympics, and is definitely worth a visit in the summer for its beautifully preserved late 19th-century wooden houses, with Storgata as the main pedestrian shopping street in the heart of the old city center.

PRICES

Period Double room incl. breakfast

May-September NOK 425

Extra single room - NOK 225 All prices are per person per night.

Net prices - 15% commision

www.firsthotels.com - breiseth@firsthotels.no - (+47) 61 24 77 77 Booking

Skibladner Take a day trip to 1856!

The world’s oldest preserved paddle steamer in timetabled service “Skibladner” is the pride of Norway’s inland, and one of Norway’s best-loved tourist attractions.

ACCOMMODATION

Mølla Hotel

The historic Lillehammer Mill House has been transformed into one of the worlds most unusual hotels! Staying at Mølla Hotel, you are surrounded by the mill’s original architecture and machinery - along with photographs and memorabilia from the 1994 Winter Olympics. At the top of the grain silo is Toppen Bar - with a fantastic view of the city. In the mill’s old grinding house from 1863, you will find Egon restaurant. An unforgettable experience!

Sleep in the grainchambers.

After a complete restoration and refurbishment, the historic Lillehammer Mill House has been transformed into one of the worlds most unusual hotels!

The 36-metre-high building comprises 58 different granaries (rooms).

The grainchambers have a warm and friendly atmosphere, and tasteful decorations. With a grain straw decorationg your pillow, you are welcomed to Mølla.

Restaurant Egon, located in the 145-year-old grinding room, is also well worth a visit. Thick stone walls, solid timber, millstones and tools from the days of milling create a unique atmosphere. Guests can relax in cosy nooks and crannies, and admire the interior and history of the building.

PRICES Period Double room Double room

incl. breakfast incl. half board

May-September NOK 505 NOK 715

Extra single room - NOK 200 All prices are per person per night.

Net prices -15% commision

www.mollahotell.no - post@mollahotell.no - (+47) 61 05 70 80

Maihaugen is one of Norways largest outdoor museums. With a collection of more than 200 houses from as far back as the 12th century and until today, the museum shows ancient and more recent history.

Storgata Lillehammer is best remembered as the site of the 1994 Winter Olympics, and is definitely worth a visit in the summer for its beautifully preserved late 19th-century wooden houses, with Storgata as the main pedestrian shopping street in the heart of the old city center.

Lysgårdsbakkene Ski Jumping Arena The ski jumping arena was built for the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer in 1994, and has become the iconic symbol of Lillehammer internationally. In the summer-time, you will see the Olympic rings on the landing area of the hill, and the hill records are clearly marked on both hills. You can also ride the chairlift down the hill to get a feel of what the ski jumpers experience soaring down the hill. If you are in decent shape, you are welcome to walk the 954 steps up or down the ski jumping hill for free.

RECOMMENDED PROGRAM - GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS

1 night stay

2 night stay

DAY 1

DAY 1

09.00 Departure Oslo

09.00 Departure Oslo

10.30 Arrival Hamar

10.30 Arrival Hamar

11.15 Departure Skibladner incl. lunch

11.15 Departure Skibladner incl. lunch

15.00 Arrival Lillehammer

15.00 Arrival Lillehammer

15.30 Check in at Breiseth Hotel

15.30 Check in at Breiseth Hotel

19.00 Dinner at Lillehammer Old Brewery

19.00 Dinner at Lillehammer Old Brewery

1 night at Breiseth Hotel

1 night at Breiseth Hotel

OPTIONAL for individuals with car

OPTIONAL for individuals with car

12.00

Lunch at Lillehammer upon arrival

12.00

Lunch at Lillehammer upon arrival

15.00

Departure Skibladner incl. dinner

15.00

Departure Skibladner incl. dinner

18.45

Return from Hamar by train

18.45

Return from Hamar by train

DAY 2

DAY 2

08.00 Breakfast at Breiseth Hotel

08.00 Breakfast at Breiseth

10.00

10.00 Lillehammer Art Museum guided tour

Lillehammer Art Museum guided tour

12.00 Lunch at Nermo Hotel

12.00 Lunch at Nermo Hotel

13.30 Departure for Ringebu Stave Church

13.30 Departure for Ringebu Stave Church

14.00 Arrival Ringebu Stave Church

14.00 Arrival Ringebu Stave Church

15.30

15.30

Departure for Sygard Grytting farm hotel

17.30 Dinner at Sygard Grytting farm hotel

Departure for Sygard Grytting farm hotel

18.30 Dinner at Sygard Grytting farm hotel

19.30 Departure - fjords / return 1 night at Sygard Grytting farm hotel DAY 3 08.00 Breakfast at Sygard Grytting 09.00

Walk to, and viewing of artwork “Flokk�

10.30 Departure for Rondane National park Distances:

11.00 Arrival Rondablikk Mountain Hotel

Small presentation of Peer Gynt and

Rondane National Park

Lillehammer - Nermo Hotel: 20 min Nermo Hotel - Ringebu Stave Church: 30 min Ringebu Stave Church - Sygard Grytting: 20 min

12.00 Lunch at Rondablikk Mountain Hotel

Sygard Grytting - Rondablikk Mountain Hotel: 30 min

16.00 Departure - fjords / return

14.00 Enjoy nature (hiking, biking, canoing)

RECOMMENDED PROGRAM - GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS

1 night stay

2 night stay

DAY 1

DAY 1

09.00 Departure Oslo

09.00 Departure Oslo

11.30 Arrival Lillehammer

11.30 Arrival Lillehammer l

12.00 Check in and Lunch at Mølla Hotel

12.00 Check in and Lunch at Mølla Hotel

14.00 Visit to Lysgårdsbakkene Ski Jump

14.00 Visit to Lysgårdsbakkene Ski Jump

16.30

Visit the Olympic Bob- and Lugetrack.

16.30

Visit the Olympic Bob- and Lugetrack.

For those who dare - wheelbob ride

For those who dare - wheelbob ride

19.00 Dinner at Trollsalen Restaurant, Hunderfossen

19.00 Dinner at Trollsalen Restaurant, Hunderfossen

“Dine with the trolls”

“Dine with the trolls”

22.00 Drinks in Toppen Bar, Mølla Hotel

22.00 Drinks in Toppen Bar, Mølla Hotel

1 night at Mølla Hotel

1 night at Mølla Hotel

DAY 2

DAY 2

08.00 Breakfast at Mølla Hotel

08.00 Breakfast at Mølla Hotel

10.00

Visit Lillehammer City Centre

10.00

Visit Lillehammer City Centre

Guided tour possible

Guided tour possible

12.00 Lunch at Maihaugen - Local Food

12.00 Lunch at Maihaugen - Local Food

13.00

13.00

Visit Maihaugen Museum incl. guided tour

16.00

Departure for Dale-Gudbrands Gård (farm hotel)

Visit Maihaugen Museum incl. guided tour

15.00 Departure - fjords / return

19.00 Dinner at Dale-Gudbrands Gård

Distances:

1 night at Dale-Gudbrands Gård (or Glomstad Guest House)

Lillehammer : Mølla Hotel - Ski Jump: 5 min Mølla Hotel - Maihaugen: 5 min

DAY 3

Mølla Hotel - Bob- and Lugetrack: 15 min Mølla Hotel - Trollsalen: 15 min

10.00

Lillehammer - Dale Gudbrands Gård: 1 hour Dale Gudbrands Gård - Ringebu Stave Church: 15 min Ringebu Stave Church - Glomstad Guest House: 20 min

08.00 Breakfast at hotel Departure for Ringebu Stave Church

11.30 Departure for Glomstad Guest House 12.00

Lunch at Glomstad Guest House

13.00 Enjoy nature (hiking tour) 16.00 Departure - fjords / return

RECOMMENDED PROGRAM - GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS 31st JULY - 9th AUGUST

1 night stay

2 night stay

DAY 1

DAY 1

09.00 Departure Oslo

09.00 Departure Oslo

12.00 Lunch at Maihaugen Local Food

12.00 Lunch at Maihaugen Local Food

13.00

13.15

Guided tour incl. a Peer Gynt experience, Maihaugen museum

Guided tour incl. a Peer Gynt experience, Maihaugen museum

14.30 Departure - Peer Gynt stage play

14.20

17.00 Exotic dinner Anitras Tent

17.00 Exotic dinner Anitras Tent

18.30 Introduction in English / German

18.30 Introduction in English / German

19.30 Peer Gynt Play

19.30 Peer Gynt Play

23.00 Departure for Ruten Mountain Lodge

23.00 Departure for Ruten Mountain Lodge

1 night at Ruten Mountain Lodge

1 night at Ruten Mountain Lodge

or Dalseter Mountain Hotel

or Dalseter Mountain Hotel

DAY 2

DAY 2

08.00 Breakfast at Ruten Mountain Lodge

08.00 Breakfast at Ruten Mountain Lodge

10.00 Departure for Helvete (Hell) pothholes

10.00 Departure for Helvete (Hell) pothholes

12.00 Lunch at Kulturstua i Ro - Local Food

12.00 Lunch at Kulturstua i Ro - Local Food

14.00 Departure - fjords / Jotunheimen / return

14.00 Departure for Ruten Mountain Lodge

Departure - Peer Gynt stage play

17.00 Visit Ruten Mountain Brewery 18.30 Dinner at Ruten Mountain Lodge 1 night at Ruten Mountain Hotel or Dalseter Mountain Hotel DAY 3 Distances:

08.00 Breakfast at Ruten Mountain Lodge

Lillehammer (Maihaugen) - Peer Gynt: 1 h 30 min Peer Gynt - Ruten Mountain Lodge: 30 min Ruten Montain Lodge - Kulturstua i Ro: 30 min

12.00 Lunch Local Food Ruten

09.00 Enjoy nature (hiking, biking, horseback riding) 14.00 Departure - fjords / Jotunheimen / return

Contact information: Into Norway: Project manager Kristin Prøven (Visit Lillehammer) E-mail:kristin@lillehammer.com Phone: +47 99 30 88 48 Requests and bookings can be done directly to the attractions and accommodation.

See contact info at the bottom of each product sheets.