Lillehammer

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Lillehammer brings a cozy small-town atmosphere to the grand, breathtaking mountains and scenic landscapes surrounding it, and offers an array of traditional Norwegian experiences. The town center is a charming composition of late 19th century wooden houses overlooking the northern part of lake Mjøsa and the river Lågen. Lillehammer was host to the 1994 Winter Olympics and is also a UNESCO City of Literature, making it a hotspot for cultural events and activities. The Maihaugen is a spectacular open-air museum, with the 13th century Garmo stave church on site. The Hunderfossen Adventure Park is one of the most popular amusement parks in Norway during the summertime and becomes a magical wonderland in winter. Make sure you sample one of the nation’s all-time favorite cheeses while visiting Lillehammer, the sweet Gudbrandsdalsost, made right in the nearby Gudbrandsdalen valley from goats and cows’ milk.