Attractions
Attractions
Anno Domkirkeodden
Culinary | Nature
Outermost on the Domkirkeodden in Hamar headland lie the ruins of old Hamar cathedral. Under the grand protective glass structure, medieval Hamar is communicated through words and music. Explore artefacts from the Viking era exhibited in Storhamarlåven, architect Sverre Fehn’s masterpiece, and experience our large herb garden. Photo: Domkirkeoddens fotoarkiv
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Atlungstad Distillery
Culinary
is a unique cultural site where you experience Norwegian industrial architecture, distillery history and aquavit production for the past 150 years. On our guided tour you experience the history and technics behind the making of the Norwegian aquavit, which will give all your senses a golden experience.
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Bjørneparken
Culinary | Activities
In Bjørneparken you get to know the fantastic animals that are found in our Norwegian nature and some exotic species not found in the Norwegian fauna, e.g the amur leopard, one of the world's rarest felines. You can join animal presentations, get up close and even help feed individual species. Experience bears, wolves, lynxes, moose, foxes and reindeer! Photo: Sondre Eriksen Hensema Photography
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Blaafarveværket
From 1773 to 1893, the Cobalt Works and Mines were the workplace of thousands of people with one mission: to supply the world with stunning blue pigment. Now you can experience the history of the well-preserved Cobalt Mines and many of the associated buildings through guided tours, cultural trails, art exhibitions, exciting shops and tempting restaurants in green surroundings.
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DS Skibladner
Culinary
The world's oldest preserved paddle steamer in timetabled service, with live steam engines, paddle wheels and a speed of 12 knots. “Skibladner” was launched on August 2, 1856 – and has plied the waters of Lake Mjøsa ever since. "Skibladner" is the pride of Norway's inland.
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Eidsvoll 1814
Culinary
As the place where the Norwegian Constitution was drawn up and signed in 1814, Eidsvollsbygningen (the Eidsvoll House) is one of Norway’s most important national symbols and historical buildings. Today, the museum encompasses the house itself, along with ancillary buildings, the museum shop and a lovely surrounding park. At Cafe 'Standpunkt' you can have lunch or enjoy good coffee and cake. Photo: Eidsvoll 1814
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Fossesholm Herregård
Activities | Culinary
In 1541, the lord of Akershus county, Peder Hansen Litle, collected the enormous Foss estate. Today, the main building is a museum,the rest of the farm offers a doll exhibition, home front museum and changing art exhibitions. There is also a handicraft shop and a small café.
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Galleri Klevjer
Culinary
In an old grain magazine from 1820, the visual artist Thomas Klevjer has his own gallery. Guided tours of the gallery are possible, and the content of the guided tours varies from painting techniques and art history in Thomas Klevjer's studios, to the history of the buildings and future development of the houses. Suitable for all ages.
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Hadeland Glassverk
Culinary | Activities
Hadeland Glassverk is beautifully situated in idyllic surroundings in Jevnaker. Founded in 1762, the glasswork is the oldest industrial company in Norway, still going strong. The Visitor Centre is open daily. We offer a variety of activities. Watch the glassblowers practicing their traditional art. Photo: VisitNorway.com
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Hagan
Activities | Culinary
Hagan in Eggedal was the home of the painter and author Christian Skredsvig (1854-1924). Today, it is one of Norway's best-preserved homes from the golden age in Norwegian painting, and in the new barn you will find a separate Skredsvig gallery.
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Hardraade vikingskipforening
The Hardraade Vikingship Association is building a full-scale, authentic Viking ship in Norway, capable of carrying 30 passengers. The launch is scheduled for August 30th 2025, with passenger rowing trips expected to begin in summer 2026. The ship and shipyard are open to visitors throughout the construction process.
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Kistefos museum
Culinary | Nature
- a culture destination with a twist. Kistefos offers world-class architecture, industrial history, art exhibitions, and an large sculpture park in scenic surroundings. The park has an impressive collection of works by internationally renowned contemporary artists. Photo: The Twist. Benjamin Ward
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Krøderbanen
was opened in 1872 as a narrow gauge railway and was rebuilt into a standard railway in connection with the opening of the Bergen railway in 1909. Krøderen station is protected as a technical cultural monument, and here you will find all the old installations from the steam era.
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Langedrag
At Langedrag Nature Park you will meet over 500 animals divided into 25 species. There are wolves, lynx, moose, foxes, reindeer, wild boars and common domestic animals such as horses, dogs and goats. You can stay on the farm or come for a day visit. You get close to the animals during safe experiences. The farm is also a center for the conservation and dissemination of Norwegian nature and wildlife with a focus on sustainability.
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Lauvlia
Activities
Lauvlia was the home of the artist Theodor Kittelsen. The home is like an idyllic oasis waiting to be visited. Kittelsen is one of Norway's most beloved artists and is best known for his fairytale drawings and atmospheric paintings of people and trolls, animals and landscapes.
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Mjøsas ark - Mjøsmuseet
Did you know that Vikings sailed on Lake Mjøsa? Or that Stone Age people hunted elk along the beaches? Did you know that Lake Mjøsa was so polluted in the 1970s that it was not possible to swim here? Mjøsa's ark is a time travel through 8000 years, where you will find real Viking swords, real rock carvings and real environmental commitment! Photo: Inger Chr. Årstad
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MS Kryllingen
Activities | Transport
MS Kryllingen is a boat that operates on the Krøderfjord. It is 50 feet long and normally up to 75 seats, but now under the corona it is limited to 50 seats. It is possible with serving and guidance on board. Parties and anniversaries, shrimp evenings and historical cruises are some of what they can offer.
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Noraker Gård og Rakfisk
Culinary
In Aurdal in Valdres is Noraker Gård, which is today run by the 14th generation. The farm has a rich cultural history and long traditions in fermenting fish, rakfisk. The fermented fish from Noraker Gård is a popular delicacy that has won first prize in the Norwegian Rakfisk Festival's annual competitions several times. Photo: Noraker Rakfisk
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Norsk jernbanemuseum
Activities
The main exhibition takes you through Norwegian railway history. It creates nostalgic feelings for those who have lived for a while, and giving young people an insight into what the world was like in the past . In the unique museum park you find stately station buildings and historic railway facilities.
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Randsfjordmuseet
Close to nature, culture and local community! The Randsfjord Museum has four unique locations, each with its own distinctive character. You can visit our classic folk museums with historical buildings from the regions at Lands museum or Hadeland folk museum, mining and mining safaris at Hadeland Mining Museum, or settlement, iron mining and rich outback at eco-certified Kittilbu Utmarksmuseum. Welcome to us! Photo: T. Lindseth
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Ringerikes Museum
Ringerikes Museum is a very exciting museum, where you meet local historical figures who have later gained national significance. It is a local cultural history museum for Hole and Ringerike and has a significant art and cultural history collection of objects from the district.
Attractions
Små vesen
Culinary
The little brewery ‘Små Vesen’ in Aurdal, Valdres is renowned for its good craftsmanship that goes into the beer brewing. Guided tours and tastings in the brewery. In the brewery shop you can buy Små Vesen's beer in bottles and casks, as well as gift packages, glasses etc. Photo: Kreativ strek
Attractions
Valdres Folkemuseum
Culinary | Activities
Experience the living folk culture. Valdres Folk Museum is one of the largest open-air museums in Norway, with historic buildings and installations, and exhibitions and guided tours showing how people lived in Valdres in former times. Photo: Anne Marte Før, Valdres Folkemuseum.
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Villa Fridheim
Activities
The fairytale-house Villa Fridheim is one of Norway's largest and best-preserved Swiss-style houses. In addition to the beautiful villa with the special architecture, we take care of our cultural heritage with a special focus on fairy tales and stories in our fairytale museum.
Culinary
Culinary
Rustad Kafe
Rustad cafe aims to be the preferred eating place along Riksvei 7. We serve Norwegian home-cooked food in good portions. We also have a selection of other dishes such as hamburgers of various kinds, lunch dishes, small dishes, spreads, cakes and much more. We have a large selection of ice cream and locally produced goods such as honey and freshly squeezed juices. Our employees, who include five skilled chefs, produce sauces, stews and cabbage stew according to their own recipes.
Culinary
Øvre Kjekshus gård
Activities
Øvre Kjekshus is a fully operative farm and home to farmer and food producer Olav Lie-Nilsen as well as over 500 happy cows, sheep, pigs, chickens, cats and one dog. The farm is part of the great food adventure created by Olav Lie-Nilsen around Thorbjørnrud Hotel.
Accommodation
Accommodation
Bardøla Fjelltun Hotel
Bardøla Fjelltun Hotel is Geilo's classic mountain hotel with great restaurants, bar, hotel rooms and apartments, pool, gym and meeting rooms. At Bardøla, we focus on good food experiences, top service and genuine encounters between people. Welcome to us at Bardøla Fjelltun!
Accommodation
Dale-Gudbrands Gard
Culinary | Attractions
At Dale-Gudbrands Gard you experience modern comfort and good food in beautiful surroundings. Few Norwegian estates match the rich cultural history of Dale-Gudbrands Gard in Hundorp. As far back as the Viking era, it was an important gathering place for significant meetings and major events.
Accommodation
Eggedal Borgerstue
Culinary | Activities
Eggedal Borgerstue is a small, family-run hotel with an intimate atmosphere. We attach great importance to offering our guests personal service and homemade food, preferably traditional home cooking from Sigdal and Eggedal. The small place for big decisions and experiences.
Accommodation
Gomobu Fjellstue
Culinary
Gomobu Mountain Lodge is situated in beautiful mountain landscape at Vaset in Valdres. Gomobu is a family run lodge. Astrid and Bjørn have 30 years of experience welcoming guests to Gomobu. 35 rooms and 11 cabins. Gomobu is renowned for its kitchen.
Accommodation
Granavolden Gjæstgiveri
Culinary | Attractions | Nature
is situated on a hill in the distinctive landscape of Hadeland, a guesthouse in the historic heart of Norway with ultramodern accommodation. The food served in our restaurant, is based on good, pure, local produce. The landscape is reminiscent of Tuscany in Italy and walking along the Pilgrim’s path towards St. Petri Church is an extraordinary experience. Photo: Hans Hauge - Visit Innlandet.
Accommodation
Kleivstua Hotel
Culinary | Activities
Kleivstua is history, tradition and forest mysteries. The hotel has a great location only 45 km from Oslo and consists of 18 houses with 43 rooms in total. The hotel is not only the ideal meeting spot for companies and conferences, but also provides a perfect setting for private parties, weddings and dinner with friends. You will feel a unique atmosphere and get personal service from the first second!
Accommodation
Klækken Hotel
Exhale, lower your shoulders and leave the hustle and bustle of the big city behind you. On Ringerike's roof, at the foot of Nordmarka, surrounded by a private park and with a view to Norefjell; here you will find Klækken Hotell. Only an hour away from Oslo and Gardermoen. With us, you will be welcomed with beautiful surroundings and a completely unique history - combined with modern and flexible conference facilities.
Accommodation
Kongsvold Fjeldstue
Culinary | Activities
is a historic hotel on the border of Dovrefjell National park, 900 masl. This old lodge consists of over 20 well-maintained buildings, and the interiors contain many antiques from several hundred years of mountain lodging. Guided musk ox tours daily during summer.
Accommodation
Noreheim Hotell
Culinary
Noreheim Hotell is a unique mountain hotel in the heart of Norefjell. The hotels has 17 buildings with 56 beds and a majestic view over the Krødern lake and the surrounding mountain areas. Noreheim offers a fantastic atmosphere, short-distance gourmet food and a personal service out of the ordinary. Photo: Noreheim
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Oset Høyfjellshotell
Culinary | Activities
This mountain hotel has with generosity and care welcomed guests since 1880. At Oset you find nature right on your doorstep. Put on your hiking shoes and explore this beautiful area. Oset gives you the feeling of coming home. Today this charming hotel has 100 rooms, swimming pool, dance restaurant, Norway's largest collection of peasant antiques.
Accommodation
Sole Gjestegård
Culinary | Activities | Nature
Sole Gjestegård is beautifully situated by the Krøderfjorden, and is the perfect stopping point when you are travelling. With our unique location and close proximity to both Oslo and Drammen, we are a natural choice for the whole of Eastern Norway. Visit our traditional guesthouse and experience its nostalgic charm and find the pulse of rest in its beautiful natural surroundings - either by the water's edge, on the pier, or in a nice chair by the fireplace.
Accommodation
Thorbjørnrud Hotel
Culinary
is idyllically located right by the lake Randsfjord. With us, food, art and families are in focus. At Thorbjønrud we extend the term "cooking" slightly further than other hotels. We use local food suppliers, have our own microbrewery and more than 3 acres of kitchen garden outside the hotel. Photo: Thorbjørnrud Hotel.
Accommodation
Wood Hotel by Frich's
Culinary
Welcome to the world's tallest wooden building in Brumunddal. Wood Hotel by Frich’s boasts 72 hotel rooms, a suite on the 15th floor, and 10 conference rooms. Visit our restaurant for a delicious meal overlooking Lake Mjøsa. We offer great opportunities to build lasting memories in the world's tallest wooden house.
Activities
Activities
Dovre Lesja Aktiv
Dovre and Lesja Aktiv organize tours in the national parks north of Gudbrandsdalen. In the summer we offer both musk and moose safaris on Dovrefjell, every single day!
Activities
Visit Øst-Norge
Attractions | Culinary | Activities | Transport | Nature | Accommodation
Visit Øst-Norge and its tourist offices in Elverum, Brumunddal, Gjøvik and Hønefoss are ready to help you plan your holiday in the region. We give you advice on activities and places to stay and see.
Transport
Transport
Askeladden Reiser & Transport
With over 40 years of experience in tour bus and tourism, Askeladden is your selected bus operator and tour planner. We make trips for groups on order by plane and bus in Norway and the rest of Europe. Today, the company has 9 modern tour buses ranging in size from 16 to 55 seats.
Transport
JVB TUR AS
JVB Tur offer a fleet of top modern long-distance coaches. We offer buses to seat from 19 to 57 passengers with AC, toilet, refrigerator, DVD-player and other accessories. All our buses are very well maintained and offer seat belt for all passenger to ensure for maximum safety. Photo: Gjermund Rye.
