10 days in Lillehammer & Oslo Itinerary

Lillehammer is a town and municipality in Oppland county, Norway. Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sat): stroll through Sjusjoen Ski Center, take an in-depth tour of Sigrid Undsets hjem Bjerkebaek, and then view the masterpieces at Fabrikken. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Sun): see the interesting displays at The Energy Center and then steep yourself in history at Bjornstjerne Bjornsons hjem Aulestad.

To see traveler tips and tourist information, refer to the Lillehammer trip planner.

Oslo to Lillehammer is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or take a bus. When traveling from Oslo in January, plan for much colder days in Lillehammer, with highs around -6°C, while nights are a bit cooler with lows around -15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Oslo.

Norway's capital city, Oslo boasts a thousand years of history and a diverse mix of architecture that blends old, new, and ultra-modern.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Botanical Gardens (Botanisk Hage og Museum) and Mathallen Oslo. Take a break from the city and head to Nordmarka and Norefjell Skiresort. Change things up with these side-trips from Oslo: Fredriksten Festning (Fredriksten Fortress) (in Halden) and Heddal Stave Church (in Notodden). There's much more to do: fly down the slopes at Korketrekkeren, get in on the family fun at Norsk Folkemuseum, explore the historical opulence of Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning), and get to know the fascinating history of Oslomarka.

To see maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Oslo attractions planner.

Getting from Lillehammer to Oslo by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Lillehammer in January; daily highs in Oslo reach 6°C and lows reach -9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.