Ski Holidays Lillehammer, Norway
Norway
Known as a "Scandinavian Treasure" since they hosted the Winter Olympics in 1994, the resorts of Lillehammer and Hafjell enjoy an incredible stability in weather and excellent snow conditions that ensures a long ski season from the middle of November to the end of April. The main ski area is in Hafjell where many of the Olympic events took place but you will also find plenty of cross-country terrain around and near Lillehammer. Hafjell is a highly ranked resort thanks to its near perfect runs, its close vicinity to the bob and luge track and the swinging nightlife of Lillehammer.
The Snow
The main ski area is in Hafjell where many of the Olympic events took place. You can test your levels on the downhill course and there is a great range of runs for both beginners and intermediates. For the average skier with medium ski ability the conditions are great. Both cross-country skiers and snowboarders are also met with extremely good conditions, yet another reason to visit the resort. Lillehammer is excellent for families and beginners with plenty of activities for non-skiers. There is a huge variety of activities try out from the Olympic Bobsleigh and luge track, dogsledding, night skiing, horse drawn sleigh rides, to ice-skating, tobogganing and much more.
Après ski
There is a lot to do in Lillehammer after the sun goes down with a wide range of traditional lively pubs to international discos like the Brenneriet, one of Norways largest nightclubs. A wide choice of cafes and restaurants are at your disposal in this cosmopolitan city, including the superb rooftop bar at the Mølla with amazing panoramic views of Lillehammer. Most of the best restaurants are to be found along the Storgata main street, which is also great for shopping.
Winter Park – New for 2007
Hunderfossen Familypark is one of the best visited attractions in Norway, and will now turn into a whole year experience. The Winterpark offers a whole range of winter activities for children and adults. In addition to spectacular buildings in ice and snow we also want to bring you into our bewitched and tempting fairytale world that appears after darkness. The guests will be seduced by the mystique, challenging, amusing, scary, adrenalin stimulating and refreshing nature. Hunderfossen Winterpark is located 15km north of Lillehammer, in Gudbrandsdalen. This area is known for a stabile winter climate and a lot of snow.
The Winterpark offers a lot of exciting experiences and adrenaline activities like horse sledge, snowrafting, mini snow scooters, gladiator, terrain cars, skytrail, ice bowling, 4-D cinema, theatre and fireworks.
In addition to this, the Winterpark also will take you on an exceptional trip through the fairytale world in the Fairytale Castle. We also offer warm and cosy places for dining when you get cold and hungry.
The Winter park is open on Saturdays from January 5th until March 15th from 16:00 - 20:00 and on Wednesdays from February 6th until March 12th from 16:30 - 20:00.
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| Longest: | 7km |
| Total: | 33km |
| Village height: | 200m |
| Highest lift: | 1050m |
| Direction: | N,S,W |
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| Total lifts: | 12 |
| Chair lifts: | 3 |
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