Lillehammer on Lake Mjøsa
Lillehammer lies on the shore of Lake Mjøsa, Norway's largest lake. If you want to know what to do in Lillehammer, Norway, three places carry most visits: the open-air museum Maihaugen, the Olympic Park at Lysgårdsbakkene and the historic wooden buildings along the shopping street Storgata. The mountain area Hafjell is a short bus ride away.
Prices on this page are in Norwegian kroner (NOK) for 2026, and they can change. If you want to book something, see our overview of Lillehammer tours and activities.
Lillehammer sights at a glance
What most visitors plan first.
Maihaugen open-air museum
Old log houses with turf roofs and furnished farm rooms. The ticket covers Maihaugen and Norges Olympiske Museum, the Norwegian Olympic Museum. During its high season, 19 May to 11 October, the Norwegian Postal Museum is part of it too.
Maihaugen tickets and hours →Norges Olympiske Museum
Entry is shared with Maihaugen, so one ticket covers both. A museum visit works well on a day with poor weather.
Storgata
The shopping street with historic wooden buildings is the center of town. Plan an hour or two for a walk and a coffee.
Olympic Park and the chairlift
The ski jumps at Lysgårdsbakkene have a chairlift in summer. Prices and rules are in the next sections.
Hunderfossen Family Park
The family park has its own page with ticket rules, parking and the rail discount.
Hunderfossen Family Park →The Skibladner paddle steamer
On the north route, on Wednesday and Saturday, the steamer calls at Lillehammer. In 2026 the season ran from 23 June to 16 August and the Skibladner returns in 2027. Check the timetable before you plan around it.
Skibladner timetable and tickets →Our picks: things to do in Lillehammer
Maihaugen gives you the open-air museum and the Norwegian Olympic Museum on one ticket; the escape room is a one-hour indoor option in town. Neither is a ticket for the Olympic Park or the ski jumps.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Escape room in Lillehammer
- 60-minute game
- Puzzles and codes
A good fit for an indoor hour in town. The game master explains the game and helps if you get stuck.
Check availability →
Maihaugen open-air museum with the Olympic Museum
- Indoor exhibitions
- Seasonal outdoor exhibitions
- Postal museum in summer
One ticket for the whole museum site in Lillehammer; what is open outdoors depends on the season.
Check availability →Tours and activities around Lillehammer
Guided trips and activities in the Lillehammer area, with live prices and availability.
Olympic Park Lillehammer: the chairlift at Lysgårdsbakkene
The Olympic Park Lillehammer is built around the two ski jumps at Lysgårdsbakkene. In summer a chairlift runs up the hill beside them. You buy tickets online or at the kiosk. The safety bar stays down during the ride.
The usual season is May to September. The exact days are only visible in the booking calendar, so look there before you walk up. Children under 7 ride free with an adult.
| Ticket, summer 2026 | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | NOK 80 |
| Child | NOK 50 |
| Family, 2 adults and 2 children | NOK 210 |
| Group of 20 or more, per person | NOK 75 |
| Child under 7 with an adult | Free |
For two adults with two children, the family ticket is the one to take. Everyone else pays the single price.
Hafjell near Lillehammer
Mountain biking in summer, with changes in 2026.
Summer 2026 at Hafjell
The summer season began on 20 June. The lift Hafjellheis 2 was closed for a mandatory inspection, and runs 1 to 3 were closed for renovation. The lift Moseterheisen was adapted for summer operation and reaches about 940 m above sea level.
Lift calendar
On open days the lifts ran from 10:00 to 16:00. In 2026 they ran on weekends from 1 August to 27 September and daily during the autumn holidays, 28 September to 4 October. Do not assume a lift runs on other days, and check the calendar for next summer.
BikePass card
You need an Axess WTP card. A new card costs NOK 75. If you buy at the counter, a service fee of NOK 95 per card is added.
Getting there
The bus from Lillehammer takes about 15 minutes. From Oslo, the Vy bus VY146 to Øyer takes about 3 hours, then it is about 10 minutes on foot to the ski area.
Oslo to Lillehammer →From Oslo to Lillehammer, and where to stay
Train first, then a base in town.
The regional train RE10 runs from Oslo S via Oslo Airport Gardermoen, Eidsvoll, Hamar, Brumunddal and Moelv to Lillehammer. In the example timetable valid from 10 August to 12 December 2026, a train leaving Lillehammer at 09:15 reaches the airport at 11:03 and Oslo S at 11:26, which is 1 h 48 min and 2 h 11 min. Seat reservation is offered on RE10. The price depends on the day, so check it in the ticket search.
The town center is a practical base for the museum and Storgata. How far a given hotel is from Maihaugen or the chairlift varies, so check the distance before you book. More areas, including Hamar and Brumunddal, are in our guide on where to stay around Lake Mjøsa.
Lillehammer: frequently asked questions
How do I get from Oslo to Lillehammer?
Take the regional train RE10 from Oslo S. In the example timetable for autumn 2026, the journey from Lillehammer to Oslo S takes 2 h 11 min. Seat reservation is offered, and the price depends on the day.
How much is the chairlift at Lysgårdsbakkene?
In summer 2026 an adult ticket was NOK 80, a child ticket NOK 50 and the family ticket NOK 210 for two adults and two children. Children under 7 ride free with an adult. The usual season is May to September.
Does one ticket cover Maihaugen and the Olympic Museum?
Yes. The ticket covers Maihaugen and Norges Olympiske Museum. The Norwegian Postal Museum is added during its high season, 19 May to 11 October.
Does the Skibladner go to Lillehammer?
On the north route, on Wednesday and Saturday, yes. In 2026 a single trip Gjøvik to Lillehammer cost NOK 345 and Hamar to Lillehammer NOK 395. The 2026 season ended on 16 August.
Is this the official Lillehammer website?
No. This is an independent travel guide. It is not run by the municipality, a museum, a tourist office or any operator.