Mjøstårnet in Brumunddal
Mjøstårnet is a timber high-rise at the shore of Lake Mjøsa in Brumunddal, in the municipality of Ringsaker. It is 85.4 m tall and has 18 floors. The tower was finished in March 2019. It is not a pure viewing tower: it combines a hotel, flats and offices.
That shapes your visit. You can stay at the hotel or eat at the restaurant. Do not expect a freely accessible viewing platform, and plan your day around the hotel and the restaurant, not around the roof. The train from Hamar or Lillehammer stops here, and in the 2026 summer season the central route of the Skibladner called at Brumunddal on Thursdays and Sundays: see Skibladner tickets and timetable.
Mjøstårnet hotel and restaurant
The hotel is in the tower. The restaurant is on the ground floor.
The hotel
The hotel stands at the lake next to Mjøsparken in Brumunddal. Room prices depend on date, so check the dates you want. Outdoor parking for hotel guests is free.
The restaurant
À la carte service runs Monday to Friday from 15:00 to 21:30, Saturday from 11:30 to 21:30 and Sunday from 11:30 to 20:00.
Breakfast for outside guests
You do not need a room to have breakfast. The price for guests who do not stay at the hotel is NOK 249.
Tours and day trips near Mjøstårnet
Boat trips, museum tickets and guided days around Lake Mjøsa, with live prices and availability.
The terrace and the view
What you can expect from the top floors.
The hotel has a viewing terrace on the 18th floor, and smoking is not allowed there. The price, opening hours and rules for visitors who do not stay at the hotel are set by the hotel, so ask the hotel in advance if you want to go up. Do not count on spontaneous access.
The tower stands directly at the shore next to Mjøsparken, so the lake is part of any visit, even if you stay at ground level.
How tall is the tallest timber building?
The answer depends on how you count.
Mjøstårnet is regarded as the tallest timber building in the world if you count all-timber buildings, at 85.4 m and 18 floors. The hybrid tower Ascent in Milwaukee is taller at 86.6 m and 25 floors, but it combines timber with concrete. So Mjøstårnet is a record holder only if you count buildings made entirely of timber, and the figures are from 2022. If you quote a record, say how you counted.
What you can do at Mjøstårnet
Prices in NOK for 2026.
| Option | Times | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dinner or lunch at the restaurant | Monday to Friday 15:00 to 21:30, Saturday 11:30 to 21:30, Sunday 11:30 to 20:00 | À la carte |
| Breakfast without a room | Ask the hotel | NOK 249 |
| Hotel stay | Check the dates you want | Depends on the date |
| Terrace on the 18th floor | Ask the hotel | Check locally |
| Parking for hotel guests | Outdoors | Free |
For most visitors, a meal at the restaurant on the way between Hamar and Lillehammer is the simplest plan. Treat the terrace as a bonus if the hotel can arrange it.
Brumunddal and the east shore
What else is nearby.
Brumunddal belongs to Ringsaker, the same municipality as the island of Helgøya, which is Norway's largest inland island. A little north of the town lies Moelv, a stop for the Skibladner on its north route and the area where the Mjøsbrua crosses the lake. The bridge is 1,421 m long and opened on 16 November 1985. If you drive around the lake, Mjøstårnet makes a natural coffee or lunch stop between Hamar and Lillehammer.
Getting to Brumunddal
By train, steamer and car.
The RE10 train stops in Brumunddal between Hamar and Moelv, on the line from Oslo S to Lillehammer. See Oslo to Lillehammer for timetable examples. By car, Brumunddal lies on the east shore, and the road trip page covers the route around the lake and the bridge at Moelv. The nearest big towns are Hamar and Lillehammer.
Mjøstårnet: frequently asked questions
How tall is Mjøstårnet?
It is 85.4 m tall and has 18 floors. It was completed in March 2019 in Brumunddal.
Can I visit Mjøstårnet without staying at the hotel?
Yes, for the restaurant. It serves à la carte on weekdays from 15:00, on Saturdays from 11:30 and on Sundays from 11:30 to 20:00. Breakfast for outside guests costs NOK 249. For the terrace, ask the hotel in advance.
Is Mjøstårnet the tallest timber building in the world?
It depends on how you count. As an all-timber building it is the tallest, at 85.4 m (2022 figure), while the hybrid tower Ascent in Milwaukee, with timber and concrete, is higher at 86.6 m.
How do I get to Mjøstårnet?
The RE10 train stops in Brumunddal between Hamar and Moelv. In summer the Skibladner also calls in Brumunddal on the central route. See getting there.
Is parking free?
Hotel guests can use free outdoor parking. Do not assume free parking elsewhere in the town.
Is this the official website of Mjøstårnet?
No. mjosa.org is an independent guide with no connection to the hotel, the restaurant, the builder or the municipality.