Frich's Hotel Hamar

Lake Mjøsa

Norway's largest lake lies on the border between Hedmark, Oppland and Akershus. The towns of Hamar, Gjøvik and Lillehammer are located on Lake Mjøsa. On both sides you will find a number of small and large farms, as the area is one of the most fertile in the country.

There are also plenty of opportunities for fishing, as Mjøsa is rich in a variety of freshwater fish. You can also experience the lake and the beautiful landscape from the ship, Skibladner. If swimming tempts you, you will also find a nice beach line. Most people wait until summer to plunge into the wet elements, while many locals are keen winter bathers.

Kirkeruinen Domkirkeodden

Experience all the beauty Norway has to offer. Start your self-drive holiday with Risskov by finding cheap hotel accommodation and child-friendly hotels. Plenty of opportunities open up on a self-paced driving holiday. About 130 km north of Oslo lies charming Hamar, and if your holiday is organised on those edges, you should also visit the ruins of Domkirkeodden in Hamar. It's an unusual, beautiful natural monument with magnificent surroundings and a museum with exciting activities all year round.

Here you can experience the Hamar Medieval Festival in the summer with its fantastic atmosphere. At the market you will meet jesters, musicians, craftsmen and storytellers with tales and experiences from another time. The festival is suitable for both children and adults.

During the rest of the year, much else happens at the Cathedral grounds. Among other things, there are singing guides who explain the history of the place at the ruins of the Cathedral and the Bishop's Castle. The open-air museum on the beaches of Mjøsa is also something you should include in your trip to the Norwegian country. It consists of a total of 60 old buildings that have been moved there from the settlements around Hamar.

The herb garden has organically grown plants with roots in cultural history. It is also possible to buy plants to take home. Find a cheap summer holiday or winter holiday at Risskov and get away on a real family holiday with the pet.

Norwegian Railway Museum

The Industrial Revolution accelerated social development around Norway and the world, following the spread of the railways in the 1800s and 1900s. At Norway's National Railway Museum you can see the old locomotives and carriage sheds. You can also see examples of the old station buildings that bear witness to this great historical event.

Hedmarksvidda

Hedmarksvidda is a beautiful nature and recreation area in Hedmark and one of the country's most beautiful ski slopes. It combines adventurous scenery with kilometres of groomed trails. The Hedmarksvidda Rundt ski race was organised for the eighth time in 2017, and is an exciting ski race almost on a par with the more famous Birkebeinerrennet in Oslo.

You don't need a winter holiday to find an occasion to visit Hedmarksvidda. A summer holiday can easily turn into a walking or active holiday in this beautiful and fascinating area. During the summer months, Hedmarksvidda residents put on their hiking boots and set off on long, exciting walks. The nature is not as dramatic as in many other places in Norway. This may be an advantage if you want a less challenging trip or are travelling with children. There are also a few rest areas in the area where you can park your car.

Viking Ship (Hamar Olympic Facility)

Vikingskipet is one of the world's largest ice rinks and is located in Hamar. The hall was built for the 1994 Lillehammer Olympics, and today offers a wide variety of events. It hosts concerts and various sporting events, including national and international skating championships.

The generation after the Lillehammer Olympics meets in this hall today, mainly because of the annual computer market known as The Gathering.

Prøysenhuset

Young poets are still inspired by the Norwegian writer Alf Prøysen. Today you can visit Prøysenhuset, a national cultural centre in honour of the man who is considered one of Norway's best-loved poets. Prøysen was able to convey the great in the small. He wrote a lot about the simple life in a time when Norway was not a rich and prosperous country like today.

Prøysenhuset is beautifully situated in the woods at the top of a farmhouse. It was designed by Snøhetta, an internationally renowned architectural firm with offices in Times Square, New York. Far from metropolises and skyscrapers, you can wander around the world of Prøysen. There are also many activities in the spirit of the author. It is worth visiting the beautiful carpentry workshop, the writing workshop and having a good meal and drink at Café Julie.

Snilsberg Family Park

Snilsberg Family Park is located between Hamar and Lillehammer. There are plenty of activities for children, grandchildren and other children. Here you will meet goats, lambs, wild boars and ponies on a beautiful farm overlooking Mjøsa. It's a relatively small park - a cross between an open farm and an animal park with lots of areas for children to run around freely.

Tangen Animal Park

Tagen Animal Park is an affordable family favourite with experiences for young and old alike. Take a trip past the zoo, about 25 km from Hamar. Here you'll meet many exciting animal species, including camels, deer, emus, donkeys, yaks, llamas, macaques, ponies and snakes. Don't forget to stop by their gibbon monkey named Amadeus. In the zoo you will also find an area where you can grill and eat the food and drinks you have brought. Of course, there are also places to eat in the zoo if you haven't brought your own food.

Sail on Mjøsa with D/S Skibladner

If you want to experience Mjøsa and the beautiful landscape that surrounds Norway's largest lake, you can buy tickets with D/S Skibladner. This is one of the world's oldest wheel steamers, still in use since 1856. Salmon and strawberries are served on board. It's a wonderful trip in general, described by the poet Alf Prøysen as follows: "If desire exceeds ability, if the urge to explore is too great: Then we sail on the Mjøsa".