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Lillehammer Resort Guide
Snow Range: 200-1148m
| Village Height: | Highest Ski Lift: | Transfer time: |
|---|---|---|
| 200m (660ft) | 1,148m (3,444ft) | Oslo Airport - 1 hrs 45 mins (by train or coach) |
Resort Information
Host to the 1994 Winter Olympics, Lillehammer enjoys a snow record that ensures a lengthy winter sports season. The main ski area is in Hafjell (approx. 20 mins. by ski bus) where many of the Olympic events took place. You can test yourself on the downhill course and there is a great range of runs for both beginners and intermediates. Lillehammer provides you with an enticing combination of a traditional Norwegian town and numerous exciting winter activities nearby. With so much to offer, both on and off the slopes, this a popular choice for weekend breaks and full length holidays for skiers and non-skiers alike.
Après Ski
Lots to do in Lillehammer after the sun goes down ranging from traditional lively pubs to International Discotheques. There are too many to list but don't miss: • The superb rooftop bar at the Mølla with amazing panoramic views of Lillehammer • The Brenneriet, one of Norway's largest nightclubs
Activities
Lillehammer offers a huge variety of activities including: • Olympic bobsleigh and luge track with speeds of up to 120km/h (conditions permitting) • Dog-sledding • Night skiing • Sleigh rides • Ice-skating • Tobogganing
Eating out
A wide choice of cafés and restaurants is on offer in this cosmopolitan and international city. Most of the best restaurants are to be found along the Storgata main street (great for shopping) and central to our accommodation. Try: · Blamann · Thorvalds · Egon
Other amenities
· Free ski bus from/to the hotels mornings and afternoons · The Olympic Park including the Olympic ski-jump arena and the Norwegian Olympic Museum · The Sandvig Collection which is the largest open-air museum in Europe (extensive Christmas programme) · Shops · Supermarkets · Banks
Family choice
Hafjell Childcare: Indoor childcare for children 2-7rs incl. with Hafjell's "Supernannies" · Bright, colourful playroom full of toys and activities · 1000-1500 daily · 1hr 40NOK- 5hrs 120NOK · Bookable locally
Excursions
A visit to Lillehammer offers a lot more than skiing and snowboarding, in fact you can easily fill your stay here without going near the pistes!Winter activities:
• Olympic bobsleigh track: Enjoy the thrill of the luge or the exhilaration of the skeleton
• Snow shoe walking: Explore the winter landscape on modern, lightweight snow shoes
• Kick sled safari: Take pleasure in a delightful part of Norway's history
• Skidooing: Feel the adrenaline as you speed across the snow
• Ice fishing: Learn the art of ice fishing through metre thick ice
Winter 07/08 - Hunderfossen Winter Park:
From Christmas '07 onward the new Winter Park presents a wonderful array of winter activities and Norwegian folklore to entice both young and old.
• Ice cathedral • Ice sculptures • Norway's largest troll - 14m sitting down! • Fairytale cave and palace • 4D cinema • Ice climbing • Snow rafting • Snow scooters • Quad bikes • Horse riding in the snow • King Valemon Ice Bar
All activities are bookable locally. Please ask your Crystal Representative for more information on arrival.
the savings
FREE lift pass for children 7 & under (available in resort with proof of ID)
FREE tuition for 1 child (4-15yrs incl.) when 2 adults pre-book the same.FREE equipment for 1 child when 2 adults pre-book the same. Exchange superior skis for snowboard at any time.
