Tracing The History Of Lillehammer
The history of Lillehammer can be traced back to the Norwegian Ice Age. The town is mentioned in some council documents that date back to 1390 as a recognised site. Research has helped us establish that by the 19th century, the town had a bustling market and in 1827 it had also acquired the rights to function as a merchant city. On January 1st, 1838, the town of Lillehammer was officially declared a municipality.
Attractions In Lillehammer
There are several places of importance in Lillehammer. From the Lillehammer Church and the Garmo Stave Church, to the Norwegian Olympic Museum and the Art Museum, and the various skiing destinations, the opportunities for fun and exploration in the region are limitless.
Fun In The Region With The Baltic Travel Company
The Baltic Travel Company offers an exquisite Norway Winter Fun+ Ice Hotel package that gives guests a chance to spend time during the winter season in Oslo and Lillehammer. The package boasts of a trip to the Hunderfossen Winter Park.
The Hunderfossen Winter Park hosts a number of exciting winter activities such as riding quad bikes, horse sledges, snow rafting and ice bowling. The star attraction of this package is the one night stay at the famous Hunderfossen Snow Hotel. The hotel is famous worldwide and in 2007 it won an award for being the most creative tourism idea of the region. The hotel also holds the distinction of being the premier winter park in Europe.
Since Lillehammer has become an incredibly popular and idyllic tourist destination, the company offers guests a chance to make the most of the excellent ski tracks and ski resort facilities that are available here. The package also includes spending time in the Norwegian capital of Oslo. The city is a political, economic, cultural and historical centre of the country. It is situated at the close of the Oslo fjords and is surrounded by a forest. There are several cross country ski tracks as well as downhill slopes available for skiing enthusiasts- making the city a perfect mixture of various exciting elements. The package is priced at £785 for each person.