Spend an unforgettable winter holiday Lillehammer and Oslo, including a visit to Hunderfossen Winter Park and an unforgettable one night stay in the
Ice Hotel. Lillehammer is the winter capital of Norway and hosted the Winter Olympic games in 1994. Nearby Lillehammer you can find plenty of
ski tracks and a ski resort. Your holiday also includes a visit to
Hunderfossen winter park, located approximately 13km north of Lillehammer, where you can try various winter activities from
ice bowling and snow rafting to horse sledge and quad bikes.
Oslo is the biggest city and has been the capital of Norway for more then 700 years. The history of Oslo, dates back to the middle ages, and the first constructions dates back to the year 1000. Located at the end of the
Oslo fjords the city is surrounded by forest. In Oslo you will find 100 kilometers of cross country ski tracks – and just outside the city, you can find eight down hill ski slopes.
Departure dates between 13 February - 16 March 2010. We can arrange tours outside these dates, but recommend this period as the peak of the winter season.
Package price includes:
- Direct return flights from London to Oslo on British Airways, SAS Scandinavian Airlines or Norwegian Airlines (we can arrange flights from other UK airports upon request)
- 2 nights accommodation in Mölla Hotell, Lillehammer
- 1 night accommodation in Hunderfossen Snow Hotel
- 2 nights accommodation in Clarion Hotel Royal Christiania, Oslo
- Train tickets Gardermoen – Lillehammer
- Train tickets Lillehammer – Hunderfossen
- Train tickets Hunderfossen – Oslo
- Train tickets Oslo – Oslo Gardermoen Airport
- 3 course dinner at Hunderfossen Ice Hotel
- Breakfasts
Package price is from £785 pp, based on availability and sharing a twin room or double room. Single supplement £ 220 pp.
Norway Winter Fun + Ice Hotel ItineraryDAY 01 OSLO – LILLEHAMMER Arrive at Oslo Airport, Gardermoen. Continue by train to Lillehammer the host town of the 1994 Winter Olympics. Accomodation at Mölla Hotell.
DAY 2 LILLEHAMMER Breakfast at the hotel. In Lillehammer you can visit
Maihaugen Open Air Museum, which tells the story of people in the Gudbrandsdalen Valley the last 300 years, of life between the wars in the inland town of Lillehammer and of homes and domestic environments in the 20th century. Also recommendable is a visit at the
Olympic Museum and the Olympic Arena (Lysgårdsbakken). Free time for some winter activities such as
downhill skiing, cross country skiing or snow mobiling. Accomodation at Mölla Hotell.
DAY 3 LILLEHAMMER - HUNDERFOSSEN Breakfast at the hotel. Take the train Lillehammer – Hunderfossen. Here you will enjoy a tour of
Hunderfossen Winter Park. During the tour you will visit the Snow hotel, the Ice Cathedral and the Ice Bar (beverages excluded, but recommended!) Explore the fairytales in the huge Fairytale Cave and have the possibility to experience snow rafting. Check-in for an overnight stay at the Hunderfossen Snow Hotel. Your stay includes a special 3 course “Ice Menu” dinner.
DAY 4 - HUNDERFOSS - OSLO Breakfast at the hotel. Take the train from Hunderfossen – Oslo. Check in at Clarion Hotel Royal Christiania.
DAY 5 OSLO Free time in Oslo to explore the city. Oslo offers some 50 museums and many art galleries. The most popular attractions are the Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Viking Ship Museum, the Munch Museum and Holmenkollen.
DAY 6 OSLO Departure. Check out from your hotel and transfer by train to the airport for your flight back home.