Lillehammer Hotel

With a long and traditional history dating back to 1952, Birkebeineren, as a hotel in Lillehammer, has become an important place to stay. It was during the 1994 Olympics, as well as during the Youth Olympics in 2016. Birkebeineren Hotel has become a gathering place for sports and athletes.

Birkebeineren Hotel is the only independent hotel in Lillehammer. With local owners and loyal employees, we are a friendly and homely hotel. At Birkebeineren, we are happy when you make yourself comfortable in one of our many lounges and put your feet up on the sofa!

Of all the hotels in Lillehammer, we can honestly say that we are the hotel you come home to. We have many returning guests, and we’re happy to arrange a movie night with the film you most want to see. There aren’t many other hotels in Lillehammer that can boast that.

Birkebeineren Hotel is one of several hotels in Lillehammer, but we are the only independent hotel in Lillehammer. Here the opportunities are many and the experiences are many. New and refurbished in 2020, our hotel in Lillehammer has undergone several renovations, including a new reception area. In this way, you as a guest can feel even more welcome at Lillehammer Hotel, Birkebeineren.

Here at the hotel in Lillehammer, we have everything to suit you and your stay while you’re here. We have apartments that will give you privacy, plenty of space, your own kitchen and a place where you can feel at home.

The hotel in Lillehammer has 59 hotel rooms of different sizes. At Birkebeineren Hotel, we have large rooms and smaller rooms, but always one room where you will feel welcome.

Lillehammer is a city in constant change and modernization, just like our hotel in Lillehammer, Birkebeineren. Architecture and preservation of original buildings have added their charm to the place. Lillehammer is best known for hosting the 17th Olympic Games in 1994.

Lillehammer is known as a fantastic winter town with beautiful hiking terrain and proximity to many winter sports activities. Lillehammer has around 27,000 inhabitants and in the Lillehammer region there are almost 40,000 inhabitants in Lillehammer, Øyer and Gausdal.

Lillehammer has good communication links and you can easily travel around by train, bus, car and bike. Our hotel in Lillehammer is located within 10 minutes’ walking distance of Lillehammer Skysstasjon, in the middle of beautiful hiking areas and sporting surroundings. At our hotel there are facilities for all types of sports and training within a 1 km radius.

Just beyond the hotel in Lillehammer you’ll find Olympiaparken. There, Håkon’s hall provides you with a fitness room, studio, squash courts and running tracks. Directly above Birkebeineren, our hotel, you’ll find Lysgårdsbakkene Hoppanlegg. Here you will be able to climb 936 steps to get to the top where you can enjoy the view and get great pictures of Lillehammer. During the year, 100,000 jumps are carried out in Lysgårdsbakkene and this is something you should experience. There are also kiosks and unique souvenirs. In the vicinity of Hotel Lillehammer, Birkebeineren Hotel you will find Birkebeineren Ski Stadium and Lillehammer Olympic Bobsleigh and Luge Track.

These are facilities that are very important for everyday sports in the local community in Lillehammer, where everything from exercisers and sports teams are active users. As a tourist and guest at Birkebeineren, our charming Lillehammer hotel, you will be welcomed with open arms. And, of course, there are opportunities for self-training and activities.

What sets Birkebeineren Hotel apart from other hotels in Lillehammer is its proximity to fitness and hiking facilities. The feeling of being away from the hustle and bustle of the city center is pleasant, while at the same time being a short walk away from the center of Lillehammer when you stay here at Birkebeineren hotel. Here you will be able to feel at home, in calm and pleasant surroundings. You will be able to enjoy free coffee and cocoa from modern machines in our beautiful lounge. It’s good for both a cold winter’s day and an early summer morning. Read a good book, socialize with friends and take life easy. At Birkebeineren Hotel Lillehammer, we will be there for you around the clock so that you have a safe and comfortable stay.

When you are on a business trip, training session or part of a group, we will be able to offer meeting rooms at Birkebeineren Hotel Lillehammer. Here you will find modern equipment that will meet your technological needs for displays and presentations, and fast and free Wi-Fi is available to all our guests and visitors.

When you enter the front door of Birkebeineren Hotel in Lillehammer, you will be greeted by friendly staff who will make you feel welcome. As an independent hotel in Lillehammer, we will always go the extra mile to ensure that you as a guest are very satisfied with your stay here with us. A modern interior serves as a nice backdrop for great pictures for your social media. Here we will be able to offer something good to drink, various snacks and souvenirs and we will always be available to answer your questions and inquiries.

You will also always be able to reach us by phone and email here at our hotel in Lillehammer, Birkebeineren Hotell.

After a pleasant meeting at reception, you will receive your key card. When you arrive at your apartment or hotel room, you’ll be greeted with a feeling of comfort and cleanliness. Here you will be able to enjoy a good movie, watch a good selection of TV channels or connect your own equipment so that you can enjoy your own entertainment while you lie back in our comfortable beds.

If you want to celebrate confirmations, christenings, birthdays and other events, Birkebeineren Hotel Lillehammer will be a great place to hold your celebrations. With skilled chefs in the kitchen, it will be possible to offer food service to groups, and as a guest you will always get a good breakfast with a good selection when you wake up in the morning. Of course, we take all allergies into account and adapt to your wishes here at the hotel in Lillehammer.

The area around the hotel is filled with exciting hiking areas and places you should visit when in Lillehammer. The closest neighbor to Birkebeineren Hotel in Lillehammer is the swimming pond. Here you can cool off on hot summer days after a thrilling day in Hunderfossen Adventure Park. Many people swim here every summer, and it’s also a great park area for picnics and relaxation.

The river that runs next to our hotel in Lillehammer and further down through the town is called Mesnaelva. There are nice hiking trails along the river that can be enjoyed in forest and quiet surroundings.

Just below our hotel in Lillehammer you’ll find Maihaugen, Norway’s largest open-air museum. With 200 buildings from different eras, exhibitions, restaurants and great cultural experiences and activities for both children and adults, Maihaugen is definitely worth a visit when you’re in town. A short drive from Birkebeineren Hotel in Lillehammer, you’ll find Barnas Gård, Lilleputthammer and Hunderfossen Adventure Park. Here you’ll find a range of activities for families, and the days can easily be filled with great experiences in summer, fall and winter. Should you need to wash your clothes after a long summer’s day of fun and games, we also offer washing and drying facilities.

When winter arrives in Lillehammer, it’s extra cozy to be at Birkebeineren Hotel in Lillehammer. The corridors are lit up with beautiful lights and the possibilities are great for various activities. You’ll feel extra cozy here at Birkebeineren Hotel in Lillehammer while you’re in our winter town. After a long winter’s day out, it’s great to come back to the hotel. You can enjoy a hot cup of coffee or cocoa and use our sauna to warm up your body before retiring to our comfortable beds.

A 10-minute walk downhill from Birkebeineren Hotel Lillehammer you will find Lillehammer’s pedestrian street. Here you’ll find a number of independent and charming shops and a large selection of cafés, restaurants and nightclubs. There are also opportunities to enjoy a drink here at the hotel.

Lillehammer’s pedestrian street is extra cozy in winter when it’s covered in snow and illuminated with beautiful lights. Regardless of the season, the pedestrian street will have plenty of people and experiences for you to enjoy.

Other shopping opportunities can be found five minutes further down the pedestrian street. There you’ll find Strandtorget Shopping Center with a range of shops where you’ll find everything you need.

We can help you with most things here at Birkebeineren Hotel Lillehammer, but should you need anything else, we have several 24-hour gas stations in town.

We have one Sunday open store in Lillehammer, in Kirkegata. In addition, there is a fully open Kiwi store in Øyer that can help you with whatever you need if you arrive at Birkebeineren Hotel Lillehammer on a Sunday.

A number of bicycle paths and well-established paved bicycle trails give you the opportunity to explore all of Lillehammer on two wheels. Here, Birkebeineren Hotell Lillehammer will help you borrow a bike through an application where you can borrow a bike for a longer period of time. The bikes are stationed here at Birkebeineren Hotel Lillehammer.

Parking at Birkebeineren is free, and we have large areas to park in. So you can choose whether you want to park close to, far away from or right next to where you sleep. We also offer electric car charging for Tesla and other electric cars.

Should any technical problems arise, or if you are unhappy with something, just let us know straight away. Our skilled caretakers, housekeepers and receptionists will help you and yours as best they can. We adapt to you and you as a guest are in focus with us. If you thrive, we thrive here at Birkebeineren Hotel in Lillehammer, and chances are you will do just that.

If you are traveling to Lillehammer, taking a holiday in Lillehammer or looking for a hotel in Lillehammer, Birkebeineren will recommend you to stop by. Here we can guarantee good service, friendly staff, a good night’s sleep and everything you will need to create good memories and experiences in Lillehammer.