Eastern Norway

Eastern Norway is known for tall and wild mountains in Jotunheimen National Park and urban life in the capital of Oslo.The landscape in Eastern Norway varies from the highest mountains in Northern Europe in Jotunheimen National Park, to deep forest where wolves live at the Swedish border, to a rocky coastline south of Oslo.

Cities and areas
Oslo has a great location at the head of the Oslo Fjord, surrounded by forested hills. The city is a great destination for those who enjoy outdoor activities. Even in the city centre, the nearest park is never more than a few blocks away. A ten-minute boat ride from the centre takes you to lovely beaches on the Oslo Fjord islands.

The capital, though small, has its share of grand monumental buildings. The medieval fortress of Akershus has a spectacular location with views of the Oslo Fjord, and the main street, Karl Johans gate, is lined with historically important buildings like the University, the National Theatre, the Parliament and the Royal Palace. Don't miss Vigelandsparken Sculpture Park it is a must when you are in the capital.

The Olympic city of Lillehammer is located at the beginning of the Gudbrandsdalen Valley. It is a commercial center for the fertile Gudbrandsdalen valley and is a popular summer and winter resort. Its open-air museum, Maihaugen (founded 1887), features complete farms, peasant cottages, workshops, and handicrafts of the region. The town was the site of the 1994 Olympic winter games.

Jotunheimen National Park Jotunheimen National Park is characterized by high mountains, glaciers and deep lakes. There are more than 200 mountain peaks rising above 2000 m (6560 ft) in Jotunheimen, the three highest being Galdhøpiggen, Glittertind and Store Skagastølstind. If you drive the scenic national tourist route over the Sognefjell Mountains between Luster and Lom, you will see Store Skagastølstind and many other impressive peaks at close range.

Valdres - The many inland fjords make Valdres one of the most varied and panoramic valley regions in Eastern Norway. Within a two-hour drive in this region, you will have a variety of experiences, from the wilderness at Vassfaret in the south, the open summer farm areas in the west,  to the National Park of Jotunheimen, a large and undisturbed mountain area full of majestic mountains and glaciers, in the north.

The town of Fagernes is the regional centre of Valdres.

Geilo  is the vibrant mountain village, situated between Norway's main cities Oslo and Bergen. Geilo belongs to the municipality of Hol, the highest lying municipality in Hallingdal. With the Hallingskarvet mountain as its backbone and Hardangervidda, North Europe's largest mountain plateau, as its nearest neighbor, the municipality of Hol is a typical mountain municipality.

Most of the inhabitants are employed in tourism, and there is significant industry both in Geilo and in Kleivi near the border to Ål. Several farms in the municipality have listed status, and Geilo have long metalwork traditions

Gol is the largest trade - and service centre in Hallingdal. Here you will find most of what you need in shopping. Gol is also the home of several public services. Before, agriculture was the most important industry in Gol. Now tourism and other businesses have taken over as the most important sources of employment, but agriculture is still important, which can be seen in the beautiful landscape.