Eurail Blog Category: Norway

Read travel stories about Norway.

In Lillehammer (part 4)

November 26, 2010 · Posted in Norway

There’s a wonderful brewery in downtown Lillehammer that dates back to 1847, making it the oldest industry in Lillehammer. Today, they brew five beers, and have just unveiled their annual Christmas beer. Read more

In Lillehammer (part 3)

November 24, 2010 · Posted in Norway

Lillehammer is a smaller town than I imagined. But that becomes part of its charm. With a population of 25,000, the town sees a fair share of ski tourists in the winter, who visit the nearby mountains and trails. It is a one of the northern European ski towns that sees snow [...] Read more

In Lillehammer (part 2)

November 22, 2010 · Posted in Norway

I awake this morning to see fresh snow from my window. It’s a beautifully silent sight. Sunday morning, hardly anyone on the streets, has left the snow unsullied. Read more

In Lillehammer (part 1)

November 21, 2010 · Posted in Norway

As traditional a small-town as Lillehammer is, it has a beautifully modern arts museum, built in 1994. I’m told that this painting by Frederik Collett is typical of the style that artists from this region were known for: the winter landscape. Collett lived in Oslo, but late each autumn, he could be seen running [...] Read more

Goteborg – Lillehammer, Norway

November 20, 2010 · Posted in Norway, train travel

This is my first time riding the trains in Norway. It’s a beautiful train ride besides lakes and rivers, particularly dramatic in the late autumn of the season. As we careen across a bridge, a recorded message announces: “We are now leaving Sweden and the European Union.” Read more

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