Domkirkeodden
Medieval cathedral ruins on the shore of Lake Mjøsa, sheltered by a huge glass canopy and surrounded by an open-air museum and a herb garden.
Domkirkeodden lies on a peninsula in Lake Mjøsa on the outskirts of Hamar. It was the centre of the medieval Diocese of Hamar. The 12th-century cathedral was destroyed in warfare in the 16th century, leaving only ruined walls and arches. The glass protective structure completed in 1998 encloses the entire site. Its modern, light-filled design has made it a celebrated work of Norwegian architecture. The grounds also include the open-air section of the Hedmark Museum, the remains of the bishop's castle, a herb garden and lakeside meadows. It lies about 60 km from Lillehammer. You can reach Hamar by train, and in summer the visit can be combined with a Skibladner cruise.
Opening hours
Summer about 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Sjusjøen
- Nordseter
- Lysgårdsbakken Ski Jumps
- Norwegian Olympic Museum
- Maihaugen
- Storgata
- Bjerkebæk
- Lillehammer Art Museum