Sjusjøen
A lakeside holiday area on the plateau east of Lillehammer, criss-crossed by cross-country ski trails. It is one of Norway's most popular cross-country skiing destinations.
Sjusjøen lies about 20 km east of Lillehammer, on a plateau at roughly 800 meters centered on a lake of the same name. Its sparse forest and gentle terrain make it ideal for skiing. In winter, hundreds of kilometers of compacted cross-country trails connect with nearby routes, making it one of Norwegians' favorite cross-country skiing areas. The famous Birkebeiner ski race also passes through this area. In summer and autumn you can hike, cycle, row and fish on the lake, and pick berries. The area is mostly holiday cabins, with a supermarket, ski rentals and restaurants. It is about 30 minutes by car from central Lillehammer, and ski buses run in winter.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Nordseter
- Lysgårdsbakken Ski Jumps
- Norwegian Olympic Museum
- Maihaugen
- Bjerkebæk
- Storgata
- Lillehammer Art Museum
- Skibladner Paddle Steamer