Accomodation

Visiting or participating in the race, there are several options for accommodation in the three nearby towns of Gjøvik, Lillehammer and Hamar.

Cabins, hostels and hotels at different price levels are all available in the listed towns, and more information about offers and options are presented at: lillehammer.com , hamarregionen.no and turistinnlandet.no (Gjøvik).

While staying in the area we recommend visitors to try other winter activities such as alpine skiing in one of the five resorts near Lillehammer (http://www.lillehammer.com/en/Winter/What-to-do/Alpine/Lillehammer-Ski-Resorts/), cross country skiing in well groomed tracks on the mountain plateau (at Nordseter and Sjusjøen, just 20 kilometers east of Lillehammer), adrenalin activities in the bob and luge track, dog sledding, elk safari, or simply enjoy the small town winter charm.

You can fine information about cabins at Nordseter and Sjusjøen on these websites:

http://www.sjusjoen.no/?lang=en

http://www.nordseter.no/index.php?lang=en

In addition, we can recommend you these skating-friendly hotels:
Quality Hotel Grand – +47 61 14 00 00 (Gjøvik)
Quality Hotel Astoria – +47 62 70 70 00 (Hamar)
Clarion Collection Hotel Hammer – + 47 61 26 73 73 (Lillehammer)
Quality Hotel & Resort Hafjell – + 47 61 27 77 77 (15 km north of Lillehammer)
Quality Hotel & Resort Hunderfossen (also cabins) – +47 61 27 40 00 (12 km north of Lillehammer)
Birkebeineren Hotel & Apartments – +47 61 05 00 80 (Lillehammer)

Use the codeword ”SKATING” when making reservations.

Hostels:
Gjøvik Vandrerhjem/Hostel – Hovdetun +47 61 17 10 11
Lillehammer Vandrerhjem/ Hostel – Stasjonen +47 61 26 00 24
Hamar Vandrerhjem/Hostel – Vikingskipet Motel and Apartment +47 62 52 60 60

Use the codeword ”SKATING” when making reservations.