Hyttekos Lodge guide > Activities
Activities
Our personal favourites
Our personal collection of activities, sports, parks and restaurants in the area. Travel time is by car from Hyttekos Lodge.
Sights
Hunderfossen Themepark (tip)
One of Norway’s most popular tourist attractions. There are over 60 rides and places of interest for the whole family.
Website | Hafjell | 38 min | €€ | June - August & special dates off-season
The Norwegian Road Museum
The museum offers adventures for the whole family, and conveys road history in exciting outdoor and indoor environments.
Website | Hafjell | 37 min | € | Year round
Lillehammer Art Museum
One of Norway's leading art museums. The collection consists of over 1500 works dating from the 19th century to the present day.
Website | Lillehammer | 50 min | € | Year round
Norwegian Olympic Museum
Be enchanted by unforgettable olympic moments made by athletes from all over the world, and experience olympic history from ancient times to the present day.
Website | Lillehammer | 52 min | € | Year round
Maihaugen Museum
Take a nostalgic journey back in time at one of the largest open-air museums in Norway. Here you’ll find more than 200 buildings from as far back as the 12th century and all the way up until today.
Website | Lillehammer | 52 min | € | Year round
Gudbrandsgard Wellness
At Gudbrandsgard Hotel you will find a swimming pool of 15 x 8 meters which is popular with both children and adults. Jacuzzis and saunas are adjacent to the pool.
Website | Kvitfjell | Ski-in or 25 min by car | € | Year round
Ringebu stave church
Christianity was introduced in Norway around the year 1000, and in the years after Christianity, close to 1000 stave churches were built during the Middle Ages until 1537. It is one of 28 remaining stave churches in this country, and one of the largest. There is church service on Sunday’s.
Website | Ringebu | 20 min | € | Year round
Rondane scenic route
A drive that offers close encounter with Norwegian nature in the easily accessible borderland between high mountains and ancient cultural landscapes, including the amazing Sohlbergplassen viewpoint.
Website | Rondane NP | 50 min | Free | Year round
Snøhetta viewpoint
Experience Dovrefjell from an unusual vantage point. The combination of exquisite architecture and outstanding views make this a unique experience.
Website | Dovrefjell NP |2 hr 14 min | Free | Year round
Kistefos Museum
Kistefos Museum, located en route from Oslo to Hyttekos Lodge, is a unique cultural destination featuring contemporary art exhibitions, industrial history, and the iconic The Twist gallery bridge.
Website | Jevnaker | 2 hr 28 min by car | €€ | Summer
Hadeland Glassverk
Hadeland Glassverk, a historic glassworks village en route from Oslo to Hyttekos Lodge, offers artisan glassblowing demonstrations, shops, and charming cafes.
Website | Jevnaker | 2 hr 29 m | Free | Year round
Winter activities
Explore Winter to find more information on the practicalities and how to ski-in and ski-out.
Alpine skiing
Experience direct access to the 39km ski resort just steps from Hyttekos Lodge. Purchase ski passes conveniently online before your arrival or at the resort using the ticket machines. The ski rental shop is located a 15-minute walk away. We recommend booking your lessons online in advance, as group classes and courses tend to fill up quickly.
Ski passes | ski rental | ski school | Kvitfjell | 0 min | €€ | November - April
Cross-country skiing
600 km of cross-country trails lead through a diverse and breathtaking scenery, and are designed to cater for all skill levels and weather conditions.
Website | Kvitfjell | 0 min | Free | November - April
FIS World Cup
Kvitfjell is a regular stop on the World Cup circuit, hosting both men's wonen's speed events late in the season, since March 1993. The downhill course begins just below the summit and is slightly over 3 km in length
Website | 0 min | free | February - March
Bobsleighing Olympiaparken
Feel the rush of adrenaline in a fast-paced experience in the Nordic region's only bobsleigh track.
Website | Hafjell | 40 min | €€€ | December - April
Vingnesvika Ice Skating Track
Vingnesvika Skøytebane is an ice skating track on the lake located in Lillehammer, offering public access during the winter season on a 400m track, a hockey ring and a 7km long track from Vingnesvika to Vingromkirke.
Website | Lillehammer | 53 min | Free | December - March
Ice skating at Lake Setningen
When weather permits, an ice skating rink is maintained on Lake Setningen. The rink is regularly cleared with an ATV in cooperation with local authorities. Enjoy skating on natural ice and warm up by the fire at the lakeside shelter.
Website | Lake Setningen | 57 min | € | November - April
Dog Sledding Venabu
Venabu works with experienced dog team leader, Egil Killi, to offer weekly dogsledding tours. The dogs are willing Huskies, well trained and used to pulling sleds in the mountains.
Website | Skammestein | 42 min | €€€ | December - April
Dog Sledding Sjusjøen Husky Tours
Dog sledding in southern Norway in the beautiful Sjusjøen, where adults and youth from 13 and up will learn and get to steer the sled themselves while it is just as fun to sit on.
Website | Sjusjøen | 1 hr 19 min | €€€ | December - April
Tour skiing at Rondane National Park
The rounded mountain tops of Rondane National Park are quite easy to skin up and simply made for skiing down. The terrain is ideal for less experienced skiers too and the scenary just breathtaking.
Website | Rondane NP | 57 min | €€€€ | November - April
Ice Fishing
The frozen lakes around Rondane River Lodge are bursting of trout. Try your luck and catch your own fresh meal. You can rent ice fishing material at Rondane River Lodge and they can teach you the right technique during an introduction lesson.
Website | Rondane NP | 57 min | € | December - April
Summer activities
Peer Gynt Festival (tip)
Henrik Ibsen’s drama "Peer Gynt" is celebrated in one of Norway’s leading cultural festivals
Website | Gålå | 42 min | €€ | August
Go Rafting Sjoa
Close to Sjoa flow two rivers, Ottaelva and Gudbrandsdalslågen, and both are ideal for families and others looking for a more gentle white-water experience.
Website | Sjoa | 58 min | €€€ | May - October
Hafjell Bike Park
If you want to try downhill, Hafjell Bike Park is the leading destination for lift- accessed cycling in Norway.
Website | Hafjell | 38 min | € | May - October
Hoyt & Lavt Climbing Park
Høyt & Lavt Climbing Park offers thrilling outdoor adventures with a variety of climbing courses, zip lines, and challenges designed for all ages and skill levels, set amidst stunning natural surroundings.
Website | Gålå | 51 min | €€ | June - October
Besseggen hike Jotunheimen
The hike over Besseggen takes 6 to 8 hours including breaks and is one of Norway's most popular mountain classics. The green waters of the Gjende lake, cradled amidst the steep mountains of the majestic Jotunheimen National Park, create the perfect scenery.
Website | Jotunheimen NP | 1 hr 55 min | Free | June - October
Tverrådalskyrkja peak hike
Tverrådalskyrkja is a first-class 2000 meter peak. At the top, you find yourself on an edge with a view so incredible, you’ll need to pinch your arm. This spectacular and demanding trail is 10 kilometers and takes 8-10 hours.
Website | Breheimen NP | 2 hr 51 min | Free | June - October
Walk to Gudbrandsgard Hotel
Walk through the Kvitfjell Ski Resort from Hyttekos Lodge to Gudbrandsgard Hotel at the other side of the mountain. The walk takes up to 1 hr 30 min to return.
Website | Kvitfjell | 0 min | Free | Year round
Høgkleiva Pilgrims’ Path
Enjoy great views of Kvitfjell and south into Gudbrandsdalen from Høgkleiva in Ringebu. The hike can be started at the beautiful Ringebu Stave Church, so you can kill several birds with one stone.
Website | Ringebu | 20 min | Free| Year round
JU52 Plane Wreck
The plane was on its way from Fornebu to Banak via Værnes in October 1942, when it froze and an emergency landing was made in the mountains. Today, the plane wreckage still stands as a reminder of the incident, and it has become an exciting hiking destination for young and old.
Website | Ringebufjellet | 42 min | Free | Year round
Bånseterkampen Hike
This track leads to Prestkampen, the highest mountain in the area at 1244 m. This is a spectacular mountain ridge takes about 4 hours with steep cliffs to the south. There is a clear path along and out towards the edge of the mountain peaks, and great views.
Website | Kvitfjell | 0 min | Free | Summer season
Horse riding at Kvistli
Kvistli Iceland horses welcome you to wonderful experiences in the high mountains, and the hospitality is great.
Website | Dalholen | 1 hr 59 min | €€€ | June - October
Musk Ox safari Dovrefjell
Together with our guide, you will go on a hike in beautiful Dovrefjell National Park to search for the musk ox.
Website | Dovrefjell NP | 2 hr 5 min | €€ | May - September
