The "spark"
by Saagar
Every winter when the streets become icy, the spark comes into the Lillehammerians' lives. Not an emotion, but close.
This spark is a contraption with a handlebar and a front wooden seat, propped up on two iron runners.
Just as sure as the spark enters the streets, the local newspaper's editor gets the first letter of complaints over why the municipality is putting sand on the ice. When it's slippery, old ladies want to slide!
The result is that part of Storgaten main street and half of many bike trails and pavements are a sand-free zone for the spark. Best translated as "kick-sledge", I suppose?
Numerous kick-sledges, originally provided for free loans to the public by the Lillehammer Municipality's environment department were stolen by media people during the Olympics, and taken away by containers. Great souvenir, even if collapsable, a bit on the big side for the suitcase. Better bring a container.
Sjusjøen Ski Centre
by Saagar
Sjusjøen Skiing Centre
Written by Saagar on Jan 8, 2006
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Sjusjøen in Ringsaker municipality (logically and transport-wise connected to Lillehammer in the neighbourign Oppland County...) has a brand new downhill skiing and playing area. The vertical drop is 250 metres and is suitable for beginners, children, families and youngsters. Bone fide skiers would search for longer drops and steeper slopes elsewhere. Good for fun, though. Good cafeterie, restaurant options and other service functions. Moreover, the place (on top) has one of the best viewpoints in southern Norway. From the top you can survey an area the size of Belgium.
Driving up the 311 towards...
by Hi_Im_Phil
Driving up the 311 towards Nordseter will take you up the side of the hill that Lillehammer is against so that you can get a nice view of the whole town looking down at it. You can also get near the '94 Olympic site and see some of the facilities they used. Just driving along you'll see some of the not-so-touristy farms and houses and churches. All very quaint. My boy, Giovanni, is never camera-shy and didn't mind jumping into this shot.
Streets in Lillehammer
by littlesam1
Many of the side streets in Lillehammer are narrow and on inclines. The town is small and lends itself to walking tours where you can explore the side streets, meet local people, and get a real feeling for the area.
LILLEPUTTHAMMER
by Maria_75
A little north of Lillehammer is the interesting Lilleputthammer. This is a small-scale model (1:4) of how Lillehammer looked like in the beginning of the 1900's.
Very popular amongst children.
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