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Imagine waking up to snow-clad trees or a white mountain landscape at Christmas. With others taking care of the cleaning and decorating, you can enjoy Christmas and the fun activities and adventures in the area to the fullest. Or perhaps you prefer to relax in peace and quiet, amid beautiful nature and delicious food. This is the ideal place to capture that authentic Christmas atmosphere.
Hotels
With numerous excellent hotels available in the region, you can either stay in the town centre with its idyllic, beautifully decorated shopping streets or in the mountain with cross-country ski trails and alpine runs right outside your window.
Enjoy good service and a holiday tailored to your requirements. Several of the hotels offer various activities and have live music in the evenings. At Venabu Mountain Lodge , visitors can experience sleigh rides and dog sledding during Christmas. At Ilsetra, there is an outdoor pool heated to 28°C.
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Cabins and apartments
Perhaps you would like a stay in the mountain, but prefer self-catering and planning your own experiences. Then maybe a cabin or apartment is the right choice when visiting Lillehammer and Gudbrandsdalen. These are often located in stunning natural surroundings, with opportunities for both cross-country and alpine skiing close by. Enjoy the fresh air and miles and miles of ski trails right on your doorstep.
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Farm holidays, pensions, and hostels
Perhaps an idyllic farm stay is what you are looking for. This type of accommodation is often homely and family-run. Help look after the animals and get to experience what life is like on the farm at Christmas. Several pensions and hostels are within walking distance of the town centre and offer friendly rates.
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Accommodation out of the ordinary
There are also options available that are a bit more special and exotic. What about spending the night in the world's only elk observation tower? Stay in the heart of Europe's largest elk migration corridor, and experience nature at close range. Spending Christmas at an idyllic farm like Paulsrud Gård is another unique experience, ideal for the whole family.
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