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Lillehammer, Norway

Innlandet · Norway

Lillehammer is a small city in Innlandet, Norway with a population of 29,011. Elevation: 689 ft (210 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

Data updated June 2026

29,011 Population 6,639/sq mi density
689 ft Elevation 210 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
26.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population29,011
Density6,639/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain26.9 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Population29,011
Population Density6,639 / sq mi
Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Coordinates61.1151°, 10.4663°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceInnlandet
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation26.9 inches (683 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.6 inches (22 cm)

About Lillehammer

Lillehammer is a small city in Norway (Innlandet) with a population of 29,011. The city sits at an elevation of 689 feet (210 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Climate in Lillehammer

Lillehammer has an average annual temperature of 2.5°C (37°F). The hottest month is Jun (13.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-8.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1123 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -8.4°C / 17°F -20.2° / 0.1° 64.8
Feb -7°C / 19°F -19.6° / 0.4° 57.4
Mar -4.3°C / 24°F -17° / 3° 64.4
Apr 0.3°C / 33°F -11.2° / 11.3° 53.7
May 7.3°C / 45°F -3.8° / 20.5° 84.6
Jun 13.9°C / 57°F 3° / 23.9° 120.5
Jul 13.8°C / 57°F 4.8° / 23.6° 150.5
Aug 13.2°C / 56°F 4.4° / 21.9° 148.7
Sep 8.9°C / 48°F 0.2° / 19.8° 114.0
Oct 2.9°C / 37°F -5.5° / 11.6° 103.5
Nov -2.9°C / 27°F -13.3° / 5° 88.4
Dec -7.9°C / 18°F -18.6° / 0.6° 72.5
Lillehammer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 689 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average38.2°F
29% below Norway avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²)
Population Density6,639/sq mi
Coordinates61.1151°N, 10.4663°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.9"
29% below Norway avg
Snowfall 8.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.9 on May 25, 2008.

Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 115 km
Apr 7, 2004 11 km N of Sand, Norway M3.4 89 km
Nov 27, 1993 4 km SW of Sand, Norway M3.1 99 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 117 km
Jun 30, 1992 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway M2.8 58 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 86 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 70 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 109 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 109 km
Jan 6, 1991 2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway M2.6 142 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 128 km
Nov 25, 1992 45 km E of Farnes, Norway M2.5 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1983 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 7.0 m - 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 56°F (14°C) 3.1 in
September 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
October 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in
December 20°F (-6°C) 1.7 in

Lillehammer has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 20°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Lillehammer

Institution Type Founded Website
Universitetet i Innlandet, studiested Lillehammer University - Visit →

Schools in Lillehammer

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jørstadmoen skole - - - -
Vingrom skole - - - -
Lismarka skole - - - -
Brøttum barne- og ungdomsskole - - - -
Lillehammer steinerskole - - - -
Lillehammer videregående skole, Sør - - - -
Nordre Ål skole - - - -
Lillehammer videregående skole, Nord - - - -
Smestad ungdomsskole - - - -
Norges Toppidrettsgymnas ungdomsskole Lillehammer - - - -
Nansenskolen - - - -
Engesvea barne- og ungdomsskole - - - -
Vingar skole - - - -
Søre Ål barneskole - - - -
Røyslimoen skole - - - -
Åretta ungdomsskole - - - -
Create - Lillehammer Kreative videregående skole - - - -
Norges Toppidrettsgymnas Lillehammer - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lillehammer

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
P4 Norge (AAC HQ) p4, hits AAC 192 kbps
P4 Norge (MP3 128k) p4, hits MP3 128 kbps
P7 Klem (AAC HQ) p4, 80s AAC 192 kbps
NRK P1 Buskerud (AAC High) - AAC+ 158 kbps
P5 Nonstop Hits (AAC HQ) p4, hits AAC 192 kbps
P12 Hitmix (AAC HQ) p4, hits AAC 192 kbps
Radio Randsfjord - MP3 192 kbps
P8 Pop (MP3 128k) p4, 80s MP3 128 kbps
P12 Hitmix (MP3 128k) p4, hits MP3 128 kbps
NF Radio actualités, expatrié MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Lillehammer

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aulestad
Bjerkebæk
Lillehammer Art Museum
Norges Postmuseum
Norsk Fjellsprengningsmuseum
Norsk Handverk Institutt
Norsk Kjøretøyhistorisk museum
Norsk vegmuseum
Norwegian Olympic Museum

Libraries in Lillehammer

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gjøvik bibliotek, Biri filial0.0
Lillehammer bibliotek0.0
Øyer folkebibliotek, avdeling Tretten0.0
Øyer Public Library0.0
Ringsaker bibliotek, avd. Brøttum0.0
Ringsaker bibliotek, avd. Moelv0.0

Hotels in Lillehammer

12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aksjemøllen - by Classic Norway Hotels
Birkebeineren Hotel & Apartments
Clarion Collection Hotel Lillehammer
First Hotel Breiseth
Ilsetra
Nedre Berg Gård
Nordseter Flellstue
Pellestova
Rustad Hotell og Fjellstue
Scandic Lillehammer Hotel
Scandic Victoria Lillehammer
Stasjonen hotell Lillehammer

Restaurants in Lillehammer

16 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bryggerikjelleren
Diner 68
Egon Lillehammer
Hvelvet
Hygge
Kanten Kro
Lillehammer Pizzeria og Ristaurante AS
LYNG mat og bar
M-nek
Oliven Bistro & Delikatesse
Orient Pearl
Parkkaféen
Peppes Pizza
Slakterikroa
Telemarkstunet
Toscana

Cafes in Lillehammer

26 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bakeriet
Café & Chocolaterie
Espresso House Lillehammer
Fattigmann
Fika kaffe- og smoothiebar
Horsters bakverk og kafé
Kirkestuen
Kulturscenen cafe Stift AS
Kunstcafe
La Praline
Leseriet
Lille Pannekakehuset
Lillehammer Bakeri
Lokalmat Delikatesser Lillehammer
Maihaugkaféen
Maihaugrestauranten
No9
Oliven
Opus
Opus
Øverlies kafe
Skårsetcafe
Skihytta grendehus
Sorgenfri
Starbucks
Toppen Lounge

Cinemas in Lillehammer

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lillehammer Kino

Theatres in Lillehammer

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banken kulturhus
Maihaugsalen

Monuments in Lillehammer

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sjuguttsteinen

Clinics in Lillehammer

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Skogli Helse- og Rehabiliteringssenter

Dentists in Lillehammer

10 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brøttum tannklinikk
Lillehammer tannhelse
Olivera tannhelseteam
Tannklinikken Lillehammer
Tannlege Atle Gunnari
Tannlege Frank Windisch
Tannlege Lars Nustad
Tannlege Nordblom
Tannlege Ole Johan Hjortdal
Torget tannklinikk

Veterinaries in Lillehammer

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lillehammer dyreklinikk
Sentrum dyreklinikk

Train Stations in Lillehammer

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lillehammer

Bus Stations in Lillehammer

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lillehammer skysstasjon

Gas Stations in Lillehammer

10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K
Circle K Menkerud
Circle K Nordre Ål
Esso Lillehammer
Mesnali Bensin og Anlegg DA
St1 Røyslimoen
Uno-X 7-Eleven Løkkegata
Uno-X Lillehammer
Uno-X Smestadmoen
Uno-X Vingnes

Banks in Lillehammer

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DNB Lillehammer
Handelsbanken Lillehammer
Nordea Lillehammer
Sparebank 1 Gudbrandsdal Lillehammer
Sparebank 1 Østlandet Lillehammer

Shopping Malls in Lillehammer

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fabrikken
Strandtorget

Gyms in Lillehammer

8 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EVO Lillehammer
FIS
Gym+
Mudo
Pole Fit
SATS Lillehammer
Spenst
Spenst

Golf Courses in Lillehammer

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Røyslimoen diskgolfbane

Breweries in Lillehammer

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Lillehammer Bryggeri

Stadiums & Teams in Lillehammer

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Lillehammer

12 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Lygna skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hurdal Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hovdebakken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Amblisberget skianlegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engesvea hoppanlegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sjusjøen Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lysgårdsbakkene hoppanlegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Birkebeineren Ski- og Skiskytterstadion 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sjusjøen Langrennsarena 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hafjell 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skeikampen Alpinsenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kvitfjell 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Lillehammer

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Atna-Small Airport
Bøverbru Airfield-Small Airport
Dokka Thomlevold Airfield-Small Airport
Feiring Airfield-Small Airport
Hamar Lufthavn, StavsbergHMRSmall Airport
Husodden Airfield-Small Airport
Mesnali Airfield-Small Airport
Reinsvoll Airfield-Small Airport
Ringebu Airfield Frya-Small Airport
Wadahl-Small Airport

Post Offices in Lillehammer

10 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Brøttum post i butikk
Fåberg post i butikk
Lillehammer post i butikk
Mesnali post i butikk
Nordre Ål post i butikk
Roterud post i butikk
Sjusjøen post i butikk
Søre Ål post i butikk
Vingar post i butikk
Vingrom post i butikk

Treatment Centers in Lillehammer

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Ringen Rehabiliteringssenter
Skogli Helse- og Rehabiliteringssenter

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lillehammer

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Fåberg kirke
Fishermen's chapel
Garmo stave church
Innlandskirken Livets senter
Isumkapellet
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Lillehammer adventkirke
Lillehammer kapell
Lillehammer kirke
Mariakirken
Nordre Ål kirke
Pinsekirken
Saksumdal kirke
Søre Ål kirke
Vingrom kirke

Explore Near Lillehammer

Waterfalls
5
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Oslo

🇳🇴 About Norway

Capital Oslo
Population 5,314,336
Area 324,220 km²
GDP (USD) $482,949,731,777
GDP per capita $87,497
HDI 0.966
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 99.0%
Urban population 83.1%
Currency NOK (Krone)
Languages Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål, Sami
Calling code +47
TLD .no
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Norway

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Første nyttårsdag
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Skjærtorsdag
Apr 3 Good Friday Langfredag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Første påskedag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Andre påskedag
May 1 Labour Day Første mai
May 14 Ascension Day Kristi himmelfartsdag
May 17 Constitution Day Syttende mai
May 24 Pentecost Første pinsedag
May 25 Whit Monday Andre pinsedag
Dec 25 Christmas Day Første juledag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Andre juledag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lillehammer

What is the population of Lillehammer?

Lillehammer has a population of 29,011 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 6,639 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lillehammer?

Lillehammer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.9 inches, with 8.6 inches of snow.

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