Hotels in Gudbrandsdalen, Norway

Gudbrandsdalen is a valley in eastern Norway with a subarctic climate, famous for its role in the 1940 Battle of Gudbrandsdalen and as the site of the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer. In winter, temperatures drop to around 20°F (-7°C), making it perfect for downhill skiing at Kvitfjell and the iconic 54 km Birkebeinerrennet cross-country race. Summers are mild at about 60°F (16°C), ideal for hiking the Besseggen Ridge in Jotunheimen National Park or visiting the open-air Maihaugen museum in Lillehammer.