As our first stop in Norway, this was a very cool bar in Lillehammer that served some interesting…read morelocal Norwegian food. The area surrounding the bar is actually very beautiful and a nice place to take a stroll and the bar itself is cozy and well suited to seat parties of multiple sizes. Food-wise the prices were pretty decent (from an American perspective). I ended up trying the moose burger and it was well worth a try. The actual meat is slightly gamey--not as satisfying as a beef patty, but the mix of the cranberry jam (or some sort of berry jam?) they put on the burger actually mixed very well with the overall dish. Overall a satisfying experience.

Quick and dirty lunch place. Food came rather quick out of the kitchen. Great taste but my chicken…read morewas a bit under cooked.

Hafjell hotel is very nice and it is very big. Inside of hotel you can fined anything what you need…read morefor entertainment and also there is too much entertainment for kids. Rooms are very clean and comfortable .

Such a cozy place, clean, wonderful customer service and delicious affordable food. We come here…read moreseveral times during out vacations to our chalet in Storemyr. If you come here, say "hei" to the owner, Odd, for me!!

High on the mountain, where the road just about ends, sits a piece of Nordic paradise called…read morePellestova. This is a smallish resort, with 40 or so rooms. There are privately owned condos on the property also. Location If you want solitude combined with top shelf food/accommodations, this is the place. The property is in the midst of cross country skiing and hiking trails; if you link them all together, I believe there are over 300km of trails. The road past Pellestova is hard pack gravel and perfect for a mountain bike. The bikes they have for rent are in pretty decent shape and they have a variety of frame sizes. I grabbed a bike for a 3 hour ride on the roads and it was comfortable and more important, reliable. Rooms, to my American eyes, are slightly larger than most Norwegian hotels. The wifi is robust! Food - Props to the mad genius that chose to put a 5 star restaurant and wine cellar at the road's end. I went with the 3 course dinner, red deer on a bed of greens and berries appetizer, entrecote bernaise with celery root reduction and roasted potatoes and panecotta with more berries. Breakfast is a buffet that while I was there featured cold lamb chops. They also have a ski trail side pub with wood grilled pizza's in winter. (Yes, I am a carnivore, but I did notice they have a number of veg options and seem willing to accommodate.) Service - from front desk to restaurant and room keeping, I thought they had a very well trained and enthusiastic staff. I've stayed at other trailside hotels in the region but Pellestova is by far the best for food, location and service.

The perfect place to unwind and get warm after walking around in Lillehammer. Their wide range of…read morehandmade chocolate, teas and food can tickle anyone's fancy. The waiting staff are extremely friendly, the interior is cozy and welcoming. If your not after food or drinks, the place is perfect for shopping all the little things for your home. Just beautiful.

This place has very yummy coffee and an extensive selection of chocolates. But, what makes it…read moreparticularly unique is the wonderful designed interior. When you walk in you instantly want to transform your sitting room to mimic this cafe. Adorable items for sale line the wall. There are perfectly selected vases, pots, blankets, candle holders, and so much more. Pillows and cushions make all of the seating extra cozy. The perfect place to snuggle up, read a book, and enjoy a coffee and treat with friends.

Really cozy place to sit down either during summer vacation hiking in the mountains, or during…read morewinter after a day of skiing! The best coffee in the valley definetly!! And the homemade bakery goods is really to be recommended! An interior style of traditional nonluxuary Norwegian countrylife, giving the impression of beeing inside someone's home. A little small place if more than 10 People showes up though. My favourite in the valley!

Finally a great cup of coffee! Homemade brownies and apple cake are awesome. Cozy atmosphere and…read morefriendly service make this a great place to stop and relax a bit.

We had an excellent dinner here with great service. The schnitzel and the salmon were both well…read moreprepared and delicious. This is by far the best restaurant we found in the area.