The destination is Hedmark, Scandinavia’s southernmost wilderness. From Oslo, follow the route to Northern Norway and the fjord region for an hour and you’ll reach Villmarksriket.
Visit Villmarksriket and experience 1000 years of Norwegian history. It’s like a journey back in time.
You can experience the Viking era and the Middle Ages, the heydays of Norwegian farming culture, the everyday life of the poor and underprivileged, industrial history and the history of forestry. The cathedral ruins at Hamar, with towering arches under a modern protective glass structure, are a powerful symbol of the history and an awe-inspiring experience in their own right.

Hedmark comprises several of Norway’s largest national parks such as the renowned Rondane, Forollhogna, Gutulia and Femunden. It is also home to the country’s largest lake, Mjøsa, and its longest river, Glomma.

Villmarksriket is where you'll feel natural excitement running through your body. Hidden idyllic gems, miles and miles of waymarked trails, wild animals, cultural history with a thriller element and haunted farms with uncanny goings-on. Take the challenge and try something out of the ordinary!

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The ruins of Hamar`s old cathedral, built when the bishopric was founded in 1152/53, stand at the far end of Domkirkeodden.
The cathedral`s location at the highest point on the headland made it a prominent landmark, visible from afar to sailors on Lake Mjøsa. Visit the beautiful open-air museum and the monastic herb garden, and amdire the celebrated architecture of Sverre Fehn.

When travelling north through the Eastern part of Norway, Rondane National Tourist Route – between Gudbrandsdalen and Østerdalen - is an excellent alternative.
Hidden along the “blue mountain” route are numerous gems just waiting to be discovered. Idyllic beauty spots on the river bank offering peace and tranquillity, lookout points with fantastic views to the “blue mountains” and trails leading through mountain pine forests, old hunting grounds and areas with other traces of our ancestors’ way of life. If you are to find the hidden gems along the way, you’ll have to stop. Stroll along some of the trails, sit down and relax, enjoy the view or just be present. Who knows, maybe you’ll meet a wild reindeer or 10 along the way.

Hedmark has always been considered the breadbasket of the country. The rich farming villages around Mjøsa produce cereals, potatoes, berries and fruit. Farm animals have always been a natural part of the cultural landscape. In the forests, the elk provides a welcome alternative, and you can also find other palatable game such as roe deer, hare, woodland birds and grouse.

Start a little trip back in time on board of the unique paddle steamer Skibladner, the "Swan of the Mjøsa lake".
1 night in double room at Quality Hotel Astoria Hamar from ca NOK 790,- per person.
Booking: www.villmarksriket.com