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WORLD'S OLDEST PADDLE STEAMER
Skibladner ( 61 14 40 80; www.skibladner.no ; Hamar-Lillehammer 1 way/return Nkr220/320, un-
der 12yr free), the world's oldest paddle steamer, is a wonderfully relaxing way to explore
Lake Mjøsa. First built in Sweden in 1856, the boat was refitted and lengthened to 165ft
(50m) in 1888. From late June until mid-August, theSkibladnerplies the lake between
Hamar, Gjøvik and Lillehammer. Most travellers opt for the route between Hamar and
Lillehammer (3½ hours) on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The boat leaves Hamar at
11.15am, arrives in Lillehammer at 3pm and returns straight away. If, as most people do,
you only travel one way, then it's easy enough to hop on a train back to your starting
point. There's also an on-board restaurant (lunch menu Nkr 335).
Festivals & Events
Hamar Beer Festival BEER
(Hamar Ølfestival;
early Jun)
Beer and music.
Middle Ages Festival CULTURAL
( www.middelalderfesti val.no ; 2nd weekend in Jun)
Locals in period costume; Gregorian chants in the glass cathedral.
Hamar Music Festival MUSIC
( www.musicfest.no ; late Jun)
Local and international acts.
Sleeping & Eating
Scandic Hamar HOTEL
(
21 61 40 00; www.scandichotels.com ; Vangsveien 121; s/d from Nkr789/1020;
)
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