This large part of Norway lies to the north of Oslo and is bordered by Sweden to the east and Vestlandet , the land of the fjords to the west .

This region consists of the three counties of Hedmark , Oppland and Buskerud and whilst being Norway ’ s most populated region , there are also vast areas of mountains , lakes and valleys offering many outdoor activities including hiking and canoeing in summer and ski-ing in winter .

The Olympic resort of Lillehammer lies in this region as do the national parks of Rondane , Jotunheimen and Dovrefjell . Henrik Ibsen wrote Peer Gynt after hiking through the Gudbrandsdalen and over the Sognefjell mountains , and at Vinstra there is a museum celebrating the historical and literary figure of Peer Gynt , with the Peer Gynt Festival held usually at the end of July and the beginning of August with a celebration of Norwegian drama , music and nature . Galdhopiggen is Norway ’ s highest mountain and can be found in the Jotunheimen national park . The region is also home to several noteworthy stave churches : Lom , Ringebu and Uvdal .

JOTUNHEIMEN

Elveseter

Lillehammer

Oslo

Jotunheimen national park

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