Population 2,211 / 61.4 degrees north

Lom, Norway

Located at the junction of the major national parks of southern Norway, Lom is a charming village that is a must-see on any road-trip in Norway. For anyone road-tripping around western Norway, Lom is an essential stop.

Fun Facts About Lom

Latitude: 61.4 degrees north

Population: 2,211

Lom Municipality

Map of Lom

Things to See & Do

Here’s an overview of some of the best things to see and do in Lom

Lom Stave Church

Lom Stave Church is one of the more unique stave churches in Norway and definitely one of the finest in the country.

Norsk Fjellmuseum

The Norwegian Mountain Museum is also the visitor for Jotunheimen National Park.

Lom Bygdamuseum

This open-air museum contains some beautifully preserved wooden houses from the farms around Lom. You can wander around the woods admiring these wooden houses. One of the most known houses is Olavsstugu, where St. Olav is said to have spent the night when he was on his way to Trondheim.

Hikes, Day Trips & Experiences

Looking to go for a hike or take part in a unique experience? Here are my recommendations!

National Parks

Lom is the gateway to the Jotunheimen National Park and Norway’s highest mountain, Galdhopiggen. In fact, seven of Norway’s 10 highest mountains are in Lom.

Lom og Skjåk Adventure

This company organises white-water rafting, climbing, kayaking, caving, canyoning and hiking.

Road-Trips

Follow my road-trip guides for scenic trips around Lom

Sognefjellet Tourist Road

The Sognefjellet Tourist Road is one of the most unique roads in Norway and is often nicknamed “the roof over Norway”.

Otta to Måløy on the Rv15

The Rv15 is a fantastic highway to know when road-tripping through Western Norway. The major tourist roads in some way connect to the Rv15, which runs from Otta in the east to Måløy on the west coast. The scenery is dramatic; steep mountain peaks, gorgeous fjords, and historic valleys. There are a number of important historic sites here, such as Lom Stave Church and the Viking discoveries near Nordfjordeid, so be sure to take your time and enjoy all the possible detours. While an ancient road has been here for hundreds of years, the modern road was completed in stages between the 1920s and the 1990s. Part of the highway replaces the historic trade road Gamle Strynfjellsvegen, which today is a tourist road.

Self-Guided Walks

No self-guided walks are currently available for Lom

Lom on YouTube

Watch my YouTube videos featuring Lom

Geiranger to Lom

This short drive connects Geiranger to Lom on Highway 15

Laerdal to Lom

This includes Tindeveien and the Sognefjellet Tourist Road. I did this drive on a beautiful day in June.

Lom to Dombås

This drive connects Lom to the E6. It was filmed the day after the previous video.

Uniquely Lom

Here are some things that you must do and try in Lom

History of Lom

An ancient trade route used to run through Lom. Fish and salt would head inland, while grain went to the coast. Lom is mentioned in the Saga of St. Olav, when he came to the area to Christianise it. Lom Stave Church is believed to have been built in 1158.

Lom Today

Lom is located in one of the driest areas of Norway, but the soil is good for agriculture. In the 17th century an irrigation system was developed in which melting water from the mountains was transported using wooden channels or aqueducts.

Travel Information

Getting Here

Fly: No airport

Drive: Lom is located on Highway 15 between Geiranger and the E6.

There is a bus station in Lom with buses to Bergen, Otta, Sogndal and Stryn. 8

Train: No train access

Ferry: No ferry access

Getting Around

Lom is walkable but you need a car to really enjoy the area.

Shops

Places to Eat

Cafes & Bakeries

Lom Bakery is arguably the best bakery in Norway.

Quick Bites

Reasonable Restaurants

Brimi Blue is home to the towns top chef, Arne Brimi, and it’s where everyone wants to eat as they go through town.

High End & Unique Eats

Places to Stay

All my hotel recommendations are based on research and experience. I don’t recommend somewhere unless I think it is wonderful! The Hidden North focuses on accommodation that provides good quality for price or offer local or unique experiences.

Camping

Cabins & B&Bs

Nordal Turistsenter is located in the middle of the town and is a decent place to stay.

Chains & Mid-Range

High End & Unique Properties

Roisheim Hotel is located just out of Lom. This historic farm property is incredible. I stayed here in June 2023. The rooms were warm but you can’t not like the history of the property.

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