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. 

Fun Facts About Lom

Latitude: 61.4 degrees north

Population: 2,211

Lom Municipality

In this Travel Guide...

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. 

Lom Stave Church

Norsk Fjellmuseum

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

Lom Guides

Find guides to Lom on our online store. 

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. 

Road-Trips

Follow my road-trip guides for scenic trips around Lom

Lom to Dombås

This drive connects Lom to the E6

Lom to Dombås

Laerdal to Lom

This includes Tindeveien and the Sognefjellet Tourist Road

Laerdal to Lom

Geiranger to Lom

This short drive connects Geiranger to Lom on Highway 15

Geiranger to Lom

Sognefjellet Tourist Road

Follow our guide to the Sognefjellet Tourist Road, nicknamed the ‘roof of Norway’. This drive follows the Fv55 to Sogndal and onwards to Balestrand. 

Sognefjellet 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

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Laerdal to Lom

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

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Lom to Dombås

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

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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

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

 

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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