Population 3,532 / 61.5 degrees north

Vågåmo, Norway

Located in the Otta valley, Vågåmo is a charming agricultural town with over 150 listed historic buildings. The town is mentioned in the Norse Sagas and the church is the second-oldest stave church in the country. Today Vågåmo is an important agricultural community.

About Vågåmo

Latitude: 61.5 degrees north

Population: 3,532

Vågåmo Municipality

Map of Vågåmo

Uniquely Vågåmo

Here are some things that you must try in Vågåmo!

Historic Site

Ullinsvin

Ullinsvin is an old vicarage that has been converted into a café. The complex is best known for its relationship with Edvard Munch, as his great grandmother lived and worked here and Munch himself frequently visited.

Things to See & Do

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

Open-Air Museum

Jutulheimen Bygdemuseum

The open-air museum is called Jutulheimen Bygdemuseum.

Historic Building

Klones Farm

The Klones Farm (which is now the Nord-Gudbrandsdalen Upper Secondary School) is a historic farm that goes back to the 15th century.

Historic Church

Vågå Church

Vågå Stave Church is the second oldest stave church in the country; it was constructed in 1150 and dedicated to St. Peter. However, the church was converted to a cruciform church in 1625 and lost many of its original details. The carved portal and wall planks are original, and the baptismal font is from the original church.

Hikes, Day Trips & Experiences

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

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National Park

Jotunheimen National Park

Vågå is in a mountainous region to the east of Norway’s Jotunheimen National Park, west of the Rondane National Park, and south of the Dovrefjell mountains, making it a perfect place to base yourself for outdoor activities.

Road-Trips

Follow our road-trip guides for scenic trips around Vågåmo.

Valdresflye Tourist Road

Vågåmo is located at the northern end of the Valdresflye Tourist Road, one of Norway’s 18 national tourist roads.

Lom to Dombås on the Rv15

Follow the road through the Ottadalen valley between Lom and Dombås (Vågåmo is located towards the end of the drive).

Self-Guided Walks

Follow one of our self-guided walks around Vågåmo.

Vågåmo on YouTube

Watch our YouTube videos featuring Vågåmo.

History of Vågåmo

Vågå is mentioned in the Norse Sagas by Snorre Sturlason. The sagas say that King Olav (later Saint Olav) stayed for several nights in the area while travelling to convert the pagans to Christianity.

The area has been an important farming place for hundreds of years. Many of the historic buildings have been preserved, and today around 150 buildings are on a conservation list.

Vågåmo Today

Vågå is one of the driest places in Norway. Because of this, in the mountainside above the farms is an old channel system which uses water from the rivers to irrigate the fields.

Travel Information

Getting Here

Fly: No airport access

Drive: Vågåmo is located on the Rv15 between Lom and Otta.

Train: The closest train station is at Otta.

Ferry: No ferry access.

Getting Around

Shops

Places to Eat

Cafes & Bakeries

Bokhandel’n Bakeri og Mathus is a beautiful wooden building with a fantastic bakery and restaurant inside.

Quick Bites

Reasonable Restaurants

High End & Unique Eats

Hindsæter has a high-end Norwegian restaurant.

Andre Etasje is a high-end Norwegian restaurant in Vågåmo.

Places to Stay

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

Guesthouse

Campgrounds

Chains & Mid-Range

Bokhandel’n – by Classic Norway Hotels is a historic hotel in the city centre.

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Villa Våga is a historic hotel.