Drive it Yourself: Lom to Dombås on the Rv15 & E6
Read our road-trip guide for the drive from Lom to Dombås via the Rv15 and E6.
The Hidden North
North European travel guide
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.
Fun Facts About Vågåmo
Latitude: 61.5 degrees north
Population: 3,532
Vågåmo Municipality
In this Travel Guide...
Things to See & Do
Here’s an overview of some of the best things to see and do in Vågåmo
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.
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.
Vågåmo Guides
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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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Go hiking!
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.
Uniquely Vågåmo
Here are some things that you must try in Vågåmo!
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.
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
As Ålesund is a fishing town, you should definitely try seafood when in Ålesund. Many of the main restaurants are located on or around Kongens Gate, which also has some of the best art nouveau architecture.
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
High End & Unique Properties
Hindsæter is a unique place to stay as it is a historic farm property. The hotel was built in 1898 and there’s also a restaurant here. There are hiking trails starting from the property.
Budsjord Hotel is located in a historic property and also has a café and restaurant on site.
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Vågåmo Photo Diary
Here are photos from my various trips to Vågåmo.