Lom

Hello, towering peaks and breathtaking nature! Hello, Norway’s highest mountains! Lom is the village that attracts people from all over the world—and the locals would love for more of them to stay. There’s more than enough mountain wilderness to share! But this place has much more to offer than just stunning landscapes.

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Lom is no stranger to visitors. As one of only five designated National Park Villages in Norway, it serves as a gateway to vast, untouched nature. And here, there’s no shortage of national parks! From Lom, you can explore Jotunheimen, Breheimen, and Reinheimen. Norway’s two highest peaks, Galdhøpiggen and Glittertind, are found within the municipality. In fact, Lom boasts 135 mountain peaks of its own, plus 23 border peaks above 2 000 meters. The mountain wilderness stretches as far as the eye can see. And what a sight it is!

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Glittering, towering summits. Lush valleys with wildlife and dense forests. Crisp, clear air, massive glaciers. Lovely mountain lakes filled with leaping fish. High above, birds of prey soar, while alpine flowers paint the landscape. And then there’s Gjende, the emerald-green lake often hailed as one of Norway’s most beautiful. So yeah… if you love the great outdoors, Lom just might be the place for you.

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Nature is, quite literally, all around. Even downtown. The Bøvra River rushes through the center of Lom, tumbling wildly over Prestfossen waterfall. This village center has developed on both sides of the river since the late 1700s, and today, around 850 people call it home.

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Lom’s town center is like a love letter to traditional Norwegian architecture. Forget soulless concrete blocks. They never had a chance here.

The distinct architectural style in Lom has won awards for its beautiful, traditional buildings. The new houses here are built with deep respect for history, making the town center an exceptionally charming place. Massive, soulless concrete buildings? They never had a chance here. Instead, you’ll find rich, dark-brown timber houses that radiate warmth and character.

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The area is also full of historical wooden buildings. A visit to Presthagen Open-Air Museum feels like stepping into a time machine back to the 1700s. Here, you’ll find an old mountain farm, a traditional tenant farm, and even Norway’s largest storage loft, built all the way back in 1613!

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And then there’s Lom Stave Church. A masterpiece. The intricately carved dragon heads on the roof are as stave church as it gets, and the details are breathtaking. Built in the mid-1100s, it’s the largest remainings stave church in Norway.

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Inside, you’ll find a collection of 18th-century paintings, along with a beautifully painted ceiling in the chancel. The pulpit from 1669 was later decorated with intricate acanthus carvings in 1793.

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In the summertime, Lom is transformed into a lively mountain oasis. Tourists and locals alike gather at outdoor cafés, restaurants, and charming local shops. With all this fresh air, hiking and biking, one needs to take a break.

And then there’s the local bakery, which often has a long line of customers waiting to get their hands on… the cinnamon buns! These legendary buns are baked in a stone oven, made with locally sourced flour and sprinkled with a whole lot of love. When the chimney starts puffing and the scent of fresh pastries drifts through town, it’s going to be hard to resist.

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But Lom isn’t just a summer destination. The modern multi-purpose hall is a hub of activity throughout the year. Here people go to the movie theatre, concerts, theater performances, sports, and more. It also houses a swimming pool, gym, and community meeting spaces.

For families, Lom offers two kindergartens, two primary schools, and a secondary school. And for sports lovers? Lom Sports Club offers everything from skiing (of course) and ice hockey to football, spinning, and hiking groups. To name a few.

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It’s no surprise that tourism is a major industry here. The area is home to hotels, mountain lodges, inns, restaurants, and cafés—providing plenty of opportunities for those working in hospitality.

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