Balbergbakken, Lillehammer

#21 among attractions in Lillehammer

Sport venue, Sport

Map

Facts and practical information

Balbergbakken or Balbergbakkene was a ski jumping hill complex located at Fåberg in Lillehammer, Norway. The centerpiece consisted of a large hill with a construction point of 120 meters, in addition to three smaller K-40, K-25 and K-15 hills. The venue was opened in 1972, having cost slightly more than one million Norwegian krone after significant cost overruns. Balbergbakken hosted three Norwegian Championships, in 1973, 1978 and 1983, and a FIS Ski Jumping World Cup in 1984. The hill record of 130.5 meters was set by Tom Levorstad in 1981. It was planned that the venue would be used for the 1994 Winter Olympics, but because of lack of infrastructure, the new Lysgårdsbakken was built instead. Balbergbakken was closed in 1992. ()

Local name: Balbergbakkene Opened: 1972 (52 years ago)Coordinates: 61°9'19"N, 10°26'56"E

Address

Lillehammer Norway

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Lillehammer

Day trips

Balbergbakken – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lysgårdsbakken, Maihaugen, Hunderfossen Familiepark, Håkons Hall.

2.4 miSE
Ski flying hill used in 1994 Olympics
Lysgårdsbakken, Lillehammer
63 min walk • Lysgårdsbakken, the iconic ski jumping hill located in Lillehammer, Norway, stands as a testament to the city's rich winter sports heritage. Constructed for the 1994 Winter Olympics, this impressive sport venue has since become a landmark for both athletes...
3.2 miS
Open-air museum with old and new buildings
Maihaugen, Lillehammer
83 min walk • Maihaugen, nestled in the picturesque town of Lillehammer, Norway, is a cultural gem that provides an immersive glimpse into Norwegian life, history, and traditions. As an open-air museum, it is one of the largest of its kind in Europe and offers visitors a unique...
4.8 miN
Amusement, Amusement park
Hunderfossen Familiepark, Lillehammer
123 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Norway, Hunderfossen Familiepark stands as a beacon of family fun in the scenic city of Lillehammer. This enchanting amusement park, a treasure trove of attractions, offers an unparalleled experience for visitors of all ages.
2.3 miS
Sport venue, Sport
Håkons Hall, Lillehammer
60 min walk • Håkons Hall, located in the picturesque city of Lillehammer, Norway, is a beacon for sports enthusiasts and a historical landmark of the 1994 Winter Olympics. This modern sports venue, named after King Håkon IV of Norway, has been a focal point for winter sports...
3.1 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Lillehammer Church, Lillehammer
79 min walk • Lillehammer Church stands as a beacon of faith in the heart of Lillehammer, Norway, a city renowned for its picturesque landscapes and Olympic heritage. This parish church, with its distinctive architecture, is an integral part of the community's spiritual life.
3.2 miS
Church, Romanesque architecture
Garmo stave church, Lillehammer
82 min walk • Garmo Stave Church is a stave church situated at the Maihaugen museum at Lillehammer in Innlandet, Norway. Garmo Stave Church at Maihaugen is one of the most visited stave churches in Norway.
2.8 miS
Museum, Art museum
Lillehammer Art Museum, Lillehammer
72 min walk • Lillehammer Art Museum is an art gallery located in Lillehammer, Norway. The museum was founded in 1921 as a gift from merchant Einar Lunde.
5.5 miN
61°14'5"N • 10°26'55"E
Hafjell ski resort, Hafjell
140 min walk • Winter sport, Chairlift, Ski area
2.3 miS
Museum
Norwegian Olympic Museum, Lillehammer
60 min walk • Norwegian Olympic Museum is located at Maihaugen in Lillehammer, Norway. The Norwegian Olympic Museum shows the history of the Olympic Games in ancient and modern times, with a focus on the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo and 1994 Winter Olympics at Lillehammer.
2.7 miS
61°7'4"N • 10°28'3"E
Norsk Kjøretøyhistorisk Museum, Lillehammer
68 min walk • Museum
4.6 miN
61°13'16"N • 10°26'2"E
Barnas Gård, Hafjell
117 min walk • Amusement, Amusement park