Innlandet

Innlandet is an administrative county in Eastern Norway covering mountains, forests, and lakes across a substantial area. It formed from the merger of two former regions and now functions as a unified administrative entity with Hamar serving as its central hub.

Hedmark and Oppland, two former counties, merged on January 1, 2020, when Norway reformed its administrative structure. This consolidation was part of a broader reorganization that reduced the number of regional divisions across the country.

The region carries strong connections to the 1994 Winter Olympics, shaping how locals view their home and its place in sporting history. Traces of this event remain visible across Lillehammer and surrounding towns, offering visitors insights into a shared moment in time.

Hamar serves as the administrative center and a natural starting point for exploring the region, with transport connections reaching in all directions. The various towns are well linked, making it straightforward to move between different areas.

Lillehammer, a town within this region, hosted the 1994 Winter Olympics and contains a museum dedicated to preserving the history of those games. Visitors can encounter original artifacts and memorabilia that connect directly to this sporting event.

Location: Norway

Inception: January 1, 2020

Capital city: Hamar

Reference: 34

Part of: Eastern Norway

Shares border with: Trøndelag, Møre og Romsdal, Vestland, Jämtland County, Dalarna County, Värmland County, Akershus

Website: https://innlandetfylke.no

GPS coordinates: 61.50000,10.66667

Latest update: December 17, 2025 09:44