Hamar

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Introducing Hamar

For a town that would never win a beauty contest, Hamar has a surprising number of attractions. Most date from the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer when Hamar hosted a number of events, but there are also some good museums.

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The Hamar Regional Tourist Office (62 51 75 03; www.hamarregionen.no in Norwegian; 8am-6pm Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm Sat & Sun mid-Jun–mid-Aug, 8am-4pm Mon-Fri rest-of-year) is at the Viking Ship Sports Arena.

Last updated: Oct 27, 2008

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    #5 Ethiopia, Feb. 6, 2011

    by Lor 07 February 2011

    #5 Ethiopia, Feb. 6, 2011 #5 Ethiopia, Feb. 6, 2011 My last day in Lalibela was lovely, starting with visiting the four churches that…
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    #5 Ethiopia, Feb. 6, 2011

    by Lor 07 February 2011

    #5 Ethiopia, Feb. 6, 2011 My last day in Lalibela was lovely, starting with visiting the four churches that I hadn’t seen the day before.…
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    Accommodation recommendations

    by Ed04 09 October 2010

    Hi. I have the Bradt guidebook but would like accommodation recommendations from travellers regarding 'backpackers' favourites' that…

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