Central Norway

Town councillors of the world: You may have built a lot of roads in your time, and many of them are probably very useful, but chances are none of them are as spectacular as this one. Snaking through Jotunheimen National Park (and providing access to most of the trailheads), the stunningly scenic Sognefjellet Rd (Rv55) connects Lustrafjorden with Lom, and is billed as 'the road over the roof of Norway'. With little doubt, it's one of Norway's most beautiful drives.

This 4367-sq-km national park, Norway's largest continuous protected area, protects the dramatic highlands around the 2286m-high Snøhetta. It also provides a suitably bleak habitat for Arctic foxes, reindeer, wolverines and musk oxen, which can be spotted on an organised wildlife safari. Snøhetta can be ascended by hikers from Snøheim (allow six hours).

This national park, 17km southwest of Lom, is one of Norway's best wilderness destinations. It has a network of hiking trails leading to some 60 glaciers and to the country's loftiest peaks (the 2469m Galdhøpiggen and 2452m Glittertind). The trails pass through ravine-like valleys, deep lakes and plunging waterfalls. Huts and private lodgings sit along many of the routes.

For information, contact Lom Tourist Office or the Norsk Fjellmuseum.

The main ski jump (K120) here drops 136m with a landing-slope angle of 37.5 degrees. The opening ceremony of the Lillehammer Games was held here; the Olympic flame tower stands near the foot of the jump. The ski-jump chairlift ascends to a stunning panoramic view over the town and includes entry to the viewing tower; alternatively, you can walk up the 952 steps.