Innlandet is a county in the interior of southern Norway, and by area it is the largest of the country's counties. Its landscape moves from high mountain ranges to lakes and to valleys where farming has been carried on for generations. For a visitor, it offers a broad sense of what inland Norway looks and feels like.
Mountains, lakes and valleys
The county is home to two national parks: Jotunheimen and Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella. Both suit walkers and anyone who wants to spend time in open country. The mountains are dramatic, and the lakes are clear, so the scenery changes quickly as you travel through the region. Between the high ground lie traditional farming valleys, where the working landscape gives the walk-in wilderness a human scale.
Heritage and culture
Innlandet also preserves centuries-old stave churches, the timber churches for which Norway is known. Visiting one gives a sense of the older building traditions of the region, and it pairs well with time spent outdoors.
Planning a visit
Innlandet suits visitors who want nature first, with cultural sights along the way. Hikers will find a great deal to explore in the national parks, while anyone interested in heritage can combine a stave church visit with time in the valleys. Because the county is large, it is worth choosing a few areas to focus on rather than trying to cover all of it in one trip. Plan your route around the places that matter most to you, and allow time to simply enjoy the scenery.
