Planning a trip to Hamar

Getting There -- Frequent trains run between Oslo and Hamar, costing NOK215 ($43/£22) one-way and taking 1 1/4 hours. Visit www.nsb.no for schedules. Nor-Way Buss Ekspress runs daily from Oslo. Visit www.nor-way.no for schedules. Motorists should take the E north from Oslo until they see the signposted turnoff for Hamar.

Visitor Information -- The local tourist office is at Vikingskipet (tel. 62-51-75-03), open Monday to Saturday 8am to 4pm. From mid-May to mid-August, hours are Monday to Saturday 8am to 6pm. Or visit www.norway.com/hamar for information.