Lom
The stave church from about 1160 is one of the largest still standing, and one of very few still in parish use — it holds services, not just tours. The village below is the base for Galdhøpiggen, and has the bakery people take the detour for.
The facts
| Elevation | 380 m |
| Coordinates | 61.8386, 8.5669 |
| Time to allow | 3 h |
What to see
- Lom stavkyrkje Sight
From about 1160, one of the largest still standing — and still a parish church, not only a museum. - Norsk fjellsenter Museum
- Bakeriet i Lom Food
Sourdough and cinnamon buns in the village below the stave church. People take the detour for it. - Presthaugen bygdamuseum Sight
- Lomseggen Viewpoint
Month by month
| Month | Daylight | Day high | Wet days | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.2 h | -3.6 °C | 14 | Open |
| February | 9 h | -3.3 °C | 11 | Open |
| March | 11.7 h | -0.3 °C | 12 | Open |
| April | 14.8 h | 4.7 °C | 11 | Open |
| May | 17.6 h | 9.2 °C | 12 | Open |
| June | 19.6 h | 14.6 °C | 16 | Open |
| July | 18.7 h | 18.2 °C | 18 | Open |
| August | 16 h | 16.8 °C | 17 | Open |
| September | 13 h | 12.1 °C | 14 | Open |
| October | 10.1 h | 5.6 °C | 13 | Open |
| November | 7.1 h | 0 °C | 12 | Open |
| December | 5.3 h | -2.8 °C | 14 | Open |
Background
Lom is a municipality in Innlandet county, Norway. It is located in the traditional district of Gudbrandsdal. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Fossbergom.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
On these routes
- Otta–Flåm — Besseggen, Galdhøpiggen and the Sognefjell road — straight through Norway's high mountains, from the Dovre Line to the Bergen Line.