Take a boat trip to 1856

Take a boat trip to 1856. Skibladner was launched on August 2, 1856 – and has plied the waters of Lake Mjøsa ever since. Originally an express passenger and goods service from the north to the south of the lake, she is now a cherished tourist attraction and preserved historic vessel operating as a living museum. A world of exciting sights, sounds, and smells. Unspoiled scenery. Warm hospitality. And a ship that’s been sailing for 160 years!

The world’s oldest preserved paddle steamer in timetabled service, with live steam engines, paddle wheels, and a speed of 12 knots. “Skibladner” is the pride of Norway’s inland, and one of Norway’s best-loved tourist attractions.

You can easily make a day trip on her if you are staying in the Oslo area – or planning to visit Lillehammer. Skibladner is a unique vessel in beautiful surroundings, with excellent food and an exciting 160-year history.  Lake Mjøsa, Norway’s largest inland lake is just 1–2 hours north of Oslo.

Children up to 12 years old travel free. Every summer, Skibladner draws her broad and sails between the villages and towns around Lake Mjøsa as she has always done: Lillehammer, Moelv, Gjøvik, Hamar, and Eidsvoll — idyllic country towns basking in the Norwegian summer sunshine. Skibladner has been painstakingly restored to her 1888 appearance — giving you an authentic experience of 19th-century steamship travel in Norway.

With her rhythmic and relaxing paddling across the lake, as well as the temptations provided by her first-class restaurant and cafeteria, Skibladner provides a treat for all your senses. You can easily make a day trip on her if you are staying in the Oslo area – or planning to visit Lillehammer region.

Skiblander vessel sails between the villages and towns around Lake Mjøsa as she has always done: Lillehammer, Moelv, Gjøvik, Hamar, and Eidsvoll — idyllic country towns basking in the Norwegian summer sunshine.

Skibladner has been painstakingly restored to her 1888 appearance — giving you an authentic experience of 19th-century steamship travel in Norway. With her rhythmic and relaxing paddling across the lake, as well as the temptations provided by her first-class restaurant and cafeteria, Skibladner provides a treat for all your senses. More