We spent a fantastic trip in this 160 years old boat from Lillehammer to Hamar last Saturday Took the train from Oslo to lillehammar , walked around in the old town ( worth spending a few hours) and back from Hamar. A nice "full day"...More

This is a must. This old boat is so beautiful and majestic the way it sails on Mjosa. You can board the boat in Gjovik, Hamar or Lillehammer. Refreshment on boards.

Unawares, we found ourselves onboard the 161 year old Skibladner wheel steamer on her first voyage day of the season. And what a treat! Salutes when arriving at a harbour for the first time this year, flowers for the captain and crew, crowds waving their...More

We had a full evening on the boat/ship as part of a conference I attended, and we had the whole boat to ourselves. We had good food- salmon with potatoes, and strawberries for dessert. I would have been even better with warmer weather, but I...More

The world's oldest preserved paddle steamer in timetabled service, with live steam engines, paddle wheels and a speed of 12 knots. The steamboat Skibladner was launched on August 2, 1856 nad have been in service since. Original and authentic athmosphere, menu is salamon and strawberries.

The worlds oldest paddlesteamer still in operation is definitely worth a visit. I took it from Gjovik, to Hamar and back. In the restaurant I enjoyed the Signature dish; Norwegian Salmon and fresh strawberries

If you visit the Oslo area or any town around the lake Mjøsa in the summertime (mid June-mid August) make sure you book a tour on Skibladner, the oldest paddle-steamer still in scheduled service! I love going on this magnificent vessel, it is really the...More