Hotel in Gudbrandsdalen, Norvegia

Gudbrandsdalen is a valley in eastern Norway, stretching 230 miles from Lillehammer to Dovre, with cold winters averaging 14°F (-10°C) and mild summers around 59°F (15°C). It's famous for its Viking history and the Peer Gynt trail, and in winter you can ski at Hafjell or go dog sledding through snowy forests. In summer, hike to the Jotunheimen mountains or explore the 17th-century wooden church at Lom.