Gjøvik travel guide

Gjøvik Tourism | Gjøvik Guide

You're Going to Love Gjøvik

With a population of 17.596, Gjøvik is a must-see destination in Oppland, Norway. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.

When to visit Gjøvik

Gjøvik in December
Estimated hotel price
£109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gjøvik in December
Estimated hotel price
£109
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gjøvik

Plane

Although Gjøvik doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oslo Airport (OSL), which is located 70 km from Gjøvik.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Gjøvik, followed by FlixTrain. The train journey from Gjøvik to Stavanger takes 9h 11m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Frankfurt am Main, expect to pay about £166 for a 49h 43m trip. The train station in Gjøvik is called Gjøvik, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gjøvik is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 98 km from Gjøvik. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Oslo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gjøvik, including Vy Bus, FlixBus and Vy. From Karlstad, the bus ride to Gjøvik takes 298 km and will cost you around £26. From Gothenburg, the ticket costs about £33 for a journey of 338 km.

Plane

Although Gjøvik doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oslo Airport (OSL), which is located 70 km from Gjøvik.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Gjøvik, followed by FlixTrain. The train journey from Gjøvik to Stavanger takes 9h 11m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Frankfurt am Main, expect to pay about £166 for a 49h 43m trip. The train station in Gjøvik is called Gjøvik, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gjøvik is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 98 km from Gjøvik. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Oslo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gjøvik, including Vy Bus, FlixBus and Vy. From Karlstad, the bus ride to Gjøvik takes 298 km and will cost you around £26. From Gothenburg, the ticket costs about £33 for a journey of 338 km.

Airports near Gjøvik

Airlines serving Gjøvik

Lufthansa
Good (4,656 reviews)
KLM
Good (854 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,481 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,777 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gjøvik

Most booked hotels in Gjøvik

Clarion Collection Hotel Grand, Gjovik
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£107+
Hovdetun - Gjøvik Vandrerhjem - Hostel
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£28+
Quality Hotel Strand Gjovik
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£81+

Hiring a car in Gjøvik

Expect to pay £1.70 per litre in Gjøvik (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.37 and £27.16. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gjøvik, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.70 per litre in Gjøvik (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.37 and £27.16. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gjøvik, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.