Jessheim Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Experience stunning hiking scenery and historical buildings. The proximity to central Norway makes this trip nice and simple.

Jessheim offers historical burial mounds and many older buildings. There are breath-taking hiking and recreational areas to visit here, and plenty of popular restaurants. You might want to come to the Jessheimdagene, a festival held here every year in August. Its central location makes this place ideal for trips to surrounding towns.

Jessheim is in Ullensaker municipality in Akershus, not far from Gardermoen. The area has close to 16,000 inhabitants and is one of Norway’s fastest-growing towns. The town is a trade and service centre in Øvre Romerike, and is home to a cement product factory, which makes use of the abundance of gravel and sand in the area.

Take a trip to Raknehaugen, which is one of Northern Europe’s biggest burial mounds and where it is said that King Rakne lies buried between two white horses. Or spend the day at Nordbytjernet, which has plenty of stunning hikes and activities, both in summer and winter. At Jessheim Storsenter, you will find a wide range of shops and restaurants. Visit Jessheim station, a listed building designed by Henrik Bull and built in 1908.

As a mark of the town, in 2012 a historical tour was set up in Jessheim town centre, which takes you to 16 older buildings in the town. After a long day of visits and activities, one of many good places to eat is Castello, voted the best restaurant in Jessheim. From Jessheim, you can also take a trip to the historic Eidsvoll, or visit Oslo or one of the other cities in the area.

When travelling to Jessheim, simply fly to Oslo’s main international airport at Gardermoen, which is just a stone’s throw away. Jessheim is on Norway’s main rail network, and the E6 motorway passes nearby. The town also has excellent bus connections to and from surrounding towns. Visiting Jessheim is easy, however you choose to travel.

A holiday to Jessheim offers peaceful days with excellent hiking and many historical buildings. You can also use it as a base to explore the busier cities in the area.

Thon Hotel Gardermoen

Thon Hotel Gardermoen

3.5 out of 5
Balder Allé 22, Gardermoen, Ullensaker
The price is ₹8,817 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
₹8,817
₹9,875 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Ullensaker. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,113 reviews)
"Great hotel with excellent breakfast and kind staff."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Thon Hotel Gardermoen
Quality Airport Hotel Gardermoen

Quality Airport Hotel Gardermoen

3.5 out of 5
Lokevegen 7, Jessheim, Ullensaker, Akershus
The price is ₹7,947 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
₹7,947
₹8,900 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Ullensaker. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,021 reviews)
"Next to great walking trails near lake. Staff very helpful. On Airport shuttle route."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Quality Airport Hotel Gardermoen
Thon Hotel Oslo Airport

Thon Hotel Oslo Airport

3.5 out of 5
Balder Alle 2 - Gardermoen, Ullensaker
The price is ₹8,745 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
₹8,745
₹9,794 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Ullensaker. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
"The hotel rooms are very nice, especially the comfortable bed and the bathroom. The breakfast was amazing. My only complaint is that the room was about 25 C and never really cooled down even with the window open."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Thon Hotel Oslo Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Oslo Airport Apartments

Oslo Airport Apartments

3 out of 5
12 Tunvegen, Ullensaker, Viken
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Ullensaker. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions SAS Museum and Jessheim Storsenter are located ...
6/10 (98 reviews)
"The bed was comfy the airport was an hour walk quiet area water was hot 10/10 for solo traveling (not a hotel)"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Oslo Airport Apartments
KM Rentals - Lillestrøm City

KM Rentals - Lillestrøm City

3.5 out of 5
Brandvoldgata 2, Lillestrom, Akershus
Stay at this 3.5-star golf residence in Lillestrom. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, housekeeping and tour/ticket assistance. Popular attractions ODEON Lillestrøm Theater and ...
7.2/10 Good! (19 reviews)
"This was an odd property, more like a hostile or a room rental in a person's home than a hotel, but it served my needs, it was clean, safe, and was conveniently located for being far from Oslo (only a 10 minute direct train to downtown). My only issue was that I didn't receive any the check-in instructions ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

KM Rentals - Lillestrøm City
Wergelandshaugen - 10 Min From Airport

Wergelandshaugen - 10 Min From Airport

2 out of 5
33 Eidsvollbakken, Eidsvoll, Akershus
Stay at this aparthotel in Eidsvoll. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Eidsvoll 1814 and Eidsvoll House are located nearby.
Wergelandshaugen - 10 Min From Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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