Gjøvik is a small city in Norway and like many areas in Norway, Gjøvik is a city that is surrounded by natural beauty. In fact, Norway's biggest lake is located near the city, which is called Lake Mjosa. There are many lakes around this city, five of them in fact and there is plenty of stunning landscape that surrounds each of them. The city is quite popular for tourists and there is plenty to do ranging from sports, various outdoors activities, cultural events, exhibitions, and much more. It's ideal to hire a car in Gjøvik so you can see the best of the city and surrounding areas.
One of the first things you should do is visit Lake Mjøsa but you'll need to hire a car in Gjøvik first because it's located outside of the city. The lake is beautiful all year round with plenty of opportunities for swimming, kayaking, or any other kind of water sports. Fishing is a popular activity here so why not spend an afternoon fishing and there are many lakes to choose from, with many varieties of local fish. If you want something a bit different and fun then try go carting at the Elvedalen Gokartutleie. This is a great day of fun for the whole family.
