Gjovik: The Glassware Capital of Norway
Gjovik is a little town and municipality in the county of Innlandet, Norway. Gjovik, Norway has granted its township rights in 1861 and was therefore separated from the Vardal municipality. However, in January 1964, three rural municipalities that include Biri, Vardal, and Snertingdal merged into the Gjovik.
Best Time to Visit
The best time for tourism would be around January, followed by May to July, where the season is at its peak so Gjovik hotel prices seemed to be more expensive than regular days. Almost every month, Gjovik is filled with concerts and festivals that's been visited by thousands of people.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Located in the town center, First Hotel Victoria is a well-presented hotel that offers comfortable rooms, with an on-site Japanese restaurant called the Nagomi, and a sports bar called O'Learys. For a traditional glass processing and crafts, tourists might want to take interest to visit Gjovik Glassverks, the 18th-century manufacturer of glasses. Another attraction is called the Biri Travbane, a horse and harness racing track where people can place off their bets. The Norwegian Trotting Association owns this place. Visitors might be able to learn the old tradition of glass-making and its contribution to Norway. Quality Hotel Strand Gjovik is a hotel accessible to the town's best attractions. The hotel also highlights its modern rooms, with complimentary wifi connection and extensive spa and wellness treatments. There's also a rooftop restaurant that overviews the magnificence of the city. Another hotel near the city center is the Clarion Collection Hotel Grand, Gjovik. This cozy hotel is pet-friendly and features free breakfast, free wifi, restaurant, and bar/lounge.