The town of Hamar lies in the southwestern part of Hamar Municipality. The 14.21-square-kilometre (5.49 sq mi) town has a population (2024) of 30,030 and a population density of 2,113 inhabitants …

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Dec 16, 2025 · Hamar, town, southeastern Norway. Hamar lies on the eastern shore of Lake Mjøsa (the largest lake in the country). The diocese of Hamar was founded in 1152 by Nicholas Breakspear, …

Mar 23, 2025 · The Basics of Hamar Only about 30,000 people live in Hamar, but it’s one of the biggest cities in Norway that isn’t on the coastline. The reason Hamar exists where it does is Lake Mjøsa, …

Hamar is a city in Innlandet (historically Hedmark), Norway, facing the impressive Mjøsa lake. Hamar is the hub in the Oppland-Hedmark area and is surrounded by the fertile Hedmark flatlands.

Hamar is a fascinating historic town on the shores of Lake Mjøsa. The city was well-known during the Viking Age and emerged as a centre of Christianity and power from the 11th century onwards, with …

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Hamar sits on the shores of Lake Mjøsa, Norway’s largest lake. The wide waters reflect the surrounding hills and farmland, giving the city a relaxing charm. Its history stretches back to medieval times, when …

Hamar is a town in Hamar Municipality in Innlandet county, Norway. Hamar is the administrative centre of Hamar Municipality. It is located in the traditional region of Hedmarken. The town is located on the …