First Hotel Victoria is the oldest and most distinguished hotel in Hamar. The hotels was given a dramatic transformation in 2012 and offers a number of stylishly modernised rooms in addition to bright and airy conference facilities. The hotel’s celebrated restaurant is named after one of Norway’s most famous 19th-century artists, Christian Krohg, who often resided at the hotel. Visitors to the medieval town of Hamar can enjoy its many heritage festivals and steamboat excursions.