It is located on the shores of the lake Mjøsa, about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north of the town of Hamar.

The town is a small, densely populated area surrounded by countryside and farms.

It is situated at the mouth of river Brumunda, running from the highlands into lake Mjøsa.

[3] Brumunddal is the hometown of the woman behind one of Norway's most popular frozen pizza brands, Grandiosa.

[5] The By speedwaybane is a motorcycle speedway venue located north west of the town in a remote area (60°54′08″N 10°54′33″E / 60.90222°N 10.90917°E / 60.90222; 10.90917), off the Lillehaugvegen.