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Stunning views from Besseggen, Norway - Photo: Mathias Øvsteng
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Stunning views from Besseggen, Norway

The Jotunheimen Mountains

Enjoy the view from the top of Galdhøpiggen, Norway's tallest mountain, or walk along the narrow, but popular, Besseggen Ridge.
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Getting here and around

Jotunheimen is centrally located in the heart of Norway between Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim, and is easily reached by public transport.
Interest: Transportation, Mountains

Where to stay

There are plenty of hotels and cabins in Jotunheimen. Tenting and camping is allowed almost everywhere.
Interest: Where to stay

Attractions

Visit Lom Stave Church, the Norwegian Mountain Museum in Lom or Gallery Jotunheimen to learn about local traditions and culture.
Interest: Museums & Galleries, Buildings & Monuments, Farm activities, Mountains

Tour suggestions

Hike the classic route over the Besseggen Ridge, walk to the top of Galdhøpiggen or drive the scenic roads over Valdresflya and Sognefjellet.
Interest: Tour suggestions, Mountains

Winter

In Jotunheimen you have the possibilities for cross-country skiing, alpine skiing and experiences in the snow without skis.
Interest: Skiing, Winter without skis

What to eat

You should try local food such as game, trout, cured meat, mushrooms and berries when you travel in Jotunheimen.
Interest: Food & Drink

What to do

Hiking, glacier walking, river rafting and summer skiing are actitivites you can participate in whilst visiting Jotunheimen.
Interest: Hiking, Extreme sports, Hunting, Fishing, Riding & Sledging, Skiing, Mountains

Hiking

Hiking suggestions in Jotunheimen include Besseggen, the child friendly Hulderstigen and Norway's highest mountain Galdhøpiggen.
Interest: Hiking, Tour suggestions, Mountains

About Jotunheimen

Key facts about Jotunheimen

Jotunheimen is the most popular national park in Norway. Here you find the highest mountains in Norway, glaciers and a vide range of activities.

Tourist information in Jotunheimen

The tourist information offices in Jotunheimen will help you book rooms at the mountain cabins and plan your trip in the area.
Interest: Tourist information

Key facts about the Gudbrandsdalen Valley

Gudbrandsdalen consist of a main valley (230 kilometres) and the smaller valleys of Gausdal, Espedalen, Vinstradalen, Heidal and Ottadalen.

Tourist information for the Gudbrandsdalen Valley

Visit a tourist information office to help plan your holiday in the Gudbrandsdalen Valley.
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The Jotunheimen Mountains The Jotunheimen Mountains
Where to stay in Jotunheimen Where to stay
What to do in Jotunheimen What to do
Attractions in Jotunheimen Attractions
Getting to Jotunheimen and around Getting here and around
Tour suggestions in Jotunheimen Tour suggestions
Hiking in Jotunheimen Hiking
Tourist information in Jotunheimen Tourist information in Jotunheimen
Key facts about Jotunheimen Key facts about Jotunheimen
What to eat in Jotunheimen What to eat
Winter in Jotunheimen Winter
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