DNT Oslo og Omegn ("Oslo and its surrounding areas) is the largest member association and is a direct continuation of the original DNT of 1868.
DNT aims to promote straightforward, active, versatile and environmentally friendly outdoor activities and to preserve the outdoors and the cultural landscape.
Cabins, trails and routes
The local member associations operate cabins, waymarked routes and ski tracks, and arrange trips and courses. Together they maintain a network of about 20,000 kilometres of marked foot trails and about 7,000 kilometres of branch-marked ski tracks. DNT activities are based on extensive volunteer work. Each year, volunteers together work more than 175,000 hours.
Tours, courses and activities
DNT’s member associations specialize in tours. Accordingly, they train and qualify leaders for both summer and winter tours. Each year, more than 4,000 tours, courses and other activities draw more than 100,000 participants. DNT leads the country in offering mountain sports and adventure activities, and each year arranges courses in mountaineering and glacier hiking. You do not need to be a member of DNT in order to participate on the trips.
Tour suggestions for the summer of 2009
Across Jotunheimen
Tour code: 3210/9
This is one of DNT's oldest tours and you will visit the most popular part of the Jotunheimen National Park, and experience one of Norway’s highest summits Glittertind. You will cross the Besseggen Ridge, the most popular hike in Norway. This will be a fantastic experience if you are in good physical shape.
- Topography: Very hilly
- Difficulty: Challenging
- Number of days: 8
Price:
- NOK 4,880,- from/to Gjendesheim
- NOK 5,330,- from/to Oslo
Route:
Day 1: Meet at Oslo Bussterminal at the platform 20 minutes before departure. The platform number is shown on the monitors in the departure hall. Departure at 9:30 am with Valdresekspressen. Arrival at the Gjendesheim Lodge at 2:20 pm.
Day 2: Hike from Gjendesheim (984 metres above sea level), crossing Veslfjellet Mountain (1,722 metres above sea level) and across the famous Besseggen Ridge. Scree and some steep parts. Down to the Memurubu Lodge (984 metres above sea level). Time: 6 hours.
Day 3: Steep climb up from Memurubu, along the west side of the Lake Russvatn (1,175 metres above sea level), through the mountain pass Hestlægerskaret to the Glitterheim Lodge (1,374 metres above sea level). Time: 7 hours.
Day 4: Stay at Glitterheim. Ascend of Norway's second highest peak, Glittertind (2,464 metres above sea level) if possible.
Day 5: Hike across Skautflya (1,550 metres above sea level) and down to the Spiterstulen Lodge (1,104 metres above sea level). Spiterstulen has an indoor pool and sauna. Time: 5 hours.
Day 6: Hike up the valley, Visdalen, through Kyrkjeglupen (1,460 metres above sea level) and on to the lodge Leirvassbu (1,401 metres above sea level). Time: 5 hours.
Day 7: Hike across Høgvaglen (1,445 metres above sea level), and down Storådalen to the lodge Gjendebu (984 metres above sea level). Time: 6 hours.
Day 8: Steep hike up Bukkelægeret, crossing the peak Sjugurdtinden (1,450 metres above sea level) and down to the lodge Memurubu (984 metres above sea level). Time: 5 hours. Boat to Gjendesheim. Departure by bus from Gjendesheim at 5:20 pm. Arrival at Oslo Bussterminal 10:22 pm.
Trip dates:
- 28 June - 5 July 2009
- 5 July - 12 July 2009
- 12 July - 19 July 2009
- 19 July - 26 July 2009
- 2 September - 9 September 2009
- 16 September - 23 September 2009
Please note: The indicated hours are estimated walking times without breaks.
If you have any questions about the tour, maps, or equipment, please email DNT Oslo og Omegn.
Rondane in a nutshell
Tour code: 4410/9
This hike will take you through the heart of Rondane National Park, in only a few days. You start in the east and gradually rise through the forest and above the timer line towards this impressive mountain range.
For those interested in geology, nature here shows you how the landscape has been formed by the help of the glaciers throughout history.
- Topography: Hilly
- Difficulty: Challenging
- Number of days: 5
- Maps: Rondane Nord 1:50 000 and Rondane South 1:100 000
Price:
- NOK 3,170,- from Ringebu/to Hjerkinn
- NOK 4,060,- from/to Oslo
Route:
Day 1: Departure at 8:07 am by train heading for Trondheim, from Oslo Central Station at the top entrance to the platform 20 minutes before departure. Arrival at Ringebu at 10:58 am. Bus to Rondetunet, arrival here at 12:15 pm. A five-hour hike to the lodge Bjørnhollia (892 metres above sea level).
Day 2: Through the valley Illmanndalen to the lodge Rondvassbu (1,167 metres above sea level). Time: 4 hours.
Day 3: Up Rondhalsen (1,647 metres above sea level) and a steep walk down to Lake Rondvatnet (1,167 metres above sea level). On to the lodge Øvre Dørålseter (1,050 metres above sea level). Time: 5 hours.
Day 4: Through the fascinating, but rocky Dørålglupen and on to the lodge Grimsdalshytta (1,000 metres above sae level). Time: 6 hours.
Day 5: Across Steinbuhøe to Hageseter (911 metres above sae level). Time: 4 hours. Then onwards to Hjerkinn, 1 hour. Depaarture by train from Hjerkinn at 4:13 pm. Arrival at Oslo Central Station at 8:42 pm.
Trip dates
- 29 June - 3 July 2009
- 6 July - 10 July 2009
- 13 July - 17 July 2009
- 27 July - 31 July 2009
Please note: The indicated hours are estimated walking times without breaks.
If you have any questions about the tour, maps, or equipment, please email DNT Oslo og Omegn.
Mountain, glacier, valley and fjord
Tour code: 7680/9
This tour shows you some of Norway's most beautiful scenery. Here you can experience winter on its peaks and glaciers, spring on the slopes and summer in the valleys. On this trip you will see the largest glacier on mainland Europe, the Jostedalsbreen Glacier. This week has plenty of adventures, such as biking down the Fortunsdalen Valley, boat sightseeing, glacier guiding and spectacular hikes.
- Topography: Very hilly
- Difficulty:Challenging
- Number of days: 7
Price:
- NOK 4,920,- from Krossbu/to Sogndal
- NOK 5,800,- from/to Oslo
- Map: Breheimen and Jotunheimen Vest 1:50 000
Route:
Day 1: Meeting point by the plattform at Oslo Bussterminal 20 minutes before departure. Look for the platform on the monitor. Departure with Nordfjordekpressen at 9:30 am (arrival Oslo Airport Gardermoen 10:15 am) to Lom. From Lom you continue by local bus at 4:30 pm, arrival at Krossbu at 5:25 pm.
Day 2: Local bus from Krossbu to Bøvertun at 10:40 am. Steep hike up from Bøvertun (937 metres above sea level), crossing Tverrbyttfjellet Mountain (approximately 1,500 metres above sea level) and down to the cabin Nørdstedalseter (937 metres above sea level). Time: 6 hours.
Day 3: By bike from Nørdstedalseter down the beautiful Fortunsdalen Valley, to Skjolden, a distance of approximately 25 kilometres. A 2-hour boat sightseeing on the Lustrafjord. Return to Øyane by bike, a distance of around 13 kilometres). Car/bus or by bike up to Nørdstedalseter.
Day 4: Down the Nørdstedalen Valley, and up to the edge of the Fortundalsbreen Glacier (1,457 metres above sea level), glacier guiding over the glacier. Down to the lodge Sota Sæter (733 metres above sea level). Time: 7 hours.
Day 5: Day trip from Sota Sæter to for example Mysubyttdalen. Time: 4 - 6 hours.
Day 6: Up the valleys Surtbyttdalen and Sprangdalen (1,320 metres above sea level). With good weather conditions, you have a breathtaking view over the Jostedalsbreen Glacier and its surrounding peaks. Hike down to Sprongdalshytta. Time: 5 hours.
Day 7: By foot down to Viva, 1 hour. Bus at 11:30 am to Gaupne, continuing by local bus at 1:30 to Sogndal. From Sogndal you take the bus Sogn- og Fjordane Ekspressen at 2:30 pm, arriving at Oslo Bussterminal at 9:20 pm.
Trip dates
- 20 July - 26 July
- 3 September - 9 September
Please note: The indicated hours are estimated walking times without breaks.
If you have any questions about the tour, maps, or equipment, please email DNT Oslo og Omegn.