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The Jotunheimen Mountains

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

Fjell Norway

Explore the mountain region of Fjell Norway. Visit the Olympic town Lillehammer and the surrounding national parks Jotunheimen, Rondane and Dovre.

The Gudbrandsdalen Valley

Gudbrandsdalen is surrounded by the national parks of Jotunheimen, Rondane and Dovrefjell, and is known for medieval farms, good skiing and hiking.

Tourist information for the Gudbrandsdalen Valley

Visit a tourist information office to help plan your holiday in the Gudbrandsdalen Valley.

Key facts about Jotunheimen

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

Getting to Jotunheimen and around

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

Winter in Jotunheimen

Jotunheimen offers cross-country skiing, alpine skiing and experiences in the snow without skis.

Eating in Jotunheimen

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

Tour suggestions in Jotunheimen

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

What to do in Jotunheimen

Hiking, glacier walking, river rafting and summer skiing are actitivites you can participate in whilst visiting Jotunheimen.

Attractions in Jotunheimen

Visit Lom Stave Church, the Norwegian Mountain Museum in Lom or Gallery Jotunheimen to learn about local traditions and culture.

Where to stay in Jotunheimen

There are plenty of hotels and cabins in Jotunheimen, and camping is allowed almost everywhere.

Summer skiing in Norway

Norway’s biggest summer ski centre at Stryn feeds of the famous Jostedalsbreen Glacier.

Key facts about the Gudbrandsdalen Valley

The Gudbrandsdalen Valley consists of a main valley plus the smaller valleys of Gausdal, Espedalen, Vinstradalen, Heidal and Ottadalen.

Lillehammer and Gudbrandsdalen 360 SkyCam

Get a bird's eye view of Lillehammer and the Gudbrandsdalen Valley with these amazing 360 panorama photos.

Kayaking and hiking in Jotunheimen

Lake Gjende is a great starting point for hiking and kayaking in the Jotunheimen Mountain Area.

Jotunheimen

Jotunheimen has the largest concentration of mountains higher than 2,000 metres in Northern Europe.

Sognefjellet National Tourist Route

High in the Jotunheimen mountains, the Sognefjellet National Tourist Route runs between the Sognefjord and the Gudbrandsdalen Valley.

On top of Norway: Climbing Galdhøpiggen

The Jotunheimen is a popular area for hiking. Professional climber Andris Malasevskis recalls his ascent of Galdhøpiggen, Norway's highest peak.

Top of the fjords

Almost a week is required for this trip where you visit the Jotunheimen Mountains, the Sognefjord and the UNESCO protected Geirangerfjord.
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Hiking in Jotunheimen

Norway's highest mountain Galdhøpiggen and one of the oldest national parks in the country make Jotunheimen a hugely popular hiking area.

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