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Stunning views from Besseggen, Norway Photo: Mathias Øvsteng

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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Stunning views from Besseggen, Norway - Photo: Mathias Øvsteng

The Jotunheimen Mountains

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

The Jotunheimen Mountains

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Explore Jotunheimen

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.

Where to stay in Jotunheimen

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

Attractions in Jotunheimen

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

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.

Winter in Jotunheimen

In Jotunheimen you have the possibilities for 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.

What to do in Jotunheimen

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

Hiking in Jotunheimen

Hiking suggestions in Jotunheimen include Besseggen, the child-friendly Hulderstigen and Norway's highest mountain, Galdhøpiggen.

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.

Tourist information for the Gudbrandsdalen Valley

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

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.

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Jotunheimen

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
Eating in Jotunheimen Eating
Winter in Jotunheimen Winter

Selected videos

Play Video: Lom Stave Church Lom Stave Church 1:30 Lom Stave Church
Play Video: Video from a trip through the Gudbrandsdalen Valley Video from a trip through the Gudbrandsdalen Valley 5:45 Video from a trip through the Gudbrandsdalen Valley
Play Video: Video: Norway. Powered by Nature (5 minutes) Video: Norway. Powered by Nature (5 minutes) 5:07 Video: Norway. Powered by Nature (5 minutes)

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