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Sognefjellet National Tourist Route
Jotunheimen has the largest concentration of mountains higher than 2,000 metres in Northern Europe.
Lake Gjende is a great starting point for hiking and kayaking in the Jotunheimen Mountain Area.
Hike the classic route over the Besseggen Ridge, walk to the top of Galdhøpiggen or drive the scenic roads over Valdresflya and Sognefjellet.
- We are up for some real mountain hiking today, and hopefully we will do some glacier walking as well, says Anders Löwgren from Sweden.
Jotunheimen is centrally located in the heart of Norway between Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim, and is easily reached by public transport.
Hiking, glacier walking, river rafting and summer skiing are actitivites you can participate in whilst visiting Jotunheimen.
Visit Lom Stave Church, the Norwegian Mountain Museum in Lom or Gallery Jotunheimen to learn about local traditions and culture.
Norway’s biggest summer ski centre at Stryn feeds of the famous Jostedalsbreen Glacier.
The Jotunheimen is a popular area for hiking. Professional climber Andris Malasevskis recalls his ascent of Galdhøpiggen, Norway's highest peak.
Almost a week is required for this trip where you visit the Jotunheimen Mountains, the Sognefjord and the UNESCO protected Geirangerfjord.