River rafting, canyoning and caving

The Otta River is a popular rafting river, especially for family tours. The Sjoa River is also popular, and regarded as the best river for rafting in Northern Europe.

Rafting companies offer raft paddling, swimming and other pleasant pastimes in safe surroundings.

The main rafting season is from mid-May till the end of September.

You can also try canyoning. Follow a river through gorges and canyons. This is an experience of nature that will impress you.

In Jotunheimen you also find the one of the largest cave systems in Norway. Come along and see fish and waterfalls inside the mountains.

Climbing

Jotunheimen offers many good climbing opportunities. The new Brimiskogen Climbing Park offers exciting experiences. In Lom there is a new climbing tower, Lomseggen,  and close to the centre of Lom there is a climbing path/ladder (via ferrata) which takes you from Nissegard to the top where you have great views of the national parks Jotunheimen, Rondane, Dovrefjell and Reinheimen.

Glacier hikes

Guided glacier hikes are offered by many companies. The glaciers offer an amazing experience on blue ice and snow. There are guided hikes on Smørstabbreen, Bøverbreen, Styggebreen, Svellnosbreen and other glaciers.

Hunting and fishing

Hunting wild reindeer and small game is available in some areas. Contact the local tourist information offices or local municipal authorities for further information.

There is excellent trout fishing in numerous lakes and rivers in the area. Fishing licenses can be bought at the local tourist information offices or online at Inatur.

Horse riding

Jotunheimen offers riding in open mountains for everybody on calm and safe horses.

Summer skiing

Located below Norway's highest mountain Galdhøpiggen (2,469 metres above sea level) and on the Juvbreen Glacier, this is the summer ski centre with the highest altitude in Norway. Here you have possibilities for powder even during the summer. The centre has one slope suitable for snowboarders, down-hill skiers and Telemark skiers.

Cross-country skiing is possible on the Sognefjell plateau.