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Leirvassbu Turisthytte

  • Dark wooden lodge with large windows and a flagpole, set on rocky ground beside a lake and snowy mountains..
  • Two bundled-up people stand arm in arm in snow in front of a dark lodge building with several windows..
  • Person seated at a restaurant table with glasses and plates, lit by a small lamp beside a window..
  • A skier in a red jacket holds skis outside a dark wooden lodge, with many skis lined up in falling snow..
  • Three people sit at a wooden table in a cabin-like room, pointing at a paper map under hanging lamps..
  • Wooden shelves with colorful beanies, mugs, and assorted packaged goods beneath a patterned textile wall hanging..
  • Warm wooden interior with a long carved counter, hanging lamps, shelves, and a staff member behind the desk..
  • Rustic wood-paneled bedroom with two made beds, wall lamps, a bright window with curtain, and a mountain poster..
  • An orange tracked snow vehicle sits on a snowy plain with its right door open, backed by foggy mountains..
  • Two skiers stand on snowy ground near a dark mountain lodge, with a flag flying and snow-covered peaks behind..
  • A restaurant worker stands behind a wooden bar holding a plate stacked with waffles, with bottles and glassware behind..
  • Close-up of a plated fish fillet with chopped herbs, a lemon wedge, and a creamy rice-like side on a white plate..
  • White bunk bed with patterned bedding in a wood-paneled room, beside a bright window with beige curtains..
  • Rocky alpine landscape with a dark mountain lodge and a wooden trail signpost under a bright, cloudy sky..

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    • Leirdalsvegen 1440

    Lom, Innlandet

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Leirvassbu is a staffed DNT (Norwegian Trekking Association) lodge idyllically located at 1,400 meters above sea level in Leirdalen in Lom. The lodge is one of the most popular gateways to Jotunheimen’s high mountains and glaciers.

Leirvassbu is located at the foot of the distinctive mountain Kyrkja (2032 m a.s.l.)—ideally situated for glacier tours, hiking, summit trips, glacier courses, spring skiing, climbing, and fishing. You can reach about 50 peaks over 2000 m a.s.l. on a day trip from Leirvassbu.

Leirvassbu is part of Høgruta in Jotunheimen, and the 5th cabin you visit during the 5-day ski tour through the heart of Jotunheimen. You can either use the cabin as a stop on a longer trip, or stay here for several days and explore local mountain summits.

History is in the years on the wall: 1875 - 1906 - 1957:
Leirvassbu has been a hub for hiking since the first stone cabin, “Leirvassboden,” by Leirvatnet was built by DNT in 1875. Today, Leirvassbu is a large mountain lodge that has been under DNT’s umbrella since 2023.

The Norwegian Trekking Association has marked routes that go from Leirvassbu to all the tourist cabins in the area. In the winter season, you can follow the winter routes that are marked with twigs.

The mountain lodge is primarily intended for hikers. A hearty breakfast is served, and those who wish can make a packed lunch and fill a thermos. During the day, you can buy coffee and cakes or simple food. The reception sells kiosk items and is open all day. In the evening, a shared three-course dinner is served, and we have a bar with a full license.

Leirvassbu is only 45 km, or about a one-hour drive, from Lom sentrum.

  • Guided Tours

Accessibility information

  • Has accessible toilet

Source: Visit Jotunheimen AS