Enjoy the view from the top of Norway's highest mountain Galdhøpiggen, walk along the famous Besseggen ridge, and try some of the traditional food from the area.
The Jotunheimen mountains is a massive mountain area in Eastern Norway, covering an area of roughly 3,500 square kilometres. The mountain range is Norway’s most popular national park.
The most iconic hikes in Jotunheimen are Besseggen (1,743 m a.s.l.) Galdhøpiggen (2,469 m a.s.l.) and Glittertind (2,464 m a.s.l.) – the latter two are Norway’s highest mountains.
Jotunheimen is ideal for cross-country and alpine skiers, cyclists, and climbers who enjoy the experience of basically undisturbed nature and fresh air.
Other popular activities in Jotunheimen include glacier walking, rafting, climbing, caving, canyoning, and horseback riding.
Jotunheimen has a long culinary tradition, and some popular local produce include herbs, cured meat, sausages, cheese, jam, and bread.
There are many ways to spend the night in the Jotunheimen area, from hotels and mountain cabins to camping out in the wild.
Get in-depth travel information on The National Park Region’s and Visit Jotunheimen’s official websites.
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Where to stay
Book comfy hotels or cosy cabins. Find your home away from home.
Food and drink
Taste delicious local food and book a table at a fine restaurant.
Getting here and around
Get in-depth travel information on Nasjonalparkriket’s and Visit Jotunheimen’s official websites.
Plan your trip to Jotunheimen with Entur.
By train
Otta is the nearest train station. From there, you can take local buses to several places in the Jotunheimen area.
By bus
You can reach the Jotunheimen area with express buses from Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim several times per day.
By car
If you want to go to Jotunheimen by car, follow the E6 from Oslo or Lillehammer, or the E16 via Lærdal from Bergen.
Three of Norway’s National Tourist Routes pass through Jotunheimen: Sognefjellet, Gamle Stynefjellsvegen, and Valdresflye.
By plane
The nearest airports to Jotunheimen are Oslo Airport and Trondheim Airport. You can travel by train from both airports to several destinations in the region.
If you prefer your own car, there are several rental car services at both Oslo Airport and Trondheim Airport.
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