Hiking in the Jotunheimen area

The National Park Region

The National Park Region constitutes a vast, mountainous area of surprising altitude. This is where Northern Europe’s highest peak Galdhøpiggen (2,469 metres above sea level) can be found, in good company with another 200 peaks over 2,000 metres.

The area also boasts the narrow and fairly challenging hike to the Besseggen mountain ridge, where you are rewarded with an astonishing view over one blue and one green lake on each side of the ridge.

Those who prefer to stay closer to the ground may choose to stroll through the flatter parts of the national parks. There are no less than six of them in the Fjell Norway region – Dovrefjell, Rondane, Jotunheimen,  Breheimen, Reinheimen and Dovre.

The National Park Region is situated between Oslo and Trondheim.

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Take the ferry across Lake Gjende

Let the Gjende boats carry you into the wilderness of Jotunheimen, surrounded by enchanting scenery.

There are seven daily departures from the pier at Gjendesheim to Memurubu and Gjendebu, and two departures returning from Gjendebu. The boats run throughout the summer and are perfect if you plan to hike Besseggen or other trails. Welcome on board!

Price example: NOK 140 pr person.

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Take the Valdresekspressen bus to Besseggen

The express bus Valdresekspressen is your best friend if you want to take up the Besseggen hiking challenge and haven’t got a car. In only around three hours, it will take you from Oslo to beautiful Valdres, a region that stretches from the lush and forested valleys in the southern part to the mighty peaks of Jotunheimen.

For Besseggen, take the bus from central Oslo or Oslo Airport (Gardermoen) and get off at Gjendesheim. The arrival time corresponds with the Gjende boat departure to Memurubu (Besseggen).

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Besseggen package with Radisson Blu Beitostølen

Let Radisson Blu Beitostølen look after you if you’ve got your eyes set on Besseggen on your hiking holiday.

Located only 25 minutes by car or bus from the Besseggen hiking trail, this is a first-class full service hotel with 123 comfortable rooms and an impressive range of fitness facilities – relax in the 25 metre swimming pool or treat yourself to a spa visit. There is also a restaurant, a bar and a nightclub.

Price example: NOK 1,850 per person staying for two days in a double room, including two dinners, two breakfasts and a packed lunch

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Golsfjellet hiking packages at Storefjell Resort Hotel

Storefjell Resort Hotel, situated at Golsfjellet in between Hallingsdal and Valdres, is a large full service hotel that offers a lot more than a place to rest your head. They have 300 rooms, a spa, sauna, a fitness room and several communal areas for socialising including a restaurant, bars and a night club.

Golsfjellet is perfect for family hiking: You are guaranteed enchanting views in all directions, even if you don’t intend to set off on strenuous treks in thorny terrain.

Price example: NOK 645 per person per night, including breakfast, maps and tour suggestions.

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