Plan your trip to Rondane

From mountains and waterfalls to the architectural masterpiece Sohlbergplassen viewpoint – Rondane is an eldorado for outdoor enthusiasts and road trippers alike.

In Eastern Norway, near the Gudbrandsdalen valley, lies the grand mountain area Rondane.

In summer, hiking paths lead in every direction, but when the snow falls, kilometres of prepped tracks await cross-country skiers. There are plenty of places to stop, and maybe the four-legged locals, like a herd of reindeer, will keep you company?

You’ll get a bird’s-eye view of the area from the mountains. The tallest is Rondslottet, which reach more than 2,000 metres into the sky. Still, the view from more family-friendly peaks is also amazing.

If you want a road trip adventure, the Norwegian Scenic Route Rondane is just what you need, with epic landscape and attractions along the way. You can even feast your eyes on the view that inspired Norway’s national painting at Sohlbergplassen viewpoint.

At the end of the day, you’ll want to put your feet up and relax. The mountain cabins are great for that. They serve super tasty food too, with fresh local ingredients.

Get in-depth travel information on Nasjonalparkriket’s official website.

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Top attractions in Rondane

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Getting to Rondane

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Top attractions in Rondane

Rondane National Park

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XC Skiing from lodge to lodge in Rondane - with luggage transfer

Experience Rondane at its very best skiing from lodge to lodge i beautiful surroundings. Read more

XC Skiing from lodge to lodge in Rondane - with luggage transfer

Sjoa Rafting

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Heidal Rafting

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Nordisk Friluftskompani

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By train

The regional train service has daily departures to Otta from both Oslo and Trondheim.

From Otta, you can continue to your final destination by local bus or taxi.

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By road

Both long-distance express buses and local buses take you to Otta. From there, you can take a local bus to Rondane. Spranget is a popular starting point.

If you’re driving from Oslo or Trondheim, follow the E6. From Ringebu or Hjerkinn, you can turn off to the Norwegian Scenic Route Rondane.

From Fjord Norway, you can drive the Rv70 from the Northwest, the E136 past Bjorli and Lesjaskog, the Rv15 over the Strynefjellet mountain, or the Fv55 over the Sognefjellet mountains. Some of these have stretches that classify as Norwegian Scenic Routes.

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By plane

The nearest airports are Oslo Airport and Trondheim Airport. You can travel by train from both airports to several destinations in the Rondane region.

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