From mountains and waterfalls to the architectural masterpiece Sohlbergplassen viewpoint – Rondane is an eldorado for outdoor enthusiasts and road trippers alike.
Plan your trip to the Rondane mountains
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 also plenty of family-friendly hikes in the area.
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 Rondane Høyfjellshotell or Spidsbergseter are great for that, or one of the many mountain cabins. They serve super tasty food too, with fresh local ingredients.
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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.
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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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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