Welcome to Glitterheim
At 1400 m elevation, Glitterheim has the heights of the Jotunheimen at its door. Peaks like Glittertind, Nautgardstind, Memurutind and Trollsteineggen are goals for summit enthusiasts collecting two-thousanders. In summer, guiding for hikers is offered on the Veo Glacier, with optional guiding to the summits.
The area
With a summit elevation of 2452 m, Glittertind is the second highest peak in Norway, just 17 m lower than Galdhøpiggen (2469 m) about 12 km to the southwest. But with its ice cap, it's actually three metres higher.
Nature trail
From Glitterheim, there's a nature trail with features for children and adults, including details on plants, animals, traditions and early settlements in the area. Though Glitterheim is high in Alpine terrain, the area around the lodge is lush and green. Here there are blueberry bushes and lingonberry bushes, and there's rhubarb along the south wall of the lodge.
Practical infromation
Facilities at the cabin
Glitterheim has 137 bunks, in two-bunk and four-bunk rooms, a larger room and a dormitory. All bunks have duvets and pillows with covers. Please use your own hut sack, sleeping bags can not be used in the beds. Hut sacks and bedclothes also are available for rent at the reception desk.
In the main building, there's hot and cold water, and the lodge has a diesel generator (220 VAC). Nonetheless, it's wise to have a torch in your pack, because the generator is turned off around 23.00 in the evening. The dormitory building has toilets, showers and a drying room.
How to get here at Easter
Public transport
At Easter, DNT offers charter bus service from Oslo to Veoli and Gjendesheim.
By car
You can drive via Heidalen to Veoli. National Road 51 from the south, over the Valdresflya plateau, is closed in winter. From Veoli, there's a 25 km staked route to the lodge.
Tracked vehicle person and baggage transport from Veoli is available on Wednesdays and Saturdays; book in advance with the warden.
How to get here in the summer
Public transport
In summer, there's a regular train and bus connection via Otta to Randsverk and a bus via Fagernes to Randsverk. Plan your route here at entur.no.
By car
Drive on National Road 51 to Randsverk and the carpark at the National Park road barrier.
Tracked vehicle person and baggage transport from Veoli is available on Wednesdays and Saturdays; book in advance with the warden.
Luggage transport
Extended stays of two days or more may be booked directly at the lodge in season or by contacting the hosts in off season. In summer, upon booking with the warden, baggage can be transported from the road barrier at the carpark at the National Park border, eight kilometres from the lodge.
The hike from the barrier to the lodge takes about an hour and a half, or even less for guests who bring along bicycles. Otherwise, it's an interesting tour for adults and children alike, with much to see and many places to stop along the way.
Accommodation
The best way to book your stay at Glitterheim is to use our online booking. But you can also contact us by email or phone.
There is normally always room in the DNT cabins, but sometimes only simple logdes for drop-ins.
Book your stay
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Staffed cabins prices
DNT pension includes accommodation, 3-course dinner, breakfast, self-packed lunch (4 slices of bread) and a shower.
Adult with DNT pension from 990,-
Member
- 990,- in dormitories
- 1 120,- In rooms with 4-6 bunks
- 1 190,- in roomes with 1-3 bunks
Non-member
- 1 300,- in dormitories
- 1 475,- In rooms with 4-6 bunks
- 1 550,- in roomes with 1-3 bunks
Children 13-18 years with DNT pension from 850,-
Member
- 850,- in dormitories
- 920,- In rooms with 4-6 bunks
- 935,- in roomes with 1-3 bunks
Non-member
- 1 300,- in dormitories
- 1 475,- In rooms with 4-6 bunks
- 1 550,- in roomes with 1-3 bunks
Children 4-12 years with DNT pension from 465,-
Member
- 465,- in dormitories
- 520,- In rooms with 4-6 bunks
- 545,- in roomes with 1-3 bunks
Non-member
- 730,- in dormitories
- 810,- In rooms with 4-6 bunks
- 850,- in roomes with 1-3 bunks
Our prices is based on DNT Oslo and Omegn price list. Prices may vary from other DNT-cabins. For more information about prices on our staffed cabins, click here.
Benefits of being a member
If you are a DNT member, you get a discount on both accommodation and food at our cabins.
If you stay overnight for more than 2 days you will save up the price of the membership. With the membership you will receive discount on accommodation at DNT's 550 cabins. You will also receive discount on outdoor equipment and on DNT tours.
The membership fee also contributes to support our work marking and clearing paths in all our areas. With the support we are able to operate the DNT huts, arrange trips and facilitate good experiences in our forests and mountains.
To become a DNT Member - sign up here!
