Jotunheimen National Park
Jotunheimen is Norway’s most famous national park and home to the country’s tallest peaks, including Northern Europe’s highest mountain, Galdhøpiggen. The famous Besseggen Ridge alone draws tens of thousands of hikers every year.
Activities in Jotunheimen National Park
Attractions in Jotunheimen National Park
Highlights
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Maps and trails
Viewpoint
· Jotunheimen National Park
Nedre Oscarshaug
Jotunheimen National Park
Explore the surrounding mountains through a spyglass
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Viewpoint
· Jotunheimen National Park
Mefjellet
Jotunheimen National Park
A high-altitude scenery with a motif favored by photographers
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Viewpoint
· Jotunheimen National Park
Liasanden
Jotunheimen National Park
Rest by the pine trees in the forest of Leirdalen
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Viewpoint
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Vegaskjelet
Jotunheimen National Park
An unique viewing platform at Sognefjellet
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Serviced Hut
· Scandinavian Mountains
Leirvassbu
Elevation:
1,403 m
Die Leirvassbu-Hütte liegt am Fuße des Berges Kyrkja in Norwegens Jotunheimen-Nationalpark.
from Erika Spengler,
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Serviced Hut
· Scandinavian Mountains
Gjendebu
Elevation:
988 m
from Johannes Nyvlt,
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Serviced Hut
· Scandinavian Mountains
Spiterstulen
Elevation:
1,102 m
from Johannes Nyvlt,
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Maps and trails
Discover the region
Jotunheimen highlights
- Jotunheimen means “home of the giants” and features many of Norway’s highest mountains
- Boats run across the Gjende and Bygdin lakes in summer, providing easy access deep into the park
- Cosy tourist cabins make multi-day backpacking trips, like the Jotunheimen Historical Route, an easy and popular option
- Direct buses operate daily from Oslo, driving as far as Leirvassbu lodge. There are good connections to Bergen and Lillehammer.
- The surrounding area is packed with opportunities for adventure, including glacier hikes, rafting, and horseback riding.
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Traumhafte Rundwanderung über die Knutshøe (mit Hund) by Felix
April 15, 2023
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When did you do this route? September 01, 2019
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Knutshøe Wanderung by Felix
January 24, 2023
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Knutshøe by Mario
August 23, 2022
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