Travel green. Enjoy the trip from the big city towards Valdres and Jotunheimen! The express buses take you straight from the capital to the heart of Norway. On the way you will pass mountains, valleys, rivers, and beautiful farms. The buses have free WiFi, power outlets with USB chargers and toilets.

Experience the convenience of choosing from various departure times and travel destinations along our express bus routes. Share your travel plans with us, and we’ll take care of the arrangements, ensuring a stress-free experience for you.

Departure times from Oslo Bus Terminal
Choose from the following departures:
08.30 am -12.58 pm
10.20 am – 2.45 pm
12.20 pm – 5.28 pm

We will send your luggage from cabin to cabin, so you only need to bring a daypack.

All restaurants offer food based on local ingredients. For breakfast there will be buffet. Here you also need to make yourself a packed lunch that you bring for the day. It is possible to fill a thermos, check with the accommodation. Dinner is served in the afternoon/evening.

Standard at the accommodations is slightly different. At Bygdin and Memururbu you will have private bathroom. At all DNT cabins shared bathrooms (at it is tradition at all DNT cabins (DNT = Norwegian Trekking Association).

Bygdin Høifieldshotel:

This hotel has a long tradition of hosting active mountain people who want to visit Jotunheimen. Even though many rooms were renovated you will get a historical atmosphere. The food is for sure one of the highlights of your stay. Dinner is made from local ingredients and tastes great.

Gjendebu DNT:

At 990 m.a.s.l. at the west end of Gjende Lake, you will find Gjendebu, only accessible by foot or by boat. The DNT accommodation consists of several cabins and a main house with a beautiful dining room serving good local food – This is the oldest cabin of DNT, built in 1871.

Memurubu:

The tourist cabin of Memurubu is located in the heart of Jotunheimen, along Gjende Lake and at the foot of Besseggen. The historical mountain lodge offers good comfort, traditional atmosphere and local food. Only accessible by boat or by foot.

Gjendesheim DNT:

The history of Gjendesheim lodge is dating back to 1878. This one is run by DNT (the Norwegian Trekking Association) and is located in the heart of the Norwegian mountains with the famous Besseggen ridge as a neighbour. Your host, Marius, is a passionate advocate for eco-friendly tourism. Gjendesheim has a strong focus in using locally sourced ingredients from farmers and producers in the region, ensuring an authentic dining experience.

Fondsbu DNT:

This welcoming mountain lodge is located by Lake Bygdin in Jotunheimen. Operated by DNT (the Norwegian Trekking Association), it serves as a popular base for outdoor lovers who wish to explore the surrounding peaks and trails. Your host, Solbjørg, is a charismatic and passionate lodge keeper, well known for her hospitality, storytelling and dedication to creating an inclusive atmosphere at Fondsbu. Here, you might feel yourself quickly like at home

Trails

Our selected daily hikes are well-marked, and you will meet other hikers. The trails are narrow, often rocky and sometimes you need to cross rivers or streams. Therefore, we recommend ankle-height mountain boot.

You will be given a physical hiking map and a tour description, as well as gpx coordinates you can use on your mobile. The lodging staff will keep you informed about the designated hiking routes and provide details on where and when the pick-up will be arranged.

To fully enjoy your hiking adventure in the mountainous areas, it’s important to dress appropriately for the weather conditions and local temperatures. For a comfortable and enjoyable experience, we recommend wearing warm, waterproof clothing, sturdy mountain hiking boots that provide ankle support, and bringing sunscreen and sunglasses. It is not recommended to wear trail running shoes, everyday shoes, or sneakers.

Previous experience with long days in the mountains and a general good shape is recommended to fully enjoy this trip.

Hard

Kilometre: up to 20 kilometres
Ascent: up to 1500 ascent meter
Terrain: Varied trail, where longer sections are hilly and rocky, there will also be features and exposed terrain.

On these trips, we spend a lot of time in demanding terrain, and there are long ascents and descents. The tours are usually around 6-8 hours. These trips can also involve crossing glaciers and rappelling, this requires that the person participating in the trip has some previous experience and is in good physical shape.

Please ask us if you are not sure about your level.

When you book with us, we’ll provide you with a packing list to ensure you have all the necessary clothing and gear.