Single room supplement at Gjendebu DNT-Lodge: NOK 1.000
In high season, it is almost impossible getting a single room in Gjendebu and usually single travellers need to share room with other travellers when staying there. This is a common thing to do at DNT accommodations. We can still give it a try, if you are not comfortable with the idea of sharing a room. See page 2 for more information about the price.

Extra night in Oslo
Price on request
If you are interested to see the capital of Norway, or your flight is arriving late, you can add extra nights in Oslo, including breakfast. You can also add it at the end of the trip.

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 sunscreen and sunglasses. It is not recommended to wear trail runners, everyday shoes, or sneakers. We also recommend bringing hiking poles in this type of terrain.

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

At Bygdin you will get a private bathroom with toilet and shower. At the DNT-lodges, you will meet a traditional mountain atmosphere where the rooms have bunk beds and bathrooms and showers are in the hall.

Bygdin Høifieldshotell:
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 is delicious.

Gjendebu DNT-Lodge:
At 990 m.a.s.l. at the west end of Gjende Lake, you will find Gjendebu. Totally remote and only accessible by foot or 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 DNT-cabin, built in 1871.
Single room: single rooms are difficult to get and are not included in the price; you may need to share the room with another hiker.

Gjendesheim DNT-Lodge:
Gjendesheim Turisthytte has a history dating back to 1878, ten years after DNT was established. The hut is run by DNT and is located in the heart of the Norwegian mountains. Across the water from the restaurant you will see some old log cabins, one of them is Jo Gjende´s cabin. Jo Gjende (1794 – 27 February 1884) was a Norwegian outdoorsman and freethinker. He is believed to have been the model for Henrik Ibsen´s Peer Gynt. A famous photo of Jo is in the picture book.

All restaurants offer food based on local ingredients. For breakfast, there will be a buffet. Here you also need to make yourself a packed lunch that you bring for the day. At arrival, you will receive from us a food wrap you can use to pack your lunch. It is possible to fill a thermos. Dinner will be served in the afternoon/evening.

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 and streams. Therefore, we recommend ankle-height mountain boots and hiking poles.

You will receive an access to our JVB-app before travelling. This one contains GPX-files, itineraries description and detailed information for your trip.

Hard

Kilometer: up to 20 kilometers
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.

Travel green. Enjoy the trip from the big city towards Valdres and Jotunheimen! The public 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.

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