Foto: Beitostølen

Discover Winter Norway: From the Mountains to the Fjord

6 Days | Self-guided | Winter | Multi-Activity | Valdres

This 6-day winter tour blends Norway’s majestic mountains and iconic fjords, offering an unforgettable adventure. Experience thrilling activities like dogsledding, snowshoeing, paddling, a snowcoach ride, and the famous Flåm railway. Designed with passion, this journey captures the region’s breathtaking highlights in a true winter fairytale.

 

Highlights

  • Winter mountain and fjords
  • Dogsledding, snowshoeing
  • Flåm railway
  • Delicious local food & Traditional accommodation

Included

  • Transport (Bus from Oslo / Bus to Flåm / all internal travels)
  • 5 x Accommodation incl. breakfast
  • 3 x Dinner
  • 4 x Packed lunch
  • Snow coach tour & snowshoeing
  • Dogsledding Tour
  • Guided Snowshoeing OR Kajak tour
  • Trip with Flåm Railway
  • Train to Bergen
  • JVB App with access to maps, tracks, vouchers and all necessary travel documents
  • Organizational support and backup from our team

Season & Prices 2026

14.02 – 21.04.2026

Daily arrivals

Adult in double room: NOK 19.400
Single room suppl.: NOK 2.600
Children (12 – 17 years): NOK 18.500

Day to day

Day 1: Arriving at Beitostølen

Transport: Bus from Oslo to Beitostølen

Take a scenic bus ride from Oslo to Beitostølen. It is a scenic ride along winterly valleys, rivers, and villages.

The lodging destination of today is a cozy winter resort in Beitostølen, at the edge of Jotunheimen; there are several departures possible, and depending on your arrival time at the resort you might have time to do an activity already at arrival day.

Upon arrival in Beitostølen, check in at Radisson BLU Mountain Resort

Activity:

When you have the chance to take the first bus, you can participate in the afternoon at the following activities:

–           Snowshoeing (every Wednesday at 15.00)

–           Airboarding (every Tuesday at 15.30)

–           Snow rafting (every Wednesday at 15.00)

Dinner at leisure. You will find different kind of restaurants and cafés around the resort

Accommodation: Radisson BLU Mountain Resort

Meals:

Day 2: Activity: Dogsledding

Today you’re going to experience dog sledding!

Learn how to prepare a sled, cuddle the dogs and discover winterly mountains in Jotunheimen!

Accommodation: Radisson BLU Mountain Resort

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Bus to Tyinkrysset & Snowcoach and lunch at Jotunheimen

Transport: Bus to Tyinkrysset and Snowcoach to Eidsbugarden

Activity: Snow coach and lunch in Jotunheimen

You will travel with the snow coaches into Eidsbugarden, a remote village on the mountains only reachable by snow coaches in the winter season. Upon arrival, we will hand you out a pair of snowshoes and you will have the time to explore the village at your own pace

Accommodation: Fondsbu DNT

Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4: Snowshoeing and snowcoach ride & Bus to Årdalstangen

Transport:Snowcoach to Tyinkrysset and bus to Årdalstangen

Activity: Snowshoeing and snowcoach ride
Need to stretch your legs after so much sitting in front of the fireplace? Take another snowshoe tour before hopping back on the snowcoaches. The next stretch of road will take you down the spectacular serpentines to the Sognefjord.

Accommodation: Klingenberg Hotel

Meal: Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner

Day 5: Snowshoeing or Winter Kayaking

Activity- two options:

– Snowshoe hike to Paradisjuvet

OR

– Winter kayaking on Sognefjord

Accommodation: Klingenberg Hotel

Meal: Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner

Departure Day - Bus ride and Flåm railway

Transport: Bus ride and Flåm railway

Take the spectacular Flåmsban and enjoy the the ride from sea level to the high mountains

Depending on your chosen end destination, you need to change the train at Myrdal towards Oslo or Bergen.

Meals: Breakfast and packed lunch

Optional (not included) Accommodation:
Decided to stay an extra night? Let us know if you need help arranging the accommodation either in Oslo or Bergen.

Long have the fjords and mountains of Norway been praised for their beauty, pureness, and unrivalled scenic presence, and for long have travellers journeyed to the country during summer, but what about a visit during the off-beaten season, winter? When snow covers most of the country, and the sun sets early, Norway gives a display of the quiet power of “kos” allowing visitors to discover old and new beauties in a different setting.

This winter holiday starts from Oslo towards Bergen via the famous Jotunheimen mountains and the Sognefjord area. Designed for those with higher activity levels than a husky, our program does include as well some moments of relax, but most likely we will find you venturing in the wilderness even when you’re supposed to rest, and who could blame you? Winter in Norway is something nobody wants to miss!

You start from Oslo, on one of our comfortable buses, with a scenic ride to the small winter resort of Beitostølen; if you’re not feeling tired, try dogsledding! Not a fan of huskies? In Beitostølen we have plenty of alternatives! After two nights board our trusted snowcoaches on the historic route to the heights of Eidsbugarden – a remote hotel, with the typical wooden red exterior, common to many huts in the country. The sound of silence is what you need to unplug yourself from all the hustle and buzzle of civilization.

Not ready to come back to civilization yet? Head further down, Where Jotunheim meets the longest and deepest fjord, Sognefjord! Still without a wow-picture to show back home? Try the snowshoe hike to Paradisjuvet, it has excellent viewpoints your camera will love! You’re the out-of-the-box fanatic? Try winter paddling in a kayak!

Still up and running? Time to venture back from the Big North! Catch the bus to Flåm and close this wonderful adventure either in Bergen or Oslo before returning to everyday life!

Practical Information

Below you will find practical information about this trip. Are you looking for an other trip or add-ons? Do you have further questions? Check our frequently asked questions page, or send us an email – we will assist you finding the right trip!

Add-on

Extra night in Oslo or Bergen
Price on request

Beitostølen
Snowshoeing (every Wednesday at 15.00): Snowshoeing is something for everybody. Easy to learn and more or less like hiking, it is possible to have a good time out in the mountains. On this guided hike we will, depending on weather and snow conditions, explore the surrounding nature from Beitostølen.

NOK 1.250

Available each Wednesday, 15.00 (3 h, min age 7)

Airboarding: we gave skiing and sledging techniques a modern twist! Use your body to shoot downhill on an inflatable sledge; our instructors will teach you how to control the direction with your body, but remember, caution – plus helmet and goggles – first!

NOK 800

Available every Tuesday at 15.30 (1 h, min age 10 years)

Snow rafting: possibility is the mother of the invention – more or less. Mountains were used for skiing slopes in ages, why not using the same slopes for rafting? It has been a popular activity for those with a strong inclination for quick adrenaline rushes, and low physical activity, but unforgettable memories… Ready for a ride?

NOK 1.250

Available each Wednesday, 15.00 (1,5 h, min age 7)

Hotel in Oslo or Bergen
Wanna stay an extra night in either Bergen or Oslo? Let us know if you need help to arrange the accommodation.

On Request

Important Details / Equipment

To fully enjoy your winter adventure, it’s important to dress appropriately for the weather conditions and local temperatures. Bear in mind that local temperatures may vary from a minimum of -10, down to a whooping -25 degrees (Bergen might be a bit warmer, being the city of rain).

For a comfortable and enjoyable experience, we recommend wearing layered warm clothing to adapt to different temperatures, warm boots, mittens, buff, and a warm hat.

For the dogsledding, you will receive a thermos overall and warm boots.
Confused about what to bring? Don’t worry, you will receive an equipment list with your travel documents.

Accommodation

Radisson BLU Mountain Resort:

A modern resort high up in the mountains, with ski slopes at its back, the resort offers a variety of alternative activities for those in need of variety in life. Most of the rooms have queen-sized beds or single beds, depending on the accommodation you choose, but all the rooms are equipped with a hairdryer, fridge, and Wi-fi.

Fondsbu DNT: It has been gaining popularity through the tv-series “Fjellfolk”, but as well thanks to tasty food and the events during all seasons – gourmet weekends are a highlight here. Fondsbu represents the stereotypical retreat for the weekend: electricity, free wifi, many 2-bed rooms (some with wash basins), as well as welcoming and comfortable living rooms and common areas. Note: Only shared bathroom available.

Klingenberg Hotel: opened in 1861, as a point of passage for hikers and climbers venturing to the discovery of Jotunheimen, the Klingenberg Hotel, has been evolving itself into a modern facility suitable with single, double or 4-bed rooms all equipped with flat screen, minibar, water cooker, gratis WiFi, private bathroom and hairdryer.

Hotel Oslo or Bergen:

Oslo: Thon Hotel of your choice

Bergen: Thon Hotel or De Bergenske of your choice.

Meals

All restaurants offer food based on local ingredients. For breakfast is a common habit to have a buffet.

At Fondsbu and Klingenberg you will have to prepare yourself a packed lunch for the day.

In Beitostølen, lunch and dinner are not included, but you will find many restaurants and cafes just around the corner.

Difficulty

Medium

To take part to the activities, you should be able to walk for up to two hours (snowshoeing) and you need to be aware that dogsledding requires some strength to hold you onto the sledge and steer it.

Equipment list

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

JVB App

When booking a trip with Jotunheimen Travel we will provide you access to our own Jotunheimen Travel App.

The app is a digital guidebook for your trip. It provides you with offline access to personalized itineraries, topographic maps, GPS navigation, daily route details, accommodation information, and weather forecasts as well as to your personal travel documents such as tickets, vouchers, and schedules. The app provides you with all the details you need to know for your trip in a convenient way, ensuring a seamless and well-informed journey.

Transport

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 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.

Arrival/Departure

When travelling with us, the bus ride from Oslo and the train to Bergen is included in your journey. The buses start at Oslo bus terminal in the city center, next to Oslo Central Train station. The bus ride to the Jotunheimen and Valdres area takes approximately 4 to 5 hours depending on where your trip starts/ends.

Departure times from Oslo Bus Terminal vary depending on the season and the days. In general, you can choose from the following departures:

08.30 am*

10.20 am *

12.20 pm *

15.00 pm *

*Note: Depending on the season, your day of arrival and your final destination, there might be more or less departures, also there might be departures straight from Oslo Gardermoen airport to Jotunheimen and Valdres. This can apply also to the journey back to Oslo. Please share your travel plans with us and we will find the best possible bus departures according to your trip.

 

 

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