Cross-Country Skiing Christmas Week at Kamben Mountain Lodge

• Cross-Country Ski rental package (5 days / waxless classic technique ski including ski, boots & pole sticks / per person): NOK 850
• Cross-country skiing course (120 minutes / classic technique / per person): NOK 1.500
• Departure to Bergen: NOK 350 (per person)

Extra Night in Oslo or Bergen: on request

To fully enjoy your skiing 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, and bringing sunscreen and sunglasses.

The winter season starts with short days with daylight, but then you will get a lot of clear starry sky, and if you are lucky even northern light. Bring a headlamp and ski in the dark! From around mid Febuary, you will get longer days.

Kamben Høyfjellshotell

Kamben Hotel, located on Golsfjellet, is a charming mountain hotel with a long tradition of hospitality and a cozy, relaxed atmosphere. The welcoming hosts make sure guests feel at home from the moment they arrive. The hotel is known for its excellent cuisine, offering delicious five-course dinners made from locally sourced ingredients that reflect the tastes of the region. Kamben is also a great base for a variety of activities in all seasons.

In summer and autumn, guests can explore scenic trails or rent gravel bikes to discover quiet mountain roads and open landscapes. In winter, the area transforms into a cross-country skiing paradise. With its combination of great food, personal service, and access to outdoor adventures, Kamben offers a balanced mix of comfort and activity in beautiful surroundings. It’s a place where Norwegian mountain traditions are kept alive—while still offering modern touches for today’s traveller.

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

Kamben on Golsfjellet offers excellent cross-country skiing in open, high-mountain terrain between Hallingdal and Valdres. The area features approximately 150–200 km of groomed trails, with varied routes suited for both classic and skate skiing. From Kamben Høyfjellshotell, skiers have direct access to a well-connected trail network linking Golsfjellet, Storefjell, and Oset.

In addition to skiing, Kamben offers unique possibilities for marked snowshoeing trails, allowing guests to explore quieter routes through forest terrain and across open mountain landscapes at their own pace. These trails provide an alternative way to experience the winter scenery, ideal for those seeking a different activity besides skiing.

The terrain alternates between sheltered birch forest and wide mountain plateaus, offering good weather protection and expansive views toward Jotunheimen and Hemsedalsfjella on clear days. Snow conditions are generally stable from December through April, making Kamben suitable for both leisure and advanced skiers.

Easy to Moderate

This trip is suitable for guests with some initial cross-country skiing experience. The routes lead through gently to moderately hilly terrain with some longer climbs and gentle descents. Basic skiing technique and a normal level of fitness are recommended. The tracks offer varied landscapes and well-prepared trails. The actual difficulty may vary depending on personal experience, fitness level, weather conditions, and the condition of the ski tracks.

A small fee is included in your trip to support local cross-country skiing clubs that maintain and prepare all the ski tracks you use during your stay. Most of the work in these clubs is done voluntarily by local residents who dedicate time and effort to keep the trails in good condition throughout the winter. The contribution helps cover equipment, fuel, and maintenance. With this fee, you help to support local communities and ensure that a wide network of well-prepared ski tracks remain available throughout the winter.

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

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.

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

Departure times vary depending on the season and the days.

*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.