Glacier Hike to Falkebreen
This experience will show you the great power of nature. You will hike on ice in differents shades of blue that is thousands of years old and is at all times moving slowly and making beautiful shapes and crevasses. Surrounded by the impressive summit of Falketinden, you will explore the glacier together by hiking with an experienced guide who will teach you how to use the special equipment you will need. A glacier hike that fits average hikers and even families.
Highlights
- Glacier hike at the foot of the iconic mountain Falketind
- Jotunheimen National Park
Included
- Guide
- Glacier equipment
- Tour description
- Organizational support and backup from our team
- CO2 compensation
Season & price 2026
July – September
Departure dates on request
Adult, per person: NOK 1.900
Children 8-17 years: NOK 990*
*if two paying adults
Min. 2 participants
Description
Dive into rich Norwegian mountaineering history. Falketind, the first alpine peak climbed in Norway, was summited as early as 1820—nearly 50 years before other alpine peaks. This iconic mountain rises dramatically from Falkebreen Glacier, offering a majestic and awe-inspiring sight.
In the 1960s and 70s, tourists were flown by small aircraft to the glacier, where they would stroll on the ice and enjoy lunch before returning. While such practices are no longer permitted, today’s experience involves a short hike from the valley to the glacier. Here, you’ll explore the ice up close and marvel at this massive, ancient glacier, which holds thousands of years of frozen history.
Map
This is the route you are going! The black line is the transfer into Koldedalen, and the red line is the hike to the glacier.
Program
Practical Information
Below you will find practical information about the glacier hike to Falkebreen. If you don´t find the information you need, please reach out to us by mail or call us – we will help you!
Arrival/Departure
10:00 am. at Tyinholmen, pick up
4.00 pm. Back at Tyinholmen
Adress: Eidsbugardvegen 1600, 2985 Tyinkrysset
Meals
No meal is served during the hike. Be sure to bring enough food for approximately six hours outdoors.
Accommodation
If you need accommodation before or after the trip, please let us know and we can recommend and book a place for you close by.
Equipment
When you book with us, we’ll provide you with a packing list to ensure you have all the necessary clothing and gear.
For this guided hike, ankle-high mountain hiking boots are essential, along with wool underwear and warm insulating layers, including a hat and gloves. A detailed equipment list will be provided upon booking. Keep in mind that the glacier always generates a cold wind, even on warm sunny days.
The guide will supply all necessary glacier equipment, including a helmet, harness, crampons, and an ice axe. Be sure to leave enough space in your backpack for these items.
Difficulty
Medium
The route to the glacier features rocky terrain and a steep incline. It’s also suitable for private groups with children under 12, including younger kids, to ensure a family-friendly adventure tailored to their needs.
Transportation
Let us know if you need a bus from Oslo or Bergen, and we will help you!
Sustainability – CO2 Emissions
Sustainability is at the core of what we do, ensuring that our adventures leave as little impact on nature as possible. By reducing emissions and making conscious choices, we live up to our Travelife certification and strive to protect the environment for future generations. To provide transparency, we include this emissions breakdown on every product page, giving you insight into the carbon footprint of your trip. The number of CO2 in kg you can see in the graph, we add and offset every month for each activity that was undergone. Read more here on how we do this.
See More of Our Hikes in Jotunheimen
Opplev Jotunheimen med oss!
Day to day
Practical information
Below you will find practical information about this trip.
Can not find what you are looking for? See our frequently asked questions page, or send us an email – we will help you!
Departures from Oslo
Monday-Wednesday
8.30 am – 1.05 pm
Thursdays
8.30 am – 1.05 pm
3.05 pm – 7.05 pm
5.00 pm – 9.05 pm
5.20 pm – 9.03 pm (Directly from Oslo Airport)
Friday
8.30 am - 1.05 pm
1.05 pm – 5.45 pm
5.20 pm – 9.03 pm (Directly from Oslo Airport)
Saturday
8.30 am - 1.05 pm
10.20 am – 1.35 pm
Sunday
10.20 am – 1.35 pm
12.20 pm – 4.50 pm
5.20 pm – 9.03 pm (Directly from Oslo Airport)
Luggage transport
We will send your luggage from cabin to cabin, so you only need to bring a daypack.
Departures from Gjendesheim
Monday-Friday
2.00 pm – 6.35 pm
Saturday
10.00 am – 2.45 pm
2.00 pm – 6.35 pm
Sunday
10.00 am – 2.45 pm
10.00 am -2.21 pm (Directly to Oslo Airport)
4.00 pm – 8.20 pm
5.35 pm – 10.00 pm
Meals
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 to lunch for the day. Use your beewax food wrap. It is possible to fill a thermos, check with the accommodation. Dinner will be served in the afternoon/evening.
Accomodation
Gjendesheim Turisthytte DNT:
Gjendesheim Turisthytte has a history dating back to 1878. The hut is run by DNT and is located in the heart of the Norwegian mountains, with Besseggen Ridge as a neighbor.
Gjendebu Turisthytte DNT:
At 990 masl at the west end of Gjende Lake, you will find Gjendebu. The DNT cabin offers a traditional and historic atmosphere, with good local food – and is the oldest cabin of DNT, built in 1871.
Memurubu Turisthytte:
Memurubu is a tourist hut at the end or start of the famous Besseggen hiking trail. Memurubu is originally an old mountain pasture dating back to 1872, but has had tourists for just as long. Cows are still grazing around the tourist hut, which lies at the mouth of the river Muru in the valley Memurudalen.
Trails and weather
The conditions in the autumn are wonderful, but it can also give some challenges. You need to be prepared to walk in the snow in case of snowfall. We have also described alternative routes for the steepest parts if the exposure or conditions makes it uncountable. In September, normal temperature is between 0-10 degrees.
All the paths are well-marked. The terrain varies from flat and easy to rocky and hilly. All the hikes as a short steep, exposed crux where you will have to use both legs and arms. Thou these sections can be avoided by walking an alternative route around.
Equipment list
We will send you equipment-list when ordering.
Opplev Jotunheimen med oss!