Historical Route Jotunheimen

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.

Travel to Bergen instead of Oslo: NOK 150
You can choose to end your trip in Bergen instead of Oslo. Then you will take the bus in the opposite direction from Tyinkrysset.

Fjord cruise from Flåm to Bergen: NOK 1.495
When ending your trip in Bergen, you can travel the last bit by boat from Flåm to Bergen (5 hours boat trip). This is a perfect way to also experience Norway’s beautiful and deep fjords.

Extra night in Oslo or Bergen: Prices on request
If you are interested in seeing the capital of Norway, Oslo, or enjoying the hanseatic city of Bergen, you can add extra nights to your stay. We are more then happy to book accommodation for you here also.

Extra night at Bygdin Høyfjellshotell
Person in double room incl. full-board*: NOK 1.950
Single room supplement: NOK 650
If you cannot reach the early morning bus from Oslo, we recommend having an extra night in Jotunheimen at Bygdin. Different departures are available.
*Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner

To fully enjoy your hiking adventure in the mountains, 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, sunscreen and sunglasses. It is not recommended to wear trail running shoes, everyday shoes or sneakers. We also recommend bringing hiking poles in this type of terrain.

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

At Memurubu, you will get a private bathroom with toilet and shower in the room. In the DNT-lodges, you will meet a traditional atmosphere where the rooms have bunk beds and bathrooms are in the hall. At Torfinnsbu the toilet is in a house outside, and you will have to cook your meals yourself and may have to share a room with other hikers. When ordering a single room, you will get a room for yourself, when possible, but if the cabins are fully booked you will have to share them with other guests. As a DNT-mountain policy, it is always room for all hikers.

Fondsbu DNT-Lodge:
Located in Eidsbugarden, on the western end of Lake Bygdin at 1,065 m.a.s.l., the cabin was originally established in 1932 with the name “Den Glade vandrer” (“The happy wanderer”) but then bought by DNT in 1993 and renamed as Fondsbu. The mountain lodge is a very popular place for mountain lovers and widely known for its good atmosphere, longtime host and great location. Some would call it a home away from home. The food that is served in Fondsbu is tasty and made from locally sourced ingredients.

Torfinnsbu DNT- Self-serviced cabin
This beautiful pearl of a cabin is self-serviced. That means that you will have to prepare your own meals and need to take with you a sleeping bag liner for this night. This one is partly built of materials from the Norwegian Trekking Association’s very first cabin – Tvindehougen near Tyin. The M/T Bithihorn stops here. It’s a natural stay for mountaineers who want easy access to the climbing peaks Torfinsstind and Knutsholstind. During summer there is a cabin guard living here.

Note: You will need to bring a sleeping bag liner for this cabin. There is a food storage where you can take food (included) to do your dinner, breakfast, and packaged lunch. You will receive detailed information in your travel documents on how to use the facilities.

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.

Memurubu Mountain Lodge: 
Memurubu is a tourist hut at the end or start of the famous Besseggen hiking trail. This is originally an old mountain pasture dating back to 1872, but has had tourists for just as long. Cows are still grazing around the lodge, which lies at the mouth of the river Muru in the valley Memurudalen. In 1880, three young Englishmen went on a hunting and fishing trip and had camp in Memurubu. Two years later, they published a book about their experiences. It was published anonymously in London in 1882, and they called it “Three on Norway. By two of them.”

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, except Torfinnsbu, 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 to lunch for the day. It is possible to fill a thermos, check with the accommodation. Dinner will be served in the afternoon/evening. At Torfinnsbu, there is a food storage where you can pick the food you want for a certain amount of money included, to make your own food together with other hikers staying there.

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

Medium – Hard
Distances: 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.

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.

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.

On this trip, you will have to get the early bus from Oslo Bus Terminal at 8.30 am to reach the boat at Bygin at 1.30 pm.

If you can not reach this bus, we recommend having an extra night in Jotunheimen at Bygdin. Different departures to choose from. It is also possible to add one night in Oslo.