Icefishing Daytrip in Jotunheimen from Oslo

Daytrip | Guided | Winter | Icefishing | Jotunheimen

Join a guided day trip from Oslo to Beitostølen for an unforgettable ice fishing experience as a comfortable daytrip by bus from Oslo. Surrounded by stunning winter landscapes with views to the high mountains of Jotunheimen, you’ll learn to drill, fish for mountain trout, and relax by the fire with warm drinks in serene surroundings!

Highlights

• Icefishing close to the Jotunheimen National Park
• Winterwonderland in the high mountains
• Comfortable bus ride from Oslo to Beitostølen

Included

• Bus from Oslo/return 
• Guided Icefishing Tour
• Warm drinks

Season & Prices 2025/2026

From December 1st – April 30th (November & May on request)

• Monday – Friday
• On Saturdays you need to add a night at Beitostølen (because there is no later bus back to Oslo that day)

Prices:

Adult: NOK 2.320

Children 7-15 years: NOK 1.460

We recommend

You are welcome to add a night at Beitostølen in a wilderness cabin or at the Radisson Blue Mountain Resort. We offer as well other activities you can do the other day to extend your stay to a two-day experience. 

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!

Schedule

Early in the morning (8.30am) you will leave Oslo with a comfortable bus.  

On this 4-hours bus tour from Oslo to Beitostølen you will pass through the valley of Begnadalen and the beautiful region of Valdres, before arriving Beitostølen skiing resort. Outside the window you will probably be able to see frozen lakes, waterfalls, and a perfectly white landscape colored by traditional Norwegian lodge houses.  

Upon arrival in Beitostølen you have about 2 hours to discover Beitostølen on you own, the actual trip starts at 15.00. You will meet your guide close to the busstation at the meeting point. There is a warm place inside ready for you, you do not need to wait outside in the cold.

We descend into the valley towards lake Øyangen, passing through snow-covered forests and peaceful winter landscapes, until we arrive at Øyangen – a private mountain lake surrounded by snowy trees and mountain views.

Out on the frozen lake, a serene and memorable winter experience awaits.

Your guide will give a short introduction to ice fishing, show you how to drill a hole in the ice, and teach you how to fish for mountain trout. Then it’s your turn to try!

While you fish, we light a fire and serve warm drinks. If we’re lucky and catch a trout, the guide will help prepare it over the open fire for you to taste.

Sitting beside your own fishing hole, feeling the fresh mountain air and listening to the crackling fire creates a unique sense of calm that only winter can offer.

This tour requires moderate physical fitness, including a short walk on the ice—often with snowshoes—to reach the fishing spot.

You will return to Beitostølen arround 18:00 to catch the bus back to Oslo where you will arrive approximately at 10pm

Important details

All the necessary snowshoieng equipment is included 

As for all winter activities, it´s important to dress appropriately to match the Norwegian winter weather conditions. 

Previous experience not needed for joining this snowshoeing tour. All you need is an average physical condition and good balance. 

Children are welcome to join this tour, accompanied by an adult. 

Contact us in forehand before booking children under 6.