Snowcoach - 2 days in Jotunheimen

Snowcoach – 2 winter days in Jotunheimen

On this 2-days winter adventure in the mountains of Norway, you have the chance to explore Jotunheimen on snowshoes and stay in a traditional Norwegian cabin with delicious local food.

Our snowcoaches will bring you into Jotunheimen – this snowcoach drive is an experience itself – these nostalgic vehicles are 60 years old and connecting the remote village with the civilization.

Highlights

Snowcoach
A winter night in Jotunheimen in a remote village

Included

Snowcoach tour from Tyin to Eidsbugarden, return
Accommodation incl. full board
Snowshoes

Season & Prices 2024

February – May

From 16.02. – 01.05. 2023

Prices:
Adult: NOK 3.550
Child 6-13y: 2.115
Singl room suppl. NOK 445

Day to day

Day 1

Snowcoach tour

Meeting point and time: Tyin (parking, parking fee applies) at 13:30

Our snowcoaches are running daily on a fixed schedule between Tyin (at road 53) and the remote village of Eidsbugarden. We will fix your luggage on top of the snowchoach. Passengers are sitting inside – there is space for up to 12 persons in each snowchoach. The ride to Eidsbugarden will take about 45 min and is an experience in itself – sitting in these historical vehicles and be driven into a winter-wonderland far away from civilization.

Lunch

After arrival in Eidsbugarden, you will check in at the traditionell accommodation Fondsbu DNT. Fondsbu DNT is one of the oldest cabins from the Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT) and widely known for its good atmosphere, hosts and great location.

Here we will serve you a lunch, before you will head out to explore the region on snowshoes.

Snowshoeing

Our guides will give you a pair of snowshoes and poles. Snowshoes are easy and fun to handle and everybody can use them after a short introduction. We will give you as well a map/description about possible snowshoe hikes in the closer surrounding of the village of Eidsbugarden.

Accomodation

The cosy accommodation Fondsbu DNT will be your base for tonight and serve you a delicous 3-course dinner in the evening.

Here you can find as well a bar, a library and a fireplace room where you can relaxe after a day outside. Enjoy your time at this remote place in Jotunheimen.

Day 2

Snowshoeing or peacefull winter

After a good night sleep and a rich breakfast, you can go on your second snowshoe hike or just enjoy the silence and peacefull winter athomsphere at Eidsbugarden.

When you go on another snowshoe tour, we will provide you with an tour description and map.

Snowcoach

At 11.45 our snowchoaches will drive you back to Tyin. Arrival time 12:30.

Bus back

Add-on:
When you booked through us the buss back to Oslo/Bergen, Voss or Flåm we will bring you to the closest bus stop.

We recommend

Bus from Oslo/Bergen/Voss/Flåm to Tyin

Our comfortable busses are connecting Jotunheimen with Bergen, Voss, Flåm and Oslo. It is easy to arrive by bus and to enjoy the scenic journey from the bustle of the cities and touristic hotspots to the countryside roads until you reach Norways highest mountain range, Jotunheimen.

All our coaches offer adjustable seats, free Wi-Fi, outlets with USB charging ports and toilet facilities on board.
Included pick up from bus station to the start of the snowcoach adventure.

Bus from Oslo: 08:30 every day, back in Oslo at 18:45

Bus from Bergen: 09:10 every day, back 18:00 (every day except Sundays: 21:50)

Bus from Voss: 10:50 every day, back 16:18 (every day, except Sunday: 20:08)

Bus from Flåm: 12:00 every day, back 15:02 (every day, except Sunday: 18:57)

Important details

We are running several snowchoaches during daytime and it is possible to choose another sheduled departure on request.

Are you travelling in a group with more than 6 people, it is possible to set up tailor made departures. Please contact us.

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