Starting a blog post with this headline—at the same time as we are celebrating finally becoming Travelife certified—may seem a little strange. Nevertheless, it feels completely right. Because it is true, and it is important to be honest about exactly this. Working in...
A Highlight of the Year The last Friday in October marked one of the highlights of our year at Jotunheimen Travel – our annual partner event, held during the lively Rakfiskfestivalen in Fagernes. This event has become a tradition, bringing...
Come along as a family from Germany shares their experience from this summer. That was it, our very first family hike in Norway. What an adventure! And yet, it was only a test run for what was still to come. Morten and I slowly peeled off our soaking wet clothes. My...
At Jotunheimen Travel, we’re passionate about protecting the natural beauty that makes Norway such a special place to visit. We recognize that tourism impacts the environment, and we’re committed to making travel to and within Norway as climate-friendly as possible....
We at JVB Travel are proud to share that we have achieved level 2, the Travelife Partner Award, a recognition of our long-term commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism. Being based in Fagernes, right in the heart of Valdres, we see every day how...
Being outdoors ourselves is one of the things that all our team members like a lot. When working on new bookings and new products having the local knowledge of the region and all its opportunities in mind is one of the key things that we can count on. One of our...
My name is Magali, I’m a student from Germany currently pursuing a degree in International Tourism Management - and right now, I’m lucky enough to be doing an internship with JVB Travel in beautiful Norway. Ever since I was little, I’ve loved to travel....
Our first guided group winter trip on Nordic Backcountry Skiing in Jotunheimen last week was a blast! Our guide Simon took a group of guests through the stunning and breathtaking landscape of winterly Jotunheimen National Park in Norway. The conditions...
2025 began for me with a new adventure: a new job at JVB Travel in Fagernes. This was quite a big change for a city girl like me, but I was really looking forward to it. Originally from Switzerland, outdoor activities and the mountains have always held a special place...
Crisp air, sunny Norwegian winter wonderland and freshly groomed tracks in the mountains around you – the perfect day for cross-country skiing is about to start for you soon. When coming over to Norway to have a good time on skis, one of the most common questions is,...
For me, Norwegian Jul is the most magical times of the year. It’s a time when family comes together to share traditions that feel as old as the mountains themselves. The smell of hearty Christmas food fills the house, advent candles glow softly, and the Christmas tree...
Every year nowadays people all over the world are waiting for the last week in November when Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Black Week are trying to sell as much consumers products as possible with big discounts – an event that was artificially established during the...