Foto: Beitostølen

Discover winter Norway: Highlights of Jotunheimen

5 Days | Self-guided | Winter | Multi-Activity | Jotunheimen

Experience a fairytale winter in Norway on this 5-day adventure in Jotunheimen, the land of giants. Explore the country’s highest mountains by dog sled, snowshoes, and snow coach, proving that winter here is anything but cold and dull. Step beyond comfort for unforgettable surprises!

Highlights

  • Winter wonderland Jotunheimen
  • Dogsledding and snowshoeing
  • Visit the remote village of Eidsbugarden

Included

  • Transport (Bus from/to Oslo)
  • 4 x Accommodation incl. breakfast
  • 2 x Dinner
  • 2 x Packed lunch
  • Snow coach tour, snowshoeing and lunch at Eidsbugarden or Snwoshoeing in Filefjell
  • Dogsledding Tour
  • Snowshoeing along Kingsroad
  • JVB App with access to maps, tracks, vouchers and all necessary travel documents
  • Organizational support and backup from our team

Season & Prices 2026

Dates: 01.12.25 – 31.04.2026

Prices: 

Adult in double room: NOK 18.400
Single room suppl.: NOK 3.300
Children (6 – 12 years): NOK 6.200

Arrival each Sunday / Other arrival on request

 

Day to day

Day 1: Arriving at Beitostølen

Transport

Busride from Oslo to Beitostølen

Activity:

When you have the chance to take the first bus, you can participate in the afternoon Snowshoeing if you like (every day on request at 15.00)

Accommodation: Radisson BLU Mountain Resort

Dinner: not included

Day 2: Doggsledding

Today you’re going to experience dog sledding!

Learn how to prepare a sled, cuddle the dogs and discover winterly mountains in Jotunheimen!

Looking for more adventure in the afternoon? You are already adopting the Norwegian spirit! Keep the excitement going with snowshoeing if you like as an add on. (every day on request at 15.00)

Accommodation: Radisson BLU Mountain Resort

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Snow coach and lunch in Jotunheimen

Transport: Bus to Tyinkrysset and Snowcoach to Eidsbugarden

Activity: Snow coach and lunch in Jotunheimen

You will travel with the snow coaches into Eidsbugarden, a remote village on the mountains only reachable by snow coaches in the winter season. Upon arrival, we will hand you out a pair of snowshoes and you will have the time to explore the village at your own pace before enjoying lunch, and then driving back to Tyinkrysset by snow coach.

Accommodation: Filefjellstuene

Meal: Breakfast, packed lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Snowshoe hike along the King’s Road

For today we invite you to join a hike on a royal path: the King’s Road! First logistic work by order of the then King of Norway, it was aimed at connecting Eastern and Western Norway, to facilitate connections and commerce. You’re going to hike the original Road, experiencing the snow-coated nature in the valley combined with picturesque villages full of stories and culture.

Accommodation: Filefjellstuene

Meal: Breakfast, packed lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Departure Day

Transport: Bus Filefjellstuene – Oslo

Alternative:
Travel by bus to Bergen or book a Fjord Cruise (available from 01. April) from Flåm.

Accommodation:
In need of an extra night either in Bergen or Oslo? Let us know, we can help you with booking a hotel

 

Experience the dramatic contrasts of Norway’s winter—blinding white landscapes, crisp mountain air, and Jotunheimen’s majestic peaks. While Norway is a popular summer destination, its longest season—winter—offers a serene yet invigorating experience, rich with silence, fresh air, and activities beyond the ski slopes.

This carefully curated 5-day winter holiday features low-difficulty experiences, making the wonders of Norwegian winter accessible to all. Departing from Oslo, a scenic bus ride brings you to Beitostølen, a charming winter resort at the gateway to Jotunheimen. Your adventure begins with an exhilarating dogsledding experience, complete with the heartwarming joy of puppy cuddles. Feeling energized? Extend your adventure with additional winter activities such as snowshoeing.

After two days in Beitostølen, you will journey to Tyinkrysset, where snow coaches transport you to the remote mountain village of Eidsbugarden. Here, embrace the serenity of winter on a self-guided snowshoe hike, traversing quiet mountain paths before returning to Tyinkrysset.  (if you are travelling in December to mid of February the snwocoaches are not running and you will have a second snowshoeing hike in Filefjell instead)

The following day, a guided snowshoe trek along the historic Kingsroad awaits. This ancient route once connected eastern and western Norway, offering a journey through breathtaking Lærdal valley, where history and nature merge seamlessly. Let your guide lead the way as you take in the raw, untouched beauty of the Norwegian landscape.

On the final day, return to civilization via snow coach and bus. For those seeking an urban contrast, extend your trip with a journey to Bergen, swapping snowy trails for a scenic Fjord Cruise from Flåm—a perfect conclusion to your Nordic adventure.

Add-on

Snowshoeing Beitostølen (per person / every day on request starting 15.00)

NOK 920

Go to Bergen instead of Oslo
NOK 350

You can choose to end your trip in Bergen instead of Oslo. Then you will skip the last cruise to Bygdin and take the bus from your last accommodation.

Extra night in Oslo
Price on request

If you are interested to see the capital of Norway, or your flight is arriving late, you can ad one extra night in Oslo, including breakfast. You can also ad it on the end of the trip.

Important Details

To fully enjoy your winter adventure, it’s important to dress appropriately for the weather conditions and local temperatures. Bear in mind that local temperatures may vary from a minimum of -10, down to a whooping -25 degrees (Bergen might be a bit warmer, being the city of rain). For a comfortable and enjoyable experience, we recommend wearing layered warm clothing to adapt to different temperatures, warm boots, mittens, buff and a warm hat.

For the dogsledding, you will receive a thermos overall and warm boots.

Confused about what to bring? Don’t worry, you will receive an equipment list with your travel documents.

Accommodation

Radisson BLU Mountain Resort:
Modern resort high up in the mountains, with ski slopes at its back, the resort offers a variety of alternative activities for those in need of variety in life. Most of the rooms have queen-sized beds or single beds, depending on the accommodation you choose, but all the rooms are equipped with hair-dryer, fridge and Wi-fi  

Filefjellstuene:

A traditional mountain farm whose structures were turned to hotel lodge, Filefjellstuene will provide you with the necessary amount of kos necessary to relax after a tough day on the mountains.  

Meals

All restaurants offer food based on local ingredients. For breakfast is a common habit to have a buffet.

At Filefjellstuene you will have to prepare yourself a packed lunch for the day, dinner will be served late afternoon/early dinner.

In Beitostølen, lunch and dinner are not included, but you will find many restaurants and cafes just around the corner.

Difficulty

Medium

To take part to the activities, you should be able to walk for up to two hours (snowshoeing) and you need to be aware that dogsledding requires some strength to hold you onto the sledge and steer it.

Equipment list

When you book with us, we’ll provide you with a packing list to ensure you have all the necessary clothing and gear.

Transport

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. The buses have power outlets with USB chargers and toilets.

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.

Arrival/Departure

When travelling with us, the bus ride from and to Oslo is included in your journey. The buses start at Oslo bus terminal in the city center, next to Oslo Central Train station. The bus ride to the Jotunheimen and Valdres area takes approximately 4 to 5 hours depending on where your trip starts/ends.
Departure times from Oslo Bus Terminal vary depending on the season and the days. In general, you can choose from the following departures:

08.30 am*
10.20 am *
12.20 pm *
15.00 pm *

*Note: Depending on the season, your day of arrival and your final destination, there might be more or less departures, also there might be departures straight from Oslo Gardermoen airport to Jotunheimen and Valdres. This can apply also to the journey back to Oslo. Please share your travel plans with us and we will find the best possible bus departures according to your trip.

 

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