Jotunheimen Experience - Accommodation Before and After Included

Duration: 7 days
Trails: T2 trails
Distance: 10 - 15 km per day
Ascent per day: 250 - 500 m ascent per day

> Stay at the same hut every night
> Enjoy a flexible itinerary with circular treks from your hut
> Experience a boat ride across Gjende lake

This hiking vacation is perfect for beginners and adventurous families with kids (+10 years) who want to explore the National Park's majestic mountains, tranquil lakes, and breathtaking vistas. With a kid-friendly and flexible itinerary, you'll stay in the same cozy, full-board cabin each day, so you can enjoy the beauty of the area without the hassle of moving from place to place.

Over the course of 5 days in Jotunheimen, you'll explore some of the most scenic areas, from easy lake walks and ferry rides to more challenging circuits. After each day of hiking, you'll return to your cabin, where you'll be treated to traditional Norwegian meals and warm hospitality. These cabins are the perfect place to relax, unwind and share stories of your adventure with your family.

Your adventure begins and ends in Oslo, with comfortable accommodation before and after your time in Jotunheimen. This gives you the opportunity to explore the city and enjoy its cultural offerings, giving you the perfect balance of nature and city vacation.

Itinerary

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Arrival day

Welcome to Norway! Your adventure begins when you arrive in Oslo, Bergen or any other airport in the country. This day is all about settling in and getting ready for an unforgettable trip through spectacular scenery.

Scandic Byporten (Oslo)

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Scandic Byporten (Oslo)
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2

Travel to Jotunheimen

Start your adventure by arriving at Gjendesheim, the largest cabin in the DNT network. Situated on the shores of Lake Gjende, this cozy cabin is the gateway to Jotunheimen National Park. You can walk to the shore of Lake Gjende to enjoy the view, take a short walk around the cabin if you feel like it, or just rest for a while and get ready for dinner.

Gjendesheim

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Gjendesheim
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3

The Three Lakes Loop

Duration: 04:50 h
Distance: 10.7 km
Ascent: 540 m
Descent: 540 m

Today's adventure is a beautiful round trip starting and ending at Gjendsheim Cabin in the heart of Jotunheimen National Park. The route takes you through varied terrain with some moderate climbs and descents to keep everyone on their toes. Your scenic walk begins with a long ascent from the stunning Lake Gjende, with several viewpoints offering sweeping views of the intense blue waters of the lake, waterfalls and distant peaks. As you make your way towards Bessvatnet, you may be lucky enough to see deer and other wildlife in the distance.

Once at Bessvatnet, you will have passed the highest point of today's walk at around 1380m. This tranquil spot is ideal for a rest and a snack to recharge your batteries for the rest of the loop. Don't forget to take a family photo to capture the moment!

As you descend from Bessvatnet to Øvre Sjodalsvatnet lake, you'll see many waterfalls and bubbling brooks. As you get closer to the lake, there's a road between Bessheim and the shore, so be careful before crossing to enjoy the sparkling water reflecting the sky. You can continue the last part of today's stage and, avoiding the road, cross a new wooden bridge over the river - great fun! The last 3 km bring you back to the shores of Gjende, where you can relax and have dinner after today's adventure.

Gjendesheim

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Gjendesheim
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4

Gjende Lake Trek & Ferry Trip

Duration: 04:05 h
Distance: 10.5 km
Ascent: 90 m
Descent: 90 m

For an extra bit of adventure and fun, why not start or end the day with a boat trip? You choose whether to take the ferry from Gjendesheim hut to Memurubu (the return point for today's stage) in the morning or in the afternoon from Memurubu to your hut. This trip will give you a different perspective of the lake.

Note 1: Keep in mind that ferry departures and schedules are limited - in high season there are up to 3 departures a day from each port. Check the timetables to buy tickets, especially the morning departures and the last return trip of the day. Don't miss them! If you do, don't worry, you can always walk and enjoy Jotunheimen one last time as a family at your own pace.

Enjoy a relaxing and fun family walk along the beautiful lake Gjende. The stage is designed to be relaxing, giving you plenty of time to connect with the landscape and each other. Children will love this gentle walk with easy paths and breathtaking views of the sparkling lake, waterfalls and imposing peaks. As you walk along the north shore, you'll pass peaceful waters with plenty of places to stop, take photographs and enjoy the tranquillity. You may also find a small pebble beach where you can dive during the summer months. Have fun!

Note 2: Please note that stage details (distance and duration) may vary as they do not include the boat trip.

Gjendesheim

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Gjendesheim
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5

Gjende Lake Viewpoint

Duration: 05:00 h
Distance: 8 km
Ascent: 690 m
Descent: 690 m

Today you'll set off from Gjendsheim Hut on a beautiful round trip to the lookout point at Lake Gjende and back. The walk offers magnificent panoramic views of the sparkling lake against a backdrop of towering mountain peaks. From the cabin, follow the path that climbs gently but steadily to the viewpoint.

You'll pass several scenic spots along the way, including some sections where the trail becomes a little more challenging, but rewarding with breathtaking views. Continue through undulating terrain, stopping at today's highest point (1672m) to take photos, have a break or just take in the beauty of the area.

When you reach the lookout point, you'll be rewarded with a sweeping view of Lake Gjende, surrounded by the majestic peaks of Jotunheimen National Park. After a rest and lunch, retrace your steps back to Gjendsheim hut, where you can relax and enjoy the warmth of the cabin after a day of exploration.

Gjendesheim

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Gjendesheim
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6

Travel to Oslo

Duration: 01:50 h
Distance: 4.85 km
Ascent: 130 m
Descent: 130 m

If you're feeling energetic after breakfast and before continuing your road trip, there is an optional loop trek to and from Gjendsheim hut that takes less than 2 hours. A nice short circuit to say goodbye to Jotunheimen. You will hike on the hillside near the cabin and in front of Lake Gjende, from where you have a beautiful view of the lake and the surrounding slopes.

Back at the cabin you can start your journey back to Oslo. A hotel is waiting for you in the city, get some rest after this adventure, you deserve it!

Scandic Byporten (Oslo)

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Scandic Byporten (Oslo)
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Departure day

After checking out of your hotel, your family adventure comes to an end. Today you can either continue your journey through beautiful Norway or return home with unforgettable memories of your trekking experience. Whether you decide to explore more of Norway or just relax at home, this incredible family trip will stay with you forever. We wish you a safe journey and hope to see you on the trails!

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Included

  • Full travel guide

    We will send you on your way with a digital travel guide that includes a route description for the Jotunheimen Trek, interactive hiking maps, and the most important information applicable to your trek

  • Accommodation

    During your Jotunheimen Trek, you will spend your nights in mountain huts. In the mountain huts we normally only book dormitories, but we can look into private rooms on request. If the private rooms are fully booked or not available in the hut, we automatically book a bed in dormitories for you. Please note that private rooms are more expensive and there will be an additional charge for this.

  • Full-board

    Accommodation at the huts includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We will arrange this for you as well. This allows you to travel lighter and have one less thing to worry about.

  • Accommodation before and after the trip

    Accommodation before and after the trek is included. If possible, we also organize breakfast.

Excluded

  • Traveling to and from

    You have to make your own way to the starting point. The total amount does not include personal transport.

  • Transfers

    Should you need any form of (public) transport on location, this is not part of the trekking package. This includes the use of taxi, bus, cable cars, gondolas, ferries, etc.

  • Travel Insurance

    Your international travel insurance is your own responsibility. Discuss your itinerary with the insurance company before your trek.

  • Personal expenses

    Personal expenses on such as souvenirs, drinks, and other similar expenses are for your own account.

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