Jotunheimen

Norway_Wikivoyage_locator_maps_-_Jotunheimen - 140px|Location of the Jotunheimen area in Norway

Jotunheimen is Norway's most famous mountain area, most of which is protected as a national park. This mountain range includes the highest summits in Norway (and Northern Europe) and some of the wildest alpine areas in Norway. While a few summits are only accessible by climbers, most of the area can easily be hiked by most visitors with proper boots and fitness. Glaciers can only be traversed with a guide and proper equipment. The name "Jotunheimen" has its roots in Norse mythology, and literally means "The home of the giants" (the mountain range was previously referred to as "Giant Mountains"). Jotunheimen is part of a long, virtually continuous line of mountains separating East Norway from coastal and fjord neighborhoods of Middle Norway and West Norway. Hardangervidda and Dovrefjell are other important parts of this great barrier. The western most part of Jotunheimen sits at the intersection with the great Sognefjord and the fjord's adjacent valleys. The eastern part of Jotunheimen rises gradually above the mountain plateau west of road 51. Road 55 marks the northern limit of Jotunheimen, while roads E16 and 53 mark the southern limit.

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Galdhöpiggen - Norway's highest summits are in Jotunheimen. Some for expert mountaineers only. Galdhøpiggen (Norway's highest) is relatively easy, but guide is needed across the glacier. Besseggen_Hike,_Norway_(14673663307) - Besseggen ridge at Jotunheimen

History

Several English and German noblemen used to visit Jotunheimen in late 1800s and early 1900s to explore the mountain area, and climb the mountains. The Norwegian poet Vinje named many of the peaks in the western part of the park and is justly celebrated with a monument near Fondsbu DNT Hut. The Norwegian national playwright Ibsen set one of the most famous scenes in his classic Peer Gynt on the dramatic Besseggen Ridge in the eastern part of the park. The Besseggen Ridge has become one of the most visited natural attractions in Norway with 1–2 people passing any given point every 2–3 minutes in high summer – not a place for solitude! The eccentric Englishman HC Slingsby popularised the area through his trip reports published in the Scottish Mountaineering Journal in the 1880s and 1890s. He also published a classic book-length account entitled Norway: the northern playground. Three in Norway (by two of them) (written by Lees and Clutterbuck, 1882) is a classic travelogue about a long summer and early autumn spent mostly around Gjende lake.

How is the Landscape of Jotunheimen

Jotunheimen has alpine mountains, glaciers with lakes and small rivers. Utladalen canyon and the deepest valley in Norway, runs like a deep crack between Western and Eastern Jotunheimen.

Vettisfossen from above - Vettisfossen waterfall plunges into Utladalen valley

Flora and fauna

This is a high mountain area with very few trees, mostly heathery terrain with some bushes.

How is the Climate in Jotunheimen

Rapid weather changes can occur and there are lots of sin the winter due to the high altitude and the summer is nice with up to over 25|C|F|sigfig=1 when there is good and sunny weather. Note that at higher altitudes deep snow can remain from winter until midsummer. The hiking season varies, but usually starts in late June, while July–August are the best months. Visitors should obtain specific information about snow conditions if they plan to hike in June. Utladalen valley is largely lowland and can be visited in May.

Travel to Jotunheimen

Nasjonalparker Syd-Norge ny - Location of Jotunheimen (# 5) and other national parks in southern Norway

Jotunheimen can be visited from north and south. From Oslo it is about 380 kilometers to the north (Lom (Norway) | Lom) and about 230 kilometers to the south (Beitostølen) or 265km to Tyinkrysset.

By car

There are no roads within the boundaries of the national park.

Road E16 (Filefjell mountain pass) runs on the south edge of area
Road 51 (Valdresflye pass) runs on the eastern side, this road climbs to about 1400 meters and allows a high starting point
Road 55 (Sognefjellet pass) runs on the western edge, this road climbs to almost 1500 meters and allows a high starting point
The private road to Juvasshytta climbs to 1800 meters and gives a relatively short walk to Galdhøpiggen and there is also a summer skiing resort.
Road 53 (Årdal-Tyin road) offers good access from low starting point in Årdal (Utladalen valley in particular) and from Tyin lake a high starting point.
Road to Eidsbugarden, summer only, no asphalt

By Rail

Train from Oslo and Gardermoen Airport to Otta 300km north of Oslo and take bus 80km west to Lom (Norway) | Lom.

Travel on a Bus in Jotunheimen

Nor-Way Bussekspress - express buses - Most express buses running through the region are operated by this company. Connections to Oslo, Lillehammer, Sogn, Trondheim and Nordfjord

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Valdresekspressen - express coach - ☎ +47 61 36 59 00 +47 61 36 16 00 - Route (Up to five daily departures): Oslo -Hønefoss -Valdres -Beitostølen -Gjendesheim (only summerseason to Gjendesheim) and Oslo -Hønefoss -Valdres -Tyinkrysset -Tyin -[[Årdal.

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Øst-Vest Xpressen - express coach - ☎ +47 61 36 59 00 +47 61 36 16 00 - Route (One departure per day): Bergen -Voss -Lærdal -Tyinkrysset -Fagernes -Lillehammer.

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Snowmobile - snowmobile - ☎ +47 61 36 59 00 +47 61 36 16 00 - Connections: Tyin -Tyinholmen -Eidsbugarden (Fondsbu) and Beitostølen -Bygdin. In summerseason there is a local bus-service on those two routes.

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Bus through the Sognefjellet mountain pass from Sogndal and Luster to Otta and Lom (Norway) | Lom, operated by Nettbuss (updated 2022).

Fees and permits

If you want to fish and there is a small fee. Contact the local tourist information for more details. Hiking, skiing etc. is free, but in many cases you will want to join a tour or hire a guide.

How to get around in Jotunheimen

Landgeneralkart 44, Jotunheimen, 1960 - Topographical map of Jotunheimen and northern Gudbrandsdal (1960)

The only way to travel within Jotunheimen national park is by foot or by cross-country skis. The DNT (the Norwegian Trekking Association) has a network of hiking routes with lodging in Jotunheimen.

Outside the boundaries of the park there are roads partly into area, for instance the private road to Juvasshytta and the public road to Eidsbugarden (along Tyin lake) and the private Tindevegen between Årdal and Turtagrø (in Luster).

Skagastølsryggen - Alpine summits in Western Jotunheimen.

What to see in Jotunheimen

DSC 3026opt - Hurrungane summits with Turtagrø hotel, road 55 and junction with Tindevegen private (toll) road

A fabulous alpine mountain area; probably the best in the whole of Scandinavia. There are countless glaciers, emerald lakes, summits and steep cliffs. Most of the area is protected as national park or landscape park.

While the national park itself is not available by vehicle or bus, mountain range can be seen from roads at the perimeter: E16 and county roads 51 (Valdresflya) and 55 (Sognefjellet). The pivate road Tindevegen between Turtagrø and Årdal perhaps offers the best view as it runs on the western edge of Hurrungane group (western Jotunheimen).

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Here you can go hiking both in summer and by cross country skiing in the winter. Several possibilities of guided glacier hiking and guided climbing in the high mountains.

In Jotunheimen you can climb several alpine mountains. Jotunheimen's highest mountain is GPS 61.636, 8.313 Galdhøpiggen at 2469m above sea level. Galdhøpiggen is also the highest mountain in Norway and in Europe north of the Alps. Second highest is GPS 61.651, 8.558 Glittertind with 2464m. These are both long, but technically easy hikes. One of the most famous hiking routes in Jotunheimen is across GPS 61.503, 8.727Besseggen, a narrow edge with steep cliffs on both sides. The most famous mountain where you have to climb to get to the top, is GPS 61.461, 7.873 Store Skagastølstind(2405m).

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Halal Food & Restaurants

What you bring with you, or buy at the local hotels in the park. Try elk Burgers or reindeer steak. Water from rivers and streams is generally safe and of high quality. Rivers lower than settlements and farms should be avoided. Streams flowing from barren high mountains have good water. Glacial melt water may irritate some stomachs.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Spiterstulen mountain hostel - Some lodgings in Spiterstulen, Jotunheimen

There are several places where you can get lodging in the mountain, both full service mountain hotels and self service cabins. Visit DNT (the Norwegian Trekking Association) for more information.

Lodging

Camping Places

Backcountry

Right to access in the Nordic countries|Wild camp. Not more than three days in a row on the same spot and at least 150 meters from buildings.

Stay Safe

Glittertind - no-nb digifoto 20160511 00289 blds 07388 (cropped).jpg|1280px||Characteristic snow drift on Glittertind. Caution is needed on snow and around glaciers.

Always bring a map (1:50,000 or 1:75,000) and a compass – even if you have a Satellite navigation|satellite navigator ( GPS) – and pay attention to the local weather forecasts. Always remember to tell where you go and when you expect to arrive there, to someone who has enough info to summon help if you do not show up. Talk to local residents if you are in doubt. While a national park and there are generally no guards or fences, visitors are expected to take care of themselves. Jotunheimen is mostly above the treeline and the surface is rugged with rocks, boulders, snow and glaciers; sturdy boots are needed to walk safely and weather can be cold and rough even in midsummer.

For hiking over glaciers you need a guide unless you are experienced enough yourselves. The same applies if you are going on other types of demanding hikes or do not know what to expect. Note the risk for Snow safety|avalanches

News & References Jotunheimen

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