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The best way to get really close to the nature of Norway is to put on your hiking boots. You will discover a landscape like no other – dramatic waterfalls, majestic mountains, fantastic fjords and the freshest air you have ever tasted. You breath will not be taken away by the hiking, but by the natural beauty all around.

Hiking through this stunning Norwegian scenery will be the natural surroundings through longer more challenging good for both your mind and body alike. You will be able to hikes. What ever you choose, there are trails and terrain to really get away from all the pressures that seem to come suit all levels of fitness and experience. The paths are clearly with modern life and stay at beautiful self-service cabins or a marked with a red T and are looked after by the Norwegian cosy family run hotel. Norway is the perfect destination to get Tourist Organisation. Do remember to always follow the back to nature and recharge your batteries. marked paths.

In all parts of the country, you will find great hiking terrain, There is no better way to discover Norwegian history and well-marked trails, superb accommodation choices, locally traditions than by foot. For example, Rjukan in Telemark produced cuisine and wonderful wine. A treat always tastes offers a hike called “The Sabateurs Footsteps”, showing the better at the end of an active day. steps taken to prevent Hitler creating Atomic weapons. This provided inspiration for the film, “The Heroes of Telemark”. Norway has 42 spectacular National Parks and even in the Or “The Pilgrim Walk”, that takes you along the historic largest cities it is only a short distance from amazing coun- Middle Ages roads that leads to St.Olav’s grave in Trondheim. tryside. Hiking in Norway is about keeping things simple, it is Both fascinating as well as being beautiful. about peace and tranquillity and getting back to nature. We look forward to welcoming you soon to Norway, voted The opportunities for pure escapism are endless. You may ‘One of the best hiking destinations in the world’ by The wish only to take short daily walks or you may wish to explore Lonely Planet in 2011. © anders gjengedal/visitnorway.com

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Attractive Hiking adventures.��2-3 The Pilgrims' Way (St. Olav Way) ��4-5 Southern Norway ��6-11 Fjord Norway �� 12–16 Olav Olsen, 4 Naturopplevingar Fjell Norway ��20-29 Northern Norway ��30-33 1 The hiking season generally runs from May to October – but The Classic depends on the specific area. Mountains �� 37 © CH / visitnorway.com Along the coast, hiking is often 3 possible all year round. The Norwegian Trekking Association �� 38 2 In Norway, paths are marked with stone cairns and with Information about the red painted T's or signposted catalogue: according to the international Publisher: hiking standard; which system Innovation Norway. is used where, is listed in this brochure. Cover photo: "Nærøyfjorden Sogn og Fjordane" © 3 Local culinary traditions, Benjamin Hjort/Fjord recipes and specialities will Norway Layout: Legind A/S pamper your palate. Some farms offer cooking classes, We take no responsibility and where you can learn to cook give no guarantee for the traditional Norwegian dishes. accuracy of the content of advertisements and information 4 Hiking with a guide means of individual providers or you can experience the Nor- destinations. wegian mountains from a new perspective and will learn more Text and images may only be © CH/visitnorway.com © Innovativ Fjellturisme AS - for example by climbing or used - even in extracts - by 1 2 hiking on a glacier. prior arrangement with Innovation Norway. 1 © Terje Rakke/Nordic Life/vn.com © Terje Rakke/Nordic Life/Fjord Norway NORWAY HAS A WIDE RANGE OF Attractive Hiking adventures

HISTORIC HIKES Parts of Norway's long and eventful history can now be experienced on foot, either on a guided hike, or independently with the help of good maps and signposts.

The Saboteur route This guided walk takes you in “the saboteurs' footsteps” at The Pilgrim’s Path Rjukan: A legendary sabotage The St. Olav Ways connect to prevent Nazi Germany from history, natural and cultural producing nuclear weapons heritage, and encompass an from heavy water. extensive network of trails Distance: Eight kilometres leading to Nidaros Cathedral, each way the main goal of a pilgrimage Duration: Three hours here. Price per person: NOK 200 Organised trips and more Season: May to October information on pages 4 and 5, Difficulty: Easy © Stein Thue © Fotograf Jacobsen and on stolavways.com visittelemark.com

GLACIER WALKING Join experienced and knowledgeable guides on one of Norway's 1,600 glaciers (equivalent albeit to only 0.7% of the area of Norway)

Galdhøpiggen © Briksdal Adventure Jostedalsbreen is mainland The hike starts at Juvashytta Europe's largest glacier (487 cabin and after about square kilometres) and has 28 seven-and-a-half kilometres tributary glaciers. you arrive on Norway's roof - Brenndalsbreen is one of Galdhøpiggen, 2,469 metres these, and Briksdal Adventure above sea level. offers guided walks here. Vertical climb: Approximately Vertical climb: Approximately 620 metres. Duration: Six to 300 meters. Duration: Five to seven hours. Difficulty: six hours. Difficulty: Medium Demanding. Season: June to Season: June to September mid September. Price per Price per person: person: NOK 200 (adult) NOK 650 (adult). Minimum age: Seven years Minimum age: Twelve years. © Juvasshytta juvasshytta.no nordfjord.no/glacierhike

Hike & sail A good option for those who want to combine walks in the stunning fjord landscape with kayaking.

Hike and sail along FjordKysten, Fjord Norway Hike, kayak and sail, Ålesund Sail on board a yacht to some and Sunnmøre of the most beautiful hikes Join an unforgettable five-day along FjordKysten. The trip, with a perfect organiser will customise the combination of hiking, trip based on your preferences kayaking and boat trips in and the conditions. beautiful scenery. Duration: Five days Duration: Five days Difficulty: Adapted to suit the Difficulty: Medium clients Season: June to September Season: All year Price per person: NOK 10,000 Price per person: NOK 5,750 © Benjamin Hjort © Gunnar Skjølberg actin.no butesail.com 2 © Sverre Hjørnevik © Kristin Baune Bochud NORWAY HAS A WIDE RANGE OF Attractive Hiking adventures

MULTI-DAY TRIPS Thanks to DNT's extensive network, you can choose between dozens of walks all over the country. DNT Oslo and Surroundings offer group trips for those who prefer not to walk independently.

The Triangle route is one of Hardangervidda across Norway's most popular This hike is relatively easy in roundtrips and lies in Rondane, slightly hilly landscape. Day Norway's oldest national park. stages vary from five to seven Here you will find some of the hours. By the way, last remaining herds of wild Hardangervidda is Northern reindeer in Norway. Europe's largest mountain Distance: Approximately 72 plateau. Distance: kilometres. Duration: Four Approximately 93 kilometres days. Season: June to Duration: Seven days September. Accommodation: Season: July to September in mountain lodges and/or Accommodation: In DNT cabins of a good standard cabins (alternatively camping) Difficulty: Medium Difficulty: Easy © Kari Larsen © Sissel Landset turistforeningen.no visitnorway.com/hiking

PACKAGE TOURS If you are after guided hikes, booked hotels and luggage transportation, then a tour operator is what you need.

Guided walks from hotel Take a trip to Europe's to hotel northernmost point If you are after guided hikes, Far off the beaten track and booked hotels and luggage mass tourism, mainland transportation, then a tour Europe's northernmost point operator is what you need. awaits; Kinnarodden. Reach «Fjellferie» specialises in “the edge of the world” with hiking and cycling tours in the tour operator “Expedition mountains of Southern Earth”. Duration: 10 - 11 Norway, and collaborate with hours. (including boat trip) several tour operators in the Distance: Approximately 24 UK. kilometres. Difficulty: Expert Bookable products can be Season: June to September found on page 41 and Price per person: NOK 1,390 © Fjellferie AS © Ruan de Flamingh fjellferie.no visitnordkyn.no

FIXED Base HOLIDAYS The ideal holiday for those who want to stay in one place, with good accommodation and activities on offer. Classic Walks

Hemsedal The small mountain resort of Hemsedal is perfect for those who want an active holiday all in one place: Hiking, cycling, fishing, via ferrata and climbing, are just some of the activities on offer. Season: June to September Worth noting: In Hemsedal The Norwegian “Classics” they have developed a «Top Still not seen enough tour 20»: 20 marked mountain suggestions? Then possibly hikes, which will take you to Norway's most spectacular just as many summits in the hikes, the so-called “classics”, © Nils-Erik Bjørholt © Sverre Hjørnevik region. hemsedal.com are presented on page 37 3 Pilgrimage in Norway

A pilgrimage in Norway is more than a journey through Nordic history, European tradition and Norwegian culture. It is also a very personal experience. The holy shrine of St Olav in Nidaros and the motivation for walking varies. Cathedral, Trondheim, has been the most Some walk because they feel the need to important pilgrimage site in the Nordic step away from the noise of today's © Wikipedia Commons countries since the canonisation in 1031. information society, to find time to reflect Even today, the cathedral is a treasured on their own existence. Others want to destination for thousands of walkers challenge themselves physically and Olav the holy from all over the world. 2,000 kilometres mentally. Some see the walk as an Year 995: Olav Haraldsson is born of Norwegian landscape, magical educational journey, while others walk to scenery, cultural heritage and beautiful find God. Regardless of the motivation, Year 1007: Heads out on a Viking towns and villages is an important the common denominator for the expedition, age 12 reason, but not the only one. Virtually all walker's experience seems to be the modern pilgrims describe a journey full same as it always has been: A spiritual Year 1014: Baptised i Rouen, France of added value in the form of a unique journey, close to nature, culture and Year 1015: Returns to Norway, is personal experience. history, which represents something elected king and much more profound than an ordinary hike or holiday. introduces Christianity Walking pilgrimage A pilgrimage is in essence a religious Year 1030: Falls at the Battle of tradition, and historically a pilgrim is a Nidaros cathedral – the Stiklestad person walking towards a sacred place to Nordic's most important pray, give thanks and do penance. Today, pilgrimage site Year 1031: Olav is canonised the routes and the walks are open to Both the journey and the goal are everyone, regardless of their spirituality, important for pilgrims. That said: Nidaros 4 © iStock Photo

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On stolavsways.com you will find more information about the pilgrim trails in Norway and recommended routes. A useful travel EUROPEAN planner makes it simple to create your own CULTURE ROUTE itinerary. You can enter the start and end point of the walk, attractions, accommodation, Cathedral is a spectacular goal to reach. dining etc. You will also find recommended From a simple wooden chapel over St walks with ready-made itineraries and popular Olav's burial site, the church has evolved points of interest. into a magnificent cathedral, Norway's national sanctuary and the traditional Receiving the Olav Letter location for the consecration of the All pilgrims can obtain a Pilgrim's Passport, country's King. Located in the heart of where you can collect stamps in certain Trondheim, the cathedral is one of churches, lodgings and parish offices along Norway's most impressive buildings, the route. Those who have walked at least 100 filled with beautiful artworks and richly kilometres can receive the Olav Letter as proof ornamented stone sculptures. Close to that they have completed their pilgrimage. Will the cathedral lies Nidaros Pilgrim you take up the challenge? Center, a welcoming and vibrant reception centre where all pilgrims can Read more at stolavsways.com meet and stay. This is where the Olav Letters or diplomas are presented. Both experienced and novice walkers are offered a warm welcome. 5 Aust-Agder

Southern Norway

NORDKAPP Berlevåg Vardø

Kirkenes

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Nowhere is the landscape so full of contrasts as in Southern Norway. Along the coastalVega paths Brønnøysund

there are fantastic views of sun-soaked rocks and the open sea. However, just a few hours’Rørvik

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have to go far to find some amazing walking opportunities. Steinkjer

In Setesdalheiene, 800 – 1,400 metres with well-maintained walks suitable for The climate in the south is mild. In the above sea level, you will find the SVR anyone from beginners to the lower areas you can start theTr ondheihikingm

Conservation Area – Norway’s second experienced mountain goat. season in April,Kristiansund but in the higher areas it largest protected area. Europe’s Gaustatoppen Mountain is 1,883 metres is better to wait until June for optimal Oppdal Røros southernmost wild reindeer herd lives above sea level and on a clear day you conditions. Molde here. Wild reindeer are shy, but if you are can see one sixth of Norway from this Ålesund lucky you may spot them. Nonetheless, summit. we can guarantee you amazing

experiences. DNT’s network of hiking Telemark is also known for its cultural JOTUNHEIMEN trails is extensive both within and outside heritage. The Telemark Canal was NATIONALPARK Trysil

DEN JOR the protected area. It is therefore traditionally an important mode of NEF SOG possible to customise a walk to suit your transport, but is today a unique tourist fitness level and the weather conditions. attraction with a varied terrain and D OR HARDANGERVIDDA FJ Bergen R Oslo amazing hiking opportunities. In GE NATIONALPARK RDAN The Setesdal region has 8,000 north Telemark you will find Rjukan, HA Gaustatoppen FOLGEFONNA Haukeli 2 inhabitants spread out over 5,000 km , known as the cradle of industry, NATIONALPARK Rauland Hovden Lifjell which results in vast areas for recreation. where Norsk Hydro industries started Vrådal N Larvik ORDE Whether you wish to walk from cabin to more than 100 years ago. Today FJ E YS Setesdal cabin in the mountains or go for day trips Rjukan is a lively mountain village, but L Langesund Stavanger from the hotels in the valley, you will find the industrial heritage makes this a brilliant possibilities in Setesdal. unique historic town. Rjukan offers a range of outdoor activities and is also the Kristiansand Lindesnes In Telemark you will find a combination of gateway to Hardangervidda, the highest gentle valleys and towering mountains mountain plateau in northern Europe. 6 Hiking suggestions

Falkeriset

A popular mountain trail with 360 degrees of panoramic views over Hardangervidda. The Sherpas from Nepal have created a beautiful stone path up to the viewing point. The path has steps built into the mountains and the ascent is gradual, making it a fairly easy walk. You walk through birch woods, before you arrive at the viewing point above the tree line. Are you lucky, you might see some wild reindeer along the way. The walk starts at the parking lot in Kromvikvegen. Directions: From Rauland you follow the road riksvei 362 towards Haukeli and take off where it is signposted Kromviki. Follow the Kromvikvegen road for 11 km and you will arrive at the parking lot. Distance: 3km return Difficulty: Easy/Medium visittelemark.com/hiking © Vandreregionen Vest-Telemark/Hamish Moore

Hægefjell - Vrådal Nisser and Vråvatn. The walk all around you! is amazing whether you only Distance: 12 km, takes Facts This is a challenging trip in complete parts of the trip or approx. 6 hours in total beautiful mountain surrounds the whole trip. From Season: June-October Location with panoramic views over Stemnetten and onwards up Difficulty: Challenging Southern Norway Vrådal and the watercourses the mountains, you have views visittelemark.com/hiking encompasses the counties of Telemark, East Agder and West Agder. High mountain experiences at Hovden travel In Southern Norway there This walk is all the way north in is two international Setesdal Austhei. The start is airports (in Kristiansand by Berdalen, at 800 metres and Torp/Kristiansand) above sea level, and stays at with good links to most of around 1,200 metres for the the major cities in Europe. majority of the walk. In addition, the region has You can choose to stay in your great ferry links to the own tent or in the DNT cabins. continent making it easily accessible. Duration: Three days Season: June to October For more information Difficulty: Expert visittelemark.com setesdal.com © Anders Martinsen setesdal.com 7 Setesdal

Setesdal is centrally located in Southern Norway. The landscape varies from low-lying communities to wild and beautiful mountains. You can choose between short walks, or hike for days from cabin to cabin in the mountains. We promise you, there are great hiking opportunities, whatever your age.

The settlements in Setesdal offices and other key tourist There are plenty of options for are all located along rv. 9 – attractions. those who want to enjoy the PRICE EXAMPLE the main artery from the ferry comfort of cosy accommoda- Prices per overnight stay terminal at Kristiansand to The walks are of varying de- tion in the valley. Walking, as from NOK 350 pp the fjords. The landscape grees of difficulty, but most of an activity in Setesdal, is pop- changes character from them are suitable for families. ular among both locals and low-lying villages furthest DNT has a large network of visitors. Remember too that south in Evje to the high trails, with accompanying hiking can be combined with Facts mountains at Hovden in the cabins, on the big mountain many other exciting activities. north. Wherever you choose to plateaus - Setesdal vesthei Transport: stop, you will find great hiking and Setesdal austhei. Here Our central location means Ferry from Denmark opportunities nearby. you can wander for days in the you have more time for adven- to Kristiansand – the mountain terrain, but remem- ture! crossing takes just over 3 Both summit hikes and ber, you will need to carry The season usually runs from hours roundtrips are well-marked suitable equipment. The the middle of June to October. and signposted, and there are weather can change rapidly in Kjevik airport, detailed maps and information the mountains, and a map and For more information about Kristiansand is well for every walk. Information can compass is mandatory. the different possibilities, visit connected both nationally be obtained from local tourist setesdal.com/vandring and internationally

Daily express bus from Kristiansand, with connections to Oslo, Stavanger and Bergen

3 - 4.5 hours from Oslo. 1 - 3 hours from Kristiansand.

For more information: Destinasjon Hovden Phone: + 47 37 93 93 70 [email protected] setesdal.com

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8 Walking in Telemark

Finnmark

Troms

Nordland

Nord- Trøndeland

Gaustatoppen © Hans-Dieter Fleger Buskerud Hordaland Akers- Oslo hus Easy walks straight from the spectacular hiking on in Telemark, described as TELEMARK car, walks along Telemarks' Hardangervidda, Northern Norway in miniature, and Østfold Rogaland Vest- idyllic summer coast, summit Europe's largest mountain create your own walking fold hike to Southern Norway's plateau - the choice is yours. holiday tailored to your needs. Aust Agder highest mountain or Be inspired by the possibilities Vest- Agder

Top 6 in Telemark

The coastal path Hægefjell, Vrådal/ Marked routes along Nissedal the coast to Langesund. 1,022 metres above sea Family-friendly terrain. level. Intermediate to demanding hike. Gaustatoppen, Rjukan 1,883 metres above sea Falkeriset, Rauland level. Two hours one way. Partly paved trail to the Hills, but family-friendly. top. Family-friendly terrain in high mountain landscape. Lårdalsstigen, Dalen Gygrestolen, Bø 800 metres above sea level. Challenging hike. Demanding route from 350 metres vertical climb. Dalen to Lårdal. Seven-and-a-half 14 kilometres one way. View kilometres one way. over the Telemark canal.

Good location convenient, varied, wild and beautiful

Wonderful hiking in real Norwegian coastal culture combined with exciting outdoor adventures. Just two hours from Oslo lie 62 kilometres of marked trails along the coast THE COASTAL PATH heading south to Kragerø. Here you walk in hilly landscapes, along cliffs and through leafy forests. The trail takes you through the charming coastal town of Langesund, with plenty of history and beautiful wooden houses. Gea Norvegia Geopark covers a large area of the landscape and there are information boards about the area's history and geology. Choose from six different routes; take a two hour walk to one of the stunning viewpoints or a longer hike. The trails are all well-marked.

Quality Hotel & Resort Skjærgården, Langesund Starting point for walks along the coastal path. © Steinar Skilhagen Prices per person in a double room from NOK 590 including breakfast and admission to the Aquapark Refreshing walks along the Bamble coast visittelemark.com

Enjoy the fresh scent of thousands of fruit trees and allow yourself to be enchanted by the wonderful landscape in Sauherad. The farmers in this historic WALKING TO farming community welcome all the family to their fruit farms, with bountiful farm shops; fruit, honey, FRUIT FARMS apple juice and treats from the bakery. Within a radius of just one-and-a-half kilometres, you can head out for a little stroll and visit an art gallery, brewery, antique shop, artisan bakery and winery – all surrounded by enormous fruit orchards.

Beverøya Camping, Bø Great starting point for walks in the middle of © Live Skinnes Telemark. Prices from NOK 550 per day for a three-bed cabin Come and taste the fruit district visittelemark.com

10 This is a spectacular and challenging day trip with Facts breathtaking views. Much of Lårdalstigen the walk runs along the HOW TO GET HERE: mountain edge up to 800 metres above the Telemark From Oslo: 2–4 hours canal. The walk starts at Express buses from Dalen/Eidsborg, a gateway to Oslo, Bergen, Kristiansand, Hiking in the Telemark region. 2–4 hours The walk is 14 kilometres one Vestfoldbanen from way and takes six to eight Oslo to Porsgrunn/Skien, hours. Return to Dalen pier by Sørlandsbanen from Oslo, boat on the Telemark Canal. Kristiansand or Stavanger Welcome to a roundtrip in the Oslo Torp, Oslo Rygge, hiking region, where nature Oslo Gardermoen and culture touch you! Oslo, Larvik, Langesund and Kristiansand Quality Straand Hotel & Resort, Vrådal For more information: Trips to Veneli hiking area and Hægefjell. Prices per VisitTelemark person in a double room © Jørgen Kasin visittelemark.no/.com from NOK 645 including visittelemark.com/hiking breakfast. Lårdalstigen ”Tougher than Besseggen” visittelemark.com Grenland (Bamble) VisitGrenland Gaustatoppen towers majestically visitgrenland.com over Rjukan at an altitude of 1,883 geanor.com metres. The hike to Gaustatoppen is suitable for families with chil- The middle of Telemark dren who are used to walking. Reisemål Bø The best starting point is Stavsro midt-telemark.com along fv. 651. Here you follow DNT's red Ts for five kilometres West Telemark to the top, around two to three Vandreregionen hours. You can also walk to the walktelemark.no top from Svineroi, as well as Sel- stali in Gausdalen. The latter is a Rauland and Haukeli steep alternative and most suited Rauland Turist to those with some experience of visitrauland.com summit hikes. On a clear day you visithaukeli.no can see one sixth of Norway from the top. Turn westwards, and you Rjukan (Gaustatoppen) will see Hardangervidda. VisitRjukan AS visitrjukan.com Gaustablikk Høyfjellshotell Gaustatoppen Excellent base for a hike to © Nancy Bundt Gaustatoppen. Prices per person in a double room from NOK 750 including breakfast The pride of Southern Norway visittelemark.com

Vinje, Rauland and Haukeli lie kilometres long return and takes right by Hardangervidda about one hour. The path runs National Park, Norway's largest through easy terrain, so it is a Falkeriset national park and Northern great walk for young and old. Europe's largest mountain The tourist office has detailed plateau, offering unique maps and tour suggestions, opportunities in unspoiled which guide you to stunning terrain. Here you can walk from viewpoints and historic sites, cabin to cabin in the Trekking and provide you with new Association's network of marked knowledge about wildlife, plants, trails. M/B Fjellvåken II runs a geology and local history. mountain cruise on Møsvatn, Telemark's largest lake. Vierli Tourist Center, Try the new stone paved path to Rauland Falkeriset in Rauland – named Hikes to Falkeriset, after the falcon hunting here in Killingnuten, Silkedalen. the 1700s. Much of the path is Prices per day for a © Guro Lien four-bed apartment from paved and from Falkenuten you NOK 800 Stone path on the roof of Telemark can enjoy the view to visittelemark.com Gaustatoppen. The walk is three 11 Fjord Norway

The Pulpit Rock - Preikestolen 604 metres above sea level

- One of the most visited attractions in Norway, and one of the most photographed sites. In 2011 Preikestolen was listed as one of the world’s most spectacular views and natural attractions by Lonely Planet and CNN GO travel magazine. To walk this popular rock formation, that towers 604 metres over the Lysefjord, visit the region of Stavanger.

That fjord feeling people living off, for and in want to combine all kinds of back? A relaxing mini Come closer. Feel the pull of harmony with dramatic outdoor activities with hiking expedition in a kayak? Cycling the abyss. The force of the nature. at its very best. along idyllic fjord roads? rapids. The crunch of the Making your own way or glacier under your feet. Feel Few other places in the world Is it too wild, too demanding, letting a guide show you the the freedom and freshness of can offer the unique mountain just for the experts? No! unique experiences? In Fjord the landscape. That fjord and fjord combination as Systematic efforts by the Norway, you can achieve your feeling. Magnificent glaciers. Norway can. Perfect hiking tourist industry over the dream with exactly the right Mountain peaks dipping their destinations rise straight out course of many years have kind of challenges. And best toes in the fjord. An extensive of the sea, with spectacular resulted in products that are of all: you get a valuable coastline of island communi panoramic views down along adapted to suit most souvenir into the bargain – the ties, surfing beaches and bird the wild coast – an ideal categories of visitors. Free fall memory of a real adventure, cliffs, and everywhere you go: hiking trip, also for those who with a parachute on your in which you are the star. 12 Hiking suggestions

Trolltunga Few places can offer such variety and contrasts as found in Hardangerfjord and Voss. Trolltunga is one of the most spectacular scenic cliffs in Norway. Trolltunga is situated about 1,100 meters above sea level, hovering 700 metres above lake Ringedalsvatnet in Skjeggedal. The view is breathtaking. The hike goes through high mountains, and the ascent is about 900 meters. The hike is usually possible from mid June, depending on when the snow melts in the mountains. Normally one can hike to Trolltunga until mid September. Duration: eight to ten hours in total (to Trolltunga and return) visitvoss.no/hardangerfjord

ROMSDALSEGGEN – 1,222 METRES ABOVE SEA LEVEL One of the most beautiful and easily accessible hikes in Norway! The trip across the Romsdalseggen ridge can be found in the middle of the most stunning mountain area of Norway. Up on the ridge you have fantastic views over the Romsdal Mountains, where the Trollveggen wall, Romsdalshorn and Vengetindene are the most distinctive peaks. Duration: seven to eight hours

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Aurlandsdalen The Aurlandsdalen Valley – wild and beautiful! Especially the hike from Østerbø Fjellstove to Vassbygdi is quite famous. The untouched, wild and beautiful nature of Western Norway, along with the age-old history and culture of all the small settlements, builds respect and fascination for what is and what once was there. For those who love wildlife, Aurlandsdalen is a paradise. Distance: different route options. Season: From Østerbø to Vassbygdi - End of May to Sept. From Fins - End of June to Sept. sognefjord.no © Johan Berge - Visitnorway.com

Skåla – 1,848 METRES ABOVE SEA LEVEL The Kloumanns tower, on top of Mount Skåla in Stryn, is without doubt the most spectacular tourist cabin in Norway - if not the world!

Here you will find views of fjords, mountains and glaciers. Walking here on the old stone-paved paths and stone steps, with fantastic fjord landscapes as far as the eye can see, is a true cultural experience. The Skåla Opp uphill race is organised every year in mid-August. Skåla Opp is Norway and Northern Europe’s toughest uphill race. Distance: 16 kilometres round trip. Five hours up and two to three hours back. Season: June to September. nordfjord.no/skala © Yngve Skrede

Slogen – 1,564 METRES ABOVE SEA LEVEL Slogen is arguably the finest summit in the Sunnmøre Alps and the view is impressive! From the fjord, a triangular pyramid-like feature rises straight up.

Patchellhytta cabin lies at the foot of Slogen and is a popular day tour objective in itself, but it is also a good starting point for ascents of Slogen, as well as Brekketind (5,833 feet) and Smørskredstind (5,351 feet). There are several alternative routes to Patchellhytta, and onwards to Slogen, either from Øye, Engeset or Urke. visitalesund-geiranger.com © Håvard Myklebust

13 Guided hikes and adventure in Fjord Norway Fjord Norway has many mountains you might dream about, and the way through the demanding terrain. Today, as then, the luckily there are also many people whose job it is to help make mountain guides are primarily based in mountain regions such such dreams become a reality. The occupation of guided as Romsdalen, Sognefjord, Nordmøre and Sunnmøre, but you mountaineering has a rich tradition in the region. Ever since will find providers of guide and adventure in all of our the mid-1800s, strapping local enthusiasts have shown others destinations.

Climbing Blue Ice Hike & Sail Trekking

Skagadølstind Jostedalsbreen Innerdalstårnet © BenjaminHjort © Terje Nordice life as Sail & Hike © Arne Fagerhaug © MattiasFredriksson breogfjell.no uteguiden.com actin.no contrastadventure.no norgesguidene.no briksdal-adventure.com solli-adventure.no didadventure.no

Exploring the most beautiful peaks, glaciers and mountain fjords created? How did the glacier get here? Knowledge routes in FjordNorway requires experience and equipment. makes the experience of nature even richer.There are several Norwegian mountain guides give you far more than just a guiding companies in FjordNorway consisting of real helping hand. They have a keen knowledge of history, nature enthusiasts who live off and for the nature. Be inspired by what and geology and can offer views and insights you would never they have to offer! have discovered on your own. What flower is that? How were

Hike and adventure In the varied landscape of the fjords, an adventure awaits for the hikers who want to combine walking with endless other outdoor adventures!

Voss- have it all! Åkrafjord- trekking the path along Langfoss

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Everbody can do it! It might sound like an expedition of sorts: Real Adventure Sport and then exploring the exciting trails on foot. But anyone can do it. And that means you too. 14 Hike and Stay The picturesque towns and street, the murmur of the surrounding areas. You can the charming historic hotels villages in Fjord Norway are wind to the sound of an enjoy a splendid walk along in the region. framed by nature. Where the electric guitar, or the pristine the fjord or a hike to a last house ends, the waters from a mountain viewpoint that will take your Enjoy the local cuisine and do wilderness starts. With stream to the local ale from breath away. In the region the test some of the local prepared walking trails one of the region’s breweries. offer of accommodation is specialities like Cider from starting within walking very good, with a wide range Hardanger or Sognefjord, or distance of the town centres, The Fjord Norway region is of different alternatives, test the local Breweries like you can experience the rapid ideal for a hiking holiday, with ranging from cabins in the Ægir in the village of Flåm. transformation from nature’s one or a few bases from mountains or by the fjord to tranquility to the fever of the where you can explore the

Myrkdalen Myrkdalen offers both family-friendly hikes and day-hikes to summits with magnificent views of the Sognefjord and Nærøyfjord. Brand new Myrkdalen Hotel offers a range of rooms to suit every taste. With so many marked trails right on your doorstep, the possibilities are plenty. From gentle walks in the surrounding area to longer hikes up mountainsides and along the fjords. You can either venture out by yourself or ask us to organise a guide. This area at the gateway to the stunning World Heritage fjord landscape is at its best during the summer and autumn months. Prices from NOK 648 per person sharing a double room including breakfast. myrkdalenhotel.no © Kyrre Vangen

Nordfjord High standard cabins with a fjord view, close to Jostedalsbreen National Park. Possibilities for hikes on marked trails. Nordfjord is jam packed full of stories and experiences. From the spectacular coastal views in the west to the glaciers and lush mountain farms towards the inner arms of the fjord, this beautiful countryside should be savoured from many different perspectives. The 20 Fjord Trails shows you the highlights.

Experience Bergen's greatest attraction The Fløibanen funicular in Bergen is one of Norway's best- known attractions. Fløibanen can be found in the heart of Bergen, 150 m from Fisketorget – the fish market – and Bryggen wharf, and it takes just 10 minutes to walk to the lower station from where the cruise ships dock along Bryggen. The journey up to Fløyen (320 m above sea level) takes 5–8 minutes. The journey is an experience in itself, and at the top you can enjoy fantastic views over Bergen.

Stalheim Hotel The first hotel at Stalheim opened in 1885 and by 1895 could already accommodate 150 guests. The hotel’s high standard and the fantastic views from Stalheim soon made it famous beyond Norway. One of the best-known visitors to the fjords of Western Norway, Kaiser Wilhelm II, stayed at Stalheim many times. The present-day hotel, which is the fourth on the same site, sleeps 220 guests. The hotel’s light and airy lounges, furnished with a harmonious mixture of exquisite

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Competition Ad_2014.indd 2 09/12/2013 16:48 Fjell Norway Stunning hikes in Norway's national parks.

Northern Europe's tallest mountain, the 2,469 meter high Galdhøpiggen, is here in Norway's national parks region. There is a wide range of activities on offer here, such as hiking, cycling Facts and rafting, all in magnificent scenery. Location The mountain areas in Norway peaks above 2,000 metres, numerous lakes or rivers. If Fjell Norway stretches are full of contrasts and and towards the Swedish you want to try rock climbing from Telemark in the south spectacular experiences. border Trysil, Dovrefjell and or guided summit hikes, to Trøndelag in the north, Alpine mountain peaks are a Rondane. You will find the old downhill biking or rafting, the and from the fjord terrain backdrop to fertile valleys and mining town of Røros in the possibilities are endless. in the west to the Swedish untouched countryside, all northeast of the region. border in the east. providing a perfect backdrop Hardangervidda, to the local cultural heritage. A number of valleys lead you Jotunheimen, Rondane and Transport The hiking trails are well- to charming mountain Dovrefjell are the largest With your own car marked and several hundred villages, which make good national parks, and they offer you can reach Fjell paths are marked following bases if you want to follow the a range of marked trails and Norway via E 6, E16, E134, the national standard, which network of red T-marked lakes full of fish. E136 and Rv7 makes it easy to find your way trails through the largest Oslo-Bergen, in the terrain. national parks of Norway. It is You will always find suitable Oslo-Trondheim also possible to walk from accommodation in hotels in The area stretches from the cabin to cabin. the valleys, in traditional For more enormous plateau of mountain hotels and lodges, information Hardangervidda to The region of FjellNorway has or in a cosy chalet, as well as fjellandfjord.com Skarveheimen and Hallingdal. much to offer other than hikes the network of huts along the fjellnorway.com In the middle, northern and walks. Explore the region T-marked trails of DNT golsfjellet.com Europe's largest mountain with a bike or canoe/kayak, or (Norwegian Trekking trysil.no range Jotunheimen with 300 fish for trout in one of the Association). 20 Hiking suggestions

The hike over Besseggen is one of Norway's most popular walks, with breathtaking views over Jotun heimen and Valdres. The start at Gjendesheim is easily accessible from the main road and can also be reached by public transport. Here you can stay overnight, before you set out on the stunning walk to Memurubu (20 minutes boat trip back to Gjendesheim).

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Tromsø Kautokeino HALLINGDAL, IUNGSDALEN ÅL VESTERÅLEN Memorable mountain hiking in Harstad Skarvheimen, Ål, surrounded by magnificent nature. Narvik LOFOTEN Clear paths from Toviken via Klevahytta to Iungsdalshytta and back to Toviken. Meals and

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21 Facts

Transport Fagernes Airport Leirin: Daily departures to Oslo Airport Gardermoen. See fagernesairport.com Six daily departures to/from Oslo with Valdresekspressen. See jvb.no. Daily departures to/from Lillehammer, Bergen and Sogndal Oslo – Fagernes 180 km Lillehammer - Fagernes 110 km, Gjøvik - Fagernes 100 km, Gol – Fagernes 50 km Valdres For more information © valdresibilder.no Valdres Destinasjon as Jernbanevegen 7 Valdres can offer some of the most rewarding hiking in FjellNorway and N-2900 Fagernes Phone: +47 61 35 94 10 is the perfect base for hiking adventures in Jotunheimen and the famous [email protected] Besseggen. Whether you are looking for family friendly walks, multi-day valdres.com/hiking hikes or want to climb to the top of a 2000-meter summit – Valdres is your natural choice. Enjoy the fresh and clean air and breathtaking views, making the effort worthwhile. There are also a number of other activities to choose from, such as cycling, fishing, dog-sledding on wheels, moose safaris, horseback riding, and visiting traditional summer mountain farms. Read more about the hiking offers on our website valdres.com/hiking.

FILEFJELLSTUENE AURDAL FJELLPARK AND TYIN AKTIV Stay in comfortable and fully Climb Uranostinden (2157 m.a.s.l.) equipped cabins or apartments at with a local mountain guide? Have 1030 m.a.s.l. , surrounded by a fun trip on the Koldedalsbreen nature. Easy and marked hiking glacier? Hiking the historic king’s trails start from right outside your route towards Lærdal? Visit the cabin door. Listen to the silence Vettisfossen waterfall and the and recharge your body and soul! majestic Sognefjord? Combine your hiking holiday with Filefjellstuene are your ideal base fishing, cycling or a round of golf at for great experiences! Prices per the Valdres Golf Club. Prices per apartment 2 people from NOK 795 cabin (4 people) from NOK 3500/ © Filefjellstuene night. Uranostinden climb NOK 900 week. Tyinaktiv © Aurdal Fjellpark p.p. filefjellstuene.no aurdal-fjellpark.no

STOREFJELL RESORT HOTEL BESSEGGEN – Experience the Norwegian GRØNOLEN FJELLGARD mountains in a safe and The Grønolen brothers offer a tour comfortable way. At Golsfjellet, program that covers the whole there are marked hiking trails, spectrum from climbing 2000 meter cycling paths, fishing- and summits via canyoning to a lunch swimming areas. Try our hiking excursion to the old, family run program for the whole family. summer mountain farm. Get ready More demanding hikes, the fjords for outstanding nature and food and other memorable experiences experiences in Jotunheimen! are within close range. Prices from Highlight of the week: Besseggen via NOK 690 p.p./night with half board. Jo-stigen! Weeks 29-32. 5-night tour storefjell.no package NOK 5.690 p.p. in a DBL © Storefjell Resort © valdresibilder.no with full board. gronolen.no 22 Facts

Distance to Lom: Lom to Jotunheimen From Oslo 352 kilometres, Bergen 348 kilometres, Trondheim 280 kilometres.

Accommodation:

Fossheim Hotell Room with breakfast NOK 745 per person per night. Submit the code INVK2014 when you book your accommodation. 2686 Lom Phone: +47 61 21 95 00 [email protected]

Raubergstulen Half board NOK 695 per person per night. 2686 Lom Phone: +47 61 21 18 00 [email protected]

Juvasshytta Galdhøpiggen © Aktiv i Lom Room with breakfast NOK 430 per person per night. 2687 Bøverdalen Who would have thought that the ascent of Northern Phone: +47 61 21 15 50 Europe's highest mountains is one of Jotunheimen's [email protected] more accessible summit hikes? Find more information and offers at Four tips for your active holiday in Jotunheimen visitjotunheimen.com/ On this holiday, there is walks on marked trails or Jotunheimen, or give us a ring hikingcampaign2014 something for all the family, learning about climate for a holiday chat! be it fantastic summit hikes, change. Read the four tips for exciting glacier walks, food getting the most out of your We will see you in from local producers, short next summer holiday in Jotunheimen.

In Jotunheimen you will find peaks for Become a climate researcher for a day Experience the glacier's enchanting Easy walks on well-marked routes all ages! and explore the ice from the inside. colour display and unique formations. promise experiences for life.

Tips 1- Walking in Tips 2 - Travel 70 Tips 3 - Glacier Tips 4 - Short Jotunheimen National metres into the ice walking with an roundtrips in Lom Park. and 6,000 years back in experienced guide. national park village. Jotunheimen is spectacular time. Walking on the ice is more Experience idyllic Lom with nature, easily accessible. Learn about global climate exciting than any adventure the 12th century stave church Marked hiking trails lead you change combined with a short park! Experienced glacier at its centre. Both long and to unspoilt wilderness, the like guided walk to the glacier guides will lead you safely short walks start from the of which you will only ever tunnel. Mimisbrunnr Klimapark across the ice in a landscape national park village. Here you have seen on TV. demonstrates how global of alpine mountains. See the can also visit the unique Galdhøpiggen is northern warming has led to the melting glaciers enchanting colour exhibitions at the National Europe's highest mountain, of Juvfonna at Galdhøpiggen. display and unique Park Centre, Norwegian and is a relatively easily Archeologists have found formations. This engages both Mountain Museum and accessible summit hike. ancient arrow heads, clothing young and old! Fossheim Stone Centre. Besseggen – one of Norway's and shoes here. No text book best known mountain hikes, is can ever convey it as well– a more challenging. unique experience! 23 Hallingdal - a true Norwegian mountain holiday

Explore Norway's most accessible national parks and mountains just a few hours from Oslo and Bergen. High mountain terrain in wild and beautiful scenery, ideal for all sorts of hiking adventures. Geilo – the national work, means it is now panoramic views or a short park village possible for most to family-friendly walk. On many Geilo is the gateway to experience the elation of of the walks, there is a Northern Europe's highest reaching the top of cultural heritage site along mountain plateau, Hallingskarvet. The stone the trail or nearby. Join the Hardangervidda and paved trail is three kilometres hiking programme “10 Hallingskarvet National Park. long and takes about two favourites in Ål” and sign the Hallingnatten in Nesbyen The highest peak in the hours. A hiking map is guestbook. Combine walking “10 Iconic Walks” are the national park stands 1,933 available at the tourist in impressive scenery with hikes you must not miss! metres above sea level, and information office. cycling, fishing, riding, farm visithallingdal.com the surrounding area is easily geilo.no visits and canoeing, especially accessible with many possible in the high mountain area of starting points and lots of ÅL – A SERIES OF Bergsjø. For inspiration, take different walks. NOTABLE HIKES a look at the films on our Hallingdal Museum and in the You will find many adapted website. town centre give you an The Prestholt Trail – and marked walks in Ål on the al.no / aal52.no insight into how people lived stone paved steps hiking portal aal52.no. Here 100-200 years ago. Tour This impressive trail, built in you can head out on a Nesbyen – heritage descriptions: 20 walks, 20 traditional Nepalese stone challenging summit hike with trails and gentle summit hikes, 4 history and mountains heritage trails. The gentle mountains at Facts Nesbyen invite you to walking Hallingnatten is a relatively in easy forest and high easily accessible summit Hallingdal is Norway's largest tourist region and lies mountain terrain. Combine 1,314 metres above sea level, midway between Oslo and Bergen. the walk with a spot of fishing and on a clear day the views or cool down in one of the stretch all the way to Oslo 190 - 260 km Booking: many tempting mountain Hallingskarvet, the Hemsedal and Bergen 240 - 310 km geilo.no lakes. The trails near mountains and NSB Bergen Line. 3 – al.no Gaustadtoppen. 3.5 hours from both Oslo nesbyen.no and Bergen visithallingdal.com PRICE EXAMPLE On this 10 kilometre walk you Oslo Airport and Torp Walking holidays in gentle also have a good chance of Sandefjord Airport Visit Hallingdal mountains - Nesbyen seeing wild reindeer in their Nettbuss Express Phone: +47 32 02 99 26 Ranten Hotel, from NOK natural habitat. [email protected] 399 per person in a double Duration: Three hours visithallingdal.com room, including breakfast. Difficulty: Medium nesbyen.no 24 Hemsedal and Golsfjellet

Hemsedal and Golsfjellet is one of Norway's greatest areas for walking, located in the Hallingdal region, midway between Oslo and Bergen.

Hemsedal - On Golsfjellet mountain you most popular activity, with Scandinavia's alps can combine great hikes with over 20,000 visitors each year. Facts Hemsedal is a paradise for all fishing, riding, cycling, hiking enthusiasts, both paddling, bathing – or simply Top 11 – Golsfjellet Location: novice and experienced. reading a good book on the mountain South Norway - Midway 210 kilometres across 41 top of a mountain. A summit hike programme between Oslo and Bergen. marked trails, point the way to suitable for the whole family. mountain peaks and stunning Hemsedal Top 20 When you have reached at How to get here: mountain areas. Marked walking trails to 20 least six summits, you are From Oslo 222 km All the hikes deliver amazing beautiful peaks around entered into our competition From Bergen 276 km views and attractions, such as Hemsedal, classified to win great prizes. Oslo Airport, Bergen lakes and waterfalls. according to their level of Airport, Fagernes Airport difficulty. You can get a free map with a Several departures Why not combine your walk registration card at the hotels, from Oslo and Bergen with, for example, climbing, Each peak has its own pin, in sports shops and in the 3 hours from Oslo and cycling and fishing. You can and it is particularly popular post box at the top of each 4 hours from Bergen also take the chair lift up to among the youngest to collect mountain. Enjoy your summit Color Line, Stena 1,100 metres above sea level. them. This is Hemsedal's hike! Line, Fjord Line, DFDS A fun experience for everyone! Accommodation: Golsfjellet – the PRICE EXAMPLE PRICE EXAMPLE hemsedal.com family-friendly Walking holiday in Five days family walking golsfjellet.com mountain Hemsedal from NOK 729 holiday on Golsfjellet Golsfjellet mountain, with its per person including mountain. Contact information: rolling, open mountain terrain • Free guided walk • Accommodation with full Hemsedal Turistkontor and activities for young and • Hemsedal hiking map board (packed lunch), Phone: +47 32 05 50 30 old, is known as the family- • Three nights in a four- • Guided hike, [email protected] friendly mountain. person apartment at • Bike for one day. hemsedal.com Fanitullen Hotell, Choose between Follow well-marked and including cleaning and Hotel (pp) NOK 3,700 Gol Reisemål adapted paths to the tops, bedding lodge/cabin NOK 2,850 Phone: +47 3202 9700 with magnificent views to • 20 % discount on a large Children 8-15 years, 50% [email protected] Jotunheimen, the Hemsedal pizza at Peppes Pizza in a family room golsfjellet.com mountains and Hallingskarvet, [email protected] among others. 25 Facts

The National Park Region lies in the middle of Nor- way, and encompasses the national parks of Dovrefjell, Jotunheimen and Rondane, as well as Breheimen, Dovre, Sunndalsfjella and Reinheimen.

Dovrefjell, Jotunheimen How to get here: It is just four hours by car from Oslo and Trond- and Rondane heim. Good bus and train connections with several © CH/visitnorway.com daily departures makes is easy to get to the National The National Park Region lies more. Conquer Besseggen and enjoy the peace, Park Region and to get midway between Oslo and and Norway's national tranquility and unique wildlife. around once you are here. Trondheim. Here you will find mountain, Snøhetta, or take Welcome to big adventures in what you want the most – an easier walk along well- the heart of Fjell Norway. More information: genuine, positive adventures, marked paths in Rondane. If Nasjonalparkriket Reiseliv which you will never forget! you fancy 2,000 metre peaks, Phone: +47 61 24 14 44 Six national parks await to then you can enjoy over 200 of nasjonalparkriket.no tempt you with walks, musk them here with us! Bring the ox safaris, rafting and much whole family along on a walk

Nasjonalparkriket Visit Bessheim Mountain Lodge by Besseggen

At Bessheim we offer for passers by, and a accommodation in rooms, delicious three-course dinner PRICE EXAMPLE apartments and at our in the evenings. We use a lot Three nights, half campsite. In the lodge there of mountain fish and reindeer board, in a double are ready-made beds and in our dishes. room from most of our units have their NOK 2,310 pp. own shower and toilet. At Bessheim Mountain Lodge Bessheim we serve good Sjodalen, 2680 Vågå home-cooked food every day Phone: +47 61 23 89 13 bessheim.no © Bessheim Head to Gjende this summer

Throughout the summer, boat Memurubu and Gjendebu. trips run on Gjende. The There are two departures PRICE EXAMPLE boats “Gjende” and returning from Gjendebu. If Trip over Gjende from “Gjendine” will carry you in to you are going to Besseggen NOK 120 pp. the wilderness of or other hikes, you are Jotunheimen, surrounded by welcome to step on board. enchanting scenery. From the pier at Gjendesheim we have Gjende boats Phone: +47 913 06 744 up to six daily departures to 2680 Vågå gjende.no Gjendebåten © Bård Bårdløkken With Besseggen as your nearest neighbour

At the foot of Besseggen, and fantastic view! We have 180 just a few metres from the beds, but guarantee space for PRICE EXAMPLE Gjende boats, you will find everyone! From NOK 535 for Gjendesheim Tourist Lodge. accommodation, We are the natural choice, Gjendesheim Turist Lodge dinner and breakfast. whether you want to walk 2684 Vågå Besseggen or enjoy the other Phone: +47 61 23 89 10 DNT marked routes in the gjendesheim@ area. Local dishes are served turistforeningen.no in the food hall, along with a gjendesheim.no Gjendesheim © Kari Merete Horne

26 Walk Besseggen this summer

With its idyllic location by Besseggen for yourself. Gjende, Memurubu is a Packages, including boat PRICE EXAMPLE natural starting point for transport, accommodation From NOK 995 walks over Besseggen. The and dining. are available including transport, lodge can accommodate 150 between 16 June and 10 July, accommodation and people, and provides good and 17 August and 12 food. food and a welcoming September. atmosphere. Take the Gjende boat to Memurubu this Memurubu Tourist Lodge Phone: +47 61 23 89 99 summer and experience 2686 Lom memurubu.no Memurubu ©v Bård Bårdløkken Randsverk – the hub in Jotunheimen

Randsverk offers accommo- ing and more. Randsverk is dation in all categories from the gateway to Jotunheimen PRICE EXAMPLE camping to luxury cabins, a and Glittertind, with 30 kilo- Cabin, three cafeteria and shop with tour- metres of gravel road into the bedrooms, six people, ist information. New sanitary mountain and 20 minutes by NOK 175 pp. per night buildings and paved area at car to Besseggen. the campsite. Bike and walking routes Randsverk straight from the car park, Camping · Shop · Café · Cabins randsverk.no moose safari, fishing, canoe- Phone: +47 61 23 87 45 © Randsverk AS Outdoor paradise at Rondane National Park

The Rondetunet is a great recreational space. Choose base for hiking, outdoor between cabins or camping. Special offer activities and adventures in Free parking. In the evenings, Book for seven days, magnificent surroundings. The there is coffee and storytelling pay for six. staff here are happy to help in the campfire hut. with tour suggestions. At the The Rondetunet is run mountain centre you will find Rondane Friluftssenter by outdoors courses, hikes, canoe trips, Rondetunet enthusiasts. cycling, fishing, photographic Rondeveien 593, 2477 Sollia opportunities and plenty of Phone: +47 904 15 149 rondetunet.no © Rondetunet Pilgrims Way Oslo to Trondheim over Dovrefjell Mountain

Modern pilgrims still walk cathedral; Nidarosdomen. the ancient St. Olav Way The physical challenge sees today. A walk through you walk through Norway's Norway, through the low lying stunning nature, mentally it communities in the east, up full fills a goal only you know. through Gudbrandsdalen, over Dovrefjell and down to Pilgrims Centre Dovrefjell Trondheim. A walk to the 2661 Hjerkinn world's northernmost Phone: +47 924 83 147 dovrefjell.pilegrimsleden.no © Pilegrimssenter Dovrefjell From cabin to cabin in Rondane

Experience three mountain lodges. Three-course dinner, lodges on Høvringen, in the breakfast, packed lunch and PRICE EXAMPLE heart of Rondane, with daily luggage transportation is Just NOK 5,250 for two stages from six to twelve kilo- included in the price. adults and two metres. Plenty of opportuni- Welcome to the mountains! children under 12. ties for adventures and out- Øigardseter, door activities. Start wherever oigardseter.no you prefer, and book the Putten Seter, Smuksjøseter, Trekanten på Høvringen whole walk at one of the puttenseter.no smuksjoseter.no © Putten Seter

27 Festivals

All over Norway various festivals and historic events pepper the country's main interest: hiking. Here, along with other nature and culture loving tourists, you will enjoy some unforgettable experiences. Set in scenic natural surroundings the © Kenneth Solfjeld © Tarjei Husøy © gundersenogmeg.no tour companies make full use of the mountains for The Træna Festival: Norwegian Mountain Festival: Two of Norway's most famous guided mountain hikes and The small island community of The biggest single event in Norway literary works are Peer Gynt by show off local traditions Træna on the coast of Helgeland has specifically for people who appreciate Henrik Ibsen and Kristin and history through food for years arranged the Træna mountains and outdoor life. For one Lavransdatter by Sigrid Undset. In and cultural events, thus Festival. The festival makes full use week in the middle of July an exciting Gudbrandsdalen you can enjoy open putting their own stamp on of the island's many opportunities for array of hiking trips, summit hikes air performances of both these works the festivals. holding concerts. With local seafood and cultural events are on offer. combined with other literature, and the midnight sun, which means There are wide variety of outdoor history and nature. 24 hours of daylight - an experience offers suitable for all ages and levels peergynt.no, held 1-3 and 7-10 August you cannot ever forget. of fitness. 2013 kristinlavransdatter.no, (only in trena.net, held in July 2014. norsk-fjellfestival.no (only in Norwegain) held 6-10 August 2013 Norwegian), held 7-14 July 2013 Hiking in Norway

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28 Trysil nature’s theme park

Trysil is perfect for those who want to hike in spectacular mountains. Walk along marked trails or choose a family-friendly summit hike PRICE EXAMPLE Trysil Hyttegrend from from Top 10 Trysil. NOK 500 per cabin per night. Radisson Blu Resort Marked routes in canoeing and rafting tours an adventure pool. If you Trysil from NOK 595 per friendly mountains. give you the opportunity to prefer to stay in one of the person per night, Trysil has many wonderful experience the Trysil river cosy cabins at Trysil breakfast, packed lunch areas for walking, and you can rapids up close. Trysil is also a Hyttegrend, we can also and pool admission. enjoy the thrills of hiking in popular fishing spot, and you promise you a pleasant stay. welcoming wilderness every can join a wonderful horse The cabins are located on the day. Take the trip up Trysil ride or unique wildlife safari in Trysil river, with good views of Mountain, one of our 10 the forest. both the river and the Facts summit hikes. From here, you mountain. The service from can see the beautiful Trysil Cabins by the river or the hosts at Trysil Hyttegrend Location: river winding its way through resort hotel on the is excellent, and this is a 220 km northeast of Oslo, the landscape. Trysil has over mountain natural starting point for on the border with 20 well-marked routes and In Trysil, you can choose to walks and other activities. Sweden. trails, suitable for both stay in stunning resort hotels For an overview of all the 181 km south of Røros. children and adults. There is a with water parks, in cabins, or accommodation options go to good selection of cycle paths larger lodges or apartments. trysil.no How to get there: and bicycle hire is available Radisson Blu Resort Trysil is a Two hours 30 minutes too. White water rafting, modern, full service hotel with from Oslo by car. Several daily bus departures. Two hours 45 minutes by bus and two hours by car from Oslo Lufthavn Gardermoen.

Contact information: Destinasjon Trysil SA Phone: +47 62 45 10 00 [email protected] trysil.no © Johan Wildhagen © Jonas Hasselgren

29 NORTHERN NORWAY

Top hikes among islands, fjords and mountains, walks at Europe's northernmost point and untouched wilderness by the border, all this beneath the midnight sun!

24-hour hiking lush vegetation. It is relatively summit hikes; steep climbs Grensefjell and In Northern Norway, it doesn't easy to walk here, and the from the settlements on the wilderness get dark in mid summer, the targets are abandoned fishing coast up through the birch The Border Mountains range sun stays above the horizon, it villages, monumental stone forest and onto the bare towards Sweden, Kjølen, is a bathes the stunning cairns, lighthouses and mountain. Luckily, the landscape of mighty landscape in golden light and Europe's northernmost mountains here come in all mountains, glaciers, lakes, fills hikers with energy. You points. You stay overnight and shapes and sizes. The reward valleys, peaceful pine forest can walk day and night on the dine in colourful fishing is the breathtaking vistas over and few people. The hiking beautiful trails across the villages and coastal towns. jagged peaks, green valleys, trails, both easy and plateaus, up to the mountain Hammerfest and Nordkyn are glaciers, a far-reaching demanding, run through peaks and along the coast. two regions with an archipelago and the open untouched wilderness. The abundance of marked hiking ocean. Dinner and 1,916 metre high Oksskolten, Walking on Europe's routes. accommodation is often in Rago National Park and the northern coast picturesque boathouses and peaks around Narvik, are North of the tree line, on the Summit hikes and wharfs. Vesterålen, the Realm among the most beautiful coast of Finnmark, the trails coastal mountains of Hamsun and South areas of this wild landscape. wind through rolling, hilly Further south, the mountains Helgeland are three of the In the Realm of Hamsun and landscapes of heather and soar thousands of meters up most picturesque stretches of the Narvik area, traces of the dwarf birch, towards steep from the sea, sheltered by an coast, with a myriad of good railway construction and rocky shores, sand and pebble archipelago of islets and trails. dramatic war history, are part beaches and into hollows of reefs. This landscape invites of the experience. 30 Hiking suggestions

Helgeland The Okstind glacier lies on the way up to the roof of Northern Norway, the 1,916 metre high Oksskolten. stekvasselv.com

The Realm of Hamsun The walk to Austervatn is partly on foot and partly by canoe on still forest lakes in unspoiled wilderness. hamsuns-rike.no

Narvik Rallarveien is a hiking route in dramatic scenery from mountain to fjord in the footsteps of the navvies who built the Malmbanen railway. nordnorge.com

Vesterålen Dronningruta (The Queen's Route) runs through dramatic coastal scenery between the fishing village of Stø and the revived village of Nyksund. visitvesteralen.no

Hammerfest Take the boat to Sørøya and walk in easy terrain to the monumental Kjøttvik cairn, 296 metres above sea level, and look out to the North Atlantic. hammerfest-turist.no

Nordkyn The walk to the beautiful sea cliff Finnkirka, runs through easy terrain with fantastic sea views. Facts visitnordkyn.no

Hiking season: Midnight sun: Travel: Northern Norway is June to September Here is a list of when you can far north, but is easy to reach experience the midnight sun in and travel around in. Climate: Northern Norway is the Northern Norwegian hiking • Airports in Bodø, Harstad/ warmed by the Gulf Stream, destinations: Narvik, Tromsø, Alta and and temperatures can vary • Hammerfest: 13 May – 29 Kirkenes, plus 20 short between 6 and 30 degrees July runway airports. Travel Celsius in the summer, but it • Narvik: 24 May - 19 July time Oslo to Tromsø one usually hovers around 10 to • Sortland: 23 May - 23 July hour 45 minutes. 20 degrees. Prepare for • Helgeland: The sun is just • Train to Bodø and Narvik everything from rain and low below the horizon, but it is • (via Sweden) DER POLARKREIS temperatures, weather so light all through the night in • Hurtigruten Bergen to warm you can swim in the June and July. Kirkenes. sea. • Buses and boats throughout Northern Norway.

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FREDRIKSTAD Facts Helgeland Travel: By air Brønnøysund, Sandnessjøen, Mo i Rana, Mosjøen. Combine train and bus. Useful websites: visitvega.no stekvasselv.com Contact: © Heidi Prestengshaug/visithelgeland.com Helgeland Reiseliv visithelgeland.com Fairytale mountains World Heritage site, via through forests and along and wilderness Torghatten, the mountain with tranquil lakes. The highlights The view over thousands of a hole in it, to 885 metre high of this unspoilt wilderness are islands, lush fields, majestic Horntinden on the mainland. the peaks and glaciers of the PRICE EXAMPLE mountains and ocean, is your The scenery inland by the Okstindan massif, standing Hiking package, four reward when you walk one of Swedish border is completely tallest is Oksskolten at 1,916 nights, three days, three the 25 marked routes on different, here you can follow metres above sea level. mountains from South Helgeland; from the the Nordland route for five or visithelgeland.com Brønnøysund, NOK 3,980 eider ducks on outer Vega six days over plateaus, Facts

Travel: Train, bus from Fauske, airport Bodø, Evenes, fast boat from Bodø Accommodation and food: Good and varied accommodation offers, lots of good food! The Realm of Hamsun More information: hamsuns-rike.no © Jiri Kacor/hamsuns-rike.no

The landscape that from the ocean to the Swedish coastal mountains offer views inspired Hamsun border. Further inland lies towards Lofoten. Kayaking on Be inspired by the very untouched wilderness, with the fjord, canoeing inland and a PRICE EXAMPLE landscape that inspired canoe friendly lakes, quiet network of marked trails Kayak trip in stunning fjord Northern Norway's great poet forests, vast plains and suitable for walkers of all landscape for beginners, Knut Hamsun; tranquil fjords mountains. Rago National Park levels; a walking holiday in the NOK 1,250 surrounded by green, sculptural is part of an enormous area on Realm of Hamsun is a diverse rettkjol.com mountains, with endless views both sides of the border, but the experience off the beaten track. Facts

Travel: Ofotbanen train all the way from Europe, by air, bus Accommodation: Wide selection of accommodation offers in the centre of Narvik. Comfortable alternatives in the surrounding Narvik districts. Destination Narvik © Knut Hansvold/nordnorge.com destinasjonnarvik.com

Dramatic nature, inclines to jagged peaks, via and then walk down to the dramatic history walks in mountain terrain at fjord following the footsteps of PRICE EXAMPLE The landscape around Narvik the border with Sweden, to the navvies, who built the Train ticket Narvik to is among some of the most gentler forest walks, with railway. Then take a RIB boat Katterat, walking on dramatic in Northern Norway, fantastic fjord views. The most back to Narvik. Rallarveien and RIB boat with peaks up to 1,800 metres. popular is Rallarveien; take back to Narvik, NOK 430 Hikes here range from steep the train into the mountains 32 Facts

Travel: By air, Hurtigruten, bus. Activities: arcticwhaletours.com stosafari.no Accommodation: husjord-apt.com Vesterålen livskraftverk.no nyksund.com © Alf Oxem/visitvesteralen.com nyksundgjestehus.no

Walk in the land of whales who dive for octopus. available. Visits to the bustling the whale Here you can walk along the fishing village of Stø and the Furthest out, towards the seafront, on steep tracks up revived, historic village of PRICE EXAMPLE Atlantic Ocean lies Vesterålen, and down grassy green Nyksund, as well as whale Whale safari with Arctic the world's most beautiful slopes, past abandoned safaris and bird trips by RIB Whale Tours to see the islands. The sea beyond is the hamlets and up to the tops, boat, combine well with a sperm whale, NOK 910 world's richest. This area is with sea views that are among walk here. teeming with sea birds, seals the most beautiful along the and most importantly, sperm Queen's Route. Guides are Facts

Travel: By air, Hurtigruten, bus. Accommodation: Wide selection of accommodation offers in Ham- merfest. Comfortable alternatives in the surrounding districts. Hammerfest Hammerfest Turist.no, Phone: 78 41 21 85 © hammerfest-turist.no hammerfest-turist.no

Walking in arctic the terrain is gently hilly and Sørøya, just half an hour away nature you walk on a soft blanket of by boat, has lovely walks to The arctic scenery around heather. The wonderful thing the outer ocean, while the PRICE EXAMPLE Hammerfest is sparse, tough about Hammerfest is that you island of Seiland offers steep Fast boat/return and unimaginably beautiful, can stay in a charming town mountains and glaciers. Hammerfest to Sørøya for with wide vistas over plateaus with plenty of attractions, a beautiful hike. and open ocean. It is while the hiking terrain is just NOK 200 per person. surprisingly easy to walk here, there, ready to be explored. Facts

Travel: By air, Hurtigruten. Accommodation: Hotels, fishermen's cabins, guesthouses, cottages and lighthouses. Activities: Nordkyn King crab fishing, sea fishing, freshwater © Christopher Butler/arcticcoast.no fishing, guided walks, lighthouse visits. Walking on Europe's and sweeping views. The world's most northerly visitnordkyn.no most northerly terrain however is gently mainland lighthouse at mainland undulating and relatively easy Slettnes and even the long The Nordkyn peninsula is the for walking, with well-marked walk to the European northern tip of the European, paths. Walk to the Finnkirka mainland's northernmost PRICE EXAMPLE and offers some fantastic rock formation, to the world's point, Kinnarodden. Dining King crab fishing by boat, hiking opportunities. The northernmost forest, to the and accommodation are in NOK 700 (minimum five scenery is sparse and raw, abandoned fishing village of close-knit, colourful and people). with vast plains, steep cliffs Skjøtningberg, around the welcoming fishing villages. 33 tak AS nun a lsen/ A obsen er Ja c al t W ein Ulvund ein Lindseth O le t v O S S o : o : o : o t o t o t F F F Europe’s most spectacular Train Journeys Discover Norway by train for an unforgettable The trains in Norway are comfortable as well holiday experience. as environmentally friendly. Just take your Norway has many scenic railways, of which the seat, relax and enjoy the scenery. four most spectacular are the Rauma, Bergen, The www.nsb.no/travel_inspiration site Nordland and Dovre Railways. From your contains infomercials presenting the window you will see mighty mountain ranges, routes and the unique travel river valleys, waterfalls, lakes, glaciers and ords. experiences that await you. You will travel through authentic and charming rural communities. From the variation in altitude, Welcome on board! in a single trip you might experience both snow and glaciers and the green ﬁ elds of summer.

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The Nordland Railway – The train to the midnight sun The Dovre Railway – The trail of the trolls Europe’s most The Rauma Railway – The most beautiful train journey spectacular train The Bergen Railway – The mountain track to the fjords journeys Enjoying nature in Rondane Dovre © CH.Visitnorway.com Explore the gastronomy!

© CH.Visitnorway.com From the most luxurious hotels to the simpler mountain lodges, all types of accommodation are increasingly focusing on locally sourced and produced food: fish, meat, cheese, berries and vegetables are all sourced from the wild. Local cuisine Middle Ages. In addition, you’ll cured meats and flat bread. packed lunch with bread and Local recipes and specialist enjoy meat from the wild All in all Norway is a delicious toppings, foods tempt the palate and animals in the area, for gourmet’s paradise. particularly when they are several farms and mountain example elk, deer and going out on a long walk. The lodges offer courses in reindeer or from livestock that The Norwegian packed Norwegian outdoor tradition is traditional Norwegian cookery. have been grazing down in the lunch to live the simple life outdoors valley. If you are lucky, you All over Norway, guests will amongst nature. Here you will In Norway, there are many may even find locally brewed have the opportunity to make find peace in your soul and a characterful, grand and beer to enjoy with your meal. their own packed lunch. The view of the expansive plains, respected hotels. Hotels with packed lunch is typically the dense forests, the highest centuries of history within You will usually find freshly Norwegian! For generations peaks and the breathtaking their walls and who pride baked bread for breakfast at Norwegians have made their landscape all around. themselves on creating a both mountain lodges and memorable stay for every hotels. Guests can often guest. The food is usually an choose from a selection of important part of the cheeses and cooked meats experience. Hotels are of a made by local farmers and high standard and gourmet homemade jam. Most dishes are often made from mountain lodges serve waffles local ingredients. You will find with sour cream and jam exquisite seafood with around lunchtime. It smells monkfish, cod and salmon amazing and tastes even caught from the sea just better. Rømmegrøt (a type of outside, or fresh trout from a porridge) and cured meats is © CH.Visitnorway.com mountain lake nearby. Why also a traditional Norwegian not try some rakfisk, a dish that you must try. The Read more about local cuisine at traditional Norwegian dish porridge is velvety smooth and visitnorway.co.uk/eat that can be traced back to the strong and is delicious with 35 The Norwegian Mountain Code

The Norwegian mountains are amazing. Fresh water, clean air and beautiful nature as far as the eye can see. A visit to our mountains gives you experiences for life. In Norway everybody’s right to roam is protected by law (friluftsloven).

Nature can be unpredictable and to ensure you get the optimal Code is to contribute to a safe trip. Whether you have little experience, we have developed a set of guidelines called the experience with outdoor life, or are an experienced Norwegian Mountain Code. The Norwegian Mountain Code has mountaineer, it is sensible to bear the mountain code in mind been developed by DNT and the Norwegian Red Cross based both before and during the trip. on their extensive experience. The purpose of the Mountain

1 Be prepared and do not go out on a long trip without 7 Do not go solo practice Should you be unlucky, someone in your group can help Your physical and mental fitness, experience and you or notify the rescue service. Divide the safety equipment determine a sensible distance for the tour. equipment, food and clothes between the members of the group so no-one will miss essential equipment should the 2 Tell someone where you are going group be separated. If you change your mind, try to notify someone, but remember that your mobile phone won’t always work. 8 Turn back in time – sensible retreat is no disgrace If conditions deteriorate so much that you doubt you can 3 Be weather-wise attain your goal, turn around and return. Be aware of the local weather forecasts, and follow developments in the weather yourself. For more information on safety in the mountains and tips on what to bring see visitnorway.co.uk/safety 4 Be equipped for bad weather and frost, even on short trips Always take a rucksack and proper mountain gear.

5 Learn from the locals Tourist offices across the country can give you advice before the walk or direct you to where you can find more Be sensible and careful when you are in the mountains. information. Respect flora and fauna. Tidy up after your tent or your picnic, and avoid leaving any marks. Take any rubbish 6 Use a map and compass with you, nothing should be left behind. Use maps and DNTs paths are marked with stone beacons or painted, red find information about the area where you are walking. “T’s”. This marking of the route is useful to find your way, Respect the rules in protected or nature reserve areas. but you also need to be able to use a map and a compass to navigate on your own.

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Bergans-Glittertind-190x115.indd 1 15/11/13 10:13 A record number of people went hiking in top tips for what you ought to see while The Classic Mountains Norway last year, and still more want to on holiday in Norway. If you have never experience the beautiful Norwegian been on a mountain hike, we are happy to nature. The possibilities are plenty, and help with suggestions and advice. particularly the young are keen to try kayaking, glacier walking or climbing. See if you can find your dream hike Still, there are some trips which have among these iconic walks, and there are become classics, and with good reason. more at visitnorway.com/hiking

Walking up the ridge of Besseggen, Nils Øveraas, looking out over the whole of General Secretary at The Norwegian Jotunheimen and the amazing colour of Trekking Association (DNT). Gjendevannet lake, creates unforgettable © Sindre Thoresen Lønnes DNT memories. Besseggen and the other walks you will read about below are my

Vesterålen is Lofoten's less famous neighbour in the northeast. One of the most beautiful walks in this archipelago is Dronningruta (The Queen's Route), with an amazing coast and shorelines, small characterful villages, all surrounded by dramatic and spectacular mountains with

Hike over the Romsdalseggen Ridge and Galdhøpiggen, Norway's highest mountain the view will take everyone's breath away. towers 2,469 metres above sea level and Mountains, fjords, peaks and waterfalls offers a fantastic view out over the in every direction. Choose between the Jotunheimen mountains. It is relatively regular route, the family version or the easy to take the hike up from Spiterstulen extreme option. Climb 800 metres in or Juvasshytta for people who are total, allow six to nine hours. generally fit. The hike up to Galdhøpiggen visitnorway.co.uk/romsdalseggen from Juvasshytta is family-friendly and

In the Aurlandsdalen Valley, The east and the west come together in a beautiful mountain area. The walk through The Aurlandsdalen Valley starts at Geiterygghytta. For a shorter route, take the old pack road, along wild rapids and steep mountains from Østerbø down

© HILDE LØKEN MAGNUSSEN PREIKESTOLEN © TERJE RAKKE/NORDIC LIFE/ REGION STAVANGER The Besseggen Ridge is one of Gaustatoppen towers majestically over Norway's most popular walks the town of Rjukan at 1,883 metres above with fantastic views out over the Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) and the Lysefjord near sea level. On a clear day you can see all wilderness of Jotunheimen. The Stavanger are two of the biggest tourist attractions in the way to the Swedish border in the east. hike is not particularly difficult, Norway. Over 100,000 people hike up to the 604 metre Food is served in the Norwegian Trekking although it has some steep paths, high plateau. The hike takes three to four hours on Association's 100-year-old stone cabin at so it is best to allow eight hours. well maintained paths. The view will take your breath the summit. visittelemark.com visitjotunheimen.com away! visitnorway.co.uk/pulpitrock 37 WALKING FROM CABIN TO CABIN

Explore the fjords and mountains with The Norwegian Trekking Association.

The Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT) runs over 490 cabins throughout Norway. As a member you can stay at many places including old lighthouses along the coast, un-serviced cabins in the forest and self-catered or serviced cabins deep in the mountains. We recommend that you longer, more challenging The DNT cabins Season acquaint yourself with Norway ones. We can arrange trips The DNT serviced cabins Many of the DNT cabins are through an organised cabin- throughout Norway, especially provide breakfast and dinner, open throughout the year, but to-cabin trip with one of our in the most spectacular and and you can pack your own that does not mean that they experienced guides. The trips well-known mountain areas lunch at the breakfast table. are easily accessed we provide vary from short, such as Jotunheimen and You will stay in rooms sleeping throughout the year. Normally relatively easy trips to the Hardangervidda. two to four or more. It is there is no snow in the possible to book a bed, but mountains at the end of June whatever happens, you will when our serviced cabins always have somewhere to open. The serviced cabins FACTS sleep. No matter how full the close in mid-September, cabin is. some in October, whilst the Location The DNT symbol is a red “T” Haukeliseter and the Pulpit Cabins and routes are found painted along all mountain The self-service cabins have Rock Cabins are open throughout Norway. routes. A total of cooking facilities and food throughout the year. The To purchase walking maps approximately 20,000 stores, which you can use and winter season is from mid- of Norway, please go to: kilometres of walks have pay for with reference to a February to early May, but turistforeningen.no/ been marked. Remember price list found at the cabin. many of the serviced cabins kartbutikken that the standard key gives The system is unique and is are only open during Easter. you access to over 400 based on the honesty-box Membership cabins. principle. Most of the cabins Facts about DNT paths As a member of the are locked with the standard and routes Norwegian Trekking For more information DNT key. The un-serviced In the mountains our paths Association you will have DNT Oslo og Omegn cabins are more basic cabins are marked with a red “T”. In unique access to more than Pb 7 without food, but with cooking forested areas and in coastal 490 cabins throughout N-0101 Oslo facilities. The cabins are areas, the signposting Norway: either locked with the consists of blue lines on trees • 43 staffed lodges Phone: +47 22 82 28 22 standard DNT key or left open. and posts. During winter the • 179 self-service cabins [email protected] All cabins have basic bed routes are marked with • 268 un-serviced cabins turistforeningen.no/english linen, but you must provide branches. • standard universal key your own sheet or sleeping for approximately 400 bag. At staffed lodges you can Please visit turistforeningen. cabins hire bed linen. no/english to read more about • guided group tours DNT and our guided group tours. 38 Join a Guided hike!

Hiking is the best way to experience the unspoiled nature of Norway! The Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT) organizes package tours for groups. These include transport from Oslo directly to the mountains, accommodation at staffed mountain lodges or self- service cabins and all meals. An Experienced DNT tour leader will guide the group for the duration of the tour. Here we present some of our guided tours.

Hardangervidda – Across Jotunheimen – Breheimen - Mountain, Across Rondane – 8 mountains and fjords – 8 days Glacier, Valley and days 8 days This is one of our most Fjord – 7 days This is a classical route, which This hike we consider as one traditional hikes and you will All in one - this hike shows takes you from the north to of the “gems” in our program. visit the heart of Jotunheimen you some of Norway’s most the south of Rondane National There will be great variety in National Park and experience typical scenery. It is the great Park. This is one of Norway’s natural scenery; starting at one of Norway’s highest variations in Breheimen which most popular hiking areas, the high mountain plateau, summits Glittertind. The fascinate many hikers. Explore because of its unique continuing through the rugged scenic walk across the winter on its peaks and landscape with spectacular western part and passing Besseggen ridge, is also a glaciers, spring on the slopes rounded peaks and the ground several waterfalls on the way part of the program. This will and summer in the valleys. covered by a blanket of down to the Hardangerfjord. be a fantastic experience if This week offers plenty of reindeer moss. The authentic Utne Hotel by you are in good physical adventures, like a bike ride the fjord gives the hike a shape! Accommodation in along Lustrafjord, glacier historic ending. Ready for a staffed Lodges. guiding and hikes in Booking spectacular, but long hike? spectacular terrain. For more information, details, Accommodation in staffed Accommodation in staffed dates, prices and booking lodges and two self-service lodges and one self-service please visit: cabins. cabin. turistforeningen.no/english

39 Discover Norway With the Scandinavia experts Visit Norway’s famous fjords and mountains this year. Whether travelling on a self-drive adventure, fjord cruise or scenic train journey, however you want to experience Norway we will create the perfect itinerary for you.

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6945 DTW Norway Hiking FP Ad_v2.indd 1 13/11/2013 17:36 GET ACTIVE IN NORWAY WITH FJELLFERIE Hiking We have been organising tours of Norway’s mountains and fjords since 1982, offering a number of special programmes for individual hikers from around the world. Join our local guides and explore unmarked trails and old roads, hiking through varied landscapes and to the top of mountain peaks for some unforgettable views. Hotel accommodation offering more comfort and the option to use our luggage transportation service make these tours more accessible. © FjellFerie AS Trekking mounTain To fjord THemed walks in and around We offer guided tours from hotel to THe rondane naTional park hotel with luggage transport. The traditional family hotel Venabu in fjords and along mountain roads that Included: Hike our picturesque trails through Ringebu Mountains offers a range of present a true challenge for enthusi- Two nights in Rødungstøl Hotel magnificent mountainous terrain in guided walks. asts. Travel on your own with or with- Two nights in Ljungsdalshytta Cabin Hallingdal, an area dotted with small For 2014 the following themed walks out luggage transport. Bikes can be Full board, open-air play and local lakes and grand views. From Geilo we are available: hired. culinary delights continue by train to Finse for three From mountain to coast Price: more days of hiking across the THe nordic ligHT You begin cycling in Geilo and follow Per person in a double room: £540 Hallingskarvet National Park (1,690 starting 23. June, including midnight Rallarvegen (the Navvies’ Road) to- metres above sea level), and through walk. wards Myrdal and down through the winTer 2014 ski safari the popular Aurland Valley to the Walking with Peer Gynt Flåm Valley. Travel back with the Flåm and “HyTTeferie” Sognefjord. Starting 27. July, including opening Railway and onwards to Voss. The tour We specialise in cross-country skiing theatre performance. continues through the remote Eksinge and offer three different ski safaris in Medium to difficult tour separated In the homeland of wild Reindeer Valley with a stay at a charming farm. the Hallingdal and Valdres areas. With into daily five to seven-hour legs. starting 17. August, story of hunting. Follow the trout river and along the a local ski guide, hotel accommoda- This starts in Golsfjellet on 27. June, The colourful Autumn fjord to Dale before taking the train to tion and luggage transport, you can 25. July and 15. August. Starting 7. September, mushrooms & Bergen for two days to explore the experience some of Europe’s best berries. Hanseatic city. cross-country areas. Included: Includes full board and guide: Hotel accommodation with full board. 7 nights full board in dbl/twin Cykling distance: 205 kilometres Prices per person in a double room: Local guide and luggage transport. 5 guided hikes, buffet wednesday with Starts: From 1. July to 26. August. ValHall 9. Feb. to 6. April £993 Prices: Per person in a double room assorted local food. Seven nights with full board, except Hallingdal North 7. March £1,128 Golsfjellet to Aurland 10 nights Price per person £989 two dinners. Hallingdal South 16. March £1,160 £1,526 PeerGynt Theatre £112 Price: The ValHall tour can also be made Golsfjellet to Geilo 7 nights £999 Per person in a double room: £1,045 without a guide. Geilo to Aurland 4 nights £641 Hiking THe fjords Luggage transportation is not possi- Transfer from Oslo Airport Garder- We invite you stay at the renovated ble. moen Fridays and Sundays from 18. Extend the tour to Bergen and experi- fruit farm Nes Lodge and explore the December to 22. April. ence the Flåm Railway and a fjord innermost part of the Sognefjord be- mounTain and fjord cruise on the World Heritage-listed tween three national parks. Mountain- This starts in Golsfjellet where you Nærøyfjord, including two nights hotel eering has a long tradition here. will cycle through the mountain B&B and one dinner, the Flåm Rail- Choose your hikes from easy walks meadows of Valdres. Cross the way and a fjord cruise. following good tracks in a Luscious Fillefjell and enjoy a boat trip on the Price: green landscape, waterfalls and lone- Sognefjord. Explore the Flåm Railway Per person in a double room: £292 ly homesteads, to challenging guided and Norway’s most popular cycle glacier hikes. Combine these with a attraction, the well-known Rallar- THe souTHern Hike - cultural visit to places like the Urnes vegen from Flåm/Myrdal to Hauga- joTunHeimen naTional park Stave Church – Norway’s oldest stave støl. The trip ends in Geilo. The two brothers in Grønolen Fjell- church – which has a place on the gard offer an exciting tour itinerary prestigious UNESCO World Heritage Cykling distance: 220 kilometres. © FjellFerie AS that covers everything from climbing List. Starts from 5. July to 30. August 2,000 metre summits by canyoning, to Seven nights with full board and lug- a lunch excursion to the old, family Season: 1. July to 20. August gage transportation. summer mountain farm. Hiking in Five nights which includes full board Price: per person in a double room FACTs this beautiful part of the Jotunheimen and detailed maps and descriptions of from: £1,180 National Park will take you through the hikes. some spectacular but gentle moun- Prices: sporTy mounTain cycling wiTH Rotneim, N-3550 Gol tain terrain. The tour is available from Per person in a double room: £485 a ToucH of culTure Phone.: + 47 32 07 60 33 13. July to 10. August Local guide per day from: Enjoy a cycle trip combined with the Mobile: + 47 90 05 63 39 Included: Five nights in a comfortable £155 to 200 open-air play about “Eivind the Out- [email protected] lodge. Full board and four guided hikes law” at Lungsdalshytta Cabin. This is Price: We offer favourable prices in low a stunning cycle ride on relaxing Per person in a double room: £610 season. country roads in impressive mountain Programmes and prices terrain with many lakes. You start and maybe subject to change. How To geT THere geT close To naTure by end at Rødungstøl Hotel in the Bergs- You are welcome to ask for our help cycling jø area of Ål in Hallingdal. with transfers to our arrangements in A developed network of meadow and Norway. mountain paths inland offers cyclists This tour takes place every Monday a great biking adventure. There are from Monday 30. June to 11. August. well-marked cycle paths along the And Breathe... It’s amazing what you miss when you rush by. 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