An Overview of Jotunheim National Park

Norway is a beautiful country with lakes, valleys, tranquil mountains, and many scenic surroundings. It is famous for hosting the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony in 1901 and every year since then. Jotunheim is a place in Norway that people seek out for a peaceful time. 

Getting There

You can reach Jotunheim National Park from the Oslo Bus Terminal by taking the Valdresekspressen bus. The journey will take four hours and will take you to the shores of Lake Bygdin. Spend the night in this beautiful place and take the first bus at 8:30 a.m. the next day from Oslo. 

Jotunheim National Park

Jotunheim is famous for being one of the many Norway national parks surrounded by beautiful mountains. The mountains surrounding this place stand about 2,500 m tall and have more than 260 peaks including the highest mountain in Norway, the Galdopiggen mountain. 

When discussing the similarities that Jotunheim National Park shares with other national parks in the world, you can see that this national park resembles the area in both Northumberland National Park in the UK and Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. 

The National Park in Jotunheim encompasses the maximum region here, including Hurrungane. Some areas, such as Utladalen and the surrounding areas, belong to the Utladalen Landscape Protection Area. The challenging peaks and deep valleys in Jotunheim are because of the surrounding glaciers that sculpted this place for a millennium. The maximum percentage of the Jotunheim region is gabbro rock, hence the presence of the challenging peaks. 

The Trekking Highlights

Jotunheim National Park offers challenging trekking trails for enthusiasts who visit. The trails pass over the Bassenggen Ridge, which can be accessed via boats while cruising across Lake Gjende. The trails in this park cover many regions, such as Vinstre, Bygdin, Synshorn, Svartdalen, etc. The last trip on your hiking trip is reaching Uranostind, 2157m tall, and comes with a fully guided hiking option. 

The Mountain Huts

The Norwegian Mountaineering Association owns some of the best huts and log cabins nationwide. Founded in 1871, these huts and cabins offer a place to spend some time while in Norway. There are 600 huts in total, including along the shores of Lake Gjende. 

Visitors to Norway can always enjoy their stay in these places, as every hut and cabin is famous for serving some of the best local cuisines along with other menu items. Fondsbu Lodge is a renowned place on Lake Bygdin’s shores and is popular for its excellent cuisine options for visitors. 

Mjolkevegen Cycle Trail

The Mjolkevegen cycling trail stretches for 250 km and is famous for passing through some of Norway’s finest heritage places, including Jotunheim National Park. While cycling through the Valdres region, you can enjoy the long-stretched view of dairy farms scattered along the trail. The best part of this cycling trail is that it offers an exhilarating trail for adventurous people. It is full of wide-open stretches, climbs, and downhills. 

Jotunheim is one of the places in Norway that has not yet been publicized to the world, yet it receives many hiking and trekking enthusiasts every year. Don’t miss to visit this place when you are in Norway.