{"id":265029,"date":"2026-06-20T19:14:51","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T17:14:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=265029"},"modified":"2026-06-21T05:25:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T03:25:00","slug":"jotunheimen-norway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jotunheimen-norway\/","title":{"rendered":"Jotunheimen, Norway: 8 Tips on What to See in the Home of Giants and the Highest Mountains of Scandinavia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When you look at a detailed map of Norway, Jotunheimen National Park forms a vast wilderness full of jagged peaks and deep valleys. <strong>The name fittingly translates as the home of giants<\/strong>, and once you see this majestic landscape with your own eyes, you&#8217;ll understand why. It&#8217;s right here in this inland region that the very highest summits in all of Scandinavia rise up, which is exactly why Jotunheimen in Norway belongs on every hiker&#8217;s bucket list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re planning a summer trip up north and you love high-mountain hiking, <strong>Jotunheimen is one place you definitely shouldn&#8217;t skip on your itinerary<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll find absolutely breathtaking glacial lakes with turquoise water, more than two hundred mountains topping two thousand metres, and some of the most famous treks in all of Norway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article we&#8217;ll take a detailed look at <strong>8 tips for the most beautiful spots and unforgettable hikes<\/strong> this rugged corner of nature has to offer. I&#8217;ll also help you figure out the best time to visit, how Norway&#8217;s mountain hut system works, and what to watch out for most when planning your mountain trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a377ea2b2184&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a377ea2b2184\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1207\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-01.jpg\" alt=\"Jotunheimen National Park\" class=\"wp-image-260295\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-01.jpg 1800w, 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\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jotunheimen-norway\/#TLDR\" >TL;DR<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jotunheimen-norway\/#When_to_Visit_Jotunheimen\" >When to Visit Jotunheimen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jotunheimen-norway\/#Where_to_Stay_in_Jotunheimen_and_How_Much_It_Costs\" >Where to Stay in Jotunheimen and How Much It Costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jotunheimen-norway\/#Famous_Treks_and_the_Highest_Mountains_of_Jotunheimen\" >Famous Treks and the Highest Mountains of Jotunheimen<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jotunheimen-norway\/#1_The_Besseggen_Ridge\" >1. The Besseggen Ridge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jotunheimen-norway\/#2_Galdhopiggen_Norways_Highest_Mountain\" >2. Galdh\u00f8piggen, Norway&#8217;s Highest Mountain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jotunheimen-norway\/#3_Glittertind\" >3. Glittertind<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jotunheimen-norway\/#Lakes_Glaciers_and_Mountain_Roads\" >Lakes, Glaciers and Mountain Roads<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jotunheimen-norway\/#4_The_Turquoise_Lake_Gjende_and_Boat_Service\" >4. The Turquoise Lake Gjende and Boat Service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jotunheimen-norway\/#5_The_Sognefjellet_Mountain_Road\" >5. The Sognefjellet Mountain Road<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jotunheimen-norway\/#6_Glaciers_and_Guided_Tours\" >6. Glaciers and Guided Tours<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jotunheimen-norway\/#7_The_Vettisfossen_Waterfall\" >7. The Vettisfossen Waterfall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jotunheimen-norway\/#8_The_DNT_Mountain_Hut_Network_and_Multi-Day_Treks\" >8. The DNT Mountain Hut Network and Multi-Day Treks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jotunheimen-norway\/#Where_to_Go_Next_from_Jotunheimen\" >Where to Go Next from Jotunheimen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jotunheimen-norway\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jotunheimen-norway\/#How_difficult_is_the_Besseggen_ridge_hike\" >How difficult is the Besseggen ridge hike?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jotunheimen-norway\/#Which_mountain_is_the_absolute_highest_in_Norway\" >Which mountain is the absolute highest in Norway?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jotunheimen-norway\/#When_can_you_visit_Jotunheimen_National_Park\" >When can you visit Jotunheimen National Park?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jotunheimen-norway\/#How_to_best_get_to_the_Jotunheimen_area\" >How to best get to the Jotunheimen area?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jotunheimen-norway\/#Do_I_need_a_guide_to_climb_Galdhopiggen\" >Do I need a guide to climb Galdh\u00f8piggen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jotunheimen-norway\/#Where_can_you_stay_overnight_in_the_national_park\" >Where can you stay overnight in the national park?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jotunheimen-norway\/#Why_does_Lake_Gjende_have_such_a_striking_turquoise_color\" >Why does Lake Gjende have such a striking turquoise color?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR\"><\/span>TL;DR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>  <strong>Main season:<\/strong> Most people visit Jotunheimen from late June to mid-September; at other times the mountain trails are buried under snow and the huts are closed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Most famous trek:<\/strong> The Besseggen ridge is one of the best-known routes in the country, takes 6 to 8 hours and demands good physical fitness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Highest mountain:<\/strong> Galdh\u00f8piggen stands at 2,469 metres, and the easiest way up is with a guide across the glacier from the Juvasshytta hut.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Getting there and around:<\/strong> The best option is to come in your own or a hire car from Oslo (the drive takes roughly 4 to 5 hours) via the picturesque little village of Lom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Where to stay:<\/strong> Look for accommodation in the iconic mountain huts run by the DNT association, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=jotunheimen&#038;hotelname=Gjendesheim&#038;address=Jotunheimen%2C%20Norsko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Gjendesheim<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=jotunheimen&#038;hotelname=Spiterstulen&#038;address=Jotunheimen%2C%20Norsko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Spiterstulen<\/a>, but book them well in advance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Turquoise lake:<\/strong> Most trips start at the enormous Lake Gjende, which has a regular passenger boat service for hikers.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a377ea2b2733&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a377ea2b2733\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-02.jpg\" alt=\"When to visit Jotunheimen\" class=\"wp-image-260296\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-02.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-02-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-02-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-02-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-02-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-02-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Bingqian Li \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Visit_Jotunheimen\"><\/span>When to Visit Jotunheimen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>High mountains set their own rules, and that&#8217;s why Jotunheimen can&#8217;t be safely visited all year round. <strong>The main \u2014 and really the only \u2014 hiking season runs from late June to mid-September<\/strong>, when the snow clears from most trails and the mountain roads open. Come any earlier and you risk impassable routes and closed accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The winter and spring months in the national park are reserved purely for extreme skiers and experienced ski mountaineers. <strong>On top of that, the weather here can turn from clear skies into a snowstorm within a matter of minutes<\/strong>, even in the middle of summer. Always keep an eye on the latest forecasts and pack warm, waterproof clothing in your backpack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During July and August you&#8217;ll have to share the most famous routes with a fair number of other hikers from all over the world. <strong>If you&#8217;d rather enjoy the mountains in peace, head out in the first half of September<\/strong>, when the landscape starts to glow with beautiful autumn tones and the crowds thin out considerably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a377ea2b2b73&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a377ea2b2b73\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1012\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-03.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain accommodation in Jotunheimen\" class=\"wp-image-260297\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-03.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-03-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-03-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-03-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-03-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-03-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-03-1392x783.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Barnabas Davoti \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Stay_in_Jotunheimen_and_How_Much_It_Costs\"><\/span>Where to Stay in Jotunheimen and How Much It Costs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\ud83d\udca1 Tip for accommodation and experiences: We like to look for places to stay on <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/booking-com\/\" class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Booking.com\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Booking.com<\/a>, which usually has the best cancellation policies. For tickets, tours and activities, it pays to compare and book through <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/getyourguide\/\" class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"GetYourGuide\" data-shortcode=\"true\">GetYourGuide<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accommodation in the national park is very particular, centred mainly around large mountain huts and strategically placed villages on the edge of the area. <strong>Norway is one of the pricier destinations, and a night in the mountains is no exception<\/strong> \u2014 as a rough guide, expect dorm beds in hiking lodges to cost from 300 to 800 NOK (roughly \u20ac27 to \u20ac71). If you prefer the privacy of a mountain hotel, budget around 1,200 to 2,200 NOK (about \u20ac106 to \u20ac195) per night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main starting point for the eastern part of the park is the <strong>Gjendesheim mountain hut<\/strong>, which sits right at the trailhead for the famous Besseggen ridge. It&#8217;s hugely popular, and if you want to sleep here in the summer season you&#8217;ll need to reserve your spot many months ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For conquering the highest peaks, hikers traditionally use the <strong>Spiterstulen mountain hotel<\/strong> or the popular <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=jotunheimen&#038;hotelname=Turtagr%C3%B8&#038;address=Jotunheimen%2C%20Norsko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Turtagr\u00f8<\/a> hut<\/strong> on the western side of the park. Both spots offer great facilities, drying rooms for wet clothes, and hearty Norwegian breakfasts to fuel you up before a tough climb. You can search for and book them in the usual way through portals like Booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re after a bit more civilisation and standard services, <strong>the picturesque village of Lom is a great choice<\/strong> on the northern edge of Jotunheimen. Here you&#8217;ll find a beautiful wooden stave church (stavkirke), a renowned local bakery with excellent cinnamon buns, and a wide range of guesthouses as well as cosy campsites with small cabins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a377ea2b2fb6&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a377ea2b2fb6\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1207\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-04.jpg\" alt=\"The Besseggen ridge between two lakes\" class=\"wp-image-260298\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-04.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-04-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-04-700x469.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-04-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-04-1536x1030.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-04-696x467.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-04-1392x933.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Famous_Treks_and_the_Highest_Mountains_of_Jotunheimen\"><\/span>Famous Treks and the Highest Mountains of Jotunheimen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The national park is laced with hundreds of kilometres of marked trails, but a few of them stand head and shoulders above the rest. <strong>The most famous hikes draw mountain lovers to Jotunheimen from all over the world<\/strong>, and they call for not only good boots but solid physical fitness too. Let&#8217;s take a look at three iconic routes no capable hiker should miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When planning these trips, always bear in mind that Norwegian distance signs can be a touch optimistic. <strong>A route that looks like an afternoon stroll on the map often stretches into a full day in rocky terrain<\/strong>. So the key is an early morning start and plenty of food and drink in your backpack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a377ea2b35f5&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a377ea2b35f5\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-05.jpg\" alt=\"The Besseggen ridge\" class=\"wp-image-260299\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-05.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-05-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-05-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-05-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-05-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-05-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-05-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Bingqian Li \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_Besseggen_Ridge\"><\/span>1. The Besseggen Ridge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an absolute Norwegian classic and a trek pretty much every local hiker wants to tick off at least once in their life. <strong>The route is roughly 14 kilometres long and takes 6 to 8 hours of hard slog<\/strong> across fairly demanding rocky terrain. Most people make the morning easier by hopping on the boat at Gjendesheim, riding to the hamlet of Memurubu, and then walking back along the ridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most spectacular part of the whole hike is the incredible colour contrast between two large lakes. <strong>While Lake Gjende far below shines a vivid emerald, the neighbouring Lake Bessvatnet is deep blue<\/strong> \u2014 and it sits a full 400 metres higher. The views from the highest point of the ridge are so jaw-dropping you won&#8217;t know where to point your camera first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Tip:<\/strong> The Besseggen trek really isn&#8217;t for anyone with a strong fear of heights. <strong>At the narrowest point of the ridge the terrain is very steep and you&#8217;ll occasionally need to use your hands<\/strong> to safely scramble higher. In rain or strong wind this route is, for obvious reasons, not recommended at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a377ea2b3a09&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a377ea2b3a09\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1207\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-06.jpg\" alt=\"Galdh\u00f8piggen, the highest mountain in Norway\" class=\"wp-image-260300\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-06.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-06-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-06-700x469.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-06-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-06-1536x1030.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-06-696x467.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-06-1392x933.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Galdhopiggen_Norways_Highest_Mountain\"><\/span>2. Galdh\u00f8piggen, Norway&#8217;s Highest Mountain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Climbing the roof of all Scandinavia is a huge draw, and luckily it isn&#8217;t as tricky as the altitude of 2,469 metres might suggest. <strong>The easiest and most popular route starts at the Juvasshytta mountain hut<\/strong>, from where you can only go up with a certified guide. The reason is that you have to cross the treacherous Styggebreen glacier, where for safety reasons all hikers must be roped together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you fancy a bigger physical challenge and don&#8217;t want to pay for a guide, there&#8217;s a second option. <strong>A free route leads up from the Spiterstulen mountain hotel and avoids the glacier crevasses<\/strong>, but it&#8217;s steeper and tougher in terms of elevation gain. The round trip from this side takes roughly 8 to 9 hours and will test your stamina to the max.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In good weather, the summit of Galdh\u00f8piggen itself serves up a truly phenomenal 360-degree view over a whole quarter of southern Norway. <strong>There&#8217;s even a small, cosy stone hut perched right on the top of the mountain<\/strong>, where after a strenuous climb you can buy a warm tea, coffee or a light snack and thaw out a little before the descent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a377ea2b3e5d&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a377ea2b3e5d\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1012\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-07.jpg\" alt=\"The snow-capped summit of Glittertind\" class=\"wp-image-260301\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-07.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-07-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-07-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-07-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-07-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-07-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-07-1392x783.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Peter B \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Glittertind\"><\/span>3. Glittertind<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At around 2,465 metres, Glittertind is Norway&#8217;s second-highest mountain and for decades it battled Galdh\u00f8piggen for the top spot. <strong>That&#8217;s because a thick glacier cap sits right on the very summit<\/strong>, and its thickness changes over the years, so the mountain&#8217;s overall height keeps shifting with the amount of snow and the rate of melt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The climb up Glittertind is a little less busy than the hike up Galdh\u00f8piggen, which makes it a great choice for anyone who loves mountains without the crowds. <strong>The usual starting point is the Glitterheim mountain hut<\/strong>, from where the trail to the summit is fairly clear and well marked. The whole hike takes around 7 hours, with a steeper climb across snowfields waiting for you at the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your reward for all that effort is a one-of-a-kind feeling as you stand on the very edge of a mighty snow cornice. <strong>The views of the jagged mountain ridges all around are extraordinarily dramatic<\/strong> and are said to be some of the most photogenic in all of Jotunheimen National Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a377ea2b4554&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a377ea2b4554\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-08.jpg\" alt=\"Lakes, glaciers and mountain roads\" class=\"wp-image-260302\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-08.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-08-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-08-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-08-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-08-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-08-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-08-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Bingqian Li \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lakes_Glaciers_and_Mountain_Roads\"><\/span>Lakes, Glaciers and Mountain Roads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jotunheimen National Park isn&#8217;t only the domain of tireless climbers with heavy backpacks. <strong>This area also offers gorgeous scenic drives and stunning bodies of water<\/strong> that you can admire with far less physical effort. In the next section we&#8217;ll cover the spots where the star of the show is the untamed element of water in all its forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you opt for a cruise across a turquoise lake or a drive along the highest road, <strong>always set aside plenty of time for unplanned stops<\/strong>. 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It&#8217;s extremely popular and during summer season you need to book months in advance.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">Check Prices<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=jotunheimen&#038;hotelname=Spiterstulen&#038;address=Jotunheimen%2C%20Norsko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\ud83c\udfe8 Hotel<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">Spiterstulen<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">A mountain hotel used for conquering the highest peaks. Offers excellent facilities, drying rooms for wet clothing, and hearty Norwegian breakfasts that provide energy before challenging climbs. Starting point for the free route to Galdh\u00f8piggen.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">Check Prices<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=jotunheimen&#038;hotelname=Turtagr%C3%B8&#038;address=Jotunheimen%2C%20Norsko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f Mountain Lodge<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">Turtagr\u00f8<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">A popular mountain lodge on the western side of the park for conquering the highest peaks. Offers excellent facilities, drying rooms for wet clothing, and hearty Norwegian breakfasts.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">Check Prices<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=jotunheimen&#038;address=Jotunheimen&#038;hotelname=Ubytov%C3%A1n%C3%AD+v+Lomu&#038;search=Ubytov%C3%A1n%C3%AD+v+Lomu&#038;category=accommodation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\ud83c\udfe1 Guesthouse\/Campsite<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">Accommodation in Lom<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">A picturesque village on the northern edge of Jotunheimen with a beautiful wooden stave church (stavkirke), a renowned local bakery with excellent cinnamon buns, and a wide range of guesthouses and cozy campsites with small cabins.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">Check Prices<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=jotunheimen&#038;address=Jotunheimen&#038;hotelname=Juvasshytta&#038;search=Juvasshytta&#038;category=accommodation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f Mountain Lodge<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">Juvasshytta<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">A mountain lodge from which the easiest and most popular route to Galdh\u00f8piggen begins, with a certified guide across the Styggebreen glacier.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">Check Prices<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=jotunheimen&#038;address=Jotunheimen&#038;hotelname=Glitterheim&#038;search=Glitterheim&#038;category=accommodation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f Mountain Lodge<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">Glitterheim<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">A mountain lodge from which the ascent of Glittertind mountain most commonly begins. The entire hike from this lodge to the summit takes approximately 7 hours.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">Check Prices<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_The_Turquoise_Lake_Gjende_and_Boat_Service\"><\/span>4. The Turquoise Lake Gjende and Boat Service<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lake Gjende is the figurative beating heart of the entire national park, and its long, narrow shape squeezed between steep mountains looks more like an enormous fjord. <strong>The most striking thing about the lake is its bright, opaque emerald colour<\/strong>, caused by fine rock flour that the melting glaciers from the surrounding hills constantly wash into the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The traditional Gjendeb\u00e5ten boat service works brilliantly for getting around the lake and runs throughout the summer. <strong>Regular boats shuttle between the landing stages at Gjendesheim, Memurubu and Gjendebu<\/strong>, which makes it incredibly easy for hikers to plan all sorts of day trips and multi-day treks across the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Tip:<\/strong> Boat tickets for Gjende very often sell out well in advance during high season. <strong>Be sure to buy your tickets online with plenty of time to spare<\/strong>, otherwise you can easily end up stuck on the shore with your carefully planned trek ending before it even began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a377ea2b4dae&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a377ea2b4dae\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1207\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-10.jpg\" alt=\"The Sognefjellet mountain pass\" class=\"wp-image-260304\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-10.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-10-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-10-700x469.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-10-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-10-1536x1030.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-10-696x467.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-10-1392x933.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_The_Sognefjellet_Mountain_Road\"><\/span>5. The Sognefjellet Mountain Road<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love driving and scenic routes, taking on the road known as Route 55 will be a dream come true. <strong>This national tourist route links the village of Lom with the deep Sognefjord<\/strong>, and as the highest mountain pass in northern Europe it climbs to an impressive altitude of 1,434 metres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The road winds straight through the wildest parts of Jotunheimen and offers fantastic views of the surrounding glacial fields. <strong>What&#8217;s remarkable is that towering walls of snow often line the edges of the road even in the middle of high summer<\/strong>, creating a thoroughly surreal atmosphere you simply won&#8217;t experience back home in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several superb, architecturally striking viewpoints have been built along the Sognefjellet road, where you can take a break. <strong>I&#8217;d recommend stopping at the Mefjellet viewpoint, for example<\/strong>, where you&#8217;ll find a modern stone sculpture and can quietly drink in the silence of the vast mountain plateaus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a377ea2b515e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a377ea2b515e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-11.jpg\" alt=\"Glaciers and guided tours\" class=\"wp-image-260305\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-11.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-11-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-11-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-11-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-11-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-11-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Haakon Birkeli \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Glaciers_and_Guided_Tours\"><\/span>6. Glaciers and Guided Tours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Jotunheimen is home to many fascinating glaciers, the standouts being huge masses of ice like Sm\u00f8rstabbreen and the treacherous Styggebreen. <strong>Walking across the wrinkled blue ice is an amazing experience, but you should never attempt it alone or without gear<\/strong>, because deep crevasses are often deceptively hidden under a thin layer of fresh snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t have your own crampons, ice axes and \u2014 above all \u2014 the right experience of moving on a glacier, <strong>the only safe way is to book a tour with a local guide<\/strong>. The professionals will kit you out with everything you need, rope you in, and safely lead you through the labyrinth of ice crevasses and beautiful blue caves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Tip:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t leave booking these specific trips to the last minute. <strong>Various glacier tours and climbs are very easy to find and reserve through <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/getyourguide\/\" class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"GetYourGuide\" data-shortcode=\"true\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/strong>, where you&#8217;ll find reviews of verified local agencies and the reassurance that you&#8217;re in the hands of experienced mountaineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a377ea2b54bd&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a377ea2b54bd\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-12.jpg\" alt=\"The Vettisfossen waterfall\" class=\"wp-image-260306\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-12.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-12-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-12-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-12-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-12-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-12-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-12-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-12-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-12-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Andreas Pujol \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_The_Vettisfossen_Waterfall\"><\/span>7. The Vettisfossen Waterfall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although you&#8217;ll find waterfalls on almost every corner in Norway, Vettisfossen in the Utladalen valley near the hamlet of \u00d8vre \u00c5rdal deserves very special attention. <strong>It&#8217;s one of the highest free-falling waterfalls in the country, with a staggering drop of around 275 metres<\/strong>, plunging with an enormous roar from a sheer cliff face deep into a forested canyon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike some of Norway&#8217;s famous waterfalls that you can comfortably reach by car, getting to Vettisfossen means earning it on foot. <strong>The hike begins at the Hjelle farm and leads through a gorgeous green valley alongside a wild river<\/strong>, with the whole round trip taking roughly 3 to 4 hours of pleasant walking over gentle terrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you finally reach the viewpoint below the waterfall, the sheer power of the falling water will completely blow you away. <strong>The spray flies tens of metres and creates beautiful rainbows in the sunlight<\/strong>, so I&#8217;d recommend packing a light rain poncho or a waterproof jacket so you don&#8217;t get soaked before you&#8217;ve managed to snap your souvenir photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a377ea2b5c70&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a377ea2b5c70\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-13.jpg\" alt=\"The DNT network of mountain huts\" class=\"wp-image-260307\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-13.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-13-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-13-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-13-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-13-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/norsko-jotunheimen-13-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Barnabas Davoti \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_The_DNT_Mountain_Hut_Network_and_Multi-Day_Treks\"><\/span>8. The DNT Mountain Hut Network and Multi-Day Treks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll get to know the true character of Jotunheimen best when you work up the courage to set off on a multi-day crossing with a pack on your back. <strong>The Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT) maintains a fantastic network of mountain huts here<\/strong>, thanks to which you don&#8217;t have to carry a heavy tent and can travel fairly light through stunning nature from one shelter to the next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The classic routes often connect iconic huts like Gjendesheim, Glitterheim, Spiterstulen or the popular base of Leirvassbu. <strong>At most of the larger staffed huts you can buy a hearty hot dinner made from local ingredients<\/strong> and pack a lunch box for the next day&#8217;s leg in the morning, which makes the logistics of the whole trek enormously easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Tip:<\/strong> If you plan to stay in the huts often, consider membership of the DNT association. <strong>Members get significant discounts on accommodation as well as on supplies from the hut pantries<\/strong>, and the annual fee will pay for itself very quickly on a longer trek through the Norwegian mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Go_Next_from_Jotunheimen\"><\/span>Where to Go Next from Jotunheimen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve explored and hiked Norway&#8217;s highest mountains, it would be a shame not to carry on discovering the other gems this country has to offer. <strong>Just a short way west of the national park the landscape begins to break dramatically and plunge into the depths of the ocean<\/strong>, giving rise to Norway&#8217;s most famous natural phenomenon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re not sure exactly where to point your steering wheel next, we&#8217;ve put together an extensive article, <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-places-norway\/\">Norway: 50 Things to See<\/a>, packed with plenty more inspiration. You might also be interested in our detailed <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=259806\">guide to the Norwegian fjords<\/a>, which you can reach from Jotunheimen along the very same scenic Sognefjellet mountain road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a complete overview of what else the lower half of the country has in store, take a look at our piece <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=260225\">Southern Norway: What to See<\/a>. And if you&#8217;re still not sure which month to head north, our detailed breakdown of <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=260244\">Norwegian weather and the ideal time to travel<\/a> will definitely help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781802801000\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_difficult_is_the_Besseggen_ridge_hike\"><\/span>How difficult is the Besseggen ridge hike?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a fairly challenging hike that measures about 14 kilometers and takes most people 6 to 8 hours. Especially at the narrowest point of the ridge, the terrain is very steep, you occasionally have to use your hands to hold on, and therefore the route requires good physical fitness and sturdy footwear.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781802801001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_mountain_is_the_absolute_highest_in_Norway\"><\/span>Which mountain is the absolute highest in Norway?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The highest peak in Norway and indeed all of Scandinavia is Galdh\u00f8piggen, which is located right in Jotunheimen National Park and reaches an elevation of 2,469 metres. At the very summit of the mountain, there&#8217;s a small mountain hut.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781802801002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_can_you_visit_Jotunheimen_National_Park\"><\/span>When can you visit Jotunheimen National Park?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The main season for hiking and multi-day treks is relatively short, lasting from the end of June to mid-September. At other times, trails are covered in deep snow, mountain huts are closed, and mountain roads are impassable.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781802801003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_best_get_to_the_Jotunheimen_area\"><\/span>How to best get to the Jotunheimen area?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The most comfortable option is to come by your own or rented car directly from Oslo, which is a journey that takes approximately 4 to 5 hours of driving. An excellent northern starting point to the park is the picturesque village of Lom. Public transportation here is very limited.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781802801004\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_a_guide_to_climb_Galdhopiggen\"><\/span>Do I need a guide to climb Galdh\u00f8piggen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Depends on the chosen route. If you take the popular and easier path from Juvasshytta hut, a guide is mandatory because you need to safely cross the glacier. If you choose the free but much steeper route from Spiterstulen hotel, you don&#8217;t need a guide as you avoid the glacier.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781802801005\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_you_stay_overnight_in_the_national_park\"><\/span>Where can you stay overnight in the national park?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The most commonly used accommodations are the iconic tourist lodges of the DNT association, such as Gjendesheim or Spiterstulen, as well as various mountain hotels. If you prefer more amenities, you can stay at campsites or guesthouses in the village of Lom. 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These tiny mineral particles then scatter sunlight in a specific way, creating this beautiful visual effect.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover Jotunheimen, Norway&#8217;s home of giants, and plan your hike along the majestic Besseggen ridge or up the highest mountain in Scandinavia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":260298,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","rank_math_title":"Jotunheimen Norway: 8 Tips on What to See","rank_math_description":"Discover Jotunheimen, Norway: the best hikes, the Besseggen ridge, the highest mountains and turquoise lakes. 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