Jotunheimen National Park
The Home of the Giants - the highest mountains in Northern Europe, a park of peaks over two thousand metres, glaciers, ridges and turquoise lakes.
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Jotunheimen, the Home of the Giants, holds the highest mountains in Norway and all of Northern Europe, more than two hundred and fifty peaks above 1,900 metres, including Galdhopiggen. It is the heartland of Norwegian hiking, laced with glaciers, sharp ridges like Besseggen, turquoise lakes and a network of mountain huts.
What you actually see
- Galdhopiggen - the highest peak in Northern Europe, climbed with a guide over the glacier.
- Besseggen ridge - the classic knife-edge hike between two lakes.
- Turquoise glacier lakes - the milky blue-green tarns fed by the ice.
- The hut network - the staffed and self-service huts that make long treks possible.
When to go
The short alpine summer from late June to September, when trails and huts are open and the high routes are safe. Even then, snow can linger and weather turns fast, so come prepared.
Honest expectations
This is serious high-mountain country where hikes are demanding and the weather dangerous, so it rewards fitness, preparation and respect rather than a casual visit. The season is short and huts book up. Lower valleys and viewpoints give a taste for those not tackling the peaks.
Nearby
Lom with its stave church is a northern gateway; the Sognefjellet road, the highest in Northern Europe, crosses the range.
What to pack for Jotunheimen National Park
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
