Fantastic mountain area, borth summer, fall and winter.
Amazing scenery. Great huts. Nice walking paths.
Good pizzas, the bear doesn't taste good
Jotunheimen, the home of the giants, is one of those places that should be on the bucket list of those who love the outdoor life. It offers stunning views, easy and challenging hikes, and great opportunities for (guided) glacier crossings, cave explorations and rock climbing. Oh, and if you want, you can pitch a tent almost anywhere you want.
When I was there, I found that the trails were well maintained and marked by the Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT). The organization also operates a lot of cabins in the park varying from self-service cabins to fully staffed lodges, so if you want a meal and dry place to sleep at night, it's right there where you need it.
It is wise to prepare for bad weather, though. During our three-day hike at the end of July, we experienced sun, rain, and temperatures ranging from as high as 15 degrees Celsius to temperatures as low as 1 degree Celsius. As always in the mountains, the weather can change in the blink of an eye, too. Luckily, we were prepared so we didn't have to shiver in our tent. Fellow hikers reported that it snowed higher up near the top of the Fannaråk. So, mid-summer is no guarantee for good weather.
However, despite a bit of bad weather, the park offered us one of the greatest outdoor experiences we've had so far in our life. We are certainly going back one day, so I would certainly recommend to anyone who loves such a thing.
Nothing less than amazing! An incredible place with lots of places too explore.
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