Included: An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area, plus emergency equipment including a first aid kit and a communication device 8-day hut-to-hut trek from Jotunheimen National Park to the fjords (5 days of hiking) Accommodation for 7 nights in cozy mountain huts and fjord-side lodges (double or communal rooms with bunk beds and shared bathrooms in the huts, hotel rooms in Aurland and Bergen) All meals from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 8: 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches (Matpakke-style packed lunches on hiking days), and 7 dinners Daily luggage transfer, so you only hike with a small day pack All internal transfers as scheduled in the itinerary — coach, train, ferry, and private taxi Zero-emission Nærøyfjord cruise and train ride from Flåm to Bergen Fjord sauna experience in Aurland on Day 6 Airport transfer in Bergen on Day 8 Emergency equipment, including a first aid kit and communication device Add-ons: Single occupancy room — only for nights 5-7 (pricing shown at checkout) Special diets (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, allergies) — may incur an additional fee, leave us a note at checkout Not included: Transportation to Oslo and from Bergen Hiking poles and backpacks (bring your own) Registration fees Personal expenses Anything not mentioned in the ‘Included’ section above Insurance — recommended, available at checkout Guide gratuities — optional, 10% recommened Should you need to make any changes to your booking after confirmation, please be aware that a €50 administrative fee applies to each modification. Please note that occasionally, the itinerary needs adjusting—usually due to logistics like fully booked accommodations, trail closures, or bad weather. Any changes are always made with your safety and comfort in mind. Accommodation can shift too, though rarely, depending on availability. If an alternate accommodation is used for a given night, it’ll always be in the same star range as advertised.

How fit do I need to be?

In order to join this Jotunheimen hut-to-hut trek, great fitness is required as well as experience hiking in rugged mountain terrain. The most you’ll hike within a day is up to 16 km (9.9 mi), with up to 1,020 m (3,346 ft) of elevation gain. Distance and elevation don’t tell the whole story here. Trails in Jotunheimen are rough and rocky, with loose stones, steep sections, and some scrambling (chains help on the Besseggen Ridge and the descent to Gjendebu). The weather can change quickly, too. Even in August, temperatures can drop from 15°C (59°F) to 5°C (41°F), and rain and wind make the going harder. The good news is that your luggage is transferred every day, so you’ll only carry a daypack. Want to see what else is there in the area? Discover more Norway hiking tours here !

What do I need to bring?

Clothing Hiking boots or shoes, waterproof with a sturdy sole and good tread, ideally well broken in (buy half to one size larger than usual to allow for foot swelling) Hiking socks, one pair per one to two days, no cotton Sun hat and warm hat with gloves Breathable hiking shirts, short and/or long sleeve, no cotton Mid-weight warm top in merino wool, fleece, or polypropylene Insulating jacket, down or synthetic fill Hiking pants and shorts, nylon or zip-offs Base layer top and bottoms, lightweight to mid-weight wicking material Waterproof jacket and pants, breathable fabric such as Gore-Tex Casual clothes and comfortable shoes for evenings Gear Day pack, 30 to 45 L, with hip belt and waterproof cover Main travel bag (duffel, suitcase, or backpack), max 15 kg (33 lbs) Water bottles or hydration bladder, 2+ L capacity Trekking poles, strongly recommended Headlamp with LED bulb Picnic and lunch kit (knife, container with lid, utensils), lunches are not included Phone and charger, a power bank is recommended Waterproof pouch for documents and phone Sunglasses, sunscreen, and lip balm Personal first aid kit and any prescription medication Toiletries Optional Travel power adapter Support braces for knees or ankles Quick-drying towel or bandana Bug repellent Sleep mask and earplugs Swimsuit

How does the luggage transfer work?

This is a “nothing to carry” trek , so on hiking days you’ll only need a daypack with your packed lunch, water, and daily essentials. Your main luggage is waiting for you at the accommodation every evening. In Jotunheimen, bags travel between huts by boat across the lakes . Each morning, we bring our bags down to the dock, and in the evening we pick them up at the next hut’s dock and carry them to our rooms. Your bag may get to the next hut before you do, so it’s a good idea to keep a few spare items in your daypack. From Day 5 on, luggage travels with us by vehicle, train, and boat to Aurland and Bergen. Each guest can bring one bag of up to 20 kg (44 lb) . A rucksack, a travel bag in good condition, or a compact suitcase all work.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and pricing: For this Jotunheimen hut-to-hut trek, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 8:1 . Groups of 4 to 8 participants are led by one certified mountain guide, while groups of 9 to 13 participants are led by two. It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 13 participants . Trekking can be arranged for larger groups, contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements: If you are older than 18 , you’re good to go. Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Jotunheimen hut-to-hut trek on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian. If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Is a single occupancy room available?

The price for this Jotunheimen hut-to-hut trek is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee for the 3 nights in Aurland and Bergen, subject to availability. You can add it to your booking at checkout. Single rooms are not available in the mountain huts (nights 1–4), which have double or shared rooms, often with bunk beds and shared bathrooms.

Getting there and meeting location

The starting point of your Jotunheimen hut-to-hut trek is Oslo . To get there, most people fly into Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) . From there, you can take the airport train, a shuttle service, or public transport to the city center. The trek ends in Bergen , and a transfer to Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO) is included on Day 8. You will meet your guide on Day 1 at the Thon Opera Hotel in Oslo. Around two weeks before departure, you’ll receive the exact meeting time, your guide’s contact details, and the address of the first accommodation.

Safety measures and insurance

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout. Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

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Jotunheimen Hut-to-Hut Trek: Fully Supported, From Oslo to Bergen

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Jotunheimen means “home of the giants,” and the name fits. This national park holds Northern Europe’s highest peaks, with rocky ridges, glacier-fed lakes, and wide plateaus where reindeer still roam. On this Jotunheimen hut-to-hut trek, we hike between mountain huts, and our luggage goes ahead by boat, so we only carry a daypack. We start with the famous Besseggen Ridge and spend four days crossing the park. Then we leave the mountains for the fjords: a summit above Aurland, a fjord sauna, and a zero-emission cruise through the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord. We start in Oslo and finish in Bergen, which makes this a full crossing of Norway’s mountains and coast on foot.

Adventure Highlights

Norway's most famous ridge: We hike the Besseggen Ridge on day two, walking a narrow crest high above the emerald waters of Gjende and the deep blue of Bessvatnet
Hut life in the high country: Four nights in traditional mountain huts, including one run by a host known across Norway for her hospitality and her singing
From peaks to fjords: The trek ends at sea level, with a zero-emission cruise through Nærøyfjord and a scenic train ride to Bergen

Duration

8 days

Season

June through August

Group size

Up to 8 people

The adventure, day by day

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Eight days and seven nights with five days of guided hiking, from the high peaks of Jotunheimen National Park to the fjords of western Norway. We cross the park on foot, staying in traditional mountain huts, while our bags travel ahead by boat and vehicle. After the Besseggen Ridge, lake valleys, and alpine passes, we move to Aurland for two nights by the fjord, then take a Nærøyfjord cruise and train ride to finish in Bergen. All meals from lunch on Day 1 through the final breakfast are included, along with luggage transfers and all internal transport.

Day 1: Oslo to Jotunheimen National Park

Meet your guides and the rest of the group at the Thon Opera Hotel in Oslo for a proper orientation, then walk over to the bus station together. From there it’s a comfortable 4-5 hour coach ride to Jotunheimen National Park, with deluxe seating, Wi-Fi, and a break halfway. Once we’ve settled into our hut in Gjendesheim, there’s time for a short leg-stretching walk before a 3-course dinner. Jotunheimen means “home of the giants,” and tomorrow you’ll see why.

Meals: Lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Mountain hut in Gjendesheim

Day 2: The Besseggen Ridge

After breakfast we build our own Matpakke lunches, the traditional Norwegian way, then drop our bags at the dock so they travel to tonight’s hut by boat. Today we walk the Besseggen Ridge, probably the most famous trail in Norway and a rite of passage for anyone who hikes here. The ridge runs high above Bessvatnet and Gjende, two lakes with wildly different colors, and the views out over the mountains are the reward for a big day. A few steep, rocky sections call for some scrambling, with chains in place for extra security. We collect our luggage at the dock in Memurubu, then sit down to a well-earned dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Distance: 13.5 km (8.4 mi)
Elevation: +1,020 m (+3,346 ft) / -1,020 m (-3,346 ft)
Accommodation: Mountain hut in Memurubu

Day 3: High plateau above Gjende

Bags go down to the docks again, and then we climb onto the high mountain plateau above Gjende. Up top the views open right out, with small mountain lakes scattered across the rock and a decent chance of spotting reindeer herds. We stop for lunch beside one of those lakes before starting the drop back down to the water. The descent is steep, with chains to help us through the trickiest part, and it ends at Gjendebu hut, where a hot shower and a traditional Norwegian dinner are waiting for tired legs.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Distance: 10 km (6.2 mi)
Elevation: +760 m (+2,493 ft) / -760 m (-2,493 ft)
Accommodation: Mountain hut in Gjendebu

Day 4: Gjende Lake to Bygdin Lake

A big breakfast buffet sets us up, then we drop our bags at the dock so they can travel ahead to tonight’s hut. They often arrive before we do, so pack a few extras in your daypack if you want fresh clothes waiting for you. Today’s pace is gentler than the last two, though the scenery doesn’t let up. We climb out of the Gjende Lake valley, cross a mountain pass with wide views over lakes and rolling summits, then drop into another broad valley where Bygdin Lake takes over the horizon. Tonight’s hut, Fondsbu, is a Norwegian institution, and its host is famous for her warmth and her singing. With luck, we’ll hear a mountain song before dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Distance: 16 km (10 mi), 5 hours
Elevation: +500 m (+1,640 ft) / -500 m (-1,640 ft)
Accommodation: Fondsbu

Day 5: Between Uranostind and Falketind, on to Aurland

Our last day of hiking in Jotunheimen takes us right between two of Norway’s best-known peaks, Uranostind and Falketind. Walking beneath them, we pass alpine lake after alpine lake, and we stop at one of the bigger ones for a picnic lunch with a view that’s hard to beat. From there we descend to meet our driver and vehicle. The drive is every bit as scenic as the walk, carrying us out of the high mountains and down toward the water. Our home for the next two nights is the small town of Aurland, where dinner tonight is served right at the fjord’s edge. A fitting reward.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Distance: 13 km (8 mi), 4 hours
Elevation: +500 m (+1,640 ft) / -500 m (-1,640 ft)
Accommodation: Lodge in Aurland

Day 6: Prest Mountain, Borgund Stave Church, and a fjord sauna

After breakfast we shuttle to today’s trailhead, stopping along the way at the Borgund Stave Church, one of Norway’s national heritage sites and more than 800 years old. It’s a good chance to stretch the legs and get a feel for the country’s past. From there we leave the mountains behind and enter fjord country, those long, narrow arms of ocean walled in by cliffs, carved out by glaciers and later flooded by the sea. Our hike climbs to the summit of Prest Mountain, where the fjord and Aurland sit far below us. Back down in the evening, we try a fjordsauna at Aurland harbour before another good dinner by the water.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Distance: 6 km (3.7 mi), 2-3 hours
Elevation: +550 m (+1,805 ft) / -550 m (-1,805 ft)
Accommodation: Lodge in Aurland

Day 7: Nærøyfjord cruise and train to Bergen

Our last day of exploring points us toward one of Norway’s great natural wonders, Nærøyfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site. We board a zero-emission boat for a 2.5-hour cruise through the narrow sea inlets, with sheer cliffs rising on both sides the whole way. Back on land, we head to Flåm for a relaxed lunch before catching the train up to Myrdal. From there, a scenic 2-hour ride carries us to our final stop, the coastal town of Bergen. Tonight is for celebrating, so we raise a glass over a farewell dinner in Bryggen, Bergen’s liveliest old quarter.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Boat: 2.5 hours
Train: 3 hours
Accommodation: Lodge in Bergen

Day 8: Farewell breakfast and departure

One more breakfast together, and then it’s time to say goodbye. A shuttle is arranged for anyone needing a lift to the airport for morning flights, a short 20-minute ride. Looking back on eight days of big ridges, quiet lakes, mountain huts, and fjords, you’ll leave with plenty to talk about. Many guests choose to tack on a few extra nights in Bergen to wander the city and its surroundings before moving on.

Meals: Breakfast
Transfer: 20 minutes to the airport

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Mountain huts and fjord stays

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For the first four nights, we stay in traditional mountain huts inside Jotunheimen National Park: Gjendesheim, Memurubu, Gjendebu, and Fondsbu. The huts are known for their locations right on the lakeshores. They’re simple and put warmth and coziness first. Rooms are doubles or shared rooms, often with bunk beds and shared bathrooms, so earplugs and an eye mask are a good idea. After the park, we spend two nights in a lodge in Aurland by the fjord and our final night in Bergen. Note that exact accommodations may vary depending on availability, but will always be of the same standard and comfort.

Norwegian mountain food

All meals are included from lunch on Day 1 through breakfast on Day 8. Norwegian food is simple and hearty. Breakfast is usually a buffet, and we use the same spread to make matpakke, the traditional cold packed lunch we carry on the trail. Dinners are built around meat, fish, root vegetables, and rich sauces, made from quality ingredients and served as set menus, with a 3-course meal in the huts. One highlight is our dinner at the water’s edge in Aurland. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets, as well as food allergies, can be accommodated where possible, sometimes at an extra cost. Just leave a note at checkout.

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Included:
- - An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area, plus emergency equipment including a first aid kit and a communication device
  - 8-day hut-to-hut trek from Jotunheimen National Park to the fjords (5 days of hiking)
  - Accommodation for 7 nights in cozy mountain huts and fjord-side lodges (double or communal rooms with bunk beds and shared bathrooms in the huts, hotel rooms in Aurland and Bergen)
  - All meals from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 8: 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches (Matpakke-style packed lunches on hiking days), and 7 dinners
  - Daily luggage transfer, so you only hike with a small day pack
  - All internal transfers as scheduled in the itinerary — coach, train, ferry, and private taxi
  - Zero-emission Nærøyfjord cruise and train ride from Flåm to Bergen
  - Fjord sauna experience in Aurland on Day 6
  - Airport transfer in Bergen on Day 8
  - Emergency equipment, including a first aid kit and communication device
Add-ons:
- - Single occupancy room — only for nights 5-7 (pricing shown at checkout)
  - Special diets (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, allergies) — may incur an additional fee, leave us a note at checkout
Not included:
- - Transportation to Oslo and from Bergen
  - Hiking poles and backpacks (bring your own)
  - Registration fees
  - Personal expenses
  - Anything not mentioned in the ‘Included’ section above
  - Insurance — recommended, available at checkout
  - Guide gratuities — optional, 10% recommened
Should you need to make any changes to your booking after confirmation, please be aware that a €50 administrative fee applies to each modification.

Please note that occasionally, the itinerary needs adjusting—usually due to logistics like fully booked accommodations, trail closures, or bad weather. Any changes are always made with your safety and comfort in mind.

Accommodation can shift too, though rarely, depending on availability. If an alternate accommodation is used for a given night, it’ll always be in the same star range as advertised.
In order to join this Jotunheimen hut-to-hut trek, great fitness is required as well as experience hiking in rugged mountain terrain. The most you’ll hike within a day is up to 16 km (9.9 mi), with up to 1,020 m (3,346 ft) of elevation gain.

Distance and elevation don’t tell the whole story here. Trails in Jotunheimen are rough and rocky, with loose stones, steep sections, and some scrambling (chains help on the Besseggen Ridge and the descent to Gjendebu). The weather can change quickly, too. Even in August, temperatures can drop from 15°C (59°F) to 5°C (41°F), and rain and wind make the going harder. The good news is that your luggage is transferred every day, so you’ll only carry a daypack.

Want to see what else is there in the area? Discover more Norway hiking tours here!
Clothing
- - Hiking boots or shoes, waterproof with a sturdy sole and good tread, ideally well broken in (buy half to one size larger than usual to allow for foot swelling)
  - Hiking socks, one pair per one to two days, no cotton
  - Sun hat and warm hat with gloves
  - Breathable hiking shirts, short and/or long sleeve, no cotton
  - Mid-weight warm top in merino wool, fleece, or polypropylene
  - Insulating jacket, down or synthetic fill
  - Hiking pants and shorts, nylon or zip-offs
  - Base layer top and bottoms, lightweight to mid-weight wicking material
  - Waterproof jacket and pants, breathable fabric such as Gore-Tex
  - Casual clothes and comfortable shoes for evenings
Gear
- - Day pack, 30 to 45 L, with hip belt and waterproof cover
  - Main travel bag (duffel, suitcase, or backpack), max 15 kg (33 lbs)
  - Water bottles or hydration bladder, 2+ L capacity
  - Trekking poles, strongly recommended
  - Headlamp with LED bulb
  - Picnic and lunch kit (knife, container with lid, utensils), lunches are not included
  - Phone and charger, a power bank is recommended
  - Waterproof pouch for documents and phone
  - Sunglasses, sunscreen, and lip balm
  - Personal first aid kit and any prescription medication
  - Toiletries
Optional
- - Travel power adapter
  - Support braces for knees or ankles
  - Quick-drying towel or bandana
  - Bug repellent
  - Sleep mask and earplugs
  - Swimsuit
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This is a “nothing to carry” trek, so on hiking days you’ll only need a daypack with your packed lunch, water, and daily essentials. Your main luggage is waiting for you at the accommodation every evening.

In Jotunheimen, bags travel between huts by boat across the lakes. Each morning, we bring our bags down to the dock, and in the evening we pick them up at the next hut’s dock and carry them to our rooms. Your bag may get to the next hut before you do, so it’s a good idea to keep a few spare items in your daypack. From Day 5 on, luggage travels with us by vehicle, train, and boat to Aurland and Bergen.

Each guest can bring one bag of up to 20 kg (44 lb). A rucksack, a travel bag in good condition, or a compact suitcase all work.
Group sizes and pricing:
- - For this Jotunheimen hut-to-hut trek, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 8:1. Groups of 4 to 8 participants are led by one certified mountain guide, while groups of 9 to 13 participants are led by two.
  - It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 13 participants.
  - Trekking can be arranged for larger groups, contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  - Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Jotunheimen hut-to-hut trek on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
  - If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The price for this Jotunheimen hut-to-hut trek is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee for the 3 nights in Aurland and Bergen, subject to availability. You can add it to your booking at checkout.

Single rooms are not available in the mountain huts (nights 1–4), which have double or shared rooms, often with bunk beds and shared bathrooms.
The starting point of your Jotunheimen hut-to-hut trek is Oslo. To get there, most people fly into Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL). From there, you can take the airport train, a shuttle service, or public transport to the city center. The trek ends in Bergen, and a transfer to Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO) is included on Day 8.

You will meet your guide on Day 1 at the Thon Opera Hotel in Oslo. Around two weeks before departure, you’ll receive the exact meeting time, your guide’s contact details, and the address of the first accommodation.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.
Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
- If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
- If canceled 90 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
- If canceled within 89 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
- Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48 hours grace period.

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