Wednesday 27 May 2015

Jotunheimen – the Home of the Giants in Norway

Jotunheimen – the Home of the Giants in Norway
Jotunheimen, Norway. The mountainous area in the southern part of the country sprawls over a vast 3 500 km² area. Jotunheimen, which means the home of the giants, features the highest mountain in Norway – Galdhøpiggen (2469 m) – and 28 other highest peaks. The established Jotunheimen National Park provides visitors with the facilities and mountain cabins or lodges.
The place has the biggest concentration of high mountains in Northern Europe. Tourists can enjoy many activities here. The most popular hiking trail along the Besseggen ridge features wonderful views to the emerald Gjende lake and mountains. Also glacier walking, rafting, caving, canyoning and riding can be chosen by the adventurous travelers.
Why to go there?
Wonderful sites, various activities.
When to go there?
All year round except winter, when it gets quite cold and dark.
How to get there?
Get there by train or bus from Oslo, Trondheim, Bergen. Or by car from various cities.


Jotunheimen-Photo by Lars Øverbø
Photo by Lars Øverbø
Jotunheimen-Photo by Ruud van den Berg2
Jotunheimen-Photo by Espen Haagensen2
Photo by Espen Haagensen
Jotunheimen-Photo by Stefan Müller
Photo by Stefan Müller
Jotunheimen-Photo by Ruud van den Berg
Jotunheimen-Photo by Max Rive
Photo by Max Rive
Jotunheimen-Photo by Vincent Steeman
Photo by Vincent Steeman
Jotunheimen-Photo by Natalia Eriksson
Photo by Natalia Eriksson
Jotunheimen-Photo by Jelle Houbrechts
Photo by Jelle Houbrechts
Jotunheimen-Photo by Béla Stéhli
Photo by Béla Stéhli
Jotunheimen-Photo by Béla Stéhli2
Photo by Béla Stéhli
Jotunheimen-Photo by Il'ya Kovalenko

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