- Location: Sogn og Fjordane and Oppland, Norway
- Highest point: 2469 m
Most of the tourists consider the vacation successful, if the entire trip lies on a sandy beach, periodically splashing in the warm waters of the sea or the ocean and from time to time surveying local attractions in the tour groups. But there is also a completely different kind of rest: when behind a huge backpack, shoes are tattered from a constant walk, but the head is swirling clean air, and the surrounding view now and then admires. And if you have a spirit of adventurism, and the soul longs for adventure - go to Norway , in the Jotunheimen National Park.
What is popular about Jotunheimen?
The fact that Norway - a difficult country with a complex character, it becomes clear even from the window of the aircraft. But it's worth to get to the heart of the state, as comes the realization that all the difficulties were worth the fairy-tale beauty that opens to your gaze. The Jotunheimen Mountains, they are also Jutunheimen - a kind of "roof" of Norway, as it is here that the record high peaks of the country are located.
The park covers an area of 1151 sq. Km. km. On its territory there are about 250 mountain peaks, whose height exceeds the mark of 1900 m. The unique property of Jotunheimen is that this is the only place in Europe where you can both make a multi-day hiking trip and will be limited to a short walk, and at the same time impressions from the second option will be no less than the first.
Features of the park
The local places are very popular among climbers. Three of the highest peaks of the country, namely Gallhepiggen (2469 m), Glitterthund (2464 m) and Sture Skagastellstind (2405 m) are in the Jotunheimen area. Other highlights include the high-rise Vätti Waterfall with a waterfall of 245 m and the Sognefjellet high-mountain road, which is a must for most Norway guests.
Jotunheimen is also popular with rafting enthusiasts. No wonder, because there are several high-mountain rivers. In addition, the park can enjoy amazing views of glaciers , mountain lakes and snow peaks.
In the course of the tourist routes one by one the shelters are located - a peculiar mixture of the hotel with some medieval tavern. Here, a tired traveler can rest, eat, or even stay at night. Surprisingly, such a shelter is even on the top of Gallhepiggen.
How to get to Jotunheimen?
The park is located 240 km northeast of Oslo . You can get here by bus. The direction is quite popular, so it is better to buy a ticket in advance. In addition, there is an opportunity to come here by train. From Oslo, you should choose the direction to Otto, and from there take the bus to Luma. The road from the capital will take about 5 hours.