Jotunheimen - a name resonant with trolls and giants. It was first used by the poet Aasmund Olavsson Vinje in 1862. The first hikers arrived at Jotunheimen in the 1850s, and ever since then the area has been a favourite for walkers and climbers.
Photo: Jotunheimen Bre og Fjellføring
Photo: Frank Simon
Jotunheimen is an unique area with undisturbed landscape, fresh air, exciting and challenging mountains, rambling, good traditional food and genuine village life, with flourishing farming and tourism.The summer in Jotunheimen offers great nature-experiences. Here are activities for all - adults and children, families and friends! You can do rafting, climbing, fishing, hunting, glacier-walks with a guide, guided tours to peaks and summits, go horseback riding in wonderful landscape and find the peace and tranquility for yourself among the high mountains and valleys along marked trails. Here you also have the possibility to experience skiing in summer - both alpine and crosscountry!