Tour de Hardangerjøkulen

Trip 1: 6. - 10. July 2026
Trip 2: 13.- 17. July 2026

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NOK 8.690,- per person 

Hardangerjøkulen Circuit
Norway’s sixth largest glacier, Hardangerjøkulen, sits majestically north of the Hardangervidda plateau. Not only is the glacier an impressive sight in itself, but the surrounding area offers spectacular and varied nature. Over the course of five days, you will experience everything from the dramatic Vøringsfossen waterfall to areas with few other visitors. Sometimes we are very close to the glacier, and we’ll visit Finse with all its history. Top this off with delicious, home-cooked food, a good bed, sauna, and cultural elements at Halne Fjellstugu, and you have the recipe for a trip you will rarely forget. The daily stages are long, but experienced and certified guides from Fjellboms will safely lead you to your destination.

Program

Day 1: Halne Fjellstugu

We meet at Halne Fjellstugu at 18:00, where Geirmund (host) and the guide will welcome you. We enjoy a delicious three-course dinner and get to know each other a bit better. After dinner, we gather as the guide goes through the route and ensures everyone has the necessary equipment. Then, a good night’s sleep awaits.

If anyone arrives early this day, perhaps a refreshing mountain swim in Halnefjorden will tempt you? Or you can relax in one of the lounges with a cup of hot tea. Or maybe a quick trip up Halnekollen to get a glimpse of the coming days’ destinations?

Day 2: Halne Fjellstugu – Krækkja – Finse

After a good night’s sleep, we start the day with a hearty breakfast at Halne. We aim to set off fairly early, as we begin our journey with the absolute longest stage. Even though it’s long, the terrain is fortunately easy to walk and the elevation gain is manageable. We head up the hill northwards, passing Halnekollen on the side, before the trail slopes down towards Krækkja. Here we get our first glimpses of Hardangerjøkulen! We have already covered 5 km, but still have 23 km to go. As the day progresses, we get closer to the glacier, which eventually comes closer on our left side. Looking back, we see the vast Hardangervidda, Northern Europe’s largest mountain plateau. On a clear day, you can see all the way to Gaustatoppen. When our legs start to get tired, it’s fortunately downhill to Finse. Upon arrival at Finsehytta, a three-course dinner and a warm shower await. The hosts, Sonja and Rune, welcome us. Large parts of Finsehytta have been renovated in recent years, and it’s even possible to buy locally brewed beer and cider. We stay in 4–6 person rooms.

If you fear that this day will be too long and demanding, it is possible to take transport from Halne Fjellstugu to Haugastøl/Ustaoset, and the train from there to Finse. These costs must be covered individually.

Day 3: Finse – Rembesdalseter

After hopefully a good night’s rest, we get up and enjoy breakfast at Finsehytta. From the breakfast table, we have a beautiful view of the glacier arms Blåisen and Middalsbreen, and the plateau of Hardangerjøkulen itself. After breakfast, we start the day along the well-known Rallarvegen, first passing the historic Finse station and Finse hotel. We are now in the middle between two of our beautiful national parks: Hardangervidda and Skarvheimen. As we approach the end of Finsevatnet, we leave Rallarvegen and follow the T-marked trail towards Rembesdalseter. There is a fair amount of ascent, we will go over 1500 meters above sea level, but it’s a steady climb and the trail is good. Today’s distance is 21 km, from Finsehytta at 1223 meters to Rembesdalseter at 960 meters. It can be demanding, but in return, we get to experience spectacular western Norwegian nature. Among other things, we pass Ramnabergvatnet, where the glacier lies right out into the water, and small icebergs float around. The landscape here is barren and bears the mark of the glacier having previously covered the area.

After another good day of hiking, it’s nice to arrive at the cabin. Rembesdalseter is a self-service DNT cabin, without running water and electricity, with only 16 beds. In good DNT style, we must be prepared to share the cabin with other friendly mountain hikers, even though this is an area with little traffic. It is beautifully located by Rembesdalsvatnet, and close to Rembesdalskåki, perhaps the most spectacular glacier arm from Hardangerjøkulen. There is a food supply at the cabin, but we bring some food from Finsehytta to raise the standard. As the saying goes: without food and drink, the hero does not function.

Day 4: Rembesdalseter – Vøringsfossen – Halne Fjellstugu

We replenish our energy reserves, clean up the self-service cabin, and get ready for a fantastic final day. Today there will be both ascents and descents, classic western Norwegian nature, but also some flatter sections. In total, we have about 21 km in hilly terrain, with countless beautiful views. Eventually, we leave the high mountain terrain behind and descend into the birch forest. We come down at Fossli and finish the day’s stage at the spectacular Vøringsfossen, one of Norway’s most famous and visited waterfalls. And for good reason. With a total drop of 182 meters, of which 145 meters is a vertical fall straight down into Måbødalen, it is spectacular. With prepared viewpoints and a designer bridge over the river, you can safely experience the waterfall in all its glory.

From here, we are picked up by transport that takes us the last half hour to Halne Fjellstugu. From the main road, we see the beautiful south side of Hardangerjøkulen.

We are probably all a bit tired, but we still expect everyone to be ready for a real feast to celebrate our trip and new friendships. Of course, there will be time for a warm shower, and for those who wish, the sauna will be heated. Dinner will be served in Steinbua, exclusively for us, and the kitchen offers its specialties. Geirmund provides cultural entertainment, so there’s plenty to look forward to!

Day 5: Halne Fjellstugu

Today is a rest day and departure. We can finally enjoy a slow morning, a long breakfast, and rest our tired legs. We say goodbye and move on, whether by car or bus home, if you want to continue hiking south over Hardangervidda, or perhaps you want to extend your stay at Halne.

Price NOK 8690,- per person (single room supplement NOK 300,- per night, applies ONLY at Halne) includes:

· Experienced and certified guide from Fjellboms. The guide also brings first aid equipment, satellite emergency transmitter, and other necessary gear.

· 2 nights at Halne Fjellstugu, including dinners, breakfasts, and a packed lunch. Sauna is also included.

· Transport from Vøringsfossen to Halne.

· 1 night at Rembesdalseter, including dinner, breakfast, and packed lunch.

· 1 night at Finsehytta, including a three-course dinner, breakfast, and packed lunch.

The tour does not include:

· Travel to and from Halne Fjellstugu.

· Snacks/energy bars. It’s a good idea to bring some dried fruit/nuts/chocolate to snack on between meals.

· Drinks for dinners. If you want anything other than fresh mountain water, this must be covered individually.

Requirements for participants and equipment: The tour is very demanding, with long daily stages in varied and hilly terrain. You should have previous experience hiking in mountain terrain, be used to carrying a backpack, and be in good shape. This is not a tour for beginners. That said, you don’t have to be a superhero either. It’s also important that you have good and proper equipment, especially making sure your shoes won’t give you blisters. It’s necessary to pack as lightly as possible, but still bring the equipment required for the high mountains. A packing list will be sent out before the tour.

Transport:

You can get to Halne by your own car. There is a road all the way to the door and parking available. It is also possible to travel there by bus over Rv7 Hardangervidda. A third option is to take the train to Haugastøl and arrange pickup from Halne Fjellstugu. Booking and payment for this service is made directly with Halne Fjellstugu by each participant.