Staying at our cabins? Remember there are a few important things you MUST remember when using our facilities and services.
Publisert: 05. februar 2026 Skrevet av:
Mathea Jordbru
Om DNT
Our cabins are based on trust, cooperation, and volunteer contributions. Everyone is welcome to use them, but all guests must help take care of the cabins and leave them in great condition for the next visitors.
All of our cabins our locked with a DNT-key. You can borrow a key for a 100 NOK deposit, or buy your own for 100 NOK at our Hiking Center in Storgata 13, Bodø. You must be a DNT member to borrow or purchase the key.
How to Use the Cabins
Planning
Planning is an essential part of a tour. You’re already on our website, which is a good start! Visit UT.no to find a trekking area, suggestions for tours, or descriptions of cabins. Get a map of the area and borrow a DNT-key. Load your backpack and go out!
Heating
It’s wise to fire up the stove as soon as you’ve come into a cabin. Place two split sticks of wood inside the stove, split sides inward. Fill the cavity between them with crumpled paper, bark, or other burnable material. Lay small bits of wood and then a larger chunk on top. It’s the best way to fire up on the first try!
Drying
Clothing and shoes can be wet after a day outdoors. Dry wet items by hanging them over the stove.
Cabin register
As the cabin warms up, enter your name, membership number and other information in the cabin register book. You must register before using a bunk.
Lighting
Some cabins have solar panel electricity for lighting. However, most cabins have candles or kerosene lamps for lighting. Remember to check that candles stand firm in candlesticks. Also take care not to spill kerosene upon filling lamps. Always make sure to extinguish or blow out all lights before you leave the cabin.
Water
In the cabin there’s a notice of the location of the nearest water source. In winter you often may need to melt snow, Preferably on the stove, to save gas for cooking.
Cooking
Propane burners are the standard cookers in all cabins. Before lighting the burner, turn the gas control valve to the “Open” position. Remember to turn it “Off” after you’ve finished.
Sleeping
Nothing is as comfortable as going to bed after a long day in the mountains. Remember to bring a cotton hut sack or a little sleeping bag. Show respect for those who wish to go to bed early. So they hopefully will show respect for those who wish to sleep late the following morning. It’s good to have a headlamp if you wish to read in bed.
Privy
DNT cabins have outdoor toilets, often decorated with pictures of the royal family and supplied with reading material. Remember to cover what you’ve left with sod or bark from a bag in the privy.
Washing up
Before leaving a cabin, you should wash all cutlery, dishes and countertops used, as well as the cabin floors. It’s courteous to leave a cabin in better condition than when you arrived.
Paying for Your Stay
We strongly recommend using the DNT hyttebetaling app. Download the app before you begin your hike, availible on all devices. The app also works offline. At the cabin, register accommodation, protocol and provisions in the app. As soon as you get cell reception, you’ll be notified to activate the payment.
