Want to completely unwind? Take a break from screens and notifications by visiting one of our cabins with no mobile coverage.
Connectivity and accessibility shape much of our everyday lives. Nevertheless, taking a digital detox can be both refreshing and necessary. Below is a curated selection of our off-grid cabins.
Remember this before the cabin trip without coverage
Download the DNT app
With the DNT app, you can:
Paying for accommodation
Register and pay for provisions (food) you purchase at the cabin
Find your membership card
View receipts and history
For the best possible offline functionality, we recommend downloading and opening the app before you leave. This ensures you are prepared, even at cabins with no mobile coverage.
In the UT app, you will find information about all DNT cabins, along with access descriptions and hiking routes with GPX tracks.
Download and open the UT app while you still have mobile coverage. Then, download the offline maps for the area you are visiting. This ensures you have all the information about the cabin and how to get there, even without a signal.
Always remember to plan thoroughly before traveling to a cabin without mobile coverage. If an emergency occurs, getting help can be difficult.
You should always provide someone with the following details:
Where you are traveling
When you are traveling
Who you are traveling with
How long you will be away / when you expect to have mobile coverage again
Tussvatnet (Bodø)
If you are looking for a cabin experience close to Bodø, this is an excellent choice. Tussvatnet is a cozy, fully bookable cabin located a short 4 km walk from the parking area.
The surrounding terrain is ideal for both short walks and longer hikes, making it well-suited for families with children. Fishing licenses can be purchased to fish in the local lake and nearby waters.
Tussvatnet is a family-friendly cabin. Tip: Bring your packed lunch down to the boathouse to enjoy the views. Photo: Kasper M. Beddari
We Recommend Booking in Advance
To ensure a smooth trip and guarantee your bed, we highly recommend booking your stay ahead of time. Please note that most coastal cabins and several unserviced cabins (ubetjente hytter) must be booked in advance.
This applies to coastal cabins, but also to many popular unserviced cabins located in the forests close to urban areas. Because these cabins are easily accessible from where people live, they fill up quickly, especially on weekends.
How to Book:
You can easily plan your stay and reserve your beds online. For a complete step-by-step guide on how the system works, visit the DNT Cabin Booking Information Page.
How to Pay for Extras:
If you are visiting a self-service cabin with a food pantry, or if you make any drop-in changes during your stay, you can easily register and pay on-site using your smartphone. Read more about downloading and using the app here: DNT Cabin Payment App.
Iungsdalshytta (Skarvheimen)
At Iungsdalshytta, the hosts run their own farm. Here there are cows, goat kids and chickens, who live good lives in the mountains.
At Iungsdalshytta, the hosts run a traditional mountain farm alongside the staffed lodge. Here, cows, goats, and chickens live in the mountains during the summer.
Located halfway between Jotunheimen and Hardangervidda, this cabin serves as an excellent base for day hikes across nearby peaks and ridges, as well as paddling and fishing.
Guests can participate in daily farm activities, a unique and educational experience where children can collect eggs and bottle-feed baby goats.
Jonstølen (Suldal)
Enjoy a cup of coffee and the great view of beautiful pine forest at the DNT cabin Jonstølen. Photo: Marius Dalseg
Welcome to Jonstølen, DNT cabin number 501. This area is a haven for ski touring in the winter and hiking in the summer, with the peak of Snønuten being one of the most popular destinations.
This modern self-service cabin blends seamlessly into the mountain landscape, featuring contemporary architecture that complements the traditional local building style.
Nørdstedalseter (Breheimen)
Right next to Nørdstedalseter, you will find several natural deep pools in the river, perfect for a dip on warm summer days. Photo: Marius Dalseg
Surrounded by rugged mountain landscapes and rushing streams, it is easy to forget about your phone here. Nørdstedalseter is a staffed DNT cabin located in Breheimen within Luster municipality.
In the summer, you can drive or cycle all the way to the cabin via a scenic mountain road. In winter, most visitors arrive on skis from Sota Sæter.
Kvitlen (Frafjordheiene)
There are great swimming opportunities for young and old at Kvitlen. Photo: Ida Jaarvik Hetland
Kvitlen is a unique and architecturally distinctive DNT cabin located within a beautiful nature reserve in Frafjord and Bjerkreim, south of the Lysefjord.
The self-catering cabin features 26 beds and an additional 24 mattresses in the loft. The river winding past the property offers great swimming opportunities in its natural rock pools.
Important Checklist Before You Go
DNT cabins run on trust, volunteerism, and mutual respect. To ensure a fantastic experience for everyone, please remember:
Leave the Cabin Clean:
You are required to thoroughly clean and wash the rooms and areas you used before you depart.
Lock Up:
Ensure all windows and doors are shut before you leave the cabin.
Situated in the Austheiane mountains in Agder county, Mjåvasshytta sits on a hillside overlooking Lake Mjåvatnet. The lake offers excellent fishing (licenses available at inatur.no), and guests have access to canoes. Popular day hikes from the cabin include the trek to Gjevdenuten (908 masl) or a loop around Lake Øyvatnet via Øyvassfjell (879 masl).
Note: If you need to check messages, intermittent mobile coverage can sometimes be found along the trail heading north toward Hengeltjørnhytta.
Liomseter (Langsua)
Liomseter is known for the idyllic mountain farm landscape that surrounds the cabin.
Liomseter is known for the idyllic historic pasture landscape that surrounds it. Located in the heart of Langsua National Park, this staffed cabin is an excellent starting point for day hikes, fishing, and cabin-to-cabin treks for the whole family.
The site has a long history as a traditional mountain dairy farm before DNT took over the operations to accommodate the growing number of hikers.
Remember to Leave the Cabin Clean and Tidy
DNT cabins operate on trust and shared responsibility. Before you leave, you must clean and wash the rooms you have used so the cabin is welcoming for the next family.
For everything you need to know about locks, keys, routines, and safety, check out the official DNT FAQ: Guide to your stay at a DNT cabin
Bjellåvasstua (Saltfjellet)
At Bjellåvasstua you can enjoy total peace and quiet, far from the noise of everyday life. Photo: Marius Dalseg
Bjellåvasstua is one of the most popular mountain cabins managed by the Bodø og Omegn Trekking Association. This self-service cabin is located at the northern end of Lake Nordre Bjøllåvann within Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park.
It is close enough to the road to be accessible for families with young children, yet remote enough to provide an authentic wilderness feel.
Kvanndalen (Suldal)
This small, charming cabin is located on a historic farmstead in Suldal. Built in 1898, it is the Stavanger Trekking Association’s second-oldest cabin. The surrounding valley is unusually lush, with the Kvanndalselva river winding through calm stretches and narrow rapids.
The walk from the Kvanndalsdammen dam takes just 1–2 hours. Alternatively, those wishing to explore the entire valley can embark on a spectacular nine-hour trek starting from Haukeliseter.
Trollheimshytta (Trollheimen)
Hidden in the heart of the Trollheimen mountains, this staffed cabin was the very first property built by the Trondhjem Trekking Association, with parts of the structure dating back over a century.
Trollheimshytta is famous as one of the three overnight stops along the classic "Trekanten" (The Triangle) route, which can be hiked in summer or skied in winter.
The SignaTURs are among Norway's finest tours – carefully selected, quality assured and highly recommended by DNT. The SignaTrips have a minimum duration of five days and a maximum of three weeks, and are physically demanding. The hikes are signposted and go along DNT's T-marked trails.
If you want to experience the atmosphere of a nostalgic old farmhouse, Toveseter has preserved much of its original character and historic interior. Situated at 970 meters above sea level, this no-service cabin offers 13 beds and traditional, cozy mountain charm.
Stranddalen (Ryfylke)
The claw horse is a beloved tradition at Stranddalen tourist cabin. Sometimes during the summer season, the horse comes up to the mountains with fresh produce and supplies. Photo: Agnethe Larsen
Often described as the pearl of the Ryfylkeheiene mountains, Stranddalen offers a touch of cabin luxury and locally sourced meals in a dramatic highland setting.
A beloved summer tradition here is the supply horse that carries fresh produce up to the lodge. Guests can relax with canoeing and fishing in Lake Stranddalsvatnet or explore the numerous day-trip trails in the area.
The cabin visit from A to Z
Most of DNT's cabins are self-service (with provisions) and unmanned cabins (without provisions). Here you will find out what you need to think about before you go on a cabin trip to a cabin without staff.
Stakken is an ideal destination for fishing enthusiasts and berry pickers. Lake Stakkavatnet and the surrounding waters are well-stocked with trout, and the hillsides are rich with blueberries and cloudberries in late summer.
A stay at Stakken can easily be combined with a hike to the cabin in Viglesdalen, with the shortest access route starting from Nilsebudammen.
Grasdalen (Hjelmelandsheiene)
Grasdalen is a traditional, cozy self-service cabin nestled in a lush valley landscape. With 10 beds, it is located midway between the Stakken and Melands Grønahei cabins.
The surrounding area is excellent for blueberry picking and fishing in Lake Bjørndalsvatnet just northwest of the cabin (fishing license required).
Located in Øvre Dividal National Park, Dividalshytta offers expansive views of the valley and surrounding peaks. The site consists of two no-service cabins with 16 beds in total, the oldest dating back to 1968.
It is a 7 km hike to the cabin from the summer parking area. Along the trail, you can spot historic Sami trail markers where bark has been carefully scraped from the north and south sides of the trees.
Veltdalshytta (Tafjordfjella)
Veltdalshytta lies in the heart of the wild Tafjordfjella mountains next to Lake Heimste Veltdalsvatnet, where guests can use a boat during the summer.
The valley features numerous small lakes and waterfalls, and serves as an excellent base for summit hikes to Naushornet, Tordsnose, and Karitinden.
Discover DNT's cabins and lighthouses along the coast!
Did you know that DNT has many cabins, lighthouses, shiphouses and fisherman's cabins along the coast? Here you will find many exciting accommodation options for those who dream of a holiday by the sea!
Enjoy a screen-free breakfast with a great view at Mogen. Photo: Guro Skaara
Mogen Turisthytte is located at the western end of Lake Møsvatn. As one of the oldest tourist lodges on the plateau, it has a long history as a gateway to Hardangervidda.
Mogen is a popular base camp for both short valley walks along the Kvenna river and demanding summit hikes, where you can watch wild reindeer graze and trout rise in the streams.
Himingsjå (Telemark)
Surrounded by 1,000-meter peaks, Himingsjå is a no-service cabin perfectly positioned for exploring the Lifjell mountain range.
Accessible during both summer and winter, the large cabin features 55 beds (including 17 loose mattresses).
Lurfjellhytta on Saltfjellet
Lurefjellhytta. Photo: Marius Dalseg
Lurfjellhytta is a welcoming cabin situated beneath the Børvasstindan peaks in Bodø. It is easily accessible from several trailheads and provides a relaxing setting for board games and simple cabin routines.
The surrounding terrain is highly versatile, inviting guests out for short evening walks or a full ascent of Lurfjelltinden.
Flekkerhytta (Telemark)
This small no-service cabin is idyllically located by Lake Flekkeren at Svanstul in the Sauherad mountains. Flekkerhytta has 5 beds, and during the summer, a road leads all the way to the property.
The cabin sits just a stone's throw from the water, offering immediate access to swimming, paddling, and fishing (remember fishing license).
Snytindhytta (Vesterålen)
Voted one of Norway's top ski touring destinations, Snytindhytta is surrounded by the jagged Snytindan peaks on Hinnøya island, offering classic 600-meter ski descents and views toward Møysalen.
This no-service cabin is popular with summer hikers and winter ski tourers alike, and features a wood-fired sauna and a cabin library.
Trollfjordhytta (Vesterålen)
With a spectacular location on the island of Austvågøya, Trollfjordhytta sits high above the world-famous Trollfjorden. The facility consists of two overnight cabins and a separate safety cabin complete with a sauna.
A short walk to the nearby Isvasshaugen viewpoint provides dramatic views straight down into the fjord.
Right next to the cabin you will find Isvasshaugen (marked height 504 in the map) with spectacular views down towards the Trollfjord. Here you also have mobile coverage.
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This small and charming cabin can be found in Vesterålen, surrounded by 700-meter peaks. Ingemannshytta is an no-service DNT cabin with four beds.
The cabin was originally built in the 1950s by the reindeer herding industry, and was borrowed by DNT in 1991 before it was finally transferred free of charge in 2004.
Midtistua (Saltfjellet)
In the heart of Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park is Midtistua. Here you can see the security cabin. Photo: Marius Dalseg
Located in the heart of Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park at $700\text{ meters above sea level}$, Midtistua is a historic property built around an old telegraph station that has been in use since 1876.
Rebuilt in 1902 after a fire, it was acquired by the trekking association in 1950. Inside the dining table drawer, you can still read inscriptions left by travelers over a century ago.
Gråtådalstua (Beiarn)
Gråtådalstua stands in an open, windy landscape at Vadet, deep within the Gråtådalen valley in Beiarn. Originally used by the state railway during hydro-power development, it was handed over to the trekking association in the early 1990s.
The nearby Svartoksene peaks serve as excellent vantage points, where lucky hikers can spot moose grazing in the valley below during the summer.
Packing lists
Whether you are going on a summer trip, winter trip, summit trip or day trip, it can be useful to have tips on what you should bring in your backpack. Here you will find all our recommended packing lists.
Take a trip to idyllic Frøne in Østfold. Photo: Per Vidar Pedersen
Want to get the feeling of being in Astrid Lindgren's world? The cozy cottage yard Frøne is the perfect place for families with children and groups of friends. Here you can drive all the way in, there are a total of 14 beds and plenty of opportunities for activities in the surrounding area.
Nearby trails lead to local waters ideal for swimming, fishing, and campfires. The cabin is also equipped with an authentic Italian wood-fired oven, perfect for baking pizza or fresh bread.
Arnbjørnsrud (Østfold)
Surrounded by pine forests with views overlooking the water, Arnbjørnsrud is a peaceful no-service cabin in Østfold. The property features comfortable outdoor seating areas facing the lake.
The surrounding terrain is excellent for hiking, swimming, and fishing in the summer, and connects to a well-maintained network of cross-country ski trails in the winter.
