Aurlandsdalen Turisthytte is perfect for all age groups and people, not at least families with children. If you want to spend more than one night at the lodge, there are many opportunities for activities in the surrounding areas. Along the river down the Aurlandsdalen (Aurland Valley) there are many idyllic bathing pools which can be perfect for a relaxing day in the sun. The lodge have a large outdoor area suitable for playing ball games and different activities for all.
Otherwise, the place is excellent for those who want to try their fishing luck. Fishing licenses can be purchased at the cabin and we also have boat and canoe which all guests can borrow. The close by valley called "Langedalen" is a good starting point for those who want to hike a short or long day trip from Aurlandsdalen Turisthytte.
The lodge has totally 116 beds divided in 2-bed room, 3-bed room, 4 to 6-bed room and a dormitory. In addition, there are 7 "private" cabins with 3, 4 or 5 beds.
If you want to bring your dog, we have a few rooms for dog and owner. Please contact us if you need a room for you and your dog.
Every evening a homemade 3-course dinner will be served with ingredients from local small producers. In the morning you will find a breakfast buffet where you can make your own lunch pack and fill your thermos with hot beverages.
Prices
In our pricelist you will find prices for accommodation at Aurlandsdalen Turisthytte.
Aurlandsdalen Turisthytte is located at Østerbø in Aurland municipality approx. 820 meters above sea level with access from the main road.
With car:
From Oslo: Drive the Road 7 up to Hagafoss and turn into Road 50 (Hol-Aurland) and continue approx. 65 km. Exit Road 50 with the sign to Østerbø From Bergen: Drive Road 16 to Aurland (10 km after Flåm). Turn into Road 50 (Aurland – Hol) and continue approx. 30 km. Exit Road 50 with the sign to Østerbø
Public transportation
By bus:
You can take the bus to Aurland from both Bergen and Oslo. In Aurland you need to change to the local bus to Østerbø. It is also possible to take taxi from Aurland/Flåm.
Train:
From Oslo: Take the Bergen line to Ål and then the 12 o'clock bus from Ål to Østerbø. This bus is only driving in the main season (end of June to end of August) and only one trip per day (12.00).
From Oslo: Take the Bergen line to Myrdal and change to the Flåm line. From Flåm take the local bus to Østerbø
From Bergen: Take the Bergen line to Myrdal and change to the Flåm line. From Flåm take the local bus to Østerbø
Accommodation
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Experience the historic Aurlandsdalen Valley
This is a perfeckt starting point if you would like to hike the spectatuculer and breathtaking route between Østerbø and Vassbygdi (Aurland Valley) which is a very famous old historical route from east to west in Norway.
If you would like to stay for several days at the hut you could also take short or longer hikes in the surruonding mountain areas, in addition the Prest and Rimstigen is possible by car or bus.
Flåm
The hut is located close to Flåm, Flåmsbana (the Flam Railway), UNESCO listed Nærøyfjord, Stegastein, Borgund stave church and the Sognefjord. This place is also a natural place for accommoadition if you are doing the hiking route from Finse- Geiteryggen- Østerbø- Vassbygdi.
