Do you enjoy hiking and exploring the norwegian nature, but unsure if you should become a DNT member? We can give you many reasons to join DNT, here are 13 of them.
Does your packed lunch taste better out on the mountain plateau? Does your morning coffee give you an extra boost when enjoyed from a 2,000-metre summit? Or do you simply love short walks in the forest behind your home?
A DNT membership gives you great benefits, no matter who you are. It doesn’t cost much to become rich in experiences.
We can give you many reasons to join DNT, here are 13 of them:
For those who like to follow the red T's
What would a mountain hike be without the iconic red T markings?
They guide you safely from cabin to cabin, lead you to breathtaking viewpoints, and give you unforgettable nature experiences — year after year.
Since 1868, DNT has worked to make outdoor life simple and accessible. Today, over one million red T’s mark more than 23,000 kilometres of trails across Norway. They not only guide you safely but also help protect nature by keeping hikers on designated paths.
Did you know that marked trails are the membership benefit most valued by our members?
Become a member
As a DNT member, you contribute to the marking of 31,000 km of marked trails and the maintenance of over 600 cabins so that more people get out into outdoor life.
Volunteering is deeply rooted in Norwegian culture, and it is essential to DNT.
Without the incredible efforts of volunteers, Norway’s mountain landscape would look very different. There would be no marked trails, cabins would gradually fall into disrepair, and local hiking groups would disappear.
Volunteers across the country help create unforgettable nature experiences, but this work also requires funding. Trails need marking, bridges and boardwalks must be built, and cabins require maintenance.
As a DNT member, you support this vital volunteer work and help more people enjoy the outdoors.
For those who love, but sleeping indoors
For many, the highlight of a long hike is the cabin waiting at the end.
There’s nothing like stepping inside, feeling the warmth from the fireplace, taking off your boots, and enjoying a good meal.
As a DNT member, you get discounts on accommodation and food at cabins across Norway. Around 48 of the 600 cabins are staffed, offering meals and hosts. Children and youth receive discounted rates.
Members can also get a DNT key for self-service and no-service cabins. At self-service cabins, you’ll find food supplies, allowing you to pack lighter.
"Going to the cabin" never has to be the same again, because you can always travel to a new cabin, every single time!
For families who want to explore together
Do you want to pass on the joy of outdoor life to your children?
Walking along a trail, reaching a summit, listening to birds, and exploring nature together creates lasting memories. Children also gain confidence by carrying their own backpack and discovering the outdoors.
Barnas Turlag (DNT’s Children’s Hiking Programme) offers a welcoming community where families can enjoy trips together and meet others in their local area.
With DNT, your family can stay in cozy cabins, explore marked trails, and create magical moments together.
For those who want to protect our nature, now and in the future
Norway is blessed with stunning landscapes: valleys, mountains, forests, waterfalls, and vast open plateaus.
But nature is vulnerable.
In 1900, about half of Norway was untouched wilderness. Today, only around 12% remains.
Nature is often sacrificed for development. If we want future generations to enjoy the same experiences, we must protect what remains.
DNT is a strong voice for nature. By becoming a member, you support our work to preserve Norway’s natural heritage.
For those who want to contribute to 31,000 km of T-marked trails and 600 cabins
As a member of DNT, you not only get access to and discounts on over 600 cabins.
You also help ensure that the cabins are taken care of and receive supplies of food and fuel.
You contribute to paint coats, to the roof being repaired, and to food stocks being replenished.
You facilitate that 31,000 kilometers of trails are maintained and marked. A facilitation of nature experiences like this is completely unique in a world context, and it would not have been possible without our members.
Thank you very much!
For those who want it steep, exciting and raw
Do you love steep climbs, dramatic views, and challenging conditions? Do you want to learn more to be even safer, while still being able to experience the excitement you long for?
DNT Fjellsport is one of Norway's largest organizers of courses in climbing, glacier and mountain sports, and other activities that require special expertise. We offer courses for everyone, from beginners to instructors. All over the country, there are local mountain sports groups that arrange trips, courses and activities for mountain sports enthusiasts.
For those who want to learn
Do you dream of learning to paddle, walk on a glacier, or become a traveler in a map and compass?
Learning outdoor skills gives you confidence and safety.
DNT offers courses in kayaking, climbing, glacier travel, navigation, and more — as well as guide and instructor training.
We also have our own tour leader courses and our own instructor education. The beginner courses are open both to those who have been on a hike before, and to those who are beginners. You can participate all over the country, all year round.
Members of DNT receive a discount.
It's never too late to learn something new. Maybe you can give someone a new hobby? We can promise a lot of useful knowledge and fresh air!
For those who want trip recommendations, tips and advice on hiking equipment
DNT’s trekking centres are knowledge hubs for outdoor enthusiasts. They give you good advice and tips on everything from equipment and packing your backpack for the next summer holiday, or a weekend trip in the woods where you live.
In addition, as a DNT member, you get a discount on equipment and clothes in the hiking center - and best of all, in many of them there are exchange racks where you can make a second-hand bargain. After all, you don't always need a brand new all-weather jacket, as long as the one you find keeps you dry and warm!
Are you a little unsure of a map and compass, or lack someone to go hiking with?
Do you want to stretch and try a slightly more demanding trip than you dare on your own?
Then a organized DNT hike is for you!
DNT offers guided trips for all levels: from short hikes to multi-day adventures. With experienced leaders, you can safely explore new areas and challenge yourself.
Something special happens when Norwegians go hiking, we talk to each other.
About previous trips.
About what you experienced the day before.
About what you have in store.
Conversations come naturally, and connections form quickly — especially when you meet again at the next cabin.
Do you want to make sure that you actually meet the same people again, and that you even go for a walk together every day? Then you can sign up for a singles hike.
Singles hike are like regular group hikes, only a notch more social. And they all have one thing in common: They love to go hiking! It can be nice to know about your future boyfriend, right?
For those who think art and culture make a stronger impression in the outdoors
Combine outdoor life with cultural experiences!
As a DNT member, you get a discount on several festivals, a social and fun way to get started with outdoor life. You will also have the opportunity to buy a festival pass to Vinjerock before everyone else.
Dream away to new hiking experiences with Fjell & Vidde.
Fjell & Vidde is Norway's largest outdoor magazine and DNT's member magazine. Four times a year, members receive the magazine, with tips and inspiration for an active and versatile outdoor life in the mountains, in the forest and along the coast.
Each issue of Fjell & Vidde is read by 400,000 Norwegians, and has provided hiking inspiration and good advice to Norwegian outdoor enthusiasts for generations.
