Leirvassbu is one of DNT's largest tourist huts for mountain people in Norway with over 200 beds. Located in the heart of Jotunheimen, with over 50 peaks over 2000 meters in day trip distance, the place can offer unique nature experiences both summer and winter.
Publisert: 12. september 2023
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Practical information
About the cabin
The tourist hut is located in the heart of Jotunheimen and is an eldorado for hikers, peak climbers, life enthusiasts, and is now known by generations as the very pearl of Jotunheimen. Probably the best location in mountainous Norway. With over 50 spectacular 2000-meter peaks within day trip distance, the place can offer unique nature experiences.
The cabin itself has 205 beds divided into different room categories and standards, of which 34 of the rooms do have privat bathroom. In total, the cabin has 87 rooms.
A magical cabin with a beautiful entrance hall, cozy dining room, nice bar and a very cozy fireplace lounge.
There is good 4G coverage in the cabin and in the area and guest WiFi in the bar and reception area.
Leirvassbu offers a bustling life both summer and winter, but celebrating Easter at Leirvassbu will always be something special. With good access to local produce and beer, the mountain experience is complete.
Opening hours
The winter season at Leirvassbu is from mid-March until the first weekend in May. Varies slightly depending on when Easter starts.
The summer season is from mid-June to mid-September.
The cabin is only serviced during the season, and there is no self-service unit at Leirvassbu. The nearest self-service cabin from Leirvassbu is Olavsbu.
Access winter
During the winter season, the road is plowed 9 km to a large and plowed car park at Sletthamn. From the parking lot there is a nice 6 km trail to the cabin at about 300 meters in elevation. This is the same trail we use to transport goods, guests and luggage, so it is a nice trail to follow.
It is possible to arrange transport with us by snowmobile or tracked vehicle. Contact us to book transportation.
Access summer
With public transportation
From Oslo you can either take a bus directly to Lom, and a bus on to Leirvassbu or the train to Otta and from there a bus on to Leirvassbu. See timetable and more information at entur.no
There is bus route 203 that goes from Lom to Leirvassbu.
By car
Leirvassbu Fjellstue is located in Lom municipality. If you are coming from the center of Lom, drive national road 55 up Bøverdalen in the direction of Sogndal. After 26 km, turn off the national road and turn left. The exit is marked "Leirvassbu". If you come from Årdal or Sogndal, turn right about 16 km after you pass the highest point of the Sognefjellsveien.
In the summer, you can drive all the way to the cabin. This is a 15 km private toll road where tolls must be paid.
The toll price is NOK 150 per car.
Accommodation
The best way to book your stay at Leirvassbu is to use our online booking. But you can also contact us by email or phone.
There is normally always room in the DNT cabins, but sometimes only simple logdes for drop-ins.
Book your stay
It has now become easier to book a cabin trip at DNT cabins. Book accommodation at Leirvassbu now!
DNT pension includes accommodation, 3-course dinner, breakfast, self-packed lunch (4 slices of bread) and a shower.
Adult with DNT pension from 1060,-
Member
1060,- in dormitories
1 200,- In rooms with 4-6 bunks
1 275,- in roomes with 1-3 bunks
Non-member
1 390,- in dormitories
1 580,- In rooms with 4-6 bunks
1 660,- in roomes with 1-3 bunks
Children 13-18 years with DNT pension from 910,-
Member
910,- in dormitories
985,- In rooms with 4-6 bunks
1 000,- in roomes with 1-3 bunks
Non-member
1 390,- in dormitories
1 580,- In rooms with 4-6 bunks
1 660,- in roomes with 1-3 bunks
Children 4-12 years with DNT pension from 465,-
Member
500,- in dormitories
555,- In rooms with 4-6 bunks
585,- in roomes with 1-3 bunks
Non-member
780,- in dormitories
870,- In rooms with 4-6 bunks
910,- in roomes with 1-3 bunks
Our prices is based on DNT Oslo and Omegn price list. Prices may vary from other DNT-cabins. For more information about prices on our staffed cabins, click here.
Cancellation policy
If a stay is canceled up to 8 days before arrival, the amount paid, minus an admin fee of NOK 300, will be refunded.
Cancellations made 0-7 days prior to arrival will be charged in full.
Benefits of being a member
If you are a DNT member, you get a discount on both accommodation and food at our cabins.
If you stay overnight for more than 2 days you will save up the price of the membership. With the membership you will receive discount on accommodation at DNT's 550 cabins. You will also receive discount on outdoor equipment and on DNT tours.
The membership fee also contributes to support our work marking and clearing paths in all our areas. With the support we are able to operate the DNT huts, arrange trips and facilitate good experiences in our forests and mountains.
