The beautiful and popular Historic Aurlandsdalen Valley trail should not be missed when staying at Aurlandsdalen Turisthytte Østerbø, though other outdoor life experiences can be enjoyed from the lodge, as well as popular sights and attractions along the nearby Sognefjord and only as short drive away.
By public bus in the summer season with bus connections at Ål and Flåm station (train from Oslo/Bergen) in addition from Aurland and Lærdal bus stop.
Activities and sightseeing from Aurlandsdalen Turisthytte Østerbø (813 m.a.s.l)
Day hikes for hikers from the lodge:
Historic Aurlandsdalen Valley one way hike. 16,1 km (7-8 hours). Return to Østerbø by public bus.
Langedalen loop trail on unmarked trail
via Herdølestølen. 4 km, 1-2 hours
via Fossane. 8,3 km, 4-5 hours.
Summit hike to Kringla (1085 m.a.s.l.) on T-marked trail. 2-3 hours return hike.
Summit hike to Børefjellet (1357 m.a.sl.) via Joanosi on unmarked trail.
Hikes with public bus from the lodge
Hike the valleys of Berdalen and Kringledalen on unmarked and T-marked trails. Take the public bus to the starting point in Berdalen and hike back to the lodge.
Walks:
Walk the beginning of the Historic Aurlandsdalen Valley trail on T-marked, in lush landscape, passing lakes and rivers and historic sites. Return the same way.
Follow the unmarked trails near the lodge at Østerbø to spots by lake Aurdalsvatnet or Langedøla stream.
Take a walk on the roads at Østerbø around the Ardalsvatnet lake
Other activities and outdoor life enjoyment:
Fishing for mountiain trout There are number of lakes near the lodge offering great possibilites of catching fish. Guests staying at the lodge can borrow fishing gear for free and buy fishing license (NOK 75,- per person per day).
Canoeing or rowing boat on lake Aurdalsvatnet. Guests staying at the lodge can borrow canoe or rowing boat and life jackets for free.
Relax
The lodge has an outdoor sitting area for easy outdoor life enjoyment for our guests.
In short walking distance from the lodge, there are many spots along the lake or stream for outdoor relaxation and bathing on a hot summer day.
Day time services
Kiosk at the reception with cold and hot beverage, snacks and sweets.
Day time café serving hot and cold lighter meals.
Sales of selected gear and necessities for outdoor life enjoyment.
Sightseeing and activities - Explore the fjords!
Why not stay at this relatively withdrawn location at Østerbø and explore the nearby Sognefjord region?
Sights: A short drive from the lodge you can experience unique scenery and attractions such as the UNESCO listed Næroyfjorden, majestic waterfalls, the Flåm Railway, Aurlandsvangen viewpoint, Borgrund and Undredal stave churches.
Activities: A day tour by car from the lodge a range of activities are offered in the nearby communities of Aurland (35 min), Flåm (40 min), Voss (1 h 40 min) and Sogndal (2 h).
Norway in a Nutshell tour: From Flåm you can take a tour that includes many of the highlights of this region. This tour includes a cruise in the UNESCO listed fjord landscape in Nærøyfjorden, a bus via Stalheim viewpoint to the town of Voss, train to Myrdal and the famous Flåm Railway back down to Flåm. Departure from Flåm 09:30, return at 15:46. NOK 1620 per person (delivered by Fjord Tours AS).
Indoor escapes:
Our lodge has a living room, with great views of the landscape that can be enjoyed from the warmth of the fireplace.
There are playing cards, board games and books for guests to borrow (mainly in Norwegian).
Guest wifi
Mountain stay at Aurlandsdalen Turisthytte with DNT Full Board
*DNT Full Board includes three course dinner, breakfast buffet and packed lunch and hot beverage on own thermos.
Rooms
We offer private rooms for travel companions: Subject to availability
18 rooms with 2 beds, of which 7 rooms have 2 single beds.
1 single room.
3 rooms with 3 beds. Dogs allowed in 2 rooms.
6 rooms 4-6 beds
1 dormitory with 14 beds organized in bunk beds.
2 camping cabins with 3 beds and bathroom.
2 camping cabins with 5 beds, without bathroom. Dogs allowed in 1 cabin.
3 camping cabins with 5 beds and bathroom. Dogs allowed in 1 cabin.
All guests must use a sleeping liner or sheets and covers for the beds with duvet and pillows. Rental of linen and towels is possible.
More information
Shared guest facilities: toilets, shower room, drying room and living rooms.
The tradition of the DNT lodges is to be a safe refuge in the mountains and provide shelter and food to the Norwegian Trekking Association members and other mountain travellers. At the DNT lodges we offer beds, not rooms.
We strive to place travel companions in rooms of their own, but in busy periods our guests should expect to share room with other mountain travellers at the self-service cabins and some of our lodges.
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