From Finsehytta you can enjoy fantastic views of Hardangerjøkulen glacier across lake Finsevatnet 1215 m.a.s.l. Finse is only accessible by a train journey on the scenic Bergen Railway line and this small community can offer both historic tales, scenic mountain landscape and guided and self-guided hikes and activities.
By train on the Bergen Railway Line between Bergen and Oslo. Tickets on Entur.no
By foot on the DNT trail network.
Activities and sightseeing from Finsehytta (1224 m.a.s.l)
Day hikes for hikers from the lodge
Summit hike to Store Finsenuten (1599 m.a.s.l)
Summit hike to Sandalsnuten (1554 m.a.s.l)
Return hike to Kyrkjedøri mountain pass, 10 km one way
Return hike to the foot of Hardangerjøkulen Glacier, 5 km one way (3-4 hours return trip)
Return hike to Klemsbu and Sankt Pål,
Jomfrurunden loop trail hike with great views from Jomfrunuten
Walks:
Walk on T-marked trail towards Hardangerjøkulen Glacier
Walk on Rallarvegen (gravel road)
Explore the Finse community
Attractions
At the Rallar Museum you can learn about the building of the scenic Bergen Railway
Finseblokka erratic block is a fascinating rock located in the hills above the station are
Day tour sightseeing:
Norway in a Nutshell Tour from Finse: Experience the famous Flåm Railway and the village of Flåm, a cruise in the UNESCO listed fjord landscape in Nærøyfjorden and the Voss town on a day tour from Finse.
From Finse 10:50, return at 18:06. Route: Finse-Voss-Gudvangen-Flåm-Myrdal-Finse.
NOK: 2300 per person (delivered by Fjord Tours AS.)
Hardangerjøkulen
Other activities and outdoor life enjoyment:
Cycling on historic Rallarvegen mountain road from mid July to mid September (subject to snow conditions):
Return cycling tours from Finse. Bike rentals* with helmet: NOK per person per day (subject to availability. Bike pick-up and drop-off at Finse.
Cycling to Haugastøl, Myrdal or Flåm and return by train. Bike rentals* with helmet: NOK 925 per person. Bike pick-up at Finse and drop-off at Haugastøl, Myrdal or Flåm. *Bikes rentals services are organized by Finsehytta and delivered by Haugastølen Turistsenter AS.
Guided glacier tours on Hardangerjøkulen glacier. NOK 1060 per person. Delivered by Jøklagutane AS.
Hiking with a local guide. NOK 1000 eer person
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 for outdoor relaxation
Day time services
Kiosk at the reception with cold and hot beverage, snacks and sweets.
Day time café serving pizza and other hot and cold lighter meals, norwegian waffles and cakes.
Sales of selected gear and necessities for outdoor life enjoyment.
Indoor escapes:
Our lodge has two living room spaces with fantastic views towards Hardangerjøkulen glacier.
There are playing cards, board games and books for guests to borrow (mainly in Norwegian).
Ask at the reception for children's games and facilities. We have some toys and equipment that can be borrowed.
Winter at Finsehytta
Finse is a perfect place to go cross country skiing. The snow lasts untill the end of May and it is a good choice for springtime skiing tours. The routes are marked with sticks, and goes in direction to other cabins, like Krækkja, Hallingskeid and Geiterygghytta. Finsehytta is nicely located to start a multiple day skiing tour in Skarvheimen or Hardangervidda, as the train station is so close. Read more about winter on the Finsehytta web page
*DNT Full Board includes three course dinner, breakfast buffet and packed lunch and hot beverage on own thermos.
Rooms
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.
12 rooms with 2 beds. Dogs allowed in 2 rooms.
8 rooms with 4 beds. Dogs allowed in 4 rooms.
3 mixed dorms with 16 beds
1 loft dorm with 8 beds
1 cabin with 4 beds
2 mixed dorms in cabin with 6 and 18 beds
Shared guest facilities: toilets, shower room, drying room and living rooms. s.
Can we offer private rooms for travel companions? Subject to availability
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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