Norway, Jotunheimen
Jotunheimen: Journey of the Giants
15 - 22 augustus 2026.
Welcome to the home of the Giants in Norway.
To a land shaped by ice, fire, and myth.
To Jotunheimen, where ancient mountains rise from glacier valleys and waterfalls carve their way through stone older than memory.
This is not just a hiking trip.
This is a return to scale, where you feel small in the best possible way.
During seven days, we’ll move through epic alpine landscapes, learn the language of rocks and plants, and reconnect with something older than cities: fire, story, sky, and silence. We’ll sleep at the foot of the highest mountains in Northern Europe, see the Fjords, hike along mountain ridges and lakes, dip into natural pools, explore landshaping glaciers, and listen to Nordic myths where they were born.
Answer the call of the wild and join us on the Journey of the Giants.
Wat kan ik verwachten?
Our adventure takes us through Jotunheimen National Park, where we will sleep in 2-person cabins at the foot of Galdhøpiggen, the highest peak in Northern Europe at 2,469m, where we will hike across the Besseggen ridge between the lakes, and experience many other adventures.
We keep the trip small-scale to allow you to fully enjoy the peace and nature. Therefore, the maximum number of participants is limited to 10. The trip will proceed with a minimum of 5 participants.
What is on the program?
- Hikes through dramatic mountain landscapes
- Learning about flora, fauna, and geology
- The ancient history of the land (these mountains are older than humanity)
- Nordic culture and mythology
- Sleeping at the foot of the highest peaks in Northern Europe
- Walking under a glacier
- Campfire evenings, sauna, music, and stories under the stars
This trip is about finding your own nature, not about conquering it.
Goed om te weten
Here is some basic information about Jotunheimen to get you started.
When is the trip?
The trip lasts from August 15 to 22, 2026.
- We welcome you to our home base, Fjellrø, on Saturday, August 15.
- The activities begin on Sunday, August 16, in the early morning hours.
- The final day of activities is on Friday, August 21, when we conclude with a delicious barbecue and a cozy campfire.
- On Saturday, August 22, we say goodbye and depart from Fjellrø.
Het team
Mischa – Ecologist and natureeducator
Mischa is a passionate ecologist and nature expert. With his profound knowledge of nature, he will guide you to see the world around you in a whole new way. From recognizing tracks and trails to understanding how areas develop, Mischa will immerse you in fascinating knowledge. He also enjoys sharing local customs and folklore, and recounting myths around the campfire, giving you a deeper understanding of your surroundings
Giles – Wildernis- and safariguide
Giles is a talented outdoor coach and wilderness guide. His path began as a cancer researcher, allowing him to bring a unique blend where science and nature reinforce each other. Through Thrival, he creates transformative journeys where survival skills, storytelling, and experiential learning come together to foster greater resilience, connection, and zest for life. He believes that everyone flourishes when they connect with their true nature — physically, mentally, and spiritually. His motto: Find Your Nature!
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Then don’t delay and book your adventure now!
Warranty
This offer is covered by the STO Garant guarantee.
You can find the conditions for this guarantee scheme STO Garant’s website
(www.sto-garant.nl/en/downloads).
Overview
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Kledingadvies
Comfortable, lightweight, durable, rainproof, can be chilly/cold in the evening and morning and in the mountains, good hiking boots, and don't forget a good day backpack. -
Inbegrepen
ActiviteitenDinerLunchOntbijtOvernachtingenPersoonlijke gidsVervoer naar activiteiten -
Niet inbegrepen
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Sfeerimpressie
Tour Plan
Arrival on Fjellrø
- Arrival, we will be ready for you from 16:00
- Orientation of Fjellrø
- Program of the week
- Safety briefing
- Dinner
- Fire & getting to know each other
Dumdalen
- Short drive to Dumdalen (15 min)
- Hike through Dumdalen, a beautiful valley where the river carves its way through the landscape
- Dinner
- Fire & stories
Hjellefossen → Vettisfossen
- Tindevegen, a beautiful route straight through the mountains, with stops at fantastic panoramic views
- Visit Øvre Årdal, the very tip of a fjord, over 150km inland!
- Hike Hjellefossen → Vettisfossen, 1 hike & 4 waterfalls (fossen)!!
- Cold plunge at the Høljafossen
- Dinner
- Fire & stories
Experience day
- Under the Ice visit to a glacier cave with archaeological finds
- Rituals
- Bushcraft sauna
- (Viking) games
Krossbu / Sognefjell
Besseggen
- Drive to Gjendesheim Ferry (90min) along the eastern edge of the Jotunheimen
- Ferry to Memurubu
- Hike the Bessegen ridge, one of the most famous ridges in Northern Europe!
Lom
- Visit the famous bakery
- Learn about regional geology and view fossils at the Fossheim Stone Center
- Ancient Times Route: discover all the rocks from the region and more during a hike through the village
- Zipline over the river
- Visit the stave church (from before 1160!)
Departure from Fjellrø
- home?
- a new adventure?
Locatie van het avontuur
Our adventure takes us through Jotunheimen National Park, where we sleep in two-person cabins on Fjellrø at the foot of Galdhøpiggen, the highest peak in Northern Europe at 2,469m, where we hike along the Besseggen ridge between the lakes, and experience many other adventures.
Een blik op onze eerdere edities
Ervaringen
Dit is wat eerdere deelnemers over het avontuur te zeggen hadden:
Deel je ervaring
- Yes. The trip is led by an ecologist and a wilderness guide, both of whom recently renewed their wilderness first aid certificates. The routes are adapted to the weather and the condition of the group.
- Only if the weather permits. Chalets are always available. It is an enchanting experience to sleep outdoors under a self-built shelter by the fireplace at the foot of the highest mountain in Northern Europe.
- Expect 0–18 °C. The weather can change quickly in the mountains. The nights can be chilly.
- English (or Dutch if all participants are native Dutch speakers).
- Small group, minimum 5 and maximum 10 participants (+ 2 guides).