Jotunheimen Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
mountain range
About Jotunheimen
The name "Jotunheimen" has its roots in Norse mythology, being descended from the Old Norse name Jǫtunheimr, meaning "The home of the giants" (the mountain range was previously referred to as "Giant Mountains"). Jotunheimen is part of a long, virtually continuous line of mountains separatingEast Norwayfrom coastal and fjord districts ofTrøndelagandWest Norway.HardangerviddaandDovrefjellare other important parts of this great barrier. The western most part of Jotunheimen sits at the intersection with the greatSognefjordand the fjord's adjacent valleys. The eastern part of Jotunheimen rises gradually above the mountain plateau west of road 51.Road 55(Sognefjellet road) marks the northern limit of Jotunheimen, while roads E16 and 53 mark the southern limit. Summits are visible from these road
Top Attractions in Jotunheimen
Explore the best things to see and do in Jotunheimen:
- ★Bitihorn
- ★Fannaråki
- ★Galdhøpiggen
- ★Galdhøpiggen sommerski
Jotunheimen Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: