Catering and accommodation cabins in the mountains

The dining and accommodation cabins in the mountains are good starting points and hiking destinations for those who want to explore nature in and around Geilo. In recent years, it has become very popular to cross the Hardangervidda plateau, both lengthwise and crosswise. It's a good thing that there are many cabins with dining and accommodation for a breather.

With dozens of cabins, both serviced and not serviced, the mountain has become more accessible and comfortable. You can cross areas along and across, hike from cabin to cabin, and you can easily visit nearby cabins for a stop and fill-up on good food and drink. Several of the cabins are open both in summer and winter and accessible by car.
Below, we have listed several cabins in connection with Geilo and national parks that are worth a visit.

Perfect Stops in the Mountains for Day Trips in Geilo

Hakkesetstølen Fjellstue og Hytter

Open: Summer and winter
Accommodation: Yes
Dining: Yes

Hakkesetstølen is located 1050 masl, in close proximity to Kikut and the ski resort on Vestlia. You can come here by car and in summer there are marked DNT trails from Geilo to Hakkesetstølen that continue to the Hardangervidda National park. In winter, there are groomed ski trails in all directions.

Hakkesetstølen is an excellent starting point for day trips, or start / end point for those who want to go from cabin to cabin on the Hardangervidda. At Hakkesetstølen you can buy delicious traditional food and home-baked goods, and the children can greet small animals such as rabbits and chickens.

Day trip suggestions summer

Day trip suggestions winter

Prestholtseter Stølskafé

Open: Summer and winter
Accommodations: No
Dining: Yes

Prestholtseter is located at the foot of Hallingskarvet, at 1242 masl, right by Hallingskarvet National Park. You can get here by following several marked trails, both summer and winter. In the café, they can tempt you with traditional food and home baking so you are ready for the trip ahead. In summer you can also come here by car (toll).

Day trip suggestions summer

Day trip suggestions winter

Tuva Turisthytte

Open: Summer and winter
Accommodation: Yes
Dining: Yes

Tuva is one of the oldest, privately owned tourist cabins on the Hardangervidda. Built in 1915 at 1200 masl and in 1998 named "Cabin of the Year" by the tour leaders of the tourist association. It offers delicious dining and accommodation. New in 2021 is the accommodation alternative, an Arctic Dome with panoramic views into the Hardangervidda and the starry night sky.

From Tuva you have many great hiking options and is a perfect stopover if you are going from cabin to cabin. You can also get to Tuva by car (toll) via Skurdalen in summer, or on foot from Ustaoset station, about 10km.

Day trip suggestions summer

Day trip suggestions winter

Vestreim Fjellstugu

Open: Winter
Accommodation: No
Dining: Yes

Vestreim Fjellstugu is located in Budalen, approx one mile from Geilo, right next to Hallingskarvet National Park. You can walk to Vestreim during summer and you will find groomed cross country trails during winter. The cafe is only open during the winter.

Day trip suggestion summer

Day trip suggestions winter (coming soon)

Ruperanden

Open: Winter
Accommodation: No
Dining: Yes

A popular destination for both young and old. Ruperanden offers great views of the mountains in all directions, and a cafe to replenish your energy. Here you get delicious homemade buns, soup and kiosk goods. For those who want to go a little further, we can recommend walking Torsrunden first and on the way back stop at Ruperanden.

Day trip suggestions winter

Cafe Presttun

Open: Summer and winter
Accommodation: No
Dining: Yes

A real gem in the mountains! Cafe Presttun is beautifully situated in the middle of the cottage village of Ustaoset. Easy access both by car and skis. A classic Norwegian cabin has been given a new life as a cafe, where the Norwegian cabin interior has been retained with the input of modern and creative solutions. Enjoy the fireplace, pleasant music and the smell of freshly baked goods!

Day trip suggestions Winter

Stops in the mountains that require a longer trip, from cabin to cabin, or transport from Geilo

Grønebakken

Open: Winter
Accommodation: No
Dining: Yes (kiosk only)

The Red Cross cabin Grønebakken is located by a ski trail between Geilo and Ustetind.

Day trip suggestions Summer

Day trip suggestions Winter

Halne Fjellstugu

Open: Summer and winter
Accommodation: Yes
Dining: Yes

Halne is located in the middle of the Hardangervidda and offers accommodation, transport both by boat (Halnekongen) and pick-up at the train station (Haugastøl or Ustaoset), experiences and delicious home-cooked food. Halne is located right at the entrance to Hardangervidda National Park and is a destination for many hikers. You can also come here by car.

Finse 1222

Open: Summer and winter
Accommodation: Yes
Dining: Yes

Finse 1222 is a hotel located on the Bergen Railway's highest point, 1222 masl, with a view of Norway's 6th largest glacier, Hardangerjøkulen. You can only come here by train or on foot (or on skis) and get to experience fantastic Norwegian nature. Finse is a perfect starting point for the famous Rallarvegen cycling route, which runs from Haugastøl to Flåm. Finse is also the starting point of Norway's most famous cross-country races, Skarverennet.

Fagerdalen

Open: Summer and winter
Accomodation: No
Dining: Yes

Fagerdalen cottage is a summer cottage between Bergsjø and Hovet. It has been in the family for more than 300 years and is now run by Anne-Lise who is at the cottage every summer. In the summer it is accessible by car all the way. The cafe is open every day from about 1 July to mid-August. Here you can see animals and get close to them.

At Easter, you can strap on cross-country skis for a nice trip to Fagerdalen. We recommend that you check the opening times on Fagerdalen's Facebook page.

Fagerdalen is part of the cheese village, and in the center of Hol you will find Hol Ysteri, the local grocery store where you can buy farm products.

Day trip suggestions summer (coming)

Day trip suggestions winter (coming)

Did you know that the Hardangervidda is Northern Europe's largest high mountain plateau?

With its large, flat plains, rich animal and plant life, hundreds of fishing lakes and spectacular nature, this is a popular place for a number of long hiking experiences with tents, or from cabin to cabin. How about a demanding hike from Geilo to Rukan?

See recommended long trips, accommodation and more information:

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