Difficulty:
Moderate. No experience necessary!
Meet at:
1pm outside Finse Train Station
Price:
3,500 kr (NOK) for first adult in group
Group Size:
Up to 8
Trip language:
English
Dates:
January to May
Minimum age:
12 years old
Private trips available?
Yes! Get in touch.
Tour Description
Location: Wilderness around Finse
Finse sits at 1 222 m on the highest railway station of the Bergen Line between Oslo and Bergen, surrounded by open plateau and arctic tundra.
Surrounded by mountains and next to a majestic glacier Finse exposed for the cold and wild weather. In Winter, the landscape can feel close to what you would expect in Svalbard or Antarctica; it's wild and beautiful!
Hiking a small peak using snowshoes
Your guide will help you with snowshoes and poles, then lead you on a hike up one of the small peaks next to the village.
We enjoy the nature on the way up looking out for animal tracks and snow formations and at the top get a view of the village and the Hardangarjøkulen glacier.
See for yourself the wilderness accessible only by foot or train.
What to bring
The most important thing is to bring good shoes. Snow shoes do not keep your feet dry or warm so we recommend hiking boots with gaiters or snow boots.
Finse's weather is often wild and windy. But don't be afraid of the weather, our guides are trained to help you be comfortable in bad weather and storms often make the best stories!
But to be ok, you must bring the right clothing.
Choose layers to wear so you can easily remove them you get warm while walking and add them if you get cold.
You must bring:
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Footwear to keep your feet warm and dry. No trainers.
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Windproof pants and jacket. We recommend a jacket with a hood.
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Hat and gloves.
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A buff or scarf to protect the face from wind. Thermal base layers for legs and body.
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Extra warm layers, like 1 or 2 fleeces or a wool jumper.
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Some snacks.
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A small thermos with water or juice for hydration.
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A backpack to carry your extra layers.
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From February, bring sunglasses and sunscreen.
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If it’s windy, goggles are needed to protect the eyes.
Included:
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Use of snowshoes and poles
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Qualified guide
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All safety and group equipment
Not included:
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Snacks or drinks
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Activity insurance
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Personal clothing
Getting to Finse
Finse can only be accessed by train; there is no road. Book train tickets at www.vy.no Read about getting to Finse in detail in our blog 'Getting to Finse by train.'
Accommodation
Staying overnight in Finse is highly recommended to fully experience the remoteness of this little village.
Accommodation options include DNT Finsehytta and Hotel Finse 1222.
Read about all the accommodation options in Finse in our blog, 'Where to stay in Finse, Norway.'
Some notes
Please note the route is highly dependent on conditions and whilst summiting a peak is nice, safety and the guide's decisions come first.
Booking implies you have read and agreed with our Short Trips Booking & Cancellations Policy.
