Perched at 1,222 meters on the highest point on the Oslo - Bergen railway, Finse feels more like a polar outpost than a train stop in Western Norway. In summer, the snow melts back to reveal a maze of hiking trails, bike tracks and glacier routes, all with Hardangerjøkulen glittering on the horizon. This is a place where you can step off the train in hiking boots and be on a mountain trail or bike route within minutes. A mistake many visitors make is to hurry through Finse wi

It's nearly time for FinseFest! This is a two week period in July where the summer season is just getting started. DNT Finsehytta and Hotel Finse 1222 come together to organise a program of Finse-focused activities. The vibe is really chill, collaborative, friendly and here-and-now focused and its such a pleasant time to be in Finse! Here's an overview of the program for this year, open to everyone: Monday 29th June 11:00 – Practical First Aid by Ade Hawkins You're on a trip,

If you want a Norway trip that feels both cinematic and unhurried, the Bergensbanen is hard to beat. This five-day summer-time itinerary starts in Oslo, gives you two nights in Finse, and then moves onwards to Bergen. It gives you stunning scenic views from the train, unhurried time in nature in Finse and a little time in both cities so you can see the cultural changes across the country and through the mountains. Summertime views from the Bergensbanen train The best thing ab