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Multi-activity week (8 days) at Hinds\u00e6ter Hotel Hindseter in Jotunheimen National Park Immerse yourself in the wild winter nature of Norway. Experience the silence. Beauty. The region around Jotunheimen National Park, with its vast plateaus and bizarre mountain ranges, offers boundless pleasure for those who enjoy outdoor activities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1866,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","destination":[122],"activities":[84],"trip_types":[82,233,234,105,104],"difficulty":[1807],"trip_tag":[39118,39352,39351],"trip-coe":[39119],"physical-requirement-level":[38974],"season":[39112],"sport":[39113,39073],"dog":[],"class_list":["post-1902","trip","type-trip","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","destination-norway-en","activities-cross-country-skiing-en","trip_types-4families-en","trip_types-group-trip-en","trip_types-individual-trip-en","trip_types-sitetrip-en","trip_types-winter-en","difficulty-level4-en","trip_tag-155-en","trip_tag-hindsaeter-en","trip_tag-hindseter-en","trip-coe-155-en","physical-requirement-level-easy","season-winter-en","sport-cross-country-skiing-and-snowshoe","sport-multisport-en","latest_post"],"packages_ids":[10703],"trip_extras":[1853,1896],"cut_off_time":{"enabled":false,"duration":0,"duration_unit":"days"},"booked-seats":{"1708214400":{"booked":2,"datestr":1708214400},"1740268800":{"booked":2,"datestr":1740268800},"1708216986":{"booked":2,"datestr":1708216986},"1740271386":{"booked":2,"datestr":1740271386}},"trip_extra_services":[{"service_cost":"","service_type":"default","service_unit":"unit","field_type":"select","pricing_type":"single-price","single_price":"","options":[],"title":"Zusatznacht: bitte anfragen"},{"service_cost":"","service_type":"default","service_unit":"unit","field_type":"select","pricing_type":"single-price","single_price":"","options":[],"title":"Transfer vom \/ zum Bahnhof oder Flughafen: bitte anfragen"}],"code":"155","price":0,"has_sale":false,"sale_price":0,"discount_percent":0,"currency":{"code":"EUR","symbol":"€"},"duration":{"days":8,"nights":6,"duration_unit":"days","duration_type":"Tage"},"min_pax":"","max_pax":"","discount_value":0,"discount_label":"0% Off","primary_category":39444,"available_times":{"type":"default","items":["2021-1-01","2021-2-01","2021-3-01","2021-4-01","2021-5-01","2021-6-01","2021-7-01","2021-8-01","2021-9-01","2021-10-01","2021-11-01","2021-12-01"]},"description":"Experience a unique winter adventure in the wild and exotic nature of Norway!\n\n\"\"\n\nWell-marked cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails lead into the wilderness. A silence that can only be experienced in a few places in Europe. Moose are almost certain to be seen during your stay.\n\nThis active week is suitable for beginners but also for sworn Norway fans who want to experience something new.\n\nDuring your snowshoe hikes, the cross-country skiing tours and the ice hike you will get an extraordinary insight into the Norwegian winter.\n\nA dog sledding tour near Hinds\u00e6ter is also available upon request.\n\nYou can relax daily in the hotel's wellness area and then enjoy the excellent Norwegian cuisine with mainly local products.\n

What makes this tour so special?<\/h4>\nIt's not just the experience - you yourself are the focus. This tour is not guided. You plan and go independently. However, the tour is accompanied intensively by the host accommodations. It is thus aimed - quite low-threshold and unofficially - at prospective \"winter tour guides\" in Norway.\n\nAre you unsure how to best plan a week in the snow in Scandinavia yourself, how to correctly assess snow, ice and weather conditions yourself? Then you are exactly right here. Our local partners are happy to discuss your plans and experience with you: Maps, trails, snowshoe trails, weather and conditions to incorporate into your day's plans. Look forward to vacation - and take a \"mini training\" to the winter expert Norway right away :-).\n

Accommodation<\/i><\/h4>\n
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The hotel<\/h4>\n\"\"The small historic Hinds\u00e6ter Hotel is located by the Jotunheimen National Park, only 15 km from Gjende and Besseggen.\n\nHinds\u00e6ter was built in 1898. The house impresses with its unique view over the valley and the national park. Hinds\u00e6ter today is a wonderful place to relax with an extraordinary number of opportunities right on your doorstep. Also enjoy the very good Norwegian food that is offered to you here.\n

Catering<\/h4>\nThe hotel restaurant was included in the list of the best restaurants serving local specialties by Innovation Norway.\n\nHindseter is especially known for its reindeer dishes.\n\n\"\"\n\nIncluded in the tour price are\n\n> Breakfast\n\n> Self-prepared packed lunch\n\n> 3 course dinner\n\nSpecial meal requests such as gluten-free or vegetarian please specify when booking.\n

Room<\/h4>\nThe hotel includes 7 double rooms and 10 romantic alpine suites with views over the valley or the surrounding forest. All rooms were completely renovated in 2020.\n

Double room<\/h4>\nThe double rooms are small but cozy and functionally furnished.\n\n\"\"\n\n<\/div>\nAll have their own shower \/ WC.\n\n\"\"\n

Alpine suites<\/h4>\nThe Alm suites are furnished with historic farm furniture, traditional hand-woven tapestries, slind (cover for beds) and an old door to the \"cheese store\", which can be filled up for your arrival. The romantic beds are produced in Norway by Dokka Bondem\u00f8bler with quality mattresses from Jensen.\n\n\"\"\n\nWooden panels on the walls and a log table from the local forest, moose and reindeer antlers. Seating area with warm wild sheepskins and good reading lamp. If you have booked an alpine suite, access to the whirlpool and saunas in the Kultursauna is included.\n

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Wellness area<\/h4>\nAfter a busy day of activity, you can relax in the hotel's wellness area. Welcome - after a long day of hiking or skiing - in the whirlpool, to warm up in the saunas or to refresh a snow bath outside.\n\n\"\"\n\nIf you have booked a vacation apartment Almsuite<\/em>, the use is included, otherwise for an extra charge, payable on site. Only for adults over 18 years.\n\n\"\"\nThe wellness is modeled after a small Norwegian mountain farm. Hundreds of years old pine beams of an old log barn decorate the outer wall of the sauna and other walls. The infrared cabin is dressed as a stone hut. Weathered wood and old doors convey history and culture around and in Hinds\u00e6ter. The whirlpool is lined with wood from the water pipe of the old power station. The mountain formation \"Hindholet\" is painted directly with oil on the wall.\n

Equipment & requirement<\/i><\/h4>\n
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Requirements<\/h4>\n> The activities offered are very suitable for both beginners and advanced.\n\n> The level of difficulty is adapted to the requirements of the group.\n\n> The trip is not suitable<\/strong> for persons with reduced mobility. Please contact us for detailed information if needed.\n

Equipment<\/h4>\n> The equipment for the cross-country skiing and snowshoeing activities will be provided for you on site, included in the tour price.\n

Arrival & Transfer<\/i><\/h4>\n
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Arrival airport \/ train<\/strong><\/h4>\nFrom Oslo Gardermoen Airport or directly from Oslo Central Station you can take the train to Otta (about 3 hours). From there you will be picked up by prior arrangement (price and times on request).\n\nYou can find timetables and tickets for Norwegian Railways here: Norwegian State Railways<\/a>\n

Arrival by car \/ ferry<\/h4>\nIf you would like to travel by car, the Colorline ferry mini-cruise from Kiel to Oslo <\/a>is a great option.\n\n\"\"We will be happy to make you a package offer for the trip including ferry crossing. The drive from Oslo to the hotel takes about 4 hours. We recommend that you take snow chains with you.\n\n\"\"\n

Country information<\/h4>\nPlease see our entry information for Norway on our Country Information<\/a> page.\n\nWe recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance. you can find a quote on our travel insurance<\/a> page.\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","cost_includes":"7 nights in the booked room category\nBreakfast buffet, packed lunch, 3-course evening meal\nCross-country skiing equipment and snowshoe rental\nIntroduction to cross-country skiing\n2 guided tours: ice canyon and snowshoe tour\nOther activities such as sledging according to the program \nUse of the wellness area, included when booking the Alm Suite, otherwise at an additional cost of approx. 15 euros","cost_excludes":"Transfer from and to Otta train station\nDrinks, cake in the afternoon\nDog sledding activity\nUse of the wellness area when booking a double \/ single room Standard additional price of approx. 15 \u20ac\nTasting of Norwegian craft beers with a beer sommelier","itineraries":[{"title":"Day 1: Sunday","content":"

Arrival & dinner menu<\/h4>\nLook forward to the weekly program. It includes various winter activities from cross-country skiing to snowshoeing, sled racing and ice hiking on the Sjoa River.\n\nThe activities are especially suitable for beginners and families. No prior knowledge of this is necessary. But also experienced Norway fans will get their money's worth here.\n\nYou can always use the marked snowshoe hiking trails or miles of cross-country ski trails for excursions on your own. If desired, there is the possibility to book a dog sledding tour on site at the neighboring Sj\u00f8dalen Hyttetun."},{"title":"Day 2: Monday","content":"

Day 2: Monday<\/h4>\nSki rental followed by a 1.5 hour introduction to classic cross-country skiing; skiing on your own in the marked trails with map. After the dinner menu: Information about the weekly program around the fireplace.\n\n\"\" \"\""},{"title":"Day 3: Tuesday","content":"

Day 3: Tuesday<\/h4>\nSnowshoe Hike. Head out on one of the groomed trails or leave your own tracks in the deep snow off the trails. Discover the silence of the valley!\n\nIn the evening we invite you on a guided tour on snowshoes - in the moonlight, under the stars and with a little luck we will see the northern lights!"},{"title":"Day 4: Wednesday","content":"

Day 4: Wednesday<\/h4>\nGuided ice walk along and in the frozen Sjoa River. Spectacular, easy day tour into the canyon, ice caves and behind frozen waterfalls with ice in all colors. We take wood with us and prepare coffee on the campfire like the old trappers."},{"title":"Day 5: Thursday","content":"

Day 5: Thursday<\/h4>\n\"\"Today you have the opportunity to take a dog sled tour, in the neighboring Sjodalen Hyttetun (with extra charge). This is 3 km away from Hindsaeter. You can get there either on the groomed cross-country ski trails or the marked snowshoe trail. There is a kiosk there that offers delicious waffles, snacks and hot drinks.\n\nTake a dog sledding tour or even just watch. Alternatively, you can follow the snowshoe trail through the \"Legend Forest\" and learn a few Norwegian fairy tales.\n\n\"\""},{"title":"Day 6: Friday","content":"

Day 6: Friday<\/h4>\nNow you are fit enough for the ascent to the most beautiful peak in the area: Stuttgongkampen (1416 m). A marked snowshoe trail leads all the way, about 500 vertical meters up to the summit. It takes about 3 hours to get to the top and you will be rewarded with a fantastic view over the entire valley.\nIn the evening you are invited to a wonderful toboggan race with torches!"},{"title":"Day 7: Saturday","content":"

Day 7: Saturday<\/h4>\nA day to relax. Enjoy the last day in the valley on skis or snowshoes or just relax with the view from the panoramic salon. In the afternoon 'Afterski' is offered in the beer cellar: Try a few Norwegian craft beers from 40 different varieties (payable on site)."},{"title":"Day 8: Sunday","content":"

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