Viewpoint Snøhetta
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Wild Reindeer Visitor Centre
Viewpoint Snøhetta
One of the things you shouldn’t miss here in Dovrefjell, is Viewpoint Snøhetta. Established atop Tverrfjellet, just west of Hjerkinn, this facility gives you a truly stunning view of the entire valley, Snøhetta, and other peaks in the national park. The hike up to the facility is also suitable for everyone, regardless of condition and level of experience. The trail from the parking lot up to the facility is neatly paved, and the elevation is forgiving. Along the trail you can also read bits of Dovrefjell’s history, and the wild reindeer in the region. The walk up to the facility will take you about 20 minutes.
Inside the facility, you’ll get the full view, and the opportunity to warm up on windy days. If you make your visit during daytime, you’ll also have the opportunity to hear more about the wild reindeer and other fauna in the area from the park ranger, while they present antlers and hides.
Viewpoint Snøhetta is open around the clock during the summer season from 1. June, and is closed during the winter season.
Fjellportalen
For those wanting to learn more about the wild reindeer and their connection to the history of Dovrefjell, stopping by Fjellportalen at the visitor centre for wild reindeer at Hjerkinn, is a must. At the visitor centre you will get lots of information and history about the wild reindeer, and the area’s development from the ice age to our time, how humans moved into the region and hunted, and how nature evolved in the region, and was later managed.
Fjellportalen is well worth a visit for anyone who wants to learn more about Dovrefjell, the fauna, and the region’s history.
Fjellportalen is open around the clock during the summer season from 1. June, and is closed during the winter season.