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Jotunheimen Nasjonalpark Travel Guide: 42 reviews and 68 photos

Jotunheim - Norway - June'02 [Own photo]

"Jotun" means giant , and that is exactly what Jotunheimen is - home of the giants . In ancient Norse mythology the gods lived in Åsgard , the humans in Midgard , and the bad giants - in Jotunheimen .

If the giants of the viking age had the dimensions of the mountains in Jotunheimen one would surely be afraid of them! ;-)

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Last visit to Jotunheimen Nasjonalpark: Jun 2002
Intro Updated Jan 13, 2003
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Deers on the Jotunheimen Highlands '99 [Own photo] - Jotunheimen Nasjonalpark

Pure Nature !... Favorites (1)

. Français: Des rennes sur le Glacier de Jotunheimen. Une vue inoubliable... English: Unforgetable view on the... more travel advice

Gjende Lake - Jotunheimen - June'99 - Jotunheimen Nasjonalpark

Boating on Jotunheimen Things to Do (1)

. Français: Avec le glacier du Jotunheimen comme fond de décor. Le bateau qui transporte les marcheurs entre... more travel advice

Somewhere on the road 51 - June'99 - Jotunheimen Nasjonalpark

Short Nights Nightlife (1)

. Français: Les nuits sont très courtes fin juin, alors profitez de ces magnifiques couchers & levers de... more travel advice

Roead 51 van Lom to Fagerness June'99 [Own photo] - Jotunheimen Nasjonalpark

La Maison des Géants Off The Beaten Path (1)

. Français: Le Jotunheimen en juin ! Sur la route 51 qui nous menait de Lom à Fagernes. Des paysages incroyablement... more travel advice

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Comments (17)

evaanna Mar 12, 2005 at 9:12 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful pictures! Might stay on that camground some day.
Grazina Jan 29, 2004 at 12:37 PM Report Abuse

Thank you for such an awesome trip and to translate it in so many other languages...that was brillant.
globetrott Aug 17, 2003 at 8:19 AM Report Abuse

What a lovely place ! Is is a pity I could not go there this summer !
tessy Jul 19, 2003 at 3:02 PM Report Abuse

Beautiful campground there!
heplion Jul 10, 2003 at 7:30 AM Report Abuse

Looks beautiful!! Tahnks for the pictures!
bugalugs Apr 26, 2003 at 1:59 PM Report Abuse

It must be wonderful to see these animals roaming freely!
MEdelmann Mar 8, 2003 at 12:59 PM Report Abuse

Another great page.... and its a good idea to write the tips in more languages ....
herzog63 Mar 2, 2003 at 12:27 AM Report Abuse

Those cabins look great! Beautiful nature page! There isn't anything better than enjoying the fresh air! Really enjoyed your page!
sandysmith Jan 14, 2003 at 2:53 PM Report Abuse

lovely scenery!
maritagnes Jan 13, 2003 at 12:38 PM Report Abuse

Excellent work, Viviane!! I'd love to spend a summer vacation hiking in Jotunheimen.