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bines architecturally stunning buildings that date back to 1858 with modern comforts, al-
though there are no TVs. Apart from the charming accommodation, the appeal lies in the
meals, which are prepared by Ingrid Hov Lunde, one of the country's best-loved chefs.
Quite simply, it's a wonderful place to stay.
Bøverdalen Vandrerhjem HOSTEL €
Offline map ( /fax 61 21 20 64; boverdalen.hostel@hihostels.no; Bøverdalen; dm
Nkr170, s/d/f with shared bathroom Nkr275/420/525; ) This fine riverside hostel
has a small cafe, tidy rooms and delightful surrounds to enjoy once the day-trippers have
returned home. Breakfast costs Nkr70.
Storhaugen FARM HOTEL €€
Offline map ( /fax 61 21 20 69; www.storhaugengard.no , in Norwegian; Bøver-
dalen; cabin Nkr450-2500; ) Attheirtraditionalfarm,theSlettedefamilyoffershighly
recommended upmarket accommodation in modern cabins and apartments with views of
both the Jotunheimen heights and Bøverdalen. Children will love the farm animals. At
Galdesand, turn south on the Galdhøpiggen road and continue 1.5km to the signposted
turn-off for Storhaugen.
Leirvassbu Lodge MOUNTAIN LODGE €€
Offline map ( 61 21 12 10; www.leirvassbu.no ; dm incl breakfast Nkr285, s/d
Nkr735/1170) Leirvassbu, a typical mountain lodge at 1400m and beside Leirvatnet lake,
isagoodhikingbase.GuidedglacierwalksonSmørstabbreencostaroundNkr700.Despite
its large capacity, it can get crowded. The toll on the access road is Nkr60 per car.
Juvasshytta MOUNTAIN LODGE €€
Offline map ( 61 21 15 50; www.juvasshytta.no ; per person Nkr380-500) With a
name that sounds like it came from Star Wars, and a location above 1800m close to Nor-
way's summit, Juvasshytta is a fine base. It sits in the shadow of Galdhøpiggen, Norway's
highestpeak,andisashortwalkfromtheGaldhøpiggenSummerSkiCentre.Itcanarrange
guided walks, glacier hikes, and climbs to the summit. With so much else going for it, the
lodge-style accommodation, which ranges from simple to more comfortable, is almost in-
cidental.
 
 
 
 
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