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high carved wooden pillar tracing Norwegian history from unification in 872 to the 1814
constitution. Decent set three-course dinners are Nkr325. A great Jotunheimen base.
Storhaugen HOTEL
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; fax [phone]; www.storhaugengard.no ; Bøverdalen; cabins Nkr700-3000;
)
At their traditional farm, the Slettede family offers an array of different accommodation
options in modern, fully-equipped cabins and apartments with views of both the Jotunhei-
men heights and Bøverdalen. Children will love the farm animals. It's all great value, but
they don't provide meals so you'll need to come prepared.
At Galdesand, turn south on the Galdhøpiggen road and continue 1.5km to the signpos-
ted turn-off for Storhaugen.
Jotunheimen Fjellstue LODGE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 61 21 29 18; www.jotunheimen-fjellstue.no ; s/d from Nkr1045/1390)
From the outside this modern mountain lodge is hugely outdone by its breathtaking sur-
rounds, but inside are light and airy rooms that are better than many in the area. There's a
busy in-house restaurant and cafe.
Bessheim LODGE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 61 23 89 13; www.bessheim.no ; r per person Mon-Fri/Sat & Sun Nkr560/
690, cabins Nkr450-1575, bedding Nkr100; )
This superslick and organised mountain lodge, just 3km east of Gjendesheim, is the best
place to stay in the vicinity of the Besseggen ridge. Three-course set dinners cost Nkr335.
Book ahead in summer.
Turtagrø Hotel LODGE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 57 68 08 00; www.turtagro.no ; Fortun; campsites Nkr125, dm from
Nkr550, annexe tw Nkr770, s/d Nkr1850/2760, tower ste per person Nkr1595; )
This historic hiking and mountaineering centre is a friendly yet laid-back base for explor-
ing Jotunheimen and Hurrungane, whatever your budget. The main building has wonderful
views and supremely comfortable rooms. The hotel also conducts week-long climbing