4 Best Sights in Beitostølen, Central Norway

About 60,000 people walk the Besseggen Ridge every year, making this one of Norway’s most popular day hikes. In Jotunheimen National Park, the mountain ridge is between Gjende and Bessvatnet, two clear alpine lakes, and the trail offers beautiful views of the landscape. The best time to visit is when the Gjendebåten boat is running from early June to early October. Park at Reinsvangen where the shuttle bus takes you to Gjendeosen and the Gjendebåten boat.

Since the 19th century, Jotunheimen National Park has been one of most popular areas in the country for hiking and mountain climbing. It earns its name (Jotunheimen is Norwegian for "Home of the Giants") by having the largest concentration of peaks higher than 2,000 meters (6,561 feet) in northern Europe. This includes the country's two highest mountains, Galdhøpiggen and Glittertind. Jotunheimen also features several lakes, the largest being Gjende. The national park has an extensive network of tracks and trails, and you will find hikes and treks suitable for everybody.

The late Norwegian artist Ferdinand Finne created unique painted glass in this beautiful chapel.

Considered to be one of Norway's 18 National Scenic Routes, this scenic drive goes over the mountain plateau of Valdresflye. You can stop almost wherever you like, either to photograph the beautiful landscape or go for a hike in the mountains. During the summer, several local farms sell traditional foods.