Up Norway Transforms Traditional Hut-to-Hut Hiking Experience

Blending tradition with curated comfort, Up Norway is offering a fresh take on Norway’s classic hut-to-hut hiking, connecting travelers to nature, local culture, and introspection.

With a renewed interest in the hut-to-hut hiking tradition, Up Norway makes this cultural experience more accessible to a global audience. Traditionally characterized by community engagement and a deep connection to nature, hut-to-hut hiking has long been esteemed in Norway. Up Norway reimagines this tradition with curated immersive experiences involving rural cabins, boutique accommodations, local cuisine, and personal encounters, delivering both authenticity and refinement.

Norway boasts over 550 DNT hytter (cabins operated by the Norwegian Trekking Association), many accessible only by foot, ski, or bike. While these cabins serve as essential shelters, the true allure lies in the journey itself—a quiet moment spent in alpine meadows, foraging in the wild, refreshing swims in glacier-fed lakes, and shared dinners around candlelit bonfires with fellow hikers.

Up Norway’s journey approaches hut-to-hut experiences not merely focusing on destinations, but also on the transformative significance of travel. All journeys are personalized according to travelers’ preferences, fitness levels, and interest in cultural indulgence. For instance, in Jotunheimen National Park, hikers may traverse dramatic landscapes and spend nights in historic cabins like Gjendebu, a historic shelter from 1871, and conclude at modern eco-lodges known for their gourmet offerings.

Highlights of the Journey:

• The Sunnmøre Alps travel presents a blend of wilderness and luxury including a summit hike and stays at historic Hotel Union Øye, renowned for hosting royalty.
• Adventurous routes through Reinheimen and Romsdalen integrate hut crossings with via ferrata climbs, while softer trails exist in the Hardangerfjord region featuring famous hikes like Trolltunga.
• In the north, itineraries surrounding the Lofoten Islands and elsewhere mix day hikes, remote cabins, fjord kayaking, and cultural storytelling, often featuring ingredients sourced from local landscapes.

By marrying traditional hut culture with bespoke luxury and local insights, Up Norway enables travelers to appreciate Norway’s breathtaking beauty through a personal and reflective lens.