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Snow coach and lunch in Jotunheimen

2-4 hours
Winter

Join the historical Bombardier snow coach in Jotunheimen to explore winter Norway including a self-­guided snowshoe tour and lunch. The snow coach drive is an experience itself - these nostalgic vehicles are the only connections for the Eidsbugarden inhabitants to reach the open road and civilization during winter.

- Route: Tyin-Eidsbugarden-Tyin

Information

  • Period: 17.02.2023 – 01.05.2023
  • Route: Tyin-Eidsbugarden-Tyin
  • Departure: 13:45
  • Duration: 3 hours 15 min
  • Meeting point: Eidsburgardeveien 1, 2985 Tyin
  • Meeting time: 15 minutes before departure (13:30)
  • Guiding: Norwegian & English
  • Group size: 12 pax per snow coach (minimum 2 pax)
  • Available facilities: Toilets and free Wifi at Fondsbu DNT (Eidsbugarden)
  • Dogs: Allowed*, free of charge *not allowed when choosing the bus option from Flåm
  • Wheelchairs: Not possible
  • Bicycles & other sports equipment: n/a
  • Pregnancy: Avoid less than a month until birth

Lunch

Lunch included will be served at Fondsbu DNT during the stay, participants decide themselves when they want to eat.

Getting there by car or bus

By car:

  • Eidsburgardeveien 1, 2985 Tyin
  • Tyin day parking (from NOK 80, -)

Bus option:

  • Flåm station (15 min before departure) - Bus stop A/B (Public transport: NOR-WAY Bus express | Route: 162)
  • Free parking: Next to Flåm station

Good to know

Season

Winter

Duration

2-4 hours

Packing list

  • Outdoor winter clothes
  • Good winter boots
  • Warm hat
  • Gloves

Bombardier Snowmobiles

Our snow coaches are probably older than you - most of them are from the 1960s and are proper vintage vehicles with a lot of history. The ride to Eidsbugarden will take about 45 min and is an experience in itself - sitting in these historical vehicles and being driven into a winter wonderland far away from civilization. The driver and guide will give you an introduction to the history of the snow coach and the region.

Eidsbugarden

Once arrived at Eidsbugarden we will serve you a delicious lunch at the local restaurant (Fondsbu DNT - accommodation from the Norwegian Trekking Association) before you can head out to explore the village of Eidsbugarden on snowshoes.

During your stay in Eidsbugarden, you will find toilets, free Wifi, and a cafe/restaurant at the accommodation Fondsbu DNT.

The snow coach will be returning back to Tyin at 16.15 with arrival at Tyin at 17.00.

Snow coach and lunch in Jotunheimen with bus from Flåm

Another route: Flåm-Eidsbugarden-Flåm 

Enjoy this comfortable bus ride from Flåm into the mountain of Jotunheimen. You will be able to admire the spectacular winter landscape and fjords of the west coast of Norway until you arrive at the small village of 'Tyinkrysset'. We will pick you up and bring you to the starting point of our snow coach adventure.

Please notice: Regular bus Sundays only. Other weekdays with private transport on request, please contact our Visitor Center

  • Period: 16.02.2024-28.04.2024
  • Route: Flåm-Eidsbugarden-Flåm 
  • Departure Flåm: 11.55 (Arrival Tyinkrysset 13.20)
  • Duration: 7 hours
  • Meeting point: Flåm station (15 min before departure) - Bus stop A/B (Bus company: NOR-WAY Bus Express | Route: 162)
  • Free parking: Next to Flåm station
  • Dogs: Not allowed
  • Transport back to Flåm: We will bring you back to the bus towards Flåm. Arrival at Flåm at 19.00
  • Included: Bus, snow coach ride with guiding, lunch, snowshoes with poles
  • See practical information below