My ItineraryHostel Skjolden
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Address
Skjolden
Vassbakken, Skjolden
6876 Skjolden
Norway
Tel. + 47 57686188
skjolden@hihostels.no
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Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews Skjolden
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24 Jul 2012 Marta, Poland
Very beautiful place. Big and tasty dinner which is served till 8 o'clock p.m. (two meals to chose). Breakfast could be better. Rooms have been renovated lately (new furnitures, comfortable bathroom). In the main building there is some space to sit, watch TV, pay games etc.
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16 Jul 2012 Wim, Belgium
Very good and clean hostel.Food is very good! Location is very good when travelling by car. Staff is friendly and helpful.
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06 Jun 2012 Sebastian, Germany
Very friendly staff, very beautiful scenery.
Hostel Overview
Skjolden Vandrerhjem is a seasonal hostel, which is opened from the 1st May to the 30th September. The hostel is located between Skjolden and Fortun, close to the Rv 55. The hostel is part of a resort with a small restaurant, camping ground with suitable sanitary facilities and a playground for the kids. There are 24 newly renovated rooms with private bathroom facilities.The small town of Skjolden is set in a fertile valley of steep mountainsides, Skjolden is a beautiful place which boarders to Jotunheimen in the north with Hurrungane. In short distance to the hostel it is possible to see the magnificent view of the Vassbakkfossen waterfall cascading down the mountainside.
Climbing is particularly popular in the area. Turtagrø, about 15 km away, is one of Norway’s most known climbing areas. There are also several cultural heritage sites in the area. For instance Urnes Stave Church, which has been a part of Unesco’s list since 2001. In the centre of Skjolden there is a shop with post office services and a cultural centre, which contains a swimming pool and a climbing wall.
Skjolden Vandrerhjem is a perfect choice for a nice activity holiday with trips to Jotunheimen, Sognefjorden and Jostedalsbreen.
Breakfast is included.
Hostel bed capacity
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Opening times
Opening times (daily/weekly):
1.5.10 - 22.9.10
High season 1.6 - 20.8.2009. Prices are 10% lower in low season.
Opening times (over the year):
08:30 - 23:00
Map & Directions
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
Attractions & Facilities
Attractions
 | Historical sites nearby | | River/harbour/lake nearby |
| Hiking area | | Forested/wooded area |
| Restaurants nearby | | Beach at or near hostel |
| Mountainous/hilly area | | Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Skjolden |
Facilities
 | Suitable for wheelchair users |  | Breakfast in price |
 | Sheets for hire |  | TV room |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Common room(s) |  | Sauna |
 | Laundry facilities |  | Internet access |
 | Credit card accepted |  | Café/Bar |
 | Meals available |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Luggage Store |  | Non smoking room/area |
 | Playground |  | Rates include local tax |