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Voykit pocket guide · Norway
Haugastøl
Take the Oslo‑Bergen train to Haugastøl, spend 4–6 h hiking or biking the Rallarvegen; no need to stay overnight.
Haugastøl is a mountain village on Hardangervidda, reachable by train. One day is enough for a hike or bike ride; overnight only if you want extended ski time.
- Country
- Norway
- Best months
- Jun–Aug for hiking, Dec–Mar for skiing
- Avoid
- Nov–Dec road closures possible
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- NOK
- Money
- Currency is the Norwegian krone (NOK, kr); the euro is not used. About 11.5 NOK to €1 — check.
- Daily spend
- Budget kr 300–500 excl. bed · Mid kr 500–800 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EEA roaming applies: EU and EEA SIMs work at home prices.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Ambulance 113 · Fire 110
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European two-pin; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Included; round up or add 5–10% for good service.; Café and bar: Nothing expected.; Taxi: Round up.; Guides: Optional.
- Water
- Tap water is excellent; streams in the mountains are usually drinkable, but avoid water below farms and grazing.
- Toilets
- Free or card-paid (NOK 10–20) in towns; trailheads often have pit toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Train ticket Oslo‑Bergen (advance) | kr 199–274 |
| Meal at Haugastøl Turistsenter | kr 150–250 |
| Bike rental (Rallarvegen) | kr 200–300 per day |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- OSL · Oslo Gardermoen Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Oslo → Haugastøl (train)
- about kr 199 one‑way, advance booking; upgrade to Komfort +kr 75 (check)
- Bike rental Rallarvegen
- kr 200–300 per day (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk or rent a bike; the station is 1 km (0.6 mi) from the Turistsenter. Rallarvegen runs past the village.Walk or rent a bike; the station is 0.6 mi (1 km) from the Turistsenter. Rallarvegen runs past the village.
See and do
Known for
- Rallarvegen bike trail
- Hardangervidda hiking
- Winter skiing
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Finse | Train from Haugastøl to Finse, about 30 min; walk 1 km (0.6 mi) to trailheadTrain from Haugastøl to Finse, about 30 min; walk 0.6 mi (1 km) to trailhead | ≈ 1 h total |
| Geilo | Train south to Geilo, about 45 min; bus or walk to ski area | ≈ 1 h 15 min |
| Myrdal | Bus from Haugastøl station, about 20 min | ≈ 30 min |
Sleep
- Haugastøl Turistsenter
- Main hostel, meals and bike rental; 1 km (0.6 mi) from station.Main hostel, meals and bike rental; 0.6 mi (1 km) from station.
- Oksebotn Vokterbolig
- Old navvy house 18 km (11 mi) west on Rallarvegen; basic shelter.Old navvy house 11 mi (18 km) west on Rallarvegen; basic shelter.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Unnskyldoon-skyld |
| Thank you | Takktahk |
| How much is it? | Hvor mye koster det?vohr mee-eh koh-ster deh |
| Where is the toilet? | Hvor er toalettet?vohr er toh-ah-let-teh |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake, first names; avoid: Small talk that is too personal
- Nature: Greet other hikers, close gates, carry litter out; avoid: Loud music on trails
- Home visit: Shoes off; bring flowers or chocolates; 'takk for maten' after the meal; avoid: Arriving late
- Conversation: Modest, factual, humorous; avoid: Showing off wealth — Norwegians are rich but understated
- 17 May: Dress up, join the crowds, wave a flag; avoid: Treating the parades as a tourist show
- Queues: Take a number; avoid: Pushing in
Scams and watch-outs
- Winter road conditions on RV 7; call 175 for road reports.
- Train reservation recommended; wheelchair car available on request.
- Ferry on the Oslo‑Bergen route adds ~10 min travel time.
Generally safe; watch for sudden weather changes on the plateau and ensure road conditions before driving in winter.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Haugastøl yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Rallarvegen bike trail
- Hardangervidda hiking
- Winter skiing
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Vegvesen road information: www.vegvesen.no/en/traffic/planning-your-trip/traffic-information
- Wikivoyage: Haugastøl, revision 4998238 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4998238
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/haugastl). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.