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Voykit pocket guide · Norway
Lom
Spend 1–2 days in Lom to see the stave church and hike to Norway's highest peaks; longer only for extended mountain trekking.
Lom is a small gateway town to Jotunheimen National Park, home to Norway's two highest mountains and a 12th‑century stave church. A day covers the church and a short hike; add a second day for a summit trek.
- Country
- Norway
- Best months
- Jun–Aug, May–Sep
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (heavy snow, limited bus service)
- Stay
- 1–2 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 800–1 200 excl. bed · Mid kr 1 200–1 800 excl. bed · High kr 1 800+ 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 |
|---|---|
| Coffee at Bakeriet i Lom | kr 30–45 |
| Baker's pastry | kr 40–70 |
| Meal at Fossheim Hotel restaurant | kr 180–300 |
| Bus ticket (local) | kr 100–150 |
| Entry to Lom Stave Church | Free |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- HOV · Ørsta–Volda Airport
- about 120 km (75 mi) by road, 2 h driveabout 75 mi (120 km) by road, 2 h drive
Typical fares
- Car rental (compact, 2 days)
- about kr 800–1 200 total (check)
- Bus Luster → Lom (summer)
- kr 150 per ride (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
Car is the most reliable; two daily summer buses run from Luster (July‑August only). Within town walk to the church and bakery.
See and do
Known for
- Jotunheimen National Park
- Galdhøpiggen and Glittertind peaks
- Lom Stave Church
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Galdhøpiggen summit | Drive 30 min to Juvasshytta, then 2‑hour hike (guided optional) | ≈3 h total |
| Lom Stave Church | Walk 5 min from town centre | ≈10 min |
| Bøverdal Church | Drive 15 min north on Road 55 | ≈30 min |
Sleep
- Røisheim Hotel
- Historic inn in Bøverdalen valley, good base for mountain hikes
- Juvasshytta
- Lodge near Galdhøpiggen, offers rooms and meals
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
- Summer bus service is limited to July‑August; check schedule before travel.
- Mountain weather changes quickly; bring warm layers even in summer.
Lom is low‑risk; main concerns are mountain weather and limited winter transport.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Lom yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Jotunheimen National Park
- Galdhøpiggen and Glittertind peaks
- Lom Stave Church
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Lom municipality official site: www.lom.kommune.no/
- Wikivoyage: Lom (Norway), revision 5249964 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5249964
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/lom-norway). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.