About

Gaustatoppen Tourist Cabin is located near the summit of Gaustatoppen (1,883 meters above sea level). The cabin was originally built in 1893 using natural stone from the mountain itself.

In recent years, the cabin has been expanded and renovated, including the addition of a new café, lounge, and updated restroom facilities. From the cabin and the summit, you can enjoy an incredible panoramic view covering large parts of Southern Norway.

Starting from February 8, 2025, the cabin is open for overnight stays for groups of six people or more. Reservations can be made via email at gaustatoppen@dnt.no.

Smaller groups or individuals may book overnight stays from May 12, 2025, with bookings opening as early as November 1, 2024. See accommodation info and opening dates below, and click the “Book accommodation” button on this page to reserve your stay.

The cabin is staffed and offers food and drink service daily during the winter and summer seasons, lasting through the autumn school holiday. Overnight stays are available by advance reservation only.

The cabin is fully licensed, which means bringing your own alcohol is not permitted, either inside or outside the facility.

Gaustatoppen Tourist Cabin is certified as an Eco-Lighthouse. [See the report here.]

Lunch or dinner can be arranged for larger groups upon request.

We accept cards and Vipps for payment.

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Café Opening Hours 2025

• February 8 – June 1: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

• June 2 – June 20: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

• June 21 – August 17: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

• August 18 – September 21: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

• September 22 – October 12: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Note: Opening hours may be subject to change. We update them immediately, so please check before your visit.

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Accommodation

There are 11 beds available at Gaustatoppen Tourist Cabin.

• May 12 – June 29 and August 18 – September 28: Accommodation is only available on weekends. Bookings can be made at hyttebestilling.dnt.no.
  Groups of six or more may also book weekdays by contacting the cabin directly via email.

• June 30 – August 31 and during the autumn holidays (weeks 40 and 41): Accommodation is available Monday to Sunday, and bookings are made via hyttebestilling.dnt.no.

Note: Unannounced arrivals are not allowed. For safety reasons, there are no extra mattresses available. The cabin’s entryway can be used as an emergency shelter if needed, but no mattresses are provided there either.

If you plan to take the Gaustabanen funicular to reach the top, please arrive at least 30 minutes before it closes. Check operating hours at gaustabanen.no. From the funicular exit, it’s just a few hundred meters (about 30 meters in elevation) via a Sherpa-built stone staircase to reach the cabin.