Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park
Alpine mountains, wild reindeer and musk oxen in central Norway
Snøhetta, at 2,286 metres, is the highest peak in an alpine area that shelters wild reindeer of possible Beringia origin. The park spans the Dovrefjell and Sunndalsfjella mountains across three Norwegian counties.
Things to do
- On footHike the long routes between the mostly unstaffed huts if you are experienced and well equipped
- WildlifeLook for musk oxen, wolverine and golden eagle in the Dovrefjell mountains
- Try thisDrive Road 70 between Oppdal and Sunndalsøra to see the 156-metre waterfall at Åmotan
- Rail & liftsTravel on the E6 or the Oslo–Trondheim railway, which divides the park into two parts
Norway · Innlandet, Trøndelag, and Møre og Romsdal Est. 2002 Size 1,693 km² Highest 2,286 m Protected area category: IUCN II
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Sunndalsfjella
The mountain range that gives the park the second half of its name.