Turtagro Hotel

I absolutely loved this hotel. We’ve traveled extensively — Patagonia, Vietnam, Madagascar and more — and Turtagro has been one of my top places to stay for a few reasons.||It has an incredibly unique location right outside Jotunheimen National Park, which is mostly frequented by Norwegian tourists instead of American tourists like us. I’m so happy we stayed 5 nights here compared to the more touristy areas in the west.||We stayed on the top floor of the lodge with stunning views of the landscape and were comfortable at night in July/August with the windows open. Dinner and breakfast are both incredibly tasty, especially dinner. (We are spoiled for options living in NYC so account for that with this review.) ||We also loved the communal sitting areas both inside and out, which were delightful to sit with a beer after a hike . ||Pro Tips|1) bring your own preferred ear plugs and eye mask. We opened the windows at night because we like to sleep in the cool and had to use ear plugs to block out the people / sheep bells :) The sun also sets late and rises early so an eye mask is essential though they provide one, too.||2) the bathroom is what you would expect from a mountaineering hotel so bring shampoo/conditioner if you want something more than liquid soap.||3) if you believe that you are an expert American hiker, you are likely not by Norweigen standards. :) if a Norwegian recommends an easy hike, I would add at least 2 hours to your time. ||I saw some people mention that dinner is pricey. Our POV is likely somewhat skewed from living in NYC but a) it’s Norway and b) it really is such a high quality three-course meal while being waited on. I also like the ability to talk to other groups of people if you’re open to it but they also sit people spaced far enough apart that if you’re not interested.

When travelling in the area it’s a perfect place to stop by for food or something to drink. If the weather is OK, I recommend to sit outside with a beautiful view to the mountains. The food is nice and the service is friendly.

One of the best hotels in the Jotunheimen region

"This hotel is a little piece of paradise for hikers. The rooms are comfortable and clean. I was in a suite room. The food is excellent, both for dinner and breakfast. I recommend you to be on half-board. At breakfast, you have the option to take a doggy bag for your hike. There is also an afternoon snack provided. There is a large reading room. Very good value ! I wish I could have stayed longer. Thank you to the Turtagro team!"

Great place to stay for your skiing trip.

Fantastic location. Ideal for beautiful hikes on so many mountains, and for climbing the more challenging mountains with guide. It is also close to the fjords and it is just a short trip down to Skjolden, the starting point of the Sognefjord. ||The hotel is modern and nice and clean with modest amenities. The restaurant is good and serves a predefined menu every day with quality food.||

Turtagrø has unique position for mountain hikes among the highest peaks in Norway. We stayed in the modern building from 2002 and it is really nice. Rooms are delicate and modern, but it is clearly not a city hotel. The focus is on the walks and surrounding mountains. You clearly eat at Turtagrø and a lovely dinner was served under very clear COVID-19 routines. Breakfast routine was also very nice. You get your "tower" of food on the table. No messy buffet, clean to yourself breakfast with plenty of delicious spreads. Very well done! A highly recommendable place for mountain hikers. We will come back when we know the weather will be good. One improvement possible. One fixed price for charging a car is not smart. My (75km electric) hybrid car should have been charged, but not for 200 NOK.

The hotel was fantastic. We stumbled upon it on route from Lustrafjord to Lom and enjoyed a great dinner. The hotel was amazing and was able to accommodate us at the last minute after the road shut and we couldn't continue along. The rooms were very nice, and the lounge area on the ground floor was also a great place to hang out. The front desk was also super helpful in checking the road status that night and the following morning. We didn't get to do much hiking, but it seemed like a great starting point for a lot of trails.