Steinbergdalshytta is a traditional Norwegian “turisthytte” with a long history of being a place for hikers and other guests to seek warm refuge from the outdoor elements.

WINTER STAY AT STEINBERGDALSHYTTA

A winter stay at Stainbergdalshytta is definitely a possibility, and at 1070 masl it is an exotic and different experience, however not as straight forward as in summer. The reason for this is first and foremost that accessability depends on the weather. With strong winds and snow the road will close, or only be open for convoys, and Steinbergdalshytta lies within the barriers. Under such conditions one can get lost on the 400 m stretch up from the main road.

Much of the winter season it’s just Ambra and myself here, and it goes without saying that I cannot keep 500 m2 at 20 degrees plus. It easily takes a couple of days to heat up the old log structure when the thermometer shows minus 17. Life here in winter is more secluded than in summer, and many tasks demand more time and effort. As a winter guest in Stemmerdalen you take part in the practical chores that comes with the season, such as shoveling snow and carrying fire wood. The bottom line: You are welcome to visit Steinbergdalshytta when winter is as its darkest, (which is a lot less dark than many other places I know), but check the forecast and order some days in advance. Pack your stuff in a backpack, and don’t make it heavier than you can can carry 400 m uphill from the main road. Complicated?? Oh yes! But it might just be worth it when you experience the silence, (alternatively the sound of the storm on the timber walls), resting in front of the fireplace, the starry sky, the light..

AFTERNOON AT STEINBERGDALSHYTTA

If you are a fast hiker or for some other reason arrive at Steinbergdalshytta around lunch time, you can sign up for one of our afternoon activities. Weekly we arrange reindeer hike, cheese tasting and fishing excursion. Read more here

5 REASONS FOR VISITING US

1. The Location Steinbergdalshytta lies between Geiterygghytta and Østerbø. Even though there are plenty of fit and experienced hikers along the path, we see that for many it’s 20 very LONG kms . If you plan for a night at Steinbergdalshytta, you plan for a pleasent walk with no rush. Add to it the extraordinary beauty of Western Norway and the Aurland valley, it is worth an extra day or two. Travel SLOW, experience more. (And if the weather is beautiful and your legs feel light, there are longer routes both from Geiterygghytta and here, and from here to Østerbø.)

2. Food and drink At Steinbergdalshytta we make all our food from scratch. The produce we use is for the most part local, and we gather a lot from the nature surrounding Steinbergdalshytta. You will allways find a good variety of tasty vegetable dishes at the dinner buffé alongside for example goat’s meat, trout and local cheeses. For breakfast we offer homemade sourdough bread, crisp bread and oatmeal crackers, and the coffee is freshly ground and ecological. Our drink menu is varied and carefully put together. How about a taste of Steinbergdalshytta’s own beer brewed with kveik?

3. The hut itself Steinbergdalshytta is, according to guests “a destination in its own right”. The old timber log structure dating back to 1895 litterally exudes old-fashioned coziness, and the interior invites you to relax, chat and enjoy.

4. Celebrating good company Both the dining room and the above mentioned timber log hut are spacious and can accomodate many guests. Steinbergdalshytta has a long tradition for parties and celebrations, (if the walls could speak..). When we gather around the long table, every dinner is like a small party. So if you have an anniversary or other reason for getting friends or family together, Steinbergdalshytta could be the perfect place for the occation.

5. History and stories Old history comes very near at Steinbergdalshytta. Ask the hostess about the old artifacts on the wall, the reindeer sleepingbag, about “Førarbui”, about the herders or the construction period... As our guest you are also adding your paragraph to the history of Steinbergdalshytta..

Have a look at what the magazine Scandinavian MIND writes about Steinbergdalshytta and the Sognefjord region: Scandinavian MIND

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