Trolltunga Sunset-Sunrise Combo

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This is a combination of our two most spectacular tours. The Via Ferrata is undoubtedly the coolest and extraordinary way to reach Trolltunga. Yet if you do not want to leave the mountains at their best, you can make one of the spacious dome tents your home for the night! The spacious dome tent surprises you with its comfortable facilities and see-through ceiling. Only here you can enjoy a dinner with such a view while listening to sounds of the Norwegian nature.

4600
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28
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Trolltunga Sunset-Sunrise Combo
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Meetup point

Trolltunga Active

Skjeggedal 20

5770 Tyssedal

About the activity

To warm up, we walk along a lake on a gravel road before a short steep path takes you to the start of the Via Ferrata. Here we go through the safety instructions and your climb starts. The higher you get, the more unbelievable the views. Underneath, you see the dark blue lake, the valley – Ringedalen and the Folgefonna Glacier in the distance. After approximately 2 hours of climbing and short walk, we find the arctic domes waiting for us. There we enjoy a cup of hot/cold beverages before we hike the last stretch to the famous “Rockstar”. By the time we arrive to Trolltunga most visitors are heading down already, and you have time to enjoy the special view spot more in quiet.

Even though The Norwegian summer days feel almost endless, you cannot wait to go back to the dome where a delicious dinner is waiting for you. Together with your guide and your fellow travellers you spent a night in the Heart of the Norwegian mountains. It is up to you if you choose to enjoy conversations with each other, play games, read Norwegian stories or just observe the colours of evening skies. 

After a good night's sleep in the dome, you wake up to a new morning – with glimpses of sun or with rolling clouds, each has a special magic in it. You can take second visit to Trolltunga, while your guide prepares the breakfast in the tent. Another option is to sleep in and wake up to the smell of the fresh brewed coffee. After enjoying breakfast, we pack our stuff together and start the hike on tourist trail back to the civilisation. Normal time to be back at the starting point is between 14pm and 15pm the second day.

What's included?

Professional Guide, Storyteller & Motivator carrying safety and first aid-equipment

Overnight stay in one of the Arctic Domes

Afternoon snack, dinner & breakfast in the dome

Hot drinks in the dome

Warm sleeping bag and liner

All necessary climbing gear

Hiking poles on demand

Micro spikes or snowshoes if needed

Information about local nature and history

Pictures: your guides help you with taking photos during the entire tour

Photos from the best viewpoints on Via Ferrata

Special photos with the “needle” view on Trolltunga available only on guided tours (when the weather conditions allow rappelling down)

1st of June - 18th of September: Transport from P3 to P2 (within the shuttle bus hours)

Good to know

Difficulty and requirements

Level of difficulty: advanced

The weather conditions greatly determine the level of difficulty.  Please inform your guide of any medical conditions that might impact you during your hike or in an emergency.

Requirements:

  • Good physical condition  
  • Not suitable for people with troublesome knees
  • Minimum age: 15 years
  • Minimum number of 2 participants for the tour to run
Duration and distance

Approximately 28 hrs • 24-28 km return • 800 m ascent

Meet up

We recommend joining the information meeting at Trolltunga Hotel at 9 pm the night before your hike.  

10:30 am: Meet your guide and travel companions at the Trolltunga Active Base in Skjeggedal 20, 5770 Tyssedal.  

Weather

Conditions in the mountains can be unpredictable and change fast. Temperature can be deceiving as the wind plays an important role. Also think about the effects of sun, rain and snow conditions. Climbing the Via Ferrata, we usually move slower than if we hike, it is therefore a bigger challenge to stay warm during cold and wet days – especially on the hands. Every person’s perception is different, so make sure you bring clothes according to your personal needs.

A general thumb rule is: check the weather forecast, prepare for the worst conditions but do not overload your backpack, weight matters greatly when it’s about saving energy. Use the onion look: layers that can easily be taken on and off.  

We do not cancel tours due to bad weather. The only times we cancel is when the bad weather becomes dangerous weather. We will inform you in case of cancellation. Please read our cancellation policies for more information.

What to bring
  • Food for 2 lunches and additional snacks (e.g. sandwiches, nuts, chocolate)
  • 2 litres of water  
  • Hiking shoes
  • Wind- and waterproof shell jacket
  • Mid layer
  • Warm clothes for when you are sitting still in the evening  
  • Spare socks
  • Cap or hat
  • Sunglasses and sunscreen  
  • Head lamp  
  • Backpack with min. 40 litres capacity
  • Recommended for Via Ferrata: gloves with good grip

If rain and low temperatures are forecasted bring also:  

  • Wind/waterproof shell pants  
  • Warm mid layer
  • Woolen base layer (do not use cotton: it is freezing cold when it is wet)
  • Beanie or headband  
  • Gloves  

Please make sure to leave enough space in your backpack for a sleeping bag liner and your dinner.

You can rent certain pieces of equipment on site: rain pants and jackets, hiking boots, backpacks.

Additional info

There are three Arctic Dome glamping tents available with a capacity of maximum 6 people in each tent. To book a private guide or private dome, choose the option ‘Private guide’. A group with a private guide, can include up to 5 participants/and the price is equal to 5 bookings. When placing your booking info, make a booking for 5 person, write ‘Private guide xx persons’ in the cell for your first name and your full name in the cell for the last name.

Please note: There is a drop-toilet available outside the dome tents. The glamping tents possess very basic facilities, please keep in mind that we operate in a very remote area that is inaccessible. Even though we provide different ways to keep you warm, you are still accommodated in tents which offer shelter and protect you from the elements but do not preserve heat for very long. There are no shower facilities and no electricity.

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FAQ

Do I need previous experience with Via Ferrata on a guided tour?

No previous climbing or Via Ferrata experience is required for this activity. However, you should feel fit and comfortable with heights

Is Via Ferrata a short cut to Trolltunga?

No, the Via Ferrata is not a short cut to Trolltunga. It is an alternative route that has the same length as the Classic Trolltunga Hike (from P2). Often the Via Ferrata takes longer than the hike.

When do we return from Trolltunga Sunset-Sunrise back to the meeting point/P2?

Normally, we return to P2 around 2-3pm. However, everything is based on the weather and agreement between the guide and the participants.

What are the facilities by the domes for Sunset-Sunrise tour? Are there any toilets by the domes?

There is a drop-toilet available outside the dome tents. The glamping tents possess very basic facilities, as we operate in a very remote area. There are no shower facilities and no electricity.

Do you have any vegan options on Sunset-Sunrise Tour?

We have vegan options, just inform your guide at the meet up at the start of your Sunset-Sunrise tour.

I have food allergies, is that a problem?

We have many food options for those with different allergies. Notify us in advance.

Will we get a dome for ourselves?

If you do not book a private tour, you normally share dome with other participants of the tour. To guarantee a private dome, you must place a booking for 5 persons. Then mark «Private guide, xx participants» in the cell for your first name, and your full name in the cell for the last.

How many persons can stay in one dome?

One dome has a capacity of maximum 6 people. In case of a family or a close group of friends, it is possible to fit 7 people.

Can I get private sleeping arrangement at the camp?

There are 5 sleepingspots in the dome, and the base package is that all participants share the dome. To get a private dome you must book a private tour.

But we can also put up normal 3 persons tent on request. Then all social, dinner&breakfast is in dome, and you sleep seperat in the tent.

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