Excursions

A nature experience out of the ordinary can be found at Elgttårnet. The tower, which was opened in 2016, is 12 meters high and has three floors. At the top there is a viewing platform with a roof. When the opportunity arises, it is possible to study moose and other animals up close.

Or visit Hell Nature Park with its ten-thousand-year-old and Northern Europe's largest potholes. Impressive and well worth a visit!

Skåbutunet consists of a total of 30 buildings from the 17-1800s and is often called 'a little Maihaugen'. Skåbutunet has a great exhibition that shows with text, pictures and objects the development of the mountain village of Skåbu from the Stone Age to the present day.

Walking

Fantastic views, and hiking for many hours without meeting anyone in overwhelming nature? The possibilities are endless!

The trails start at the front door and you can e.g. hike up Gråhø (1157 masl) or Skardfjellet (1158 masl), where a fantastic 360○ view of Rondane, Espedal and Jotunheimen awaits you. In nice and clear weather, you can see all the way towards Galdhoppigen.

Easier, shorter trips to Vinsterfossen and Espefossen are also a possibility. Here you can also visit Petsiko; a rebuilt, very special forest house where the lumberjacks lived in the early 1940s. The cabin is just as it was back then.

A nature experience out of the ordinary can be found at Elgttårnet. The tower, which was opened in 2016, is 12 meters high and has three floors. At the top there is a viewing platform with a roof. When the opportunity arises, it is possible to study moose and other animals up close.

At the reception we have free maps and we can give you all kinds of information about various tours in the area.

Cycling

In Skåbu you will find Skåbu Bicycle Safari, which offers nature experiences and cultural education on two wheels, as well as rental of electric bicycles as well as half- and full-day tours with a guide.

In the area around Bustad Hyttetun there are several trails adapted for mountain biking. We have free cycling maps available.

See for more information about guided tours, canoe rental and much more: visitskabu.no

Fishing

There are good opportunities for rod and otter fishing in most lakes and rivers around Bustad Hyttetun. The dominant species is trout, but char, perch and especially whitefish are found in some watercourses. You can buy a fishing license at inatur.no.

Hunting

There are relatively good opportunities for hunting grouse and hare, also for out-of-town residents. For more information: Fron Statsalmenning, tel. 61 29 29 15 or Espedalen Bygdealmenning, tel. 90 87 84 72

Bathing

Around Olstappen, there are several opportunities for swimming. For example, at Sansgarden there is a shallow and fine sandy bottom that is suitable for younger children.

Below Elgtårnet there is a swimming area by the boathouse. A little below by the river Espa there is a fire pit with a bench and table.

And at Kamfossen you will find a swimming raft and adapted bathing area Maribu with tables and benches.