Oppdal Municipality Travel Guide – Attractions & Tours

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Oppdal Essentials

Oppdal serves as the gateway to the Dovrefjell and Trollheimen mountain ranges, characterized by rugged peaks and deep glacial valleys. This selection features the 2,286-meter Snøhetta peak and the dramatic potholes of Magalaupet, carved by the Driva River. Cultural landmarks include the 17th-century Oppdal Church and Kongsvold Fjeldstue, a historic coaching inn on the pilgrim path. The area is also home to Northern Europe’s oldest alpine botanical garden, showcasing rare high-altitude flora like the Dovre poppy.

9 places

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Dovrefjell Peaks & Views

This collection features the prominent summits and accessible viewpoints of the Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella National Park and the surrounding Oppdal region. At the heart of the range stands Snøhetta, the highest peak in Norway outside the Jotunheimen massif at 2,286 meters. The list includes the 1,342-meter Allmannberget, which overlooks the Oppdal valley, and various scenic overlooks like Måssåhaugen and Kvannflatbruna. These locations offer views of the alpine plateau, a habitat for wild reindeer and musk oxen.

8 places

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Mountain Peaks and Huts

Explore the high-altitude landscapes of the Dovrefjell and Trollheimen mountain ranges. This collection features Snøhetta, the highest peak in Norway outside the Jotunheimen massif, alongside historic mountain lodges like Kongsvold Fjeldstue, which has hosted travelers since the 1700s. The list includes a network of DNT (Norwegian Trekking Association) huts such as Gjevilvasshytta and Dindalshytta, providing essential shelter for hikers traversing the rugged terrain of the Oppdal region.

12 places

Winter Sports in Oppdal

Oppdal is one of Norway's largest alpine ski areas, distributed across four interconnected mountains: Hovden, Olberget, Ådalen, and Vangslia. This selection includes the primary express chairlifts and T-bars that provide access to varied terrain, from groomed beginner slopes to steep off-piste bowls. Additionally, the list features ice climbing locations in the Drivdalen valley, a region noted for its reliable winter conditions and technical frozen waterfall routes.

12 places

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor

-4° (feels like -10°) · extremes -18°–3°
-9° at night
17 rainy days
0 sunny days
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 0 · low
6 hours of daylight

Typical weather in February

Poor

-3° (feels like -9°) · extremes -19°–3°
-10° at night
16 rainy days
3 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 0 · low
8 hours of daylight

Typical weather in March

Poor

0° (feels like -6°) · extremes -17°–4°
-8° at night
17 rainy days
7 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low
11 hours of daylight

Typical weather in April

Poor

3° (feels like -2°) · extremes -11°–7°
-4° at night
16 rainy days
12 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate
15 hours of daylight

Typical weather in May

Poor

9° (feels like 5°) · extremes -6°–18°
1° at night
19 rainy days
8 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate
18 hours of daylight

Typical weather in June

Poor

15° (feels like 12°) · extremes 1°–23°
7° at night
22 rainy days
3 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate
20 hours of daylight

Typical weather in July

Fair

18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 5°–25°
10° at night
24 rainy days
3 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate
19 hours of daylight

Typical weather in August

Fair

16° (feels like 14°) · extremes 4°–23°
9° at night
22 rainy days
4 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate
16 hours of daylight

Typical weather in September

Poor

12° (feels like 9°) · extremes 1°–19°
5° at night
19 rainy days
4 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low
13 hours of daylight

Typical weather in October

Poor

5° (feels like 0°) · extremes -8°–11°
0° at night
19 rainy days
1 sunny day
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low
10 hours of daylight

Typical weather in November

Poor

-1° (feels like -6°) · extremes -15°–5°
-6° at night
16 rainy days
0 sunny days
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 0 · low
6 hours of daylight

Typical weather in December

Poor

-3° (feels like -9°) · extremes -18°–4°
-9° at night
17 rainy days
0 sunny days
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 0 · low
5 hours of daylight

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Norwegian Krone NOK kr · Card payments · Widely accepted
Electricity: Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +47

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Oppdal Essentials

Dovrefjell Peaks & Views

Mountain Peaks and Huts

Winter Sports in Oppdal

Oppdal Municipality — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

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