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Sports and outdoors

Visit the day trip cabins in Fjord Norway

Last updated: 30.01.2024
Vindballhytta på Utsira.
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Do you enjoy the great outdoors, but prefer easy walks to demanding mountain hikes? Then taking a trip to one of the day trip cabins in Fjord Norway is perfect for you!

The day trip cabins in Fjord Norway have been a huge success. They are situated in carefully selected locations that are accessible to most people. The cabins, designed by Rojo Arkitekter, are popular meeting places for locals and visitors alike. You can visit them at any time of the day – all year round! (But please note that you can’t stay overnight in the cabins.)

Read more about hiking in Norway! Everything you need to know for the best hiking experiences in Fjord Norway.

Tuabua ligger ved vannet.
© Odd Terje Stangeland

The great outdoors for everyone

The cabins are universally designed, and many of the paths leading to these gems are accessible to people with prams, wheelchairs and walking frames. Even if you are new to outdoor life, have small children or mobility issues, there are a number of options for enjoying the great outdoors safely!

Flere barn og voksne samlet i snøen utenfor dagturhytta Kvilehaugen i Jelsa.

Day Trip Cabin "Kvilehaugen" in Suldal

The day trip cabin at Kvilehaugen is situated near Jelsa Primary School, offering views of the fjordside village of Jelsa and the fjord.

Hytte med benker utenfor, ligger ved vann, bjørk og fjell i bakgrunnen.

Day trip cabin on Tysnes - Miklastofa

The day trip cabin Miklastofa is located by Kyrkjevatnet on Tysnes.

Far og datter på vei til Tuabua dagsturhytte i Karmøy kommune.

Tuabua, day-trip cabin on Karmøy

Tuabua in Karmøy is located by Tuastadvatnet lake. The trail is universally designed, and there are also good swimming opportunities if you want to take a dip.

Kongsbu dagsturhytte på Bokn

Kongsbu, day-trip cabin in Bokn

The open coastal landscape overlooking Boknasundet sound and Tysvær is the perfect location for Kongsbu, the day-trip cabin in Bokn.

Hytte med terrasse rundt, furutrære, lett overskyet himmel, grønne bakker.

Day-trip cabin in Sveio – Golfståvo

Golfståvo is one of the day-trip cabins in Sveio. The cabin is located in Sveio Golf Park.

Dagsturhytta på Vardetangen

Family hike to Vardetangen in Austrheim

Vardetangen in Austrheim north of Bergen is Norway's westernmost mainland point. The walk is 1 kilometer and is suitable for both prams and wheelchairs.

Dagsturhytta i Høyanger - Synkenhytta

Dagsturhytta i Høyanger - Synkenhytta

Dagsturhytta i Høyanger kommune heiter Synkenhytta og ligg på Høyangerfjellet. Hytta har universell tilkomst og har rampe inn til sjølve hytta. På vinteren kan du gå på ski til hytta.

Hytte som ligger på fjell, utsikt mot fjord, fjell og sol.
© Sylve Rusten - Stord kommune

Easy summit hikes

Don’t despair though if you’re one of those people who enjoy building up a sweat and aching muscles. The most demanding hike is probably to the day trip cabin Klepp in Voss. It is situated 600 metres above sea level with a total climb of 450 metres. Many of the other cabins are several hundred metres above sea level, so you have to climb steep hills to get to them. But the view from the top makes it all worth it!

Here is a list of trips that require a little extra effort.

Utsikten fra Fisterbu.

Day Trip Cabin "Fisterbu" in Hjelmeland

The Day Trip Cabin, "Fisterbu", in Hjelmeland offers magnificent views across most of the islands in Ryfylke.

Frå Følgjen kan du nyte flott utsikt over Florø

Day trip cabin in Florø - Fløgjen

The day trip cabin in Florø is located on Fløgjen, 444 masl. A trip suitable for the whole family

Dagsturhytta i Sogndal - Stedjestova

Day trip cabin in Sogndal

The day trip cabin in Sogndal is called Stedjestova, and is located 300 meters above sea level. in Stedjeåsen. The cabin has a view of the center in the north-east and Storehaugen in the south.

ei hytte står plassert mellom trær. hytta er ei trekanthytte, og har glas i midten. det er gjenspegel i glasa. det er eit fint varmt lys ute. det står ein trebenk plassert på plattingen ved siden av hytta

Day trip cabin in Førde - Gytta

The day trip cabin Gyttakvia is situated at approximately 250 masl and offers a magnificent view of Førde city. This is the most visited day trip cabin.

Dagsturhytta på Klepp

The day trip cabin in Voss

The day trip cabin in Voss is beautifully situated on Klepp (600 meters above sea level) on the north side of lake Vangsvatnet. The day trip cabin is free for everyone, all year round. Inside the cabin, you can eat your packed lunch, warm up (or dry off) by the fireplace, and enjoy books from the cabin's library. Overnight stays in the cabin are not allowed. Any damage or other issues with the cabin can be reported to Voss Municipality at phone number 56519400.

Dagsturhytta | Bremanger

Day trip cabin | Bremanger

Day trip cabin in Bremanger is located on Veten overlooking the big sea.

Dagsturhytta | Nordfjordeid

Day trip cabin | Nordfjordeid

The Naustdalskamben lies approximately in the middle between Stårheim and Nordfjordeid and has views both to the center of Nordfjordeid and beyond the Nordfjord.

Interiør, bøker og utsikten fra dagsturhytta Fisterbu.
© Marta Tysdal

Enjoy a book by the fire

The 15-square-metre day trip cabins have a common design with a large floor-to-ceiling window that brings nature into the room. Colourful books line the walls, which you can borrow during your visit. Many of the cabins also have a wood-burning stove, so bring some firewood with you and enjoy the warm cosy atmosphere of the cabin. This is guaranteed to be an experience out of the ordinary!

Here are some of the day trip cabins where you can huddle by the stove with a packed lunch and a good book.

Hytte som ligger på fjell, utsikt mot fjord, fjell og sol.

Day-trip cabin on Stord – Utsletteslottet

Take a trip to the day-trip cabin on Stord. Here, you can enjoy a stunning view of both the fjord and the mountains.

Alvanuten dagsturhytte i Tysvær

Alvanuten, day-trip cabin in Tysvær

The day-trip cabin in Tysvær is located on Alvanuten, the 224-metre-high hill just north of the centre of Aksdal.

Hytte som ligger ved vann, fjellandskap, blå himmel og sol.

The day-trip cabin in Kvinnherad - Fagnabu

Looking for a relatively easy hike in beautiful and accessible mountain terrain? The day-trip cabin "Fagnabu" by Nautavatnet is a great choice!

Dagsturhytta i Balestrand, Balabu

Dagsturhytta i Balestrand - Balabu

Dagsturhytta Balabu ligg vakkert til ved Orremyra, ikkje så langt frå Belehalli. Dette er ein fin tur som passar for alle.

Day trip cabin in Solund - Sognesjøhytta

Day trip cabin in Solund - Sognesjøhytta

The day trip cabin in Solund is called Sognesjøhytta and is located 15 masl. A perfect hike for the whole family

Vindballhytta på Utsira

Vindbalhytta, day-trip cabin on Utsira

Vindballhytta is the day trip cabin on Utsira, and can be visited all year round. To travel to Utsira, you must take a ferry from Haugesund.

Flere unger som sitter på hemsen i Dagsturhytta, mens det er er mange folk utenfor også.

Day Trip Cabin "Hammarbu" in Jørpeland

Day Trip Cabin "Hammarbu" is located a short distance from the centre of Jørpeland and offers a splendid view of the village and the islands towards Stavanger.

Dronebilete av dagsturhytta

Drop-in cabin Solhaug

For those heading to Hjeltnes and hiking trail Åsen, you ought to make a rest stop at local drop-in cabin Solhaug. The recently built cabin is open to all visitors with a spectacular view over Ulvik.

Dagsturhytta | Stryn

Day trip cabin | Stryn

The day trip cabin in Stryn is located on Kloppemyra. It has a wood stove, interior light and sanitary facilities.

Hytte som ligger ved vann, fjellandskap, blå himmel og sol.
© Cato Leganger

Enjoy your packed lunch outside

Do you prefer being outdoors? All the day trip cabins have lots of outdoor seating where you can enjoy your packed lunch. The large and spacious outdoor areas are perfect for fun and games. So just relax and enjoy an excursion in the beautiful scenery of Western Norway!

Visitors are not allowed to stay overnight in the cabins, but there are often many nice areas around them where you can pitch a tent or hang up a hammock. Unforgettable memories await!

Personer koser seg i dagsturhytta
© Visit FjordKysten

Show consideration for others using the cabins

To ensure everyone has a great time, please show consideration for other people using the cabin while you are there. Everyone has a responsibility to ensure that every visitor has a good experience. Here are a few tips to ensure everyone enjoys their visit:

  • Take your shoes off before you enter.
  • Take your rubbish with you when you leave.
  • Don’t spend the night in the cabin.
  • Leave dogs outside.
  • Don’t step on the solar panel.
  • All climbing is at your own risk.
  • If the cabin doesn’t have a toilet, please show due consideration and leave no trace.
  • Leave the cabin in the same state as you would like to find it.

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