How do you rent a holiday cabin (hytte) in Norway?
Where to find a cabin, what standards to expect and how DNT cabins work.
Short answer
You can rent a hytte through agencies such as Norgesbooking, at campsites, from the landowner Statskog or, for mountain hikes, at the Norwegian Trekking Association's (DNT) cabins. Standards range from basic cabins without electricity to very luxurious ones, so check what is included. Book early, especially around major holidays.
Why
- Visit Norway notes that Norway has thousands of cabins, cottages and lodges, from totally basic ones without electricity to the very luxurious.
- DNT has about 600 cabins in the mountains, forests and along the coast, and its members get discounts on accommodation at all of them.
- At DNT self-service and no-service cabins you need the standard DNT key, which only members can borrow for a deposit.
Details
At campsite cabins, bedding is usually available for hire, or you can bring your own. DNT self-service and no-service cabins typically cost NOK 250–350 per night, and child members aged 0–12 stay free at most of them. Not all DNT beds can be booked in advance, as some are kept for drop-in guests. Statskog, Norway's largest landowner, also rents out cabins.
Tip
Before you pay, ask whether bedding, towels and final cleaning are included, since cabin standards in Norway vary a lot.
What may differ
For DNT self-service and no-service cabins, at least one person in your group must be a DNT member, because the key is a member benefit.
Common misconception
DNT cabins are only for members.
What actually happens
DNT cabins are open to everyone. At self-service and no-service cabins you need the DNT key, which only members can borrow, so at least one person in the group must be a member.
People also ask
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Sources
Prices change, so check DNT or the rental agency before you go.
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