Hardangervidda Plateau
Europe's largest mountain plateau — 3,400 sq mi of tundra with hut network.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Norway
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Sub-arctic tundra (1,000–1,800 m)
- Best season
- July – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
- Winter Camping
- Wildlife Viewing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Sub-arctic tundra (1,000–1,800 m)
- Best season: July – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
Europe's largest mountain plateau — 3,400 sq mi of tundra with hut network.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: July – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Sub-arctic tundra (1,000–1,800 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
Hardangervidda Plateau trip tools
Popular pursuits at Hardangervidda Plateau
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
- Winter Camping
Cold-season travel and camp craft; layering matters more than mileage.
- Wildlife Viewing
Best light, best season, and where animals move.
