Mountain flying in Norway

Adventure Mode: Flying the mountains of Norway

From rugged coast to remote glaciated mountains Norway is built for adventure.

8 December, 2025, by Erlend Ukvitne, local guru

From rugged coast to remote glaciated mountains Norway is built for adventure and if you really want to get off the beaten track, then this is your place. Jotunheimen is the mountain area which contains the highest peaks of Norway, including the highest mountain in Northern Europe, Galdhøpiggen (2,469m). The rugged landscape is characterised by wild mountains, glaciers, lakes and little to no human impact. On each side of Jotunheimen the high mountain roads Sognefjellet and Valdresflya make it possible to access the area. 

Flying in Jotunheimen is for experienced pilots looking for real adventure flying. Quite easy accessible take-offs for those who want to fly XC in the area include Turtagrø,...

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