Skjerdingen Høyfjellshotell

The place

Skjerdingen is located on Skjerdingfjell between Atna and Ringebu, right at the foot of Rondane.
About the place
Skjerdingen Høyfjellshotell is a traditional mountain hotel with friendly staff and very good food. The area offers great hiking trails in summer and winter, and the hotel is well suited for both families and gatherings for 30-80 people.
Skjerdingen Høyfjellshotell is idyllically located on a hilltop 850m above sea level, in the middle of Gudbrandsdalen and Østerdalen – approx. 40km from Ringebu and 19km from Atna.
The hotel has 40 rooms with bathrooms, good beds and otherwise simple standard. Here there is a lounge/bar with an open fireplace and fantastic views of the mountains. There are pleasant dining rooms suitable for both small and large gatherings. The hotel has a popular pool with sauna, and a large terrace with dining options. At Skjerdingen we offer you as a guest limited luxury, but peace and quiet in pleasant surroundings.
The restaurant offers very good food and homemade quality. The menu varies according to the season and the chef’s whims. The restaurant is open during holiday seasons and for events.

The hosts

Wenche Baltzersen is the general manager and also a co-owner. The shareholders assist during the high season along with hired personnel.

History

Skjerdingen was Norway’s first hotel with a bathroom in every room. In its heyday, the nightclub in the basement was filled with 200 guests from the hotel and surrounding cabins. On weekends and at Easter, there were 2 tables for dinner. Today, the hotel is owned and operated by committed enthusiasts called “Skjerdingens Venner” – former users, neighbors and regulars saved the hotel after bankruptcy in 2010 and have since fought their way through times of pandemic and high electricity prices. The location of the place means that enthusiasts continue to build up good reviews about the food and atmosphere. The hotel will build on the increased demand for a cooler climate, free from noise and pollution.

Experiences

Summer/autumn

More than 100km of marked nature trails, including trails to the top of Skjerdingfjell and further towards Rondane.
Hiking, saddle farming, hunting and fishing.
The plane wreck at Øverlihøgda
Glopheim café (19km): retro-inspired café with Olavsrosa
Local natural and cultural attractions such as Atnasjøen, Ringebu stave church, Maihaugen, Hunderfossen, Norwegian Road Museum, Røros and Folldal.

Winter

60km of groomed cross-country ski trails right outside the hotel door. The snow often stays until May.
Tailor-made arrangements for companies, weddings, anniversaries and social gatherings.
Our New Year’s celebration is popular, delicious food, dancing, no rockets just lanterns.

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Access summer:
Via Friisveien between Ringebu and Atna, it takes you up to 1150 m.a.s.l. with fantastic views and many opportunities for summit hikes on foot.

Access winter:
In winter via Østerdalen from Oslo, or over Venabygdsfjellet from Gudbrandsdalen.

Motorhomes welcome, swimming pool/shower/camping services available for an additional fee.