Welcome to Krækkja
Krækkja is easily accessible, in the middle of the DNT route network. From the lodge there are marked trails in several directions, including to Finse, Kjeldebu, Tuva and Haugastøl.
Practical information
About the cabin
Krækkja lies on the shore of Lake Storkrækkja, with a view toward Hallingskarvet. Here the landscape is open and sweeping, with the appearance of a plateau. Stay a few days to experience the valleys, the peaks to the northwest or the plateau to the south. Krækkja was the first DNT lodge on the Hardanger Plateau, but people have lived here for several thousand years. The remains of ancient settlements lie almost at the lodge door.
Here you can wander from lodge to lodge or stay for several days. The terrain offers easy hiking suitable for hikers of all ages. Around the lodge there's good fishing, many hike choices and a profuse plant and animal life. Canoes are for rent and fishing licences may be bought at the lodge.
Facilities
The lodge has 85 bunks in two-bunk, three-bunk and four-bunk rooms, a larger room and a dormitory.
The lodge has a washroom, showers and a diesel generator and serves breakfast and dinner, either three-course or individual dishes. Fully licenced.
Seasons
Krækkja is staffed in the spring and in the summer.
Opening hours:
- 01.03.24 - 28.04.24
- 28.06.24 - 08.09.24
Extended stays of two days or more may be booked directly at the lodge in season (board and lodging prices for stays of three or more days) or by contacting the hosts in off season.
Access summer
With public transport
Take the bus or Bergen line train to Geilo and a local bus onward to Fagerheim, from there it's a 5 km hike.
Plan your trip at Entur.no
Or check the timestable for bus at: Skyss.no or train: vy.no.
By car
You also can drive to the carpark at Fagerheim.
Boat transport of people or baggage may be booked with the lodge warden.
Access winter
With public transport
By bus or train on the Bergen line to Haugastøl, from where it's a 12 km ski along a staked route to Krækkja.
Plan your trip at Entur.no
Or check the timestable for bus at: Skyss.no or train: vy.no.
By car
Follow the National Road 7. Park at Haugastøl, as the road may be closed upon short notice and you might not get to Fagerheim. From Haugastøl it's a 12 km ski along a staked route to Krækkja.
Snow transport of people or baggage from Haugastøl may be booked with the lodge warden.
Book your stay
It has now become easier to book a cabin trip at DNT cabins. Book accommodation at Krækkja now!
Staffed cabins prices
DNT pension includes accommodation, 3-course dinner, breakfast, self-packed lunch (4 slices of bread) and a shower.
Adult with DNT pension from 990,-
Member
- 990,- in dormitories
- 1 120,- In rooms with 4-6 bunks
- 1 190,- in roomes with 1-3 bunks
Non-member
- 1 300,- in dormitories
- 1 475,- In rooms with 4-6 bunks
- 1 550,- in roomes with 1-3 bunks
Children 13-18 years with DNT pension from 850,-
Member
- 850,- in dormitories
- 920,- In rooms with 4-6 bunks
- 935,- in roomes with 1-3 bunks
Non-member
- 1 300,- in dormitories
- 1 475,- In rooms with 4-6 bunks
- 1 550,- in roomes with 1-3 bunks
Children 4-12 years with DNT pension from 465,-
Member
- 465,- in dormitories
- 520,- In rooms with 4-6 bunks
- 545,- in roomes with 1-3 bunks
Non-member
- 730,- in dormitories
- 810,- In rooms with 4-6 bunks
- 850,- in roomes with 1-3 bunks
Our prices is based on DNT Oslo and Omegn price list. Prices may vary from other DNT-cabins. For more information about prices on our staffed cabins, click here.
Benefits of being a member
If you are a DNT member, you get a discount on both accommodation and food at our cabins.
If you stay overnight for more than 2 days you will save up the price of the membership. With the membership you will receive discount on accommodation at DNT's 550 cabins. You will also receive discount on outdoor equipment and on DNT tours.
The membership fee also contributes to support our work marking and clearing paths in all our areas. With the support we are able to operate the DNT huts, arrange trips and facilitate good experiences in our forests and mountains.
To become a DNT Member - sign up here!
