Place to visit
Grøssete, Norway: what it is and when to go
Grøssete is a mountain hut in Norway (Leikanger Municipality), at 850 m above sea level. Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 18 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 03. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain hut · Hiking
- Where
- Norway
- Elevation
- 850 m
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- BGO Bergen, 151 km as the crow flies
- Website
- ut.no
- Beds
- 4
- Run by
- Sogndal Turlag
- Coordinates
- 61.33793, 6.98993
What it is and where
Grøssete is a mountain hut in Norway (Leikanger Municipality), at 850 m above sea level.
It is in Leikanger Municipality, where this site lists 46 more places to see, 19 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 61.33793, 6.98993; the nearest main airport is Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO, Bergen), 151 km as the crow flies. How to get around Norway (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Beds
- 4
- Run by
- Sogndal Turlag
It is one of the Hiking places in Norway. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Grøssete is May to September.
- JanPossible5:57
- FebPossible8:35
- MarPossible11:19
- AprPossible14:21
- MayBest time17:08
- JunBest time18:56
- JulBest time18:09
- AugBest time15:33
- SepBest time12:32
- OctPossible9:36
- NovPossible6:45
- DecPossible5:03
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 03. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Norway in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Norway
To enter Norway there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Norway checklist. Currency: Norwegian krone (NOK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 police · 113 ambulance · 110 fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- GunvordalsbreenGlacier in Sogn og Fjordane, Norway10 km
- Hafslo ChurchChurch building in Luster, Vestland, Norway11 km
- Sogn skisenterSki resort11 km
- BarsnesfjordenBay13 km
- Stedje ChurchChurch building in Sogndal, Norway14 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Norway guide.
More in Norway: Hiking
- E1 European long distance path: walking path
- Spiterstulen: building in Lom, Oppland, Norway
- Gjendebu: building in Norway
- Memurubu: building in Lom, Oppland, Norway
- Gjendesheim: building in Vågå, Oppland, Norway
- Svenner Lighthouse: lighthouse in Norway
Every Norway place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Grøssete?
It is a mountain hut in Norway.
When is the best time to visit Grøssete?
May to September. In June there are 18 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 03.
How do you get to Grøssete?
The nearest main airport is Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO), 151 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Norway is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Norway map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Gunvordalsbreen, Hafslo Church, Sogn skisenter. The rest is in the Norway guide.
Keep reading
- Leikanger Municipality46 places to see in and around Leikanger Municipality, Norway: Urnes Stave Church, Nærøyfjord, Aurlandsfjord. Best time: December to March and May to September.
- Hiking989 places for hiking in Norway, from E1 European long distance path to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to September. Each with its own season by altitude and
- NorwayBefore travelling to Norway: 7 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Norway isn't in the EU, but it is in the European Economic Area: Spanish citizens can en…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.