Place to visit
Jashaugbu, Norway: what it is and when to go
Jashaugbu is a mountain hut in Norway (Leikanger), at 980 m above sea level. Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 18 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 12. 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
- 980 m
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- BGO Bergen, 113 km as the crow flies
- Website
- ut.no
- Beds
- 4
- Run by
- DNT
- Coordinates
- 60.97938, 6.73771
What it is and where
Jashaugbu is a mountain hut in Norway (Leikanger), at 980 m above sea level.
It is in Leikanger, where this site lists 46 more places to see, 23 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 60.97938, 6.73771; the nearest main airport is Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO, Bergen), 113 km as the crow flies. How to get around Norway (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
- Beds
- 4
- Run by
- DNT
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 Jashaugbu is May to September.
- JanPossible6:04
- FebPossible8:39
- MarPossible11:19
- AprPossible14:19
- MayBest time17:02
- JunBest time18:47
- JulBest time18:02
- AugBest time15:30
- SepBest time12:32
- OctPossible9:38
- NovPossible6:50
- DecPossible5:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 12. 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
- FresvikbreenGlacier6.4 km
- Bakka kyrkjeHistory · Temples10.0 km
- MålsethyttaHiking12 km
- NærøyfjordenNature · History12 km
- Viking Valley GudvangenWith kids13 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Norway guide.
More in Norway: Hiking
- European long distance path E1
- Spiterstulen turisthytte
- Gjendebu
- Memurubu
- Gjendesheim
- Svenner fyr: Lighthouse
Every Norway place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Jashaugbu?
It is a mountain hut in Norway.
When is the best time to visit Jashaugbu?
May to September. In June there are 18 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 12.
How do you get to Jashaugbu?
The nearest main airport is Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO), 113 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 Fresvikbreen, Bakka kyrkje, Målsethytta. The rest is in the Norway guide.
Keep reading
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