Torsbu

Torsbu is nicely located for further trips into Tafjordfjella, and many visitors continue to Pyttbua and via Reindalseter to Kaldhusseter. The terrain here in the heart of Tafjordfjella is somewhat challenging, but the views are magnificent. Here you will find majestic peaks, beautiful valleys, and the area’s characteristic giant pine trees. Long history At Torsbu is the original hunting cabin built by J.A. Friis in 1871, which from 1924 was used as a tourist cabin for hikers. In 1961, a new self-service cabin was built at Torsbu, and Friisbua was eventually restored and used by hikers in the summer. An emergency cabin was still lacking for winter use, so in 2005, a new emergency cabin was built at Torsbu. About the cabin Total number of sleeping places: 14 Number of beds available for booking: 8 Number of beds for drop-in: 6 The beds that can be pre-booked are numbered (see floor plans under Images). Closed during some periods of the year: From mid-October to February 15, read more about the reason for closing the cabins. Equipment The cabin has all the equipment you need for cooking and a pleasant stay, such as full kitchenware, tableware, and bed linen. In addition, you will find a good selection of food in the pantry. There is no electricity in the cabin, but gas, wood-burning stove, and candles as light sources. Water is fetched from the nearest stream/lake. Guests arrange their own cooking, water collection, washing up, floor cleaning, and general tidying of the cabin inside and out. A sleeping sheet or own bed linen must always be used when staying overnight. Notices with cabin rules and prices can be found at the cabin. Recipe booklet based on pantry supplies In a new project, we at DNT have worked to develop a recipe booklet based on the pantry supplies in self-service cabins. Here you will find a variety of tempting and surprising dishes you can make when you visit our self-service cabins. Take a look at our recipe booklet Payment Prices for accommodation and pantry supplies Please note that the prices at the cabin follow the price list of DNT Oslo and Omegn. Other member associations in DNT may have different prices. Go to price list Advance booking via hyttebestilling.dnt It has never been easier to book a cabin trip at DNT cabins. Via hyttebestilling.dnt.no, you can easily see when the cabin is available, explore cabins on a map, and book a spot. DNT Oslo and Omegn allocates a limited number of beds for booking. The rest of the beds will be open for drop-in. Arrive at the cabin before 7 PM to secure the bed you have reserved; after 7 PM, the bed may be allocated to others, but your booking is still valid. Pay for food and accommodation in the DNT app At self-service and unstaffed DNT cabins, you can easily register and pay for accommodation and pantry supplies in the DNT app. Have you pre-booked? Then the accommodation itself has already been paid for – register only pantry supplies in the app. Remember to download the app before your trip! The app also works without coverage. For best offline functionality, you should open the app before your trip. Read more at dnt.no: https://www.dnt.no/hyttebetaling Works with bank and credit cards from other countries. Payment slip You can also pay by filling out a payment slip which you will find at the cabin. Upon departure, place the completed payment slip in the safe and take the copy with you. We will then send you an invoice, but please note that a fee of NOK 50,- will be charged for using a payment slip. Remember to fill in the correct price for accommodation based on age and member/non-member and all food you have taken. For your information, it is no longer possible to pay with cash at self-service cabins. Dog Dogs are not allowed in common rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. There is a dog crate in the emergency cabin. The room is insulated, next to the living room, but there are no heating options here. Bring a mat for the dog if necessary, do not use the cabin’s bedding or blankets. Wild reindeer The cabin is located in one of Norway’s 24 wild reindeer areas. Here you can learn more about how to be considerate of wild reindeer when traveling in the mountains. If you want to know more about wild reindeer’s use of the mountains and how DNT works with wild reindeer and travel, you can find it at dnt.no/villrein Relevant maps Norges-series from Nordeca: “Tafjord 10071” Tourist map: Tafjordfjella (2008) 1:50 000, Romsdalen (2009) 1:100 000 from Nordeca, Reinheimen and Tafjordfjella (2012) 1:100 000 from Cappelen Damm This cabin has received support from the surplus of gaming funds from Norsk Tipping.