Dovre National Park
National Park Mountainous park protecting wild reindeer and alpine plateaus
Dovre National Park on the Dovrefjell plateau features tundra plateaus, reindeer habitat and marked hiking routes; visitors come for extended treks, alpine flora and the chance to see muskox in protected zones.
How to Get to Dovre National Park #
Dovre National Park (Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella area) is accessed via the E6 highway and the Dovre region. Drive the E6 or take the Dovrebanen (Dovre Line) train from Oslo towards Dombås/Hjerkinn; alight at Dombås or Hjerkinn and continue by local road, shuttle or on foot into park trailheads. From Oslo it is a multi-hour journey by car or train (several hours); local mountain roads and trails provide access once in the Dovre area.
Tips for Visiting Dovre National Park #
- Use the Hjerkinn area as the usual access point and information hub for trails into Dovre National Park-Hjerkinn provides trailheads and local guidance.
- Visit in summer (June-September) for the most accessible, snow-free trails and go early in the day for the best chance to see wild reindeer and to avoid afternoon weather changes.
- If you want to see musk oxen or learn more about wildlife, join a guided wildlife safari from Hjerkinn or Dombås rather than searching for them alone, and always stick to marked trails and park guidance.
Best Time to Visit Dovre National Park #
Dovre National Park is best visited in summer (June-September) for hiking and easiest access; winter requires alpine experience and equipment.
Weather & Climate near Dovre National Park #
Dovre National Park's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -12°C to 13°C. Moderate rainfall (681 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 90 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
