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Dovre National Park

National Park

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.

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Dovre National Park essentials

Address: Dovre National Park (Dovre/Norway, Innlandet) - large protected mountain area
Hours: Open year-round
Admission: Free (no admission)
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When to Go

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.

Summer (best for hiking)
June-September · alpine 0-15°C; lowlands 5-20°C
Trails are generally open, daylight is long, and conditions are most favourable for hiking and wildlife viewing at accessible elevations.
Winter (snow travel)
November-March · -20-5°C (at higher elevations)
Snow and cold dominate; winter activities are possible but require winter gear and experience; some roads/trails may be closed.
Shoulder seasons
April-May, September-October · -5-10°C (variable with altitude)
Variable conditions with possible snow at higher elevations-good for fewer crowds but check local conditions before heading out.

Weather & Climate near Dovre National Park

Climate

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).

Air Quality: AQI 14 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
23°
Warmest Month
-32°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -12° - -6° -16° 49 mm overcast 96% 5.3 m/s 0.0 low 5.8h
February Poor -12° - -6° -16° 37 mm overcast 96% 4.7 m/s 0.1 low 8.5h
March Poor -10° - -4° -14° 41 mm overcast 94% 5.1 m/s 0.3 low 11.6h
April Poor -7° - 0° -9° 30 mm overcast 92% 4.4 m/s 0.8 moderate 14.6h
May Poor -2° - 5° -3° 45 mm overcast 85% 4.3 m/s 1.3 high 17.5h
June Acceptable 2° - 11° 3° 77 mm overcast 80% 3.9 m/s 1.4 high 19.3h
July Acceptable 5° - 13° 7° 90 mm overcast 81% 3.8 m/s 1.4 high 18.4h
August Acceptable 4° - 11° 5° 80 mm overcast 85% 3.9 m/s 1.0 moderate 15.7h
September Poor 0° - 6° -1° 72 mm overcast 89% 4.6 m/s 0.4 low 12.7h
October Poor -4° - 1° -6° 65 mm overcast 94% 4.4 m/s 0.1 low 9.7h
November Poor -9° - -3° -12° 50 mm overcast 97% 4.4 m/s 0.0 low 6.7h
December Poor -11° - -5° -14° 45 mm overcast 97% 4.5 m/s 0.0 low 4.7h
Getting There & Around

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.