Reinheimen National Park
National Park Wilderness national park of mountains and reindeer habitat
A Norwegian national park of high plateaus and mountain tundra, known for reindeer herds and backcountry hiking; visitors come for long treks, remote cabins and alpine scenery.
Reinheimen National Park is a large protected area in central Norway, characterised by extensive alpine plateaus, glaciated valleys and mountain landscape.
The area was designated a national park to conserve its highland ecosystems and traditional patterns of use while maintaining a largely roadless character; land use includes regulated grazing and seasonal hunting in certain zones. Conservation aims focus on preserving natural processes and migratory ranges for large herbivores.
Reinheimen stretches across parts of central Norway’s interior mountain ranges, within the counties that include Møre og Romsdal and neighbouring inland regions, forming a remote upland wilderness.
- Wildlife: The area protects high mountain plateaus and alpine valleys and is important habitat for wild reindeer and other highland species.
How to Get to Reinheimen National Park #
Reinheimen is accessed from several points in Møre og Romsdal and neighbouring counties; typical access is by road from towns such as Åndalsnes or Otta, with local trailheads and parking areas serving longer trekking routes. Public transport options are limited; private vehicle or arranged transfers are common.
Tips for Visiting Reinheimen National Park #
- Plan routes carefully and inform local authorities before multi-day treks - Reinheimen is remote with limited services.
- Prepare for variable mountain conditions; even in summer, snow patches can remain in higher valleys.
- Use rock- and wildlife-aware practices: goats and reindeer ranges may be seasonal, and mountain flora is fragile.
Best Time to Visit Reinheimen National Park #
Best visited in summer for safe access to high mountain routes; autumn offers good visibility and fewer hikers but colder nights.
Weather & Climate near Reinheimen National Park #
Reinheimen National Park's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -12°C to 8°C. Abundant rainfall (1553 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. Significant rainfall (166 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (166 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (163 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (158 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (176 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
