Tyin
Lake High mountain lake and reservoir in Innlandet
Tyin lake and valley in Innlandet lie beneath approaches to Jotunheimen; visitors use the area for hiking, fishing, mountain lodges and crossings into Norway’s high-country trails.
How to Get to Tyin #
Tyin is accessed via the E16/Filefjell region; from the town of Årdal or from the Filefjell road, follow local roads toward Tyin and the Tyin Hotel/visitor parking. The area is best reached by car; summer shuttle services and guided trekking options are available from nearby towns.
Tips for Visiting Tyin #
- Weather on Tyin can change quickly - alpine layers and knowledge of route-finding are recommended.
- Combine a trip to Tyin with the scenic Sognefjellsvegen or the Filefjell pass for dramatic driving and hiking options.
- Accommodation in the Tyin valley fills in summer; book mountain huts or lodges well ahead for July-August.
Best Time to Visit Tyin #
Summer and winter both attract outdoors people - summer for hiking and driving, winter for serious ski touring.
Weather & Climate near Tyin #
Tyin's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -12°C to 14°C. Moderate rainfall (836 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
February
February is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
March
March is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
April
April is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
May
May is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
July
July is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
August
August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
September
September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
October
October is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
November
November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
December
December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -11°C. The wettest month with 90 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
