Population 1,161 / 62 degrees north

Dombås, Norway

Dombås is like the major intersection of Norway. Road, rail and rivers meet here, plus several national parks. The town itself is not very interesting, but if you want to enjoy the outdoors, Dombås is perfect. 

Fun Facts About Dombås

Latitude: 62 degrees north

Population: 1,161

Dovre Municipality

In this Travel Guide...

Things to See & Do

Here’s an overview of some of the best things to see and do in Dombås

Dombås Guides

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Hikes, Day Trips & Experiences

Looking to go for a hike or take part in a unique experience? Here are our recommendations!

SNØhetta Pavilion

The Norwegian Wild Reindeer Centre is located in the mountains just out of Dombås, and here you can experience the Snøhetta Pavilion. It’s a short walk from the Centre and has incredible views. It won the World Architecture Award in 2011. 

Musk Ox Safari

The Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella National Park is the only place in Europe to see a herd of musk oxen roaming in the wild. Guided tours are organised by Moskus Safari Dovrefjell. 

Hikes, Hikes Everywhere

Dombås is surrounded by national park, so it’s not possible to list all the hikes here. There are so many!

Road-Trips

Follow our road-trip guides for scenic trips around Dombås

Self-Guided Walks

We currently do not have any self-guided walks available in Dombås

Dombås on YouTube

Watch our YouTube videos featuring Dombås

Dombås to Åndalsnes

Follow the scenic road from Dombås to Åndalsnes through the Rauma Valley. 

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Lom to Dombås

Follow us as we make our way from Lom to Dombås, passing by Vågåmo and Sel. 

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Uniquely Dombås

Here are some things that you must do and try in Dombås

History of Dombås

Dombås has always been an important location for travellers. In older times, Tofte Kongsgård was an inn and shuttle station. It was a place where travellers would stop for shelter, food, and to rest their horses. 

Dombås was bombed during World War II by the Nazis and the first American to be killed in World War II, Robert M. Losey, was killed here. There is a memorial park in town about this event. 

Dombås Today

Travel Information

Getting Here

Fly: No airport.

Drive: Dombås is located on the E6 that runs between Oslo and Trondheim. It is also where the E136 leads down to Åndalsnes. 

Train: Dombås is a station on the Dovre Line that runs between Oslo and Trondheim. The Rauma Railway starts here.

Ferry: No ferry access

Getting Around

Dombås is walkable, but to get to any of the hikes you will need a car. 

Shops

Places to Eat

Cafes & Bakeries

 

Quick Bites

 

Reasonable Restaurants

 

High End & Unique Eats

 

Places to Stay

All my hotel recommendations are based on research and experience. I don’t recommend somewhere unless I think it is wonderful! The Hidden North focuses on accommodation that provides good quality for price or offer local or unique experiences. 

Camping

Bjorkhol Camping has excellent facilities and it is possible to catch a bus here from Dombås. 

Dombås Hostel offers shared rooms and private rooms.

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Lodges & B&Bs

Dombås Vandrerhjem is a hostel with 13 rooms. All rooms have their own bathroom. 

Trolltun Hotel & Hytter is a reasonably priced hotel with cabins for rent.

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Chains & Mid-Range

Dombås Hotel is one of the nicer hotels in the town. 

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High End & Unique Properties

 

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