Musk Ox - Shutterstock / Frank Fichtmueller
Dovrefjell National Park
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Musk Ox - Shutterstock / Frank Fichtmueller
Norway|Europe
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Dovrefjell National Park
Norway|Europe
70
Wildlife
62
Access
60
Stay
94
Safety
82
Photo
86
Crowds
64
Cost
46
Birding
Dovrefjell is the classic Scandinavian destination for musk ox in open mountain tundra, with the added possibility of reindeer, Arctic fox habitat, and broad high-plateau scenery. It is best for travelers who enjoy guided walks in big weather-exposed landscapes and dramatic mammal photography.
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Wildlife Species
Musk Ox
CommonMammal · Best time: Morning
Wild Reindeer
UncommonMammal · Best time: Morning or Evening
Arctic Fox
Very RareMammal · Best time: Dawn or Dusk
Golden Eagle
UncommonBird · Best time: Late Morning
Geography
- Terrain
- Mountain plateau, tundra, rocky ridges, river valleys
- Elevation
- 900-2,000m
- Climate
- Subarctic alpine
- Area
- Large mountain and tundra protected landscape
Weather
- Best Months
- JuneJulyAugustSeptember
- Avg. Temperature
- -10 to 16°C
- Rainfall
- Low to moderate
- Humidity
- 45-80%
Getting There
Nearest Airport
Oslo or Trondheim with rail access inland
Approach via Dombas and nearby trailheads
Transport
- Train or drive to Dombas
- Guided musk ox walks
- Self-guided hiking on marked routes
Where to Stay
Hotels and cabins in Dombas
Mid-rangeHotel · Main gateway
Mountain lodges near trailheads
Budget to Mid-rangeLodge · Close to access points
Location
62.2800, 9.5600View larger map
